I really do love returning to Driftwood Bay, it’s gorgeous Cornish setting is somewhere I’m always ready to dive into (Cornwall along with Scotland are my favourite places as well as favourite book settings) I can’t think of anyone who wouldn’t want to live in driftwood bay, golden beaches, cute cafe, little cottage by the sea, where can I sign up (without needing to win the lottery)

I love Kim Nash’s ability to draw me not the community within a few pages, such a relaxing and happy read, even with the tension and drama you always know you’re in safe hands with Kim. The characters are wonderful, we see some old faces but plenty of new ones too (this can be read as a stand-alone so don’t worry about being lost) and the story is engaging and so very heartfelt, such a lovely read.

This is a wonderful and uplifting book involving found family (obviously) , friendship, community, fresh beginnings and of course , love. If you are looking for something to warm those chilly nights that are coming, this is for you.

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

A gorgeous and heart warming story. Lovely to be back with characters from the first in the series but it’s written so you can read as a stand-alone. Following your heart can be risky in all aspects of life - careers, romance etc but sometimes you have to do what you need to do.
Wonderful characters that come together as a community. I loved how that comes through the story. I enjoyed reading from start to finish and see how old wounds heal and new beginnings can start for anyone.
Highly recommended.

Finding Family at the Cornish Cove is the second in the wonderful series set in the wonderful sounding Driftwood Bay and we are reunited with some of the characters from Hopeful Hearts at the Cornish Cove along with some newcomers. We follow the story of Gemma who runs the local cafe and is the sister of Lucy who owns the local B&B with husband James. She is looking at expanding the cafe which was previously run by her mother and is wanting to keep the happy memories she had with her mother before she died, she is also a little bit apprehensive of changing things too much. The cafe is a big part of the community which is always a lovely constant theme in Kim Nash books and one that makes you immediately want to up sticks and move to Driftwood Bay!

With all the changes going on in her business life, we learn that Gemma has gone through a marriage split and despite being happy on her own, she does yearn for something more. Something that isn't cafe related. Enter Jude - a new habitant of Driftwood Bay, along with his daughter Occy, he is a fireman who becomes involved with the safety of the expansion and is also content on trying to build a better relationship with his teenage daughter who is at the time in her life where her dad is the bad guy and can't do anything right! He has raised Occy on his own since she was a toddler and she has been the number one focus in his life. 

The fledgling relationship between them all is wonderful, Gemma takes Occy under her wings and starts to think that maybe there is something missing from her life. Obviously things don't run smoothly with characters from their past returning and we learn that things aren't going to be quite as straightforward as we originally thought which just added to the wonderful storyline. Community and family are always at the forefront of the authors books and you can't help but be swept along as you desperately want all the characters to find their own happy ending.

A wonderful cosy story that I loved. I can't wait for more!

BLOG TOUR REVIEW



Review for 'Finding Family At The Cornish Cove' by Kim Nash.


Read and reviewed for Kim Nash, Boldwood Books, Book And Tomic and Rachel's Random Resources Tours.


Publication date 3rd October 2023.


HAPPY PUBLICATION DAY KIM!


This is the second book I have read by this author. It is also the second book in the 'Cornish Cove' series but can be read as a standalone. I have also read Hopeful Hearts At The Cornish Cove which is the first book in this gorgeous series and I would highly recommend reading it.


This novel consists of 41 chapters and an epilogue. The chapters are short to medium in length so easy to read 'just one more chapter' before bed...OK, I know yeah right, but still just in case!


'Finding Family At The Cornish Cove' discusses some topics that may upset some readers or may not be suitable for others. I like to point this out ahead of time in my reviews so you can judge if this book is for you or not. In this book Kim discusses infertility.

What an absolute stunner from the extremely talented Kim!! Well done Kim on an absolutely beautiful and perfect read!! This is the ideal beach read where you could sit there and turn around and just imagine the town coming to life around you.


This book is extremely well written with beautiful descriptions that completely drew me in. The synopsis and the cover match the storyline perfectly!!

I was absolutely landed to get stuck into this book after falling in love with Driftwood Bay in the first book in this beautiful series. I just knew this one was going to be just as stunning and I was not let down!!! The storyline itself completely swept me away. I absolutely adored the storyline and getting to know the lives of so many different people, seeing their relationships and friendships change and see how they react to secrets, heartache, changes, romance and everything else that goes on in this absolutely fantastic read!! I've not long got home from Cornwall and missed it before I read this book but OMG Kim has made me want to jump in the car and go straight back now!!! Kim's evocative writing skills ensures the readers are absolutely sucked into the stunning storyline with the atmosphere and characters coming to life all around them.. I absolutely fell in love venturing back into Cornwall and Kim portrays life in a small town absolutely perfectly I became so invested in this book that it actually felt like going on a holiday and I absolutely dreaded coming to the end where I had to unpack my suitcase and get back to reality. It was an absolutely compelling and addictive heart lifting read that kept me turning the pages until late at night. I loved discovering the pasts and histories of the characters and the town and I was absolutely swept away in the story line. The town came to life around me and I cannot wait to return in the next book in this absolutely stunning series. This book really was an emotional rollercoaster ride that left me cheering on for Gemma, Jude and Occy, wanting to throttle Lucas, laughing out loud at many of the things the characters came out with and I ended up spitting out my tea on so many occasions I gave up attempting to drink while reading it at all!!! I have had an absolute week from hell and this book is exactly what the doctor ordered and it's made me feel so much happier and lighter so thank you so much Kim!!! This book is escapism at its best and is a perfect way to disappear into an amazing world for a while. It is one of those books that I just could not put down and drive everyone mad by walking around reading it every chance I got and ended up devouring it in one sitting!! This book would make an absolutely gorgeous movie which I would absolutely love to see!!

An absolutely gorgeous, page turning and addictive addition to a stunning series!! Don't even peek into this book until you've cleared your schedules as you won't be able to put it down!!

Although this is the second book in the series I had would have had absolutely no problems reading it without the others. Any details or events that have previously happened are mentioned in just the right amount of detail to let a new reader know what has happened and yet not too much to bore a previous reader.

I was completely invested in the characters, along with the storyline, who were all, well almost all, absolutely fantastic with their own individual personalities and quirks. Every one of the characters had a part to play and they were all completely unforgettable. I absolutely loved meeting some of the characters from the first book in this series Hopeful Hearts At The Cornish Cove along with some amazing new characters!!!
The characters I had previously met had already become like friends to me and it was lovely to add some more!!! I felt like I was leaving amazing people and friends and feel quite sad about that but am happy in the knowledge that this book is just the second book in this stunning series and I just can't wait to get stuck into more of these gorgeous books. I loved watching how so many characters and personalities from Driftwood develop and go from strength to strength from the first page to the last. I loved watching relationships change and develop and seeing how close knit many of them are. My heart completely went out to Gemma who had been left broken hearted by her scummy ex after he cheated on her after she discovered she couldn't have children. This is heartbreaking for any woman but Kim has managed to include this topic in this book sensitivity while highlighting the difficulties someone who can't have children may feel. I absolutely adored seeing her to from strength to strength and found her to be such an amazing,strong and independent woman who I rooted for throughout. I'd previously met both Gemma and Lucy in the first book but it was amazing to discover more about them in this book. I also fell in love with Jude who was struggling with his teenage daughter Occy who was also struggling with her own problems. There are so many wonderful characters that I could go on and on but this review is long enough!!! I'll quickly mention some of the characters who also made an impact on me. These included Gemma's amazing sister Lucy (an absolutely amazing and supportive sibling friendship!!), Meredith (who I loved meeting again and was an amazing friend to Gemma), Lydia (Meredith's mum who I also loved meeting again) and Clem (another fantastic character I met again) and Violet (another amazing character I loved meeting again). They all made me laugh, swoon, angry, cry, joyous and much more!!! Regardless of whether you love them or hate them all of these characters work perfectly together to make this a stunning page turner and I cannot wait to return to Driftwood to meet them again!!


Congratulations Kim on yet absolutely gorgeous success!!! I'm definitely looking forward to my next holiday to Cornwall and cannot wait for the next book in this series!!! This is the exact reason you are in my favourite author club and here is to your next success 🥂 !!!

Make sure you read to the very end of the book to read the first chapter of Kim's 'Hopeful Hearts At The Cornish Cove' which is the first book in this series and one I have already read and if you enjoyed this book then I can guarantee you will love that one too. I would highly recommend reading it!!!

Overall this is a perfect, stunning, page turning beach or fireplace read with an amazing gang of characters that will sweep you away to the gorgeous town of Driftwood from the very first page to the end!



270 pages.

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A true feel good read. I loved the relationship between Gemma and Lucy and thought the memories they shared about their mum were wonderful.
The cafe and its location sounded lovely - a real focal point for the whole community. This is certainly a tale of making your family work whatever it’s makeup.

It's always an absolute thrill and privilege to be invited to participate in a Kim Nash blog tour. Her books never, ever disappoint - I'd go so far as to say that I'd love to actually live in a Kim Nash book! And Finding Family at the Cornish Cove is no different.

This is the second in Kim Nash's Cornish Cove series, set in gorgeous Driftwood Bay.

Gemma knows that the time has come to expand her late mother's café, and tentatively starts making plans to get things under way. She's had a tough time and while she always goes out of her way to be a good friend to everyone around her, she often forgets to take good care of herself, believing that she can just keep going, regardless. Thankfully, the wonderful people in her life are there to show her that just as she always looks out for them, they're always on hand to step in and do the same for her.

Kim Nash creates characters who are the type of people you want to sit and have a coffee with ... you want to pour your heart out to them, and you want them to become your closest friends. Gemma's café is the very hub of her community. It's where the buzz is. But really, it's Gemma whose warmth and authenticity have created the magnetism that draws people into her space, making it somewhere that everyone wants to be.

When Occy and her father Jude arrive on the scene, interesting new dynamics are introduced into Gemma's life. She slowly starts to see that the solitary future she'd imagined for herself might not actually be what's in store, and that she could possibly be able to - tentatively - let someone into her heart again.

This is a story about many things: family, relationships, people, empathy, moving on, inner strength and healing. It's about realising that you don't have to do the difficult stuff on your own, and about choosing who you surround yourself with, and knowing you'll always have your back. It's about being able to fail sometimes because there are strong people supporting you who will help you to pick up the pieces.

I didn't like Jude at first. I found him prickly and stand-offish. But I quickly changed my opinion, and by the middle of the book, I adored the guy! Gemma is lovely and I probably liked her even more because of her flaws. But there's absolutely no doubt that the absolute star of this book for me, is young Occy! I can't wait to see what's next for her and hope she'll be featured in future books.

My only problem with Kim Nash's books is that I read them too quickly! But while I'm reading them, I feel like I'm being wrapped in a comforting blanket of calm serenity, and being held securely in the embrace of good company, soothing, warm beverages and yummy baked goods! Could anything be better than that?

I was so excited to be returning to Cornish Cove to find out what was going on in this lovely seaside community. I find Kim Nash’s books are so uplifting with characters that I can readily identify with and who I enjoy spending time with too.
Gemma has a lot going in her life, an expansion to her business ( that has it’s own emotional connection with her family) changes in her family and some new people arriving too, there’s much to keep her busy both in body and mind.
It was fantastic to see Gemma embracing these changes and for finding the strength to overcome emotional obstacles that are sent to try her.
Definitely a perfect follow on book, and it was great to catch up with the characters from the first book in this splendid series ( although it could easily be read as a standalone)
Hoping for another book in the future from this beautiful setting. Who doesn’t love a trip to the seaside?

Family is front and centre of this delightful romcom by Kim Nash. You get to see families of all shapes and sizes and there are plenty of unfinished issues to work through before Gemma can admit who she regards as her family. Parenting teenagers sits side by side with childlessness and new pregnancies. Absent parents also make an appearance with the effect of this being shown on the children from years back.

I enjoyed Gemma's optimism, although I did lose patience with some of her reactions to unfolding events. Above all, she emerges as a nurturer who leaves people better off for knowing her. With such a delightful setting and community, this is an enjoyable read with plenty of romance to go along with the storyline and an interesting character in Jude and the hilarious Occy.

In short: Friends and family

Finding Family At The Cornish Cove by Kim Nash is a beautiful contemporary novel that I thoroughly enjoyed. It is the second book in the Cornish Cove series but can be read as a stand-alone.
This is a book about love, friendship and family. We see there are many types of family, just as there are many types of love – sibling, new love, old love, family love. Each is similar but different requiring different responses.
Likewise, families come in all different shapes and sizes. Family is those who love us. When we find family, we find home.
We see the deep grief that the loss of a mother brings. “There was a time… that I never thought I’d laugh again… I just existed in a little bubble of sadness.” We need to move beyond our grief and learn to live again. We fear losing sight of our loved one but they live on in our heart.
There is also the damage created by an absentee wife and mother. A family learned to live without her but there were emotional consequences as we see a teen learning to find her way.
We witness a character trying to live her mother’s dream, for fear of losing a memory but “this is where your memories are. In your heart and in your mind.” Her mother’s dream is enlarged when the lead character owns her own dream.
Forgiveness is a major theme. “I needed to find a way to forgive… If I didn’t the only person who would suffer was me.” When we withhold forgiveness, our hearts become bitter not better.
The landscape of the café is warm and welcoming, in contrast to the wild Cornish landscape.
I loved Finding Family At The Cornish Cove. It warmed my heart as I read of the generosity of the lead character in both emotional and physical ways. She gave herself away in many acts of kindness.
The whole novel was beautifully written and very powerful. I will leave you with my favourite quote:
“If you tell the truth, it becomes part of your past, but if you tell lies, it becomes part of your future.”
I received a free copy via Rachel’s Random Resources. A favourable review was not required. All opinions are my own.

This is only my second book by Kim and in fact also the second in this series and I can honestly say I want to read everything Kim has ever written and will ever write!
I adored Gemma right from the start and found it hard to put this story down and get on with my life. Gemma tells her story first person and even though I cannot relate to what she has gone through or is going through I could feel it and understand her. I loved her relationship with Occy who was such a special character and her bond with her sister Lucy was just precious. There was so much that I loved about this story and don't get me started on the setting and the community feeling... let me just swoon away.
Kim please write more books in this series!

Finding Family at the Cornish Cove by Kim Nash is a gorgeous and uplifting feel good novel that is pure escapism at its very best – and I loved every word of this beautifully written, heartwarming book.

In this second book in the series we meet Gemma who runs the local cafe next to the beach. Gemma has been running the cafe with devotion since her mother’s death, so when an opportunity comes up to extend into the property next door she jumps at the chance.

As this is the second book in the series we do see some familiar faces as well as some brand new ones, with the mix between the old and the new coming together in such a way that it brings the backdrop of Cornwall and the people who inhabit the Cornish Cove vividly to life. This is a book with a sense of community at its core and the stories told are sometimes moving, often hilarious but always heartwarming. And I loved it!

Finding Family at the Cornish Cove is a story that’s filled to the brim with heart and leaves you sighing with happiness as you turn the final page. Easily read as a standalone, this is a glorious tale of love, family, friendship and self discovery that I thoroughly enjoyed from beginning to end

Kim Nash has written yet another gorgeous and uplifting book that I would highly recommend and I can’t wait to read whatever she comes up with next!

I loved this story, It's well written and awesomely told, I enjoyed the characters and how both main characters Gemma and Jude's past comes back for them, as they are ready to step into their lives. Octavia is also a well presented youngster, discovering her life. Cute romance, with lies, deception, a yummy cafe' by the sea.

This was such a beautifully written, heartwarming story that completely stole my heart. I think I felt every emotion throughout reading this and I was desperate for Gemma to get the fresh start she deserved. I loved the connection between her and Jude it felt so natural. I was so sad when this book ended I really hope we get a sequel

Finding Family at the Cornish Cove is the second book in the Cornish Cove Series, but can also be read as a standalone book. This story focuses on cafe owner, Gemma – who has taken over the running of the cafe that her late mother owned before she sadly passed away. Gemma wants nothing more than to continue the legacy for her Mum and make the cafe a huge success. So she decides to expand the business.

With the expansion taking place, Gemma needs to take on more staff, so when teenager Occy applies for a job at the cafe, Gemma decides she needs to check with her Dad – Jude – first of all before she hires Occy. And this is where the fun starts – as soon as Gemma and Jude meet each other, the chemistry between the two of them is obvious to anyone. However, both of them are staying clear of relationships after both being hurt so badly in the past.

As Gemma and Jude spend more and more time together, we see their friendship bloom. Will either of them be willing to let their guard down and give into the relationship they both so clearly want, or are they destined just to be really good friends?

Finding Family at the Cornish Cove is a beautifully written story, packed full of life, laughs, love, and friendship – all finished off with a huge dollop of emotion. A beautiful and emotional read – add it to your TBR pile today 📚

This heartwarming read is a book that immerses you in the characters' lives and makes you want to find out what happens next. Gemma has experienced heartbreak in her life but also love and support, and she is determined to give back to the friends and community that helped her. She isn't looking for love but has unexpected chemistry with Jude. I love the realism in this story; the lack of perfection in the people and situations makes the good things that happen mean something to the reader. I like the female protagonist's positivity, the family and friends dynamic and the conflicted but lovely romance.
I received a copy of this book from the publisher.

The second in the series about Driftwood Bay and it is lovely to be back there. If you can read the first book it will help you to understand the characters but it is possible to enjoy this book on it's own. I really enjoyed reading this and it is well worth 5 stars.

Thanks to Netgalley and publisher for this ARC

I hadn't read the first book in this series featuring Driftwood bay I'm ashamed to say but that didn't matter in the slightest because this delightful book works perfectly well as a standalone. This is the story of Gemma who has taken over the running of the family cafe after her mother's death and the breakdown of her own marriage and, although she is doing her very best to move on with her life, she keeps second guessing whether she is doing the right thing. I am someone who can definitely relate to a person being plagued by doubts about her decisions and whether to take a risk in life, so this book really spoke to me.

Of course, a romance novel wouldn't be complete without a love interest for the central character ... enter Jude, a hunky fireman with difficult decisions of his own to make about the future. He and Gemma seem to be exactly what the other might need in their life right now but, of course, the path of true love never runs smooth and there are lots of ghosts in both their pasts which rear their ugly heads to throw spanners in the works of their budding relationship.

This is a book without any huge dramatic happenings and it doesn't need it because this is a book that is just a reflection of everyday life and the kind of problems that ordinary people face across the world on a daily basis. It is about relationships and family and personal struggles and loss and grief and forgiveness.  There is going to be something in this book that every person who picks it up can relate to, and that makes it an engrossing and rewarding read.

All of this before we even get to the gorgeous seaside setting of Driftwood Bay and its idyllic community. Gemma finds strength in the friendship and support of the people who surround her in this tiny town and is rewarded when she gives the same in return. It is this kind of heartwarming read that really picks me up when I'm having a hard time and reminds me that the world can be a good place filled with good people after all. I really needed this at the moment and was thankful to be transported to Driftwood Bay over the past few days. A wonderful read.

This is the second book in the Cornish Cove series, it can read as a standalone, but why would you? Get that first book read, you'll fall in love with Driftwood Bay and it's residents just like I have.

Nash's characters are warm, inviting and very likeable. We make new friends and catch up with some familiar faces, it's like we've never been away.

Finding Family at the Cornish Cove is a second chance story of friendship, family and romance, with a great sense of community at its heart.

It's uplifting, heartwarming and I absolutely loved it, a pure delight to read!

Here's to book three...

Thanks to the publishers and Netgalley for a copy of this book in exchange for a review.

Nice to be back in Driftwood Bay and this was a quick easy read.

Last year I read my first book by Kim Nash which was set in a small town on the Cornish coast called Driftwood Bay, and really enjoyed it. I therefore jumped at the opportunity to read the follow up book, again set in the town.

We first met Gemma in Hopeful Hearts at the Cornish Cove, where she was one of the more welcoming members of the town to Meredith, whose story we read in the first book. Gemma has been running the local cafe since her beloved mother passed away but now it is time to make some changes. With the help of Clem who we met in the first book, she is expanding the space which means doing renovations. When she meets another newcomer to town, Jude, who is the local fire safety officer, it is safe to say that they don't hit it off straight away. Gemma makes some assumptions about Jude which makes her distrust him.

In addition to needing renovation work, Gemma is going to need some new staff. One of those new staff members is a young girl named Occy. Gemma is able to connect with Occy in a way that her single father can't but she is sure to respect the boundaries that have been put in place.

Like all of us, the characters in this book all bring their own issues to the situation. For Gemma this includes an ex husband. She also isn't sure what it going on with her sister, who she is normally close to. Jude has his own history, which erupt in a wholly unexpected way. I wasn't sure at first about some of these aspects of the story, but it all worked out well in the end

I once again enjoyed my time in Driftwood Bay. It has just been announced that there are at least two more book coming in this series, and you know that I will be jumping on board for those too!