Thanks to the Publisher and Netgalley for an early review copy.

I loved this book, which had me hooked from the beginning. We meet Nancy, after she gave up her teaching position, Nancy made a decision to open a bookshop. She was left some money and it had always been her dream.

Dennis and Nancy bump into each other and then he offers to help her with the bookshop as she has no previous experience of running a business.

After this they get into a routine where Dennis comes into the bookshop and together they discuss ways in which Nancy can make it prosper.

We find out more about Dennis, the life he leads and his childhood.

I highly recommend this book.

Small town romance in a bookshop! What more do you need. Was a great read but I found the male lead Dennis really annoying and that detracted from the book somewhat for me. I wasn’t sure if that was what the author was going for or not.
Other than that a great light hearted fluffy romance. Will definitely go back read the others in the series!

Nancy's dream has always been to open a bookshop in Cornish Cove where she lives. Her dream comes true when she receives a small inheritance.
What Nancy didn't realise was that you have to have a business plan and you have to look at money coming in and money going out. A few more months and Nancy could be in trouble and her dream in ruins.
One day she bumps into Dennis, the grandson of a neighbour. He works in London in a high powered job advising people how to get their mist from their money.
He is staying with his gran for a while so offers to help Nancy make the bookshop profitable.
They are the opposite of each other, Dennis wears designer clothes and is all about money. Nancy buys hers from charity and second hands shops and loves to recycle and save the planet. She doesn't care about money.
They both can feel a pull towards each other but hesitate to act on in as the rub each other up the wrong way time and time again. Will they ever be on the same page ? And will the bookshop survive?
I did enjoy this story. Anything with a bookshop in it makes an interesting read. Unfortunately I didn't really like Nancy.
All this jumping to conclusions and going away and not talking to the person has been done time and time again and just makes it obvious what the outcome will be.
Not giving the other person a chance to explain is frustrating for the reader but it's overdone in soaps too.
Maybe a love story can't be written without it.
I liked Dennis and the other characters in the book. Even Denis's potty mouthed grandmother was funny.

Although starting off in the red, Nancy has achieved her dream of opening her own bookshop. However, Nancy is more than a bit short of business acumen, so she has her work cut out for her. When a man named Dennis comes to Driftwood Bay, he sees Nancy’s struggles and offers her his business expertise. Since he is the grandson of one of her dear friends, Nancy agrees to accept his help.

Even though Dennis can definitely offer Nancy the benefit of his experience, the two get off on the wrong foot, and definitely don’t see eye to eye. As they are seemingly opposites in every way, I loved the romance that bloomed between them.

With the friction between Nancy and Dennis, this book could be a tense read at times, but it certainly made me smile more than once. I loved the story within a story and could not take my eyes off of the screen of my Kindle. I love how Kim Nash easily pulled me into the story. Equally wonderful and heartwarming, this is a book that I highly recommend.

Many thanks to Boldwood Books and to NetGalley for this ARC for review. This is my honest opinion.

Bookshop owner Nancy and Dennis butt heads when they first meet. But as Dennis helps Nancy keep her bookshop afloat they grow closer. Small town romance.

I always enjoy stories with a book shop theme and I really wanted to love this one but I’m sorry, I just didn’t. I found it really difficult to read. I think perhaps as it is part of a series, maybe you needed to get to know the characters from the previous books? I didn’t particularly like the main characters- too ready to jump to conclusions- but I guess that’s trying to show that they were ‘damaged’ .

Nancy has always had the dream of owning her own bookshop. It’s a lot more than she was expecting. She gets some unexpected help from a good friend’s grandson.
The two main characters really got on my last nerve. I just didn’t care for either one. This was a rather predictable book.

Well…what can I say about this book that could sum it up?
The first word I’ll start with is HILARIOUS!!! This book had me laughing out loud (which isn’t a great look when you’re sat in Costa having a coffee ….on your own!😂), and a big part of that is due to a character known as ‘Nan’….her humour and one liners absolutely made me howl! The timing of her little quips were just perfect and if I’m honest, I would have loved to have seen more of them.
Not only is this book funny, it’s also such a lovely story to get lost in, and the type of book that just ‘warms my cockles’.
Such a fabulous, beautiful read that absolutely deserves 5 shiny, sparkly stars

What a gorgeous treat this book is! I absolutely loved everything about it and finished it in a little over a single sitting. Granted, I am aware of my reading commitments, but being transported to Driftwood Bay was the tonic that I hadn’t realised I needed.
On arrival, we meet Nancy, who has just taken possession of a shop unit where she plans to open her very own bookshop. She has all the knowledge required for books, but there’s zero business knowledge for her to draw on, and that’s where the first twist comes in. Nancy is a fabulous leading lady, but she wears her heart on her sleeve and can easily be perceived as vulnerable. Her chaos may be disorganised, but she has big plans for her bookshop. It’s soon evident that the community sees her as an asset as they support her in droves.
We then meet Dennis. He has appeared in earlier books as he’s the grandson of Violet, who lives in a cottage in the village. Violet, or rather Vi, is a breath of fresh air, and her grasp of Anglo-Saxon is impressive. Her no-nonsense approach to life may have resulted in some hilarious moments, but her love for her grandson is without question. Dennis, however, is a little more difficult to get a handle on and I was utterly entranced as I followed his path through this book. He works as a business consultant in London, which is handy for Nancy. He has a good heart, although some of his decisions are questionable.
Like the rest of this series, The Bookshop at the Cornish Cove is filled with relatable moments, perfectly developed characters, and an enviable community. At heart, it’s a story of the strength of family, of forgiveness and rediscovery. It’s also a fabulous study of inappropriate language. As I mentioned, I loved it.

This was unfortunately one of the most irritating books - and not because it was badly written. The dialogue however was awful and unrealistic. No 27 year old in modern day times speaks like this, by literally any means. Aside from that, the back and forth of the plot was extremely too often and forced. The non-stop sexual comments from her mother and the grandmother literally made me feel ill - not because women of that age can't talk about that, but because they were talking about young men and people that their grandchildren were essential prospects of. Too much of this was forced and I couldn't like it. If you like Bridget jones, you'd like this more than I did

The Bookshop at the Cornish Cove, I loved how the bookshop is part of every conversation, happening in the story. Also, it was refreshing to see the hero out in so much effort in his budding relationship with the Bookshop owner.

Sweet story about following your dream of opening a bookshop by the sea in Cornwall. This was my first read of a book by Kim so I haven’t met the characters before. Great characters, a love of books and a possibility of romance in the sea air.

Oh Kim Nash you have my heart. Again. I new when I saw this book I needed to read it. And indeed I did. Once again a beautiful cosy read from one of the best in this genre. One of the best authors for writing her characters. And she does it time and time again. We should feel lucky to have such talent writing for us. And it feels a privalege every time I put down one of her books smiling.
We are back in Cornish cove and a few previous characters pop up. But that doesn't stop you being able to read this if it's your first of seeing this series.
Couldn't recommend enough. And all her other books too.

I DNF, but read enough to feel i could leave an appropriate review.

I could not get into this writing or the story. I felt the characters were extremely unlikable and both main characters were annoying. This just wasn't for me.

Nancy finally achieves her dream of opening a bookshop after receiving an inheritance from her Aunt. However, she soon realizes that running a business isn’t easy—more money is going out than coming in. Enter Dennis, a business analyst temporarily staying with his outspoken grandmother, Vi. Despite an initial attraction between Nancy and Dennis, they are polar opposites: Nancy is a dreamer who believes in fate, while Dennis is practical and focused on maximizing profits. Their first meeting doesn’t go well, but Dennis has a personal reason for wanting to help Nancy turn her struggling bookshop around.

As their relationship develops, deeper issues from their pasts emerge, causing tension between them. Nancy’s brother adds to the stress, having been kicked out of his house again, reinforcing Nancy’s doubts about relationships and their ability to work. Despite this, the residents of Driftwood Bay, a close-knit community, step in to help where they can, adding warmth and support to the story.

With humor, heartfelt moments, and a few chuckle-worthy scenes, the book delves into themes of personal growth, overcoming past hurts, and finding new ways to navigate life. Nancy’s journey is beautifully intertwined with creative ideas for her bookshop, and the community’s efforts to help her match her free-spirited approach to life. This novel offers a charming mix of romance, reflection, and community spirit, making it a delightful read for fans of contemporary fiction.

overall this was a great book! even if the pace of it was a little bit too fast, i really enjoyed it :) there were some aspects of it that made me perplex as to how the story went, but still a great read :)

Thank you to the Publisher and NetGalley for providing me this book in exchange of an honest review.

Once again, Kim Nash delivers a delightful, feel-good embrace with her book. Returning to Driftwood Bay, we follow Nancy as she lives out her dream of owning a bookshop, becoming completely engrossed with endearing characters you never wish to part from. This series offers the ideal escape through reading and is not to be missed at any cost.
A heartfelt thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review. It was indeed an absolute pleasure.

How wonderful to be back in Driftwood Bay! As soon as I saw that Kim Nash had a new book in her Cornish Cove series coming out, I had to get my hands and eyes on it! I love the setting, the sense of community, the friendships, the lovely characters, the banter, and of course, the romance! As with the other books in this series, I was instantly drawn into this book, the lives of the characters and their plight.

Nancy received inheritance money from her aunt and decided to follow her heart and love of books and opened a bookshop overlooking Driftwood Bay. Unfortunately, Nancy is not a businesswoman, and her bookshop is struggling financially.

Dennis is a hot shot businessman who has come to town to visit his grandmother. Driftwood bay is the type of community where everyone knows each other, and he soon learns about Nancy and her bookshop. He offers to help.......


It is pretty much a guarantee that if Kim Nash writes it, I am going to read it! What I love the most about her books is the heartwarming feeling I get as I finish them with a smile on my face and hopeful for the next book in the series. I find her books to be uplifting, full of likeable characters, witty, and relatable. I am always rooting for her characters and love their inner thoughts. I especially enjoy how she handles their insecurities, their vulnerabilities, their strengths, and their determination. All of this makes her characters feel real and I can relate to them. As I mentioned above, I also enjoy the focus on friendships, relationships, and romance in Kim Nash's books.

Beautifully written, charming, heartwarming, and delightful!

This is a really sweet, enjoyable romance. Although, for the first few chapters I didn't really like Nancy very much. She just seemed a bit too airy-fairy and was very quick to jump to conclusions without thinking! Anyway, she did eventually grow on me, although her presumptions do end up causing a few misinterpretations of situations leading to some heartache, but all's well that ends well! I loved Vi, she's just so brutally honest, but so funny. I didn't realise this is book 4 in the series when I started reading. However, it's no problem to read as a standalone. A good, fun, light read.
Thanks to Netgalley, Boldwood Books and Kim Nash for a free ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Lovely sweet romance between idealist Nancy, who iolens her dream bookshop but doesn’t have the business brain needed to control the finances, and Dennis the financial expert but who is poor with dealing with people. This romance, and a return to Driftwood Bay, makes it a perfect read for a wet weekend!