Jo Bartlett

Jo Bartlett is a British author of contemporary women's fiction whose warm, emotionally rich novels about love, family, friendship, and community have made her a consistent bestseller in the UK, USA, Australia, and Canada. She has sold over one million copies worldwide. Bartlett was born near the English Channel and grew up close to the sea. She lives on the Kent coast with her family and three dogs. She worked for twenty-five years in teaching and as an educational consultant and university lecturer before a cancer diagnosis gave her the impetus to follow her writing dreams. Since having her debut novel published in 2015, she has written full-time. Her novels include series set in tight-knit communities where the bonds between people are tested and strengthened by life's challenges. The Cornish Bay Collection, which includes Back Where We Belong, features stories of sisterhood, secrets, and survival set against the backdrop of the Cornish coast. She has also written other series-based and standalone novels focusing on love, friendship, family, and the communities that hold people together through difficult times. Bartlett writes with warmth, emotional honesty, and a deep understanding of what matters most in people's lives — the relationships that sustain them, the secrets that divide them, and the love that brings them back together. Her characters are relatable, her settings are vivid, and her stories balance light and shade with the skill of a writer who understands that life is never all one thing. The audiobook editions of Bartlett's novels are warm and engaging, perfect for listeners who love stories about family, community, and second chances. Her books and audiobooks are ideal for anyone who wants fiction that is emotionally satisfying, deeply human, and full of heart.