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Escape to the gorgeous Cornish coast in this BRAND-NEW, uplifting and romantic story of love, friendship, and fresh starts! Perfect for fans of Jill Mansell, Heidi Swain and Milly Johnson. ๐ŸŒ…โœจ

Every book in the Sandpiper Shores series can be read as a STANDALONE

A new start by the seaโ€ฆ

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 itโ€™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 โ€“ a kind-hearted jeweller, a no-nonsense businesswoman, and a local Jack of all trades with a past of his own โ€“ 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 sheโ€™s ready to let go of the past. Will she finally learn to embrace the life she truly deserves?

A BRAND-NEW, gorgeously escapist and emotionally uplifting novel about starting over, the strength of female friendship, and finding home when you least expect it. Perfect for fans of Jill Mansell, Phillipa Ashley, and Emma Burstall.

'Absolutely gorgeous! A must-read!' Josie Silver

'Like a heartwarming film on a rainy Sunday afternoon' rantsandbigpants.com

Praise for Kim Nash:

โ€˜Romantic, lovely and moving, a book that left me with a heart full of hope and a face full of smiles.โ€™ Milly Johnson

โ€˜I absolutely adored it! Hopeful and heartwarmingโ€ฆ A 5-star romantic read.โ€™ Sandy Barker

'I LOVED it! Gorgeously written with characters you can't help but adore...' Holly Martin

'What a sweet summery read and escape to a gorgeous community by the sea... An absolute reading treat.' Sue Moorcroft

'A lovely breath of Cornish air. Kim has created a wonderful community full of great characters that readers will want to visit again and again.' Sarah Bennett

'A wonderfully uplifting read ... full of humorous moments, secrets and surprises - a fun and totally engaging story that will spirit you away to beautiful Cornwall!' Lucy Coleman

'A sunshine read just perfect for the summer.' Jules Wake

'Gorgeous! I couldn't turn the pages quick enough!' Emma Cooper

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Details

Author
Kim Nash
Narrator
Karen Cass
Duration
7 hours 41 minutes
Release Date
10 May 2025
ISBN
9781835613764
Format
x-book®
Publisher
Boldwood Books
Genre
Modern and contemporary fiction, Contemporary lifestyle fiction, Contemporary romance, Romance: wholesome, Family life fiction, Narrative theme: Love and relationships, Narrative theme: Death, grief, loss, Narrative theme: Interior life, Narrative theme: Identity / belonging, Fiction: mashup, Category fiction

Synopsis

Escape to the gorgeous Cornish coast in this BRAND-NEW, uplifting and romantic story of love, friendship, and fresh starts! Perfect for fans of Jill Mansell, Heidi Swain and Milly Johnson. ๐ŸŒ…โœจEvery book in the Sandpiper Shores series can be read as a STANDALONEA new start by the seaโ€ฆFor 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 itโ€™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 โ€“ a kind-hearted jeweller, a no-nonsense businesswoman, and a local Jack of all trades with a past of his own โ€“ 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 sheโ€™s ready to let go of the past. Will she finally learn to embrace the life she truly deserves?A BRAND-NEW, gorgeously escapist and emotionally uplifting novel about starting over, the strength of female friendship, and finding home when you least expect it. Perfect for fans of Jill Mansell, Phillipa Ashley, and Emma Burstall.'Absolutely gorgeous! A must-read!' Josie Silver'Like a heartwarming film on a rainy Sunday afternoon' rantsandbigpants.comPraise for Kim Nash:โ€˜Romantic, lovely and moving, a book that left me with a heart full of hope and a face full of smiles.โ€™ Milly Johnsonโ€˜I absolutely adored it! Hopeful and heartwarmingโ€ฆ A 5-star romantic read.โ€™ Sandy Barker'I LOVED it! Gorgeously written with characters you can't help but adore...' Holly Martin'What a sweet summery read and escape to a gorgeous community by the sea... An absolute reading treat.' Sue Moorcroft'A lovely breath of Cornish air. Kim has created a wonderful community full of great characters that readers will want to visit again and again.' Sarah Bennett'A wonderfully uplifting read ... full of humorous moments, secrets and surprises - a fun and totally engaging story that will spirit you away to beautiful Cornwall!' Lucy Coleman'A sunshine read just perfect for the summer.' Jules Wake'Gorgeous! I couldn't turn the pages quick enough!' Emma Cooper

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