After really enjoying all the books in Kim Nash's Cornish Cove series, there was no way I was going to miss her latest book, which is the first in a new series. We are still in Cornwall, but this time it is in a village called Sandpiper Shore.
When Jo Jenkins inherits a cottage by the sea from her ex-husband's aunt, she is most surprised, especially seeing as she hasn't seen Aunt June for many years. Jo's divorce from Michael has left her battered and bruised in more ways than one. Her two daughters don't mean to take her their dad's side, but they expect her to just be around to be at their beck and call like she was as a stay at home mum. She was cleaned out financially but somehow he was still able to keep their expensive holiday home in Spain where he now lives with Jo's ex-best friend, Claudia.. Jo also feels like she doesn't have many true friends any more.
With her beloved mum's encouragement, Jo decides that she will do the unthinkable. She is going to move into the cottage in Cornwall, sight unseen. She does second guess herself a bit when she arrives. It is not the picture perfect cottage that she fell desperately in love with all those years ago. It is falling apart, it is full of stuff that she will need to sort through, and the outbuildings all need a lot of work too. What it does still have is an amazing beachfront location and a ton of potential.
The sheer amount of work and money needed to do it is overwhelming though. Fortunately, Jo meets handyman Seamus, apparently the hottest single man in the village, who is willing to help out with ideas and costing estimates, and more if she will let him. Jo also meets two woman who she instantly bonds with, Emma and Michelle, and soon she is building a new life for herself, much to Michael's disgust.
The part of this book that really resonated with me was the conversations about what it means to be lonely, and how hard it is to get out of that space. Whilst I have my lovely husband, I do find myself struggling with friendships and some family members at the moment. Everyone is so busy so it feels like unless I organise something then I won't see people and I feel invisible, which is how Jo felt with her family too. I admire how Jo, along with her new friends, proactively did something to make new friends, and also to reach out to other lonely people in the community as well.
There were a couple of things in this book which had me stop and pause. One was a twist that was a bit too coincidental, and a bit of miscommunication but otherwise this was a good read,. I also am not sure I get the cottage. I get that it is bigger on the inside than it looks on the outside. It is also described as being in a resort but having outbuildings large enough to convert into accommodation. Maybe my idea of what a resort is is a bit different to how they are in Cornwall. Oh well, it's a minor thing. Regardless, I look forward to reading the next books in the series!
I am sharing this review with the New Release Challenge hosted by The Chocolate Lady's Book Reviews. Be sure to check out other stops on the tour shown below. Thanks to the publisher, Netgalley and Rachel's Random Resources for the review copy.
Rating 4/5
About the book
The Cornish Cottage by the Sea
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?
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Kim Nash is an author of uplifting, romantic, feel-good fiction, having wanted to write books since she was a little girl. She works as both Digital Publicity Director for publisher Bookouture. She lives in Staffordshire with her son Ollie and English Setter rescue dog Roni. When she's not working or writing, Kim can be found walking her dog and reading, as well as running a book club in Staffordshire and organising local and national reader/author events.
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