‘If you want a feel good, laugh out loud, romantic story which will tug at your heartstrings, then look no further!! Fab, fab, fab!!’ Stardust Book ReviewsShe’s taking her life back , one step at a time… son, Archie, she devoted herself to being the perfect mum and the perfect wife, her little family giving her everything she ever wanted.
Until that fateful day when she walked in on Mark kissing his secretary – and her perfect life fell apart.
Now she’s a single mum to Archie, trying to find her way in life and keep things together for his sake. Saturday nights consist of a Chinese takeaway eaten in front of the TV clad in greying pyjamas, and she can’t remember the last time she had a kiss from anyone aside from her dog, Becks…
Grace’s life needs a shake up – fast. So when gorgeous gardener Vinnie turns up on her doorstep, his twinkling eyes suggesting that he might be interested in more than just her conifers, she might just have found the answer to her prayers. But as Grace falls deeper for Vinnie, ten-year-old Archie fears that his mum finding love means she’ll never reconcile with the dad he loves.
So when ex-husband Mark begs her for another chance, telling her he’s changed from the man that broke her heart, Grace finds herself with an impossible dilemma. Should she take back Mark and reunite the family that Archie loves? Or risk it all for a new chance of happiness?
A funny, feel good romance about finding your own path and changing your life for the better – readers of Cathy Bramley, Jill Mansell and Josie Silver will love this uplifting read.
Everyone’s talking about Amazing Grace:
‘I laughed, I cried, I was inspired and I related A LOT to Grace. The storyline was engrossing and I sat and read this in ONE sitting – that’s how GREAT this book is.’ Crime Book Junkie
‘the perfect book to read if you are looking for an uplifting book, one that’s beautifully written. If you are feeling down and need a big dose of sunshine in your life then Amazing Grace is definitely the book for you.’ The Book Review Café
‘If you want to be smiling 2% into a story, Amazing Grace is the book for you… a delightfully refreshing, funny, heart-warming and poignant story.’ Sheryl Browne, author of The Babysitter
‘a beautiful, uplifting read about moving on and finding yourself again after heartbreak… Grace and co. will make you want to devour this book in one sitting! Have Books, Will Read
‘This is a truly fun romantic comedy, with great characters and laugh out loud moments.’ Splashes into Books
‘There is something in Grace which I think every woman will identify with…a heart-warming and uplifting story.’ Portobello Book Blog
‘This is Women’s Fiction at its best!’ Jessica’s Book Biz
‘I absolutely bloody loved this book! This gave me all the feels…from crying to laughing out loud.’ Curled Up With a Good Book
‘You know when you pick up a book and it just scoops you up into a big hug? That is what Amazing Grace was like for me.’ Booking Good Read
‘Amazing Grace is a smashing story and I really recommend it. I thought it was warm, funny and uplifting. I’m glad I’ve had it in my life.’ Linda’s Book Bag
‘What an outstanding debut. Amazing Grace is uplifting, funny and heart-warming…I loved every minute of reading this.’ Between the Pages Book Club
‘Highly recommended for anyone who wants a book full of heart and hope, I wholeheartedly loved this’ Novel Gossip
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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 picked up this book for a change of genre, the cover and title drawing me towards it. Grace is a single mum, happily plodding through life until her best friend decides that she’s in need of a pep up. What follows was a delight to read. Hideous dates with awful guys, as Grace tries to juggle her home and love life.
Then she meets someone by chance, and things start to blossom, albeit with a manipulative ex-husband lurking in the shadows, trying his best to throw a spanner in the works.
Although this formula has been done countless times, what set’s this book apart are two things, the characters, and the sense of grief that some of them are going through. It gives the story a much deeper edge, as we begin to realise what Grace and Vinnie have lost along life’s journey.
Very funny in parts, with tear-forming moments in others, Amazing Grace isn’t just a heartfelt, feel-good book. It’s much more than that.
Grace was a great character. A mid-thirties mother, who finally realises that she is beautiful and that life isn’t just for others. And a special mention for Vinnie. He was a perfect fit for this story. One of life’s good guys.
Highly recommended for anyone who just loves a great book.
I love Grace, she’s such a lovely character, the sort you’d want for your best friend. I could identify with so much of this story and was rooting for Grace to make the right choice and to not get back with Manipulative Mark. Her relationship with her son Archie was so realistic and I loved the way the friendship developed with Vinnie. Great characters and an engaging story. I can’t wait to read Kim’s next book.
Favorite Quotes:
I’ve been on eighty-seven dates so far but have still not yet found the girl of my dreams. There’s been something wrong with every single one of them.
Derek, here’s a tip from me. On your next first date, treat your lady like a princess. Turn up on time, be nice to her, buy her a drink, ask her about herself and don’t talk about poo.
To be honest, even if David Beckham woke me up saying he wanted to roger me senseless in the middle of the night, I’d slap him and say, David, don’t bloody wake me up.
He treats me with kindness and respect, something that you don’t appear to have for anyone, not even your own family. And I suggest that if you ever want people to like you, go look those words up in a dictionary.
My Review:
Amazing Grace was a fun and lively read and the publishing debut for this talented weaver of words. I just love finding new authors to fangirl! The storylines were creative and eventful, yet easy to follow and fairly well-balanced in emotional tone between periods of angsty indecision and Grace’s gradual personal transformation as she waded through tense encounters and confusing exchanges with her ex-husband, rueful reminiscences of her mother, parenting issues, a thrilling new love interest, and other-worldly influences; until she finally found her own voice and regained her long-lost sparkle.
Ms. Nash’s writing was pleasantly engaging and evocatively detailed with shimmers of delightful humor that occasionally found me barking out a laugh. She has definitely earned a spot on my Ones to Watch For list. And an interesting addition to my Brit Word List was “big girl’s blouse,” which the Urban Dictionary defined as British slang for “a wimpy, emasculated and weak man. In particular, one who complains immoderately.” Hmm, I used to work with one of those… Retirement is oh, so, sweeet!
Amazing Grace is a beautiful, uplifting book about hope and second chances!
Grace was living the dream, at least she thought she was. She had a wonderful home, a husband, and a son. Her life was turned upside down when she discovered her husband’s infidelity. Grace changed so much from who she was at the beginning of the book. Through much soul-searching, she forges a new path to discover the woman she was meant to be and possibly finding real love!
Vinnie and Grace are two individuals who deserve happiness. Yet, their journey wasn’t an easy one. People and secrets present quite the obstacles. However, it’s those obstacles that make their relationship even stronger.
While this is a love story between a man and a woman, it’s also a love story between a parent and a child, and the bond mothers share with their children ALWAYS…no matter whether they are still here on this earth or not. Readers will understand what I’m talking about when they see the relationship Grace had with her mother. It was just beautiful!
If you are looking for a truly remarkable book that will leave you with a warmness in your heart, you can’t go wrong with this one!!!!
What an uplifting novel! Grace’s character was so relatable to me and I’m sure everyone reading Amazing Grace will find something of themselves in her. She really is the woman next door!
I loved the humour that came with the main character, and Kim Nash certainly dished up lashings of it. I found myself tittering on many occasions as I sped through the pages, racing to the end to find out what would happen.
I totally rooted for Grace, wanting her and her young son, Archie, to find happiness. This is a tale of finding one’s self after having all of one’s self eradicated by a bad relationship. It is a tale of coming to terms with grief, and goes on to show how wonderful it is to keep our loved ones in our heart, long after they’re gone. Most of all, it is a witty, entertaining tale, that gallops to the end.
Amazing Grace! Amazing debut! May there be more where that came from.
I’d thoroughly recommend this book if you love a feel-good romantic comedy that may cause you shed a few tears.
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.