The Cornish Cottage by the Sea

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.

Thank you to Boldwood Books and NetGalley who provided me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All the thoughts and opinions are my own.