Kim Nash is back and for me that all we need to know. and what you know is that this is going to be another book youll want to read. Kim Nash is one of my true adored and cherished authors. her books fill me up. i know as soon as i need her she will produce a book that give me peace,makes me sit, and heals anything ive got going on. she has a way of writing that even in the darker plot point just manages to fill you with warmth and hope.
she is a talent and i cant say enough good things about her books.
so was i ready to be disappointed? no of course i wasnt and of course i needn't of feared id be!
this was another brilliant read. above and beyond any words i could review it on. im not clever enough to put into words just what a delight this was. and dare i think it might be a new series to hold tight to? yes please.
Jo is a wonderful mum. and we all love those mums. that put everyone else first. yes,yes im going to be that selfish child. but when you appreciate those type of mums i hope they feel nothing but amazing about themselves. sadly not everyone in this book is as grateful as they should be about that kind of mum that would literally do it all for you. it made me certainly think what else i need to do or say to give back or tell my mum just what a superstar she is.
she is at a turning point though. because her kids have grown and her ex has flown(good riddance if you ask me) but she is feeling adrift. so when she is handed down a surprise inheritance Jo take the brave decision to take it on. and what a gift! a cottage by the sea. Jo delve right in with such courage, she decides to do the place up. and with help from a certain handyman the place start to feel like home. and the people she meets and the community she is enveloped into starts to bring her peace. and of course the handyman starts to help her feel a whole lot more too.
there are bumps she will need to handle along the way. but with the strength and bravery she has found and been supported to grow into hopefully se will be able to give herself a little back. to put herself and her future first.
this book filled me up with so much heartwarming moments and so much delicious reading moments. i cannot tell anyone often enough just how much they should start reading Kim Nash.
we are so lucky to have authors like her giving us so much more than a book. so so so much more than a book.

Who wouldn't want to spend time at a Cornish Cottage by the sea? I know I would. There is something really refreshing about reading a book by Kim Nash. I love her themes of starting over, new beginnings, new possibilities, old and new friendships, community, romance, family, and finding your voice. Plus, the beautiful location by the sea!

Jo Jenkins has always put the needs of others before her own. But now that her marriage is over and her children are grown, it's time for her to put herself first. When she inherits a cottage in Cornwell, she sets off to start her new life. The cottage could use a little TLC, and Jo gets a little help from her new friends in Cornwall. Seamus, a local handyman agrees to help, and her new cottage begins to feel like a home!

Not everything is going to be smooth sailing for Jo. When she attends her daughter's wedding, things get interesting. Her ex-husband was naturally there, and man did he tick me off. Talk about being an insufferable jerk. Then there are her daughters who, well, were not going to win any popularity prizes from me either. I enjoyed the drama, the times Jo stood her ground, and the interactions she had with others.

I enjoyed Jo quite a bit and adored her and her straight talking Mum. I enjoyed how Jo did her best to stay positive in all scenes even in ones where I quite frankly wanting her to give someone a complete and through piece of her mind. I also enjoyed her interactions with Seamus and their banter.

I found The Cornish Cottage by the Sea to be heartwarming, charming, and to be a fast read. I enjoyed the drama, the romance, the sense of community, the charm, the humor, and the location. As with her other books, I found this book to be wonderfully written and captivating. I love the focus on starting over and taking chances. I also enjoyed the twists, turns and the reveal in this book.

Charming, heartwarming, and a joy to read.

This story takes us to Sandpiper Shore in Cornwall , Golden sandy beaches, the most amazing views, the sound of the ocean and the sun on your face (I wish I was there right now).

Jo Jenkins has spent her life looking after her husband and 2 children. When her children fly the nest and her husband leaves her for another woman she is depressed and doesn't know what to do with herself.

When she inherits a beachside cottage in Sandpiper Shore she decides to grab the opportunity with both hands and start afresh.

The story is uplifting, romantic, full of love with the most wonderful friendships that will warm your heart.

I'm sure you'll love reading about Jo's new adventure as much as I did and have a laugh along the way . I can't recommend this book highly enough.

Omg, what a brilliant book this is. I am totally on the same wavelength as this author and I just love everything she writes ❤️

This is a heartwarming, uplifting tale about new beginnings, self-discovery, and the healing power of community. Jo Jenkins, reeling from a double betrayal—her husband leaving her for her best friend—receives an unexpected inheritance: a cottage in Cornwall from her ex-husband’s great aunt. What starts as a tentative visit turns into a life-changing journey, as Jo finds not just a charming fixer-upper, but the spark of a new future. Jo’s journey feels authentic—full of doubt, courage, small joys, and slow healing. The relationship that unfolds between Jo and Seamus, the kind-hearted handyman, is sweetly paced and grounded in friendship and trust. The seaside town is vividly drawn, with a warm cast of secondary characters who bring the setting to life. With gentle humor, moments of poignant reflection, and themes of resilience and hope, this book is the literary equivalent of a cozy blanket and a cup of tea.

I absolutely love this author and couldn’t wait to read the first book in their brand new series. This certainly didn’t disappoint set in the idyllic Cornish coast this is a story of second chances, following your dreams and making a fresh start.

Loved how this book also focuses on an older female main character as found this relatable. It is also a story of making new friendships and has a community feel.

Looking forward to the next instalment of this series.

Thank you Net Gallery for allowing me to read and review.

Jo's Husband has left and run away with his secretary. She leaves her home and moves in to a beautiful cottage.

She faces some challenges along the way her daughter's wedding.

A man she find attractive who she things is gay.

And a Secretive old lady.

Another fantastic read.

A lovely read from Kim. Reading it is like covering yourself in a warm blanket. It’s the story of Jo who has gone through the hardship of a divorce and the betrayal of her best friend. She has inherited a cottage by the sea in Cornwall and ups sticks and moves there and finds a new life for herself.

A Cornish Cottage by the Sea- Kim Nash
I am devouring books at the minute and this one literally only took me a few hours. It was a gorgeous, hopeful, cosy and lighthearted read. The perfect book for a rotten rainy day but equally perfect as a lovely beach read.
I have always been intrigued by beautiful Cornwall and this book would make anyone think about packing up their life and heading off in search of their new Cornish life.
The story centres on Jo, divorced and stuggling with her empty nest. She had given up her career to be a wonderful mum to her 2 girls and a devoted wife to a man who, in the end, buggers off to a sunnier climate with her best friend , in the holiday home he and Jo had picked out. Her daughters are very much wrapped up in their own lives and so Jo appears to be leading quite a lonely existence.
One call changes everything. She is told that she has inherited her ex husbands aunts idyllic cottage by the Sea in Cornwall. She had long admired the cottage and is completely astounded that it now belongs to her.
She packs up her old life with encouragement from her mother and her exciting rollercoaster ride begins.

This is a wonderful story about love, friendship, starting again, hope and the theme of adoption also comes into to. Jo is a brave, resilient character who wins your heart right from the first pages. The new friendships she makes in Cornwall and the renewed zest for life she develops make the story an absolute pleasure to read. There are so many characters to fall head over heels with in this book, all with their own rich backstories. I wouldn't mind bumping into a Seamus myself.
I think it's a really hopeful story that drives home the message that you're never too old to start again, to find your tribe, find a new purpose and even to find love. Jo finds herself again in Cornwall.
Its just an incredible read. Exactly what I needed on a rainy day after reading 3 thrillers back to back. Will definitely be looking up more books by Nash in the future.
As always thank you to @netgalley and @boldwoodeverafter @theboldbookclub for the ARC and the chance to read and review such a gorgeous novel.
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I really enjoyed this cute cosy read. How the cover makes you feel all warm and fuzzy inside, the story does exactly the same.

This is Kim's new series set in Sandpiper Shore and it kicks off with a bang. We meet Jo who is divorced and ends up inheriting this old run down house from her ex husband's aunty. She is feeling a bit dispondent due to her marriage breaking down, kids grown up and flown the nest and getting married. When she is told about the house she takes a chance and goes.

This was a great story about finding yourself, especially when you lose your identity as a mum, starting over and finding friends and more. It was really refreshing to read a romance where the main characters are over 40. I do didn't guess the little plot twist towards the end of the book which is good.

If you want a really cute,easy, ligh hearted read, low angst that makes you feel like you have had a warm hug when you have finished.... then rush out and get this when it is released!

4.5 rounded to 5

The Cornish Cottage by the Sea is a heartwarming story of second chances, fresh starts, and finding joy later in life.

🥹​ Uplifting | ❤️‍ Second Chances | 🇬🇧 Cornwall

I’ve known of Kim Nash as an author for years, but for some reason, I never picked up one of her books—until now. And I’m so incredibly grateful I finally did. I’ve officially become a fan! Huge thanks to Boldwood Books for the early ARC—what a gift.

After a lifetime of putting others first, newly divorced Jo Jenkins unexpectedly inherits a crumbling seaside cottage in Cornwall. This unexpected windfall offers her not just a fresh start, but a chance to rediscover herself. As Jo begins to renovate the cottage with the help of new friends, she unearths more than just dust and broken floorboards—a buried secret from the past challenges everything she thought she knew. But it also paves the way for a future she never dared to imagine.

This book completely took me by surprise. I didn’t expect it to sweep me off my feet the way it did. It was like a balm for my soul. I fell in love with so many elements: the stunning Cornish coastline, the lovable characters, the heartwarming friendships, and the humor—it made me giggle more than once! This was the kind of story I didn’t realize I needed. I connected with Jo from the very first pages, and that instant bond kept me flipping through the chapters. I didn’t want it to end.

Beyond Jo and Seamus, there are so many standout characters. Jo’s mum, with her unwavering support, and her new friends Emma and Michelle, who help her form The Lonely Hearts Club, were all simply wonderful. I adored watching their friendship blossom—it added so much heart to the story.

And Seamus… what a gem of a character. Kind, capable, and full of charm, he was the perfect partner in both renovation and healing. I loved the banter between him and Jo—it felt so natural and fun. If I had one small wish, it’s that I would’ve liked to see even more of their relationship develop toward the end. The adoption theme that came into play was touching, but I missed a bit more time with Jo and Seamus together as a couple.

Kim Nash has delivered a feel-good, emotionally rich novel featuring a slightly older heroine who proves it’s never too late to choose yourself—and to find love, friendship, and purpose in the most unexpected places.

I can’t wait to dive into more of Kim’s backlist, and I really hope this isn’t the last we see of Sandpiper Shore. I’d love to return.

One more thing that made this reading experience even sweeter: while I was reading the ARC, I recommended it to a fellow bookstagrammer—and she ended up loving it too! Always the best feeling.

I kindly received this book via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you so much Boldwood Books.

This was a true heartwarming, uplifting story of hope. I loved Jo, Jos mum, Seamus, Emma and Michelle. They showed what real friendship and love is about. I admired Jos resilience when it came to complex situations and relationships. The book showed you can bounce back from bad times and make you happier than you were before. It explores second chances and seeking happiness in yourself.

This is my first book by Kim and was recommended to me and I adored it, I devoured it in a day. The writing is just so easy to read with a fantastic plot line and stunning setting. I will definitely be reading more of Kim’s books.

Thank you NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for my honest opinion.

Jo's husband has run off with her best friend and she doesn't know what to do. she gets a call that she has inherited a cottage. sweet story of second chances.

A quick and cozy tale set on the Cornish coastline, The Cornish Cottage by the Sea is a perfect summertime read. Exploring second chances, friendship, and seeking happiness for oneself, we follow Jo as she begins a new chapter in life after being left cottage in Cornwall that is in need of some care and attention. I did love that the main protagonist was an older female, we still need more of those!

*Thank you to NetGalley and Boldwood Books for an eARC in exchange for an honest review.

I enjoyed the book but the ending left me wanting more, so I’m hoping there may be another book at some point to follow up and tie up all the loose ends!
I’m so glad that Jo and Seamus got their happy ever after - about time! I’d liked to have seen some actual comeuppance for Jo’s family, they deserve it. Please write another one!

I love Kim Nash's books. Always a focus on a slightly older FMC and second chances.
In The Cornish Cottage By The Sea, Jo Jenkins is a divorcee and mother to two grown-up daughters. She's stagnating in her little flat, in a place that only holds sad memories, staying there in case her family wants to come 'home'.
An inheritance she never expected leaves her as the owner of a Cornish cottage owned by her ex-husband's aunt, which she coveted when she first. It's a big move. The cottage is not quite what she remembered, but the place is still beautiful with idyllic surroundings and views she could stare at forever. Knowing there are members of her family who weren't on board with the move, Jo carries on, hoping for the best, but doubting she will perform miracles.
I loved that Jo found terrific, supportive friends from the beginning, conquering her reluctance to talk to people she doesn't know, after advice from her mum, and beginning every friendship with simple conversations.
The way she builds her new gang of 'people' is lovely. It gives hope that there is a way to move forward positively even when everything you lived for has changed.
Jo meets Seamus, a local handyman, through his father, and one of her new "I am brave' conversations with strangers. He is friendly, helpful, and somewhat handsome, but Jo is so used to seeing herself as the frumpy middle-aged mother figure that she can't believe he would be interested in her.
Her new friends help to build her self-confidence back up to where it should be, and they even form a Friday Club, which sounds like a blast, and support others around them.
A mystery that she didn't even know she wanted to solve also presents its solution to her towards the end.
Such a wonderful story. I read it in a day!
Many thanks to NetGalley and Boldwood Books for an ARC.

Jo Jenkins has recently divorced after her ex-husband Micheal has run off with his secretary that is also Jo’s best friend.
She currently doesn’t know what to do with herself now she has spare time being single and both her daughters have grown up and flown the nest. She gets a surprised phone call to say that the beautiful Cornish cottage in Sandpiper that Micheal’s Aunt has been left to her in her will.
At first, she thinks it’s a mistake. But she has fonds memories of the cottage which she visited some years ago. Her mother thinks it would be good for her and to move somewhere new a start a new life. Even her mother is doing just that.
When she arrives at the cottage is not in the state she remembered. But in a sad state. She hires odd job man Seamus to help with the renovations. So that maybe one day it will be back to its former glory. Soon not only the house gets better but she is meeting new people and making new friends. Her own life turns for the better.
Thank you, publisher, for a copy of Cornish cottage by the sea by Kim Nash. I needed a change of pace the books I am currently reading, and this was just the treat I needed. This is a beautifully written story of second chances in life and living again. It’s never too late to start again and finding your soulmate. I loved every minute of this. 5 stars from me.

First of all, thank you to NetGalley for giving me an ARC of this book, in exchange for an honest review.

This is a book about Jo, who happens to be in a bit of a limbo and rut with her life; ever being the people pleaser with everyone in her life. Things happen to change for the better, when she happens to inherit a cottage by the sea in Cornwall, and she uses it as a chance for her to become the main character in her life-meeting new friends and perspectives, in this new chapter of her life. Jo starts off as a side character in her own life, until she seizes it and finally becomes the main character she always should have been. Hurrah!

This for me, was a beautiful story full of cottage-cosy-galore, which can never really go wrong in my eyes. I particularly loved how Nash created an 'out with the old, and in with the new' with everything in Jo's life, from characters to life circumstances, which is certainly relatable to anyone and everyone. I came to really admire Jo's resilience and head strong mentality when it came to dealing with difficult characters and situations in her life (like her ex Michael). While he was really insufferable, other characters such as Jo's mum, and new friends like Seamus, show you there really is good in the world, and it all starts with the close knit circle you surround yourself with. That is where happiness starts for anyone, and it really is okay to put yourself first and be the main character of your life. This tale made me feel happy, hopeful and I am glad to have read it!

Jo Jenkins is on her own, since her husband, Michael, went off with her best friend.

Finding life on her own difficult and rather lonely, Jo is shocked to find out that she has been left a house in Cornwall, a house that belonged to Michael’s aunt!

Jo takes the bull by the horns and moves to Cornwall, but the house isn’t quite how she remembered it. With local hottie, Seamus, helping her with the house, Jo is enjoying her time in Cornwall.

Making new friends changes Jo’s life in so many ways. Will Cornwall be her forever home?

When I found out the author was bringing out a new series, I had a huge smile on my face, as I knew it was going to be good. Kim Nash is definitely one of my go to authors.

The story is romantic, funny, and at times, emotional.
I loved Jo, I laughed and cried with her. Her new friends are wonderful characters and brought out the best in each other.

This is a story that had me engaged throughout and I flew through the pages to the end.

My thanks to Boldwood Books and NetGalley for a copy in exchange for my honest review.

I loved this story from beginning to end. It was beautifully written full of love, friendship and adventure. It was a real page turner following Jo's adventure to the cottage she inherited. I loved the addition of humour which brought many smiles as I read. Cornwall was a wonderful setting for such a beautiful story.