Snow crunches underfoot, lights twinkle on the lakes, and in the little village of Thimblebury, midwife Zoe is hoping for more than one Christmas miracle…
Christmas has crept up on village midwife, Zoe Padbury. The little village of Thimblebury is having a baby boom and suddenly there’s only a week to go. She had visions of magic moments beneath the mistletoe with her new boyfriend, Alex, but with all the babies being born and her grumpy new boss at the surgery, their first Christmas together isn’t quite going to plan.
Still, Zoe feels happier and more in love than ever before, and when her old friend, Georgia, moves to the village, it feels like the icing on her Christmas cake. Georgia’s own baby is due at any minute, and Zoe is determined to give her the love and attention she gives all her expectant mums. But when she pays Georgia a home visit, she can’t shake the feeling that she is hiding something…
Zoe is determined to find out what’s wrong, even though Alex thinks she shouldn’t interfere. Zoe needs to put her old friend first, but Alex’s behaviour is reminding her that there is still so much she doesn’t know about him… As long-held secrets unravel, will Zoe and Alex be able to keep their own festive magic alive?
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Zoe Padbury, the ever-dedicated village midwife, is thriving both in her work and in her relationship with Alex. Their romance is tender and believable, though Alex’s daughter, Billie, adds a poignant thread as she struggles with grief and a complicated pregnancy. Zoe’s old school friend Georgia arriving in the village, along with Georgia’s sister—the new GP—adds freshness and new dynamics to the community, while Lavender’s attempt to adjust to Fliss’s absence after her retirement is moving and relatable.
Tennant excels at writing communities that feel like family. From supportive neighbors to even the grouchiest villagers, every character plays their part in weaving a story full of heart. The Christmas setting is a delight: snowy walks, church services, and festive preparations all brimming with warmth and nostalgia.
Both heartwarming and tear-tugging, Christmas for the Village Midwife is a charming read that will leave readers smiling and feeling wrapped up in holiday cheer.
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