A cute, easy read, though I felt the story took some time to get going.

Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for giving me the opportunity to read this book in exchange for my review.

Wow, what an absolutely adorable book Amazing Grace is! I have LOVED it!
If you are looking for a beautifully written, cosy, feel good, sometimes laugh out loud romance then you won't go far wrong with this book.
Grace is such an instantly likeable character, (I have to admit I totally read this book picturing the author as Grace!) as are most of the characters in this book (including Becks!) with the exception of Mark, Grace's ex-husband. I'm sure we've all known, or know, a Mark! He is so full of self-importance and it's obvious he had a lasting affect on Grace's self-esteem despite her new found independence. I really can't cope with selfish men who seem to think that women should be grateful to be with them even though they do nothing to suit anyone but themselves. I did find myself wanting to scream at my paperwhite when Grace considers the possibility of taking him back!! I could totally understand Grace's need to make their son, Archie, happy though. Us Mum's do have a tendency to put our children first which is how it should be, but we do have to remember to look after our own well being also. This book highlights this perfectly.
Grace and Archie's relationship is just adorable and it's true, our babies soon grow up so we really do have to cherish every moment. My two are 18 and 17 now and not at all excited when I return home these days! Lol! It's a good job Bella is (my Shih Tzu!) ;-)
Vinnie is just gorgeous and I'm not at all surprised Grace falls for him so easily. They so reminded me of when me and my hubby met and I found their romance totally heart-warming. When you know, you know! His family is so lovely also. They really are a lovable bunch. They all share the sadness of losing a loved one and help each other to move on from such devastating grief.
I found the messages to Grace from her mother particularly emotional. I'm lucky to still have my Mum and can't bare to think how I would cope without her in my life, so my heart went out to Grace in that respect. Life is short, cherish each other every day.
Amazing Grace is a fabulous character led story of love, loss and finding new happiness. I will be more than happy to recommend.
Many thanks to the author and publisher for my review copy via Netgalley.

Kim the Bookworm is Kim Nash the author!!
OMG I absolutely loved it!
It had me in tears several times, happy tears too, just so touching.
Beautifully written from the heart.
I was so looking forward to reading this book. I love Kim as a blogger and she shouts from the rooftops about books, sharing the booklove.
I knew it would be fabulous from the start. Totally hooked me in. I felt like I was reading about myself at times, especially with all the household things to do and not being able to relax. Firstly let me say that I need ‘a Monica’ to come and sort out my wardrobe and give some guidance, just as she did with Grace. I loved their relationship, just up-front with each other they made me laugh so much. Monica wasn’t much of a matchmaker though!
Grace’s son Archie was a little star. I loved the football part, as a Mum with a son it’s something I can relate to. And of course Becks the dog. Another thing I can relate to being a working and dog-owning Mum.
Vinnie was a proper hunk, and Grace getting to know him and his family was just lovely.
Her ex, Mark, was trouble and being awkward, trying to upset her plans.
What touched me most were the words spoken by her Mum, totally had me in tears.
It is just so beautifully written and I finished the book on my lunch break, snivelling in my office….happy tears though.
It is a funny, romantic and emotional read and I can’t recommend it enough.
All my reviews are quite short and concise as I'm here to show off the book rather than my own writing ability.
Thanks to Hera Books and NetGalley for the review copy in which I give my honest opinion.

Amazing Grace tells the story of single mum Grace. She works hard at an estate agents and absolutely adores her son Archie and their dog Becks - named after David Beckham of course! Life has been hard at times for her with losing her beloved mum to cancer and her marriage splitting up due her her husband Mark's infidelity.

There is something in Grace which I think every woman will identify with. Whether it's being a working mum, a single parent, or looking after her boy and the dog and cleaning the constant mess that seems to follow them, or lacking in self confidence about looks and ability, I think there's a little bit of Grace in all of us.

We all need a Monica and a Ruth in our lives. Friends who support and empower us are so important. We don't need a Mark! He was such an unpleasant character, so self centred and always putting Grace down. And we all need a Vinnie, someone who will love and cherish us for what we are, someone who puts us at the centre and will encourage us that we can do whatever we set our hearts and minds on.

Amazing Grace is a heart-warming and uplifting story. You will be cheering Grace on as gradually she begins to believe in herself again, and to stand-up for herself. And to the author I say, I didn't know your mum of course but I'm sure she would be as proud of you as we can see Grace's mum is of her in this book.

I think a lot of you will recognize the feeling : You have heard about a book you are really, really looking forward to read and then suddenly it's about to happen. The publication date is announced and the count down can begin. BUT what's even better is that you are able to participate in a blog tour and you get the ARC. Woohoooo. Double partytime! :) :)

You get comfy on your sofa and before you know it you have finished the book. Hours have flown by without your realized it because you were so taken by the story.

This book has everything a feel good book needs : heaps of love, funny bits, sad bits and a wonderful happy ending. 

When I do an author interview, one of my questions is 'Do you sometimes base characters on people you know?'. I have a inkling the author would say 'yes' to this one. :)

I also believe that some parts were based on situations she has been through. The way they were written ... I can only mean they came straight from the heart.

Please do not keep us waiting too long before we can devoure your next one. (No rush LOL) 5 stars.

Thank you, Kim Nash and Rachel's Random Resources.

Kim Nash has created Grace, a totally down to earth and immensely likeable character. She has a young son, Archie, dog Becks and a laugh a minute friend, Monica…..and swishing sounds such a great idea!

There’s a love interest too, Vinnie, I mean who doesn’t want one of these?

I’m certain Amazing Grace is going to be a must read this summer, It’s a light hearted read, that does touch on the emotive subject of grief, but not in a depressing way, just one of reality, but ultimately is heartwarming and charming.

I would like to thank the Author/the Publishers/NetGalley for the opportunity to read this book for free in exchange for a fair and honest review

After going through a difficult time recently, I really needed to read a book that was lighthearted and uplifting and would make me smile. Amazing Grace ticks  all those boxes. I related to Grace so well, and I felt that some of the scenes, such as Grace's dates and the scene in the slimming club could have been lifted from my own life! I laughed and cried with Grace and I really hoped she would make the right decision! 

The rest of the characters in Amazing Grace are also incredibly well developed. I loved Vinnie's kindness and his relationship with both Grace and Archie is delightful to read. He also has a poignant back story which adds extra layers to the novel. Archie is a wonderfully perceptive and caring son, and I am so glad he didn't inherit his dad's genes! I particularly loved his list of questions for Vinnie  Mark is manipulative and arrogant and I was seething at the way he treated Grace. 

As with many chick lit novels, Amazing Grace also has some serious messages for the reader. I loved watching Grace's self-esteem grow as the novel progressed and the importance of being happy in yourself and your relationships is something that I really took away from this  Grace is also grieving for her mother throughout this novel. It took me a while to get used to her mum's voice in Grace's head, but I loved the originality of this and the confidence Grace took from it.

An amazing and heartwarming book that will make you laugh, move to tears, and root for the characters.
It's an engaging and entertaining book, a easy read that touch some very serious theme, and real page turner.
I can't wait to read other books by this author because this one was so good.
Highly recommended!
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine.

Romantic and full of humour and heart. My full review will follow but this debut novel is one that will have all chic-lit fans melting over a swoon worthy love interest whilst identifying and empathising with protagonist Grace. I think we’ve all experienced loss and this is one theme that comes across in this novel, along with a sense of hope. A book about family, friendship and new beginnings you can feel the emotion in every page. A thoroughly enjoyable way to spend your evenings.

Grace balances single motherhood and her job in an estate agents with her personal hopes and dreams.

Oh what a lovely, romantic and uplifting story. I so enjoyed Amazing Grace because Kim Nash writes from the heart and understands exactly the anxieties, self-doubts and challenges all women can relate to. Grace is a universal Everywoman and it was a delight to meet her. I genuinely feel that reading Grace’s story has given me more self confidence and appreciation of my own life and I find it hard to think of any woman I know unable to find an aspect of themselves in Grace’s personality.

I loved the way in which Kim Nash shows through Vinnie that not all men are lying, manipulative, charlatans. Mark, on the other hand, I could quite cheerfully have hit very hard with a blunt object. He made my blood boil and I thought his casual treatment of Archie was unforgivable. As for Monica - we all need a Monica in our lives!

There’s a smashing plot to Amazing Grace. It made such a refreshing change to leave aside twisting psychopathic killers or high octane thrillers and read a story about an ordinary woman with an everyday lifestyle written with honesty, emotion and a considerable amount of humour! I sniggered along when Grace made a fool of herself, rejoiced when Grace stood up for herself and shed a quiet tear several times when she thought about her Mum.

Although Amazing Grace is what might be termed chicklit or a light read, there are some meaningful themes explored throughout. For example, several characters are experiencing grief, Archie is on the cusp of adolescence and isn’t always able to deal with life, Grace needs to realise she alone is responsible for her own happiness and aspects of love, family, ambition and friendship are all presented sympathetically and authentically in a way that touches the reader's heart.

I’m really hoping Amazing Grace isn’t the last we hear about Grace. I’d like to know what happens to her after the end of the book and I certainly don’t believe Monica has finished dishing out advice just yet! Amazing Grace is a smashing story and I really recommend it.

My first impression of the book is that maybe it's not as 'polished' in its presentation as the established authors I read on a regular basis, however as a debut book this is perhaps to be expected - and still oceans ahead of anything I could ever dream of achieving myself. That said, the content of the story and the lovely characters Grace and Archie soon have you wrapped in their charms and rooting for their happiness in just a few chapters and the finished result is a book which will have you laughing and shedding a tear in equal measure. That, to me, is a sign of a successful novel and Kim has achieved that in shed loads here.

Grace is fairly recently divorced from her cheating ex and is looking to find a happy and fulfilling life again now that she has built a new foundation for her and her son Archie. A roof over their heads and a steady job which she loves are the basics, but Grace has done what many a divorcee has done and retreated into her comfort zone of TV and PJ's most nights once her working day is done. Her fabulous friend, the gregarious Monica helps get her back 'out there' with a makeover and an on-line dating profile, the results of which had me laughing out loud. Every girl needs a friend like that - even though Grace might wonder at times just why she listens to her at all. I don't think many of us would mind having a Vinnie around either!!

I loved spending time following Grace as she puts the pieces of her life back together, her primary concern being the light of her life, young son Archie who is himself learning the hard way that life isn't fair sometimes. They make a fantastic pairing for this lovely story, and with the input of Grace's late mum, who Grace is also coming to terms with being without, I thoroughly enjoyed this book and could sincerely relate to the feelings being described. I don't want to go into too much detail regarding the course of the story as I feel it's a journey the reader needs to travel with Grace through the pages to get the most out of the book. I have to admit to having lump in my throat on more than one occasion, and this is where I felt the writing was at its strongest.

I definitely recommend this book, and wish Kim every success in her career as an author - I for one will certainly be supporting her as I feel she has lots more to share with us in the future.

3.5 to 4 stars from me (but I can't do halves here!)

Omg what an amazing debut novel from Kim Nash!!!
This story has all the feels you want and expect in a great read, it’s a beautifully written romantic comedy that will leave you crying happy tears...
Grace thought her life was complete, a happy marriage and a wonderful son but sometimes life is not all it seems and truth be told her marriage was far from perfect and she only stayed married because she wanted what her parents had and she believed a child needs both parents but it’s only when her husband cheated on her for the second time she realises it’s time to move on. Grace and her son Archie move into a beautiful home and adopt a rescue dog and it’s now time for their life’s to start over. Her best friend decides a makeover is needed so it’s new clothes, new hairdo and new makeup for Grace but will that be enough for her to love herself or will a stranger named Vinnie show Grace just beautiful she really is ........
This book stole a piece of my heart and I’m not sure I will ever get it back so I’m left wondering what’s next for this very talented author will it be another emotional rom com or just a romance, one thing I’m sure off what ever she decides to write it going be great because she has a flare for giving us characters and stories to fall in love with . Looking forward to reading more from this author.

Life is tough for newly divorced Grace, as she moves to a new home with her son Archie. It's her dream 'forever' home even though it requires a lot of fixing-up and takes up a lot of her time. However, all work and no play makes Grace a dull woman and best friend Monica has plans resulting in alarming and funny consequences.

Ms Nash has written a female character who you want to root for and wish a happy conclusion to her upheavals. I like how Grace and her current life are so relatable even if some aspects are far beyond my own personal experiences. The self-doubt and vulnerability she carries around as she begins to rebuild her new life after her divorce shine through. It's sobering, but the humour injected into the narrative lifts it to a more acceptable comedy of errors, even if she doesn't create all the calamities herself.

This novel has an action-packed and busy narrative and is a bit too excessive in places for my personal taste. As a single mum, life assaults Grace with many problems and issues...far more than necessary. However, I do admit it is more to do with my personal expectations within a storyline, so I feel confident many readers will disagree with me and heartily enjoy this story crammed with action and hilarity.

Amazing Grace is a funny, entertaining début novel by Kim Nash. It has a loveable heroine, a cast full of quirky supporting characters and a dog to boot. It's a quick read and perfect escapism for a cosy night in with a glass of wine or a summer cocktail by a pool.

3.5 stars

***arc generously received courtesy of Hera Books via NetGalley**

I enjoyed this story very much!

It was heart-warming and true to life. The characters were brilliant, I loved getting to know them and I thought that they all worked very well together.

The author had a lovely writing style and it really had me rooting for the “good” guy!

Five stars from me, very highly recommended and thoroughly enjoyable

Graces life is tipped upside down when she catches her husband cheating. The future she thought she had is snatched away and replaced with something that grace doesn’t recognise

Then she meets Vinnie and he shakes up her life all over again.

What will Grace do? Choose familiarity? Choose love? Choose her child’s happiness over her own?

Like many other reviews I am totally blown away by the fact this is the authors debut novel. It is obvious that with her background she has used her experience of working with authors to bring us something so polished and well written.

The story is a lovely refreshing read with, I know, a lot of the author in its pages. Oh, and there’s a character called Fiona in it too, albeit the one in the book is young and stunning!

I can’t praise this book highly enough, and all other reviews have said pretty much everything there is to say. I cannot wait to see what Kim writes next because I am a huge fan of hers already and know this will continue for many years to come.

Huge thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for providing a copy.

5 Star review of Amazing Grace by Kim Nash
What an absolute gem Amazing Grace is. I was also shocked to learn that this was the author Kim Nash’s debut book.
This book is a journey of self discovery, of digging deep and finding out what you are truly made of.
Grace is devastated to find out that her husband Mark has been having an affair and now finds herself a single mum to son Archie. She has taken a battering to her pride and yet is determined to move on with her life.
The descriptive writing of Grace’s blind dates had me laughing so much it hurt. I loved the relationship she has with her son Archie and I was over the moon when Vinnie, a landscape gardener expressed his interest in Grace.
Her conversations with her deceased mother reminded me of ones I have with my own so that was bittersweet.
I thoroughly enjoyed Kim Nash’s writing style and Little Ollington sounds like a beautiful place to live. A heart warming story that although sad at times, made me smile and laugh. I will certainly be looking at future books by Kim Nash.
I received a copy of this book through the publisher via Netgalley.

Can this wonderful book really be a debut novel ! ! I loved it . It is a light hearted read with some laugh out loud moments and others when I wanted to cry my eyes out ( mostly at horrible man Mark) There is no emotion as strong as a mothers love, and that shone through the whole story. This brilliant book is too good to miss.and deserves far more than five stars

A charming and relatable tale. You find yourself rooting for Grace & willing her to make the right choice

Grace found real love when she finally began to trust herself. Her journey is detailed, sometimes redundant, but the reader stays interested and wants to insure Grace does trust her own feelings. Everything is tied up quickly at the end with a few questions left for the reader. A good read!