Second Chances at Cherry Tree Cottage

by Jo Bartlett

When Scarlett West’s useless husband, Luke walks out one day and never returns, she’s left to try and make a new life for herself and her four-year-old daughter, Ava. But with debts mounting, there’s only one place she can go…

Returning home to the village where she grew up, Scarlett starts to slowly rebuild her life. Their cottage is beautiful, Scarlett has a new job and also the support of her family and friends. Maybe this is the second chance she so desperately needs?

And then there’s Cameron Ellis, Scarlett’s gorgeous new boss. Everyone thinks Scarlett and Cameron are perfect for each other, and as Scarlett spends more and more time with him, she begins to think that maybe he could be part of their new future, too.

That is until Luke returns, desperate to get his family back….

From Jo Bartlett, the bestselling author of The Cornish Midwives Series, perfect for fans of Jessica Redland, Holly Martin and Christie Barlow.

This title was previously published as The Little Village on the Hill

Genres: Romance, Fiction

322 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 30, 2021

Reviews

[Katie Russell · Rating 5 out of 5]

A lovely easy read about a mum starting her life again with her daughter. Everything is going well from her husband walking out on them and then she starts receiving warning text messages from an unknown number. This book made me laugh and cry and is a lovely story of starting again but with bumps along the way.

[Mary Brock · Rating 5 out of 5]

5 stars again

I have been a fan of Jo's books since reading the Cornish midwife series.
She writes so beautifully about family, friends, and relationships that I was sad when I got to the end.
I will need to find another book to read before I get my copy of the Cornish Country Hospital book next month .
Well done Jo

[Gillian Allen · Rating 5 out of 5]

After finishing the amazing midwife series 😍, I had to read another of Jo’s books.
This certainly didn’t disappoint! A wonderful story, with little twists and turns which certainly made it difficult to put down. So easy to read too which is perfect for evening reading when you are ‘past your best’!

[Elva Cartwright · Rating 5 out of 5]

Second Chances at Cherry Tree Cottage:

I thought this book was so good I didn’t like to put it down but I read it over two days and enjoyed every sentence. I can certainly recommend this book.

[christine · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it!

This was a great story and beautifully written. The characters are very likeable and realistic. This book was very inspiring and uplifting once all the family drama gets resolved. I recommend this book. As always happy reading.

[Jane Armstrong · Rating 5 out of 5]

Heroes and villains

Jo Bartlett has written a heart warming story of a family trying to survive through desertion and a devastating accident. Will the husband who deserted them step up or will it be the handsome teacher who always put others first?

[Goldsmith · Rating 5 out of 5]

Second Chances at Cherry Tree Cottage

Loved this book.it was sad in places but also romantic. So pleased I have read it a brilliant read from start to finish.

[Julie Foster · Rating 5 out of 5]

Jo Bartlett has done it again

A lovely story about finding Love after heartbreak.
I really enjoyed this book, but I have to admit I enjoy Jo Bartlett books.

[Frances · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5 stars
I thoroughly enjoyed this story

[Patricia · Rating 3 out of 5]

Audiobook

[laura bruce · Rating 5 out of 5]

once again it’s a great story

Well jo you did not disappoint once again great story from star to finish just love all your story lines

[SOM · Rating 4 out of 5]

“Husband goes out for eggs” is great way to describe this ending! That statement will be understood by those that have read the book. This story will keep you guessing. I enjoyed it very much!

[themothershipp · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cutesy with some more serious themes.

[Pat Langhelt · Rating 5 out of 5]

It's a very different read from Jo other books. I enjoyed it, especially when I could make out the type of character Luke was. I loved Scarlett and Amy.

[Janet · Rating 4 out of 5]

A nice emotional read

[Gemma B-C · Rating 3 out of 5]

A book for mothers.

[Wendy Ann Neels · Rating 5 out of 5]

Gripping

I absolutely loved this story from Jo, I was forever holding my breath and trying to get through the words fast enough to find out what was happening next .

[Sharon Craig · Rating 5 out of 5]

Most enjoyable

Loved this story and characters, lots of twists and turns that keeps you wanting to read more.
Look forward to reading more by jo

[Mrs Katie Arscott · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another fabulous audible listen!

[Jade · Rating 4 out of 5]

Pleasing mother/daughter story with some moving twists

[Kathryn · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5*

[Sharon Williams · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lovely story and easy read

[sharon gibbs · Rating 5 out of 5]

A lovely story of a committed Mum finding true love. Easy reading with a twist or two. Enjoyable.

[Carol Ann Rooney · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book. It was easy to read and had a happy ending. It was well written

[Sophie Jones · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very cute, easy to follow, easily decipherable plot but the MMC is swoon worthy in how much of an upstanding gent he is.
Jo Bartlett writes well and I like that her FMC’s are not perfect. Lovely little read

[Clare Brack · Rating 5 out of 5]

A lovely read about a mother's love and her wish to be loved. I really enjoyed this book about Scarlett who moves back to her childhood home with her daughter once her useless husband goes out for eggs and never returns ....She returns to teaching and makes friends...she soon is falling for the lovely Cam....then things change ....x

[Sarah Allen · Rating 3 out of 5]

Generally, I'd describe this book as lovely (I listened to the audio book). You root for the characters and want only the best for them, and Cam is a good love interest. Ava's accident is a very unexpected twist and this made the book more exciting for me. Luke really is a two dimensional villain, which was the main flaw for me - he was a plot device rather than a character. Overall, an enjoyable read.