Today I’m joining the blog tour for The Cornish Cottage By The Sea. My review is written with thanks to Rachel Gilbey at Rachel’s Random Resources for inviting me on the tour and to the publisher for my copy of the book.

Blurb:

A new start by the sea…

For Jo Jenkins, life has always been about putting others first. But with her children grown and her ex-husband as rotten as ever, she knows it’s time to put herself at the heart of the story. So, when she inherits a beautiful beachside cottage in Cornwall, she grabs the chance to start over.

The crumbling old cottage needs a little love, but so does Jo. And with the help of her new friends – a kind-hearted jeweller, a no-nonsense businesswoman, and a local Jack of all trades with a past of his own – Jo begins to rebuild more than just bricks and mortar.

But tucked away inside the cottage is a secret that could change everything. As the waves roll in and the sea air clears her mind, Jo must decide if she’s ready to let go of the past. Will she finally learn to embrace the life she truly deserves?

Escape to the windswept shores of Cornwall in this heartwarming story of love, friendship, and fresh starts. Perfect for fans of Jill Mansell, Phillipa Ashley, and Emma Burstall.

Review:

I’m not usually a romance reader, but I come back to Kim Nash’s books every time because they always make me feel so uplifted and warm inside. The Cornish Cottage By The Sea is no different and might even be my favourite novel by Kim Nash so far!

The protagonist of The Cornish Cottage By The Sea is Jo, and she is one of many characters I warmed to really quickly in this novel. I loved reading as she grew in confidence and I was rooting for her all the way through. She’s clearly been through a difficult time with her divorce (and I don’t know how she didn’t throw her phone in the sea when her insufferable ex husband called her) and I love the way that she takes the opportunity for a fresh start that she has been given and grabs it with both hands. She’s supported wonderfully by Emma and Michelle, and I love the way the three ladies bounce off each other, and the humour in everything they do together.

Our hero is Seamus, and he is another brilliant creation. He has a great sense of humour and a really warm personality and I loved getting to know him.

Alongside the humour, Kim Nash tackles some quite sensitive issues which give the novel an extra emotional layer and make it incredibly relatable, not just for me, but for many other readers with different circumstances and backgrounds. I did guess the twist, but that did not lessen the impact and I will keep these characters in my heart for a long time

The Cornish Cottage By The Sea is available from Amazon.

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