The Cornish Cottage by the Sea
- Author Kim Nash
- Narrator Karen Cass
- Publisher Boldwood Books
- Publish Date 10 May 2025
- Run Time 7 hours and 41 minutes
- Format x-book®
- Genre Category fiction, Contemporary lifestyle fiction, Contemporary romance, Family life fiction, Fiction: mashup, Modern and contemporary fiction, Narrative theme: Death, grief, loss, Narrative theme: Identity / belonging, Narrative theme: Interior life, Narrative theme: Love and relationships, Romance: wholesome.
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What to expect
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. 🌅✨
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?
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:
‘Romantic, lovely and moving, a book that left me with a heart full of hope and a face full of smiles.’ Milly Johnson
‘I absolutely adored it! Hopeful and heartwarming… A 5-star romantic read.’ 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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