Title: Life Begins at the Cornish CottageAuthor: Kim Nash
Publisher: Boldwood Books
Series: Sandpiper Shore, Book 2
Genre: Women’s Fiction; Romance
Date of Publication: October 31, 2025
My Rating: 5 Stars
DESCRIPTION:
Set against the sparkling shores of Cornwall☀️, this BRAND NEW heartwarming, uplifting and gorgeously romantic tale of second chances is perfect for fans of Veronica Henry, Trisha Ashley and Cathy Bramley. ✨ When life gives you heartbreak 💔, sometimes it also gives you a second chance… 💕
When Tom Sullivan returns to the quiet village of Sandpiper Shore, Emma can hardly believe her eyes. She hasn’t seen him since they played Romeo and Juliet in their school play – a lifetime ago, before real heartbreak, and long before she ever imagined life as a widow.
The last thing she wants is to relive the past, especially with someone who once made her teenage heart flutter. But when Emma agrees to put on a charity pantomime to raise money for the air ambulance service that helped her late husband, she’s thrown firmly back into Tom’s path.
As rehearsals begin and the local community rallies around her, Emma finds unexpected joy in bringing people together – and a surprising connection with Tom that feels far too real to ignore. Maybe it’s time for Emma to become the leading lady in her own life, not just for the show, but for herself.
Full of warmth, humour and heart, this is a story about letting go and discovering that it’s never too late to take a chance on love.
While this novel is set in the same village as the other books in the Sandpiper Shore series, it can be read as a STANDALONE
BUY LINKS:
Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Life-Begins-Cornish-Cottage-heartwarming-ebook/dp/B0F2TD6VG2
Amazon US: https://www.amazon.com/Life-Begins-Cornish-Cottage-heartwarming-ebook/dp/B0F2TD6VG2
MY THOUGHTS:
“Two years ago I lost two things. One was my husband. The other was myself. I also lost my dignity.”
“It hadn’t really struck me until now and made me sad to think that I cared so much about what people thought; that my friends were right and that I had missed out. People don’t realise the impact that words make. A throwaway comment can stick in your mind for a lifetime and permanently hinder your confidence.”
Emma’s loss of self-confidence was partly due to her husband’s absence. Perhaps she missed her role as a wife. This makes her feel like she might be disloyal when she’s drawn to Tom, a childhood friend. Tom is also widowed. When they lock eyes for the first time in decades, could a spark still be there?
Meanwhile, Emma has created Lonely Hearts Club and planned a Christmas pantomime in the charming village of Sandpiper Shore. Inspired by the ambulance company’s services during her husband’s loss, she hopes the proceeds from the panto will show her appreciation.
Emma isn’t alone in planning the event. Everyone in the village has contributed in some way. This event brings Emma and Tom’s paths together. They missed out on an opportunity when they were young, so it’s hopeful that they’ll finally get the second chance they both deserve.
This heartwarming and feel-good story of second chances is a warm and inviting tale that weaves a beautiful message of kindness into its pages. Emma and Tom are wonderfully relatable characters, and it’s easy to root for them throughout the story. The entire narrative feels like a hug, making it a truly enjoyable read.
Many thanks to Boldwood Books and to NetGalley for this ARC for review. This is my honest opinion.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Kim Nash is an author of uplifting, funny, heartwarming, feel-good, romantic fiction.
She lives in Staffordshire with son Ollie and English Setter Roni, is Head of Publicity for Bookouture and is a book blogger at www.kimthebookworm.co.uk
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Kim won the Romantic Novelists Association's Media Star of the Year in 2016, which she still can't quite believe. She is now quite delighted to be a member of the RNA.
When she's not working or writing, Kim can be found walking her dog, reading, standing on the sidelines of a football pitch cheering on Ollie and binge watching box sets on the TV. She's also quite partial to a spa day and a gin and tonic (not at the same time!) Kim also runs a book club in Cannock, Staffs.
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Amazing Grace was her debut novel with Hera Books and came out in April 2019. Escape to Giddywell Grange is Kim's second novel and was published in September 2019. Sunshine and Second Chances is Kim's third novel and will be published on June 4th 2020.
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