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Escape to the Country
A new start. A new romance?
When businesswoman Maddy Young is made redundant from the job she loved so much, she takes her wounded pride back to her childhood home - the village of Giddywell.
Best friend Beth needs help with her doggy daycare business and Maddy is the obvious choice to help out. After everything, time on her hands is the only thing she does have.
With Beth's brother - and Maddy's schoolgirl crush – Alex, back from the States, she realises he still makes her heart flip. But when she receives an offer that looks too good to refuse, she's tempted back by her old life. Will she discover that the key to her future lies here, in Giddywell, making other people happy?
An uplifting romantic comedy that will warm your heart perfect for fans of Cathy Bramley, Milly Johnson and Lucy Dillon.
Previously published as Escape to Giddywell Grange
When businesswoman Maddy Young is made redundant from the job she loved so much, she takes her wounded pride back to her childhood home - the village of Giddywell.
Best friend Beth needs help with her doggy daycare business and Maddy is the obvious choice to help out. After everything, time on her hands is the only thing she does have.
With Beth's brother - and Maddy's schoolgirl crush – Alex, back from the States, she realises he still makes her heart flip. But when she receives an offer that looks too good to refuse, she's tempted back by her old life. Will she discover that the key to her future lies here, in Giddywell, making other people happy?
An uplifting romantic comedy that will warm your heart perfect for fans of Cathy Bramley, Milly Johnson and Lucy Dillon.
Previously published as Escape to Giddywell Grange
280 pages, Paperback
Published July 9, 2024
About the author
Kim Nash
16 books680 followersKim Nash is the bestselling author of uplifting, heartwarming, romantic, feel-good fiction. She is published by Boldwood Books and has wanted to write books since she was a little girl. Her other dream, is to live in a home that has a view of a golden sandy beach and the sea sparkling in the sunlight. Until that dream comes true, she’ll continue to write second chance romances about women who live or move to the seaside on her behalf.
The Cornish Cottage by the Sea, the first in a new series, is published on 10th May and is available to pre-order.
One of her greatest writing achievements is to be nominated for the The Kindle Storyteller Award in 2020 and she was delighted when Claudia Winkleman had read her book and said it was 'Totally warm and absolutely lovely.'
She lives in Staffordshire with her son Ollie and English Setter rescue dog Roni, is Author Community Director for publisher Bookouture (a division of Hachette UK) and as an avid reader started her career in the publishing industry as a book blogger.
When she's not working or writing, Kim can be found walking her dog at Cannock Chase, reading and binge-watching TV. She's also quite partial to a spa day, lemon drizzle cake and a gin and tonic (not all at the same time!)
Kim also runs a book club in Staffordshire and organises local and national reader/author events.
The Cornish Cottage by the Sea, the first in a new series, is published on 10th May and is available to pre-order.
One of her greatest writing achievements is to be nominated for the The Kindle Storyteller Award in 2020 and she was delighted when Claudia Winkleman had read her book and said it was 'Totally warm and absolutely lovely.'
She lives in Staffordshire with her son Ollie and English Setter rescue dog Roni, is Author Community Director for publisher Bookouture (a division of Hachette UK) and as an avid reader started her career in the publishing industry as a book blogger.
When she's not working or writing, Kim can be found walking her dog at Cannock Chase, reading and binge-watching TV. She's also quite partial to a spa day, lemon drizzle cake and a gin and tonic (not all at the same time!)
Kim also runs a book club in Staffordshire and organises local and national reader/author events.
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May 6, 2026
Maddison is called into work thinking she is going to get a promotion of some sort. To her horror though she is actually made redundant. At her wits end she doesn't know where to turn until her best friend Beth offers her a lifeline. Maddy is going to be to be helping out on Beth's family farm and doggy day care.
This book is not my normal read, I do prefer my horror and thrillers. However this is for book club and the author is coming to my local library as part of their literary festival.
When it comes to reading I like what I like and that's all there is to it. I did read the book but this genre is really not for me. There is nothing wrong with the book or the story overall it's just not my thing.
The book was pleasant, wholesome, fluffy and it was all tied up in a bow. The story was a very easy read, wasn't taxing and didn't give offence.
This genre is very popular and I can imagine enjoyed by many readers out there but as I said it's just not my thing at all. I didn't really get and enjoyment from the book hence my low rating but each to their own.
This book is not my normal read, I do prefer my horror and thrillers. However this is for book club and the author is coming to my local library as part of their literary festival.
When it comes to reading I like what I like and that's all there is to it. I did read the book but this genre is really not for me. There is nothing wrong with the book or the story overall it's just not my thing.
The book was pleasant, wholesome, fluffy and it was all tied up in a bow. The story was a very easy read, wasn't taxing and didn't give offence.
This genre is very popular and I can imagine enjoyed by many readers out there but as I said it's just not my thing at all. I didn't really get and enjoyment from the book hence my low rating but each to their own.
March 6, 2026
BEAUTIFUL STORYTELLING
When Madison is made redundant, her world is turned upside-down, and she worries what the heck she is going to do with her future. She heads back to her childhood home - a village called Giddywell Grange, where her job search doesn't go quite according to plan. Madison's self-esteem is rock bottom, she feels unwanted and lonely, but with the help of family, friends and a little sprinkling of love, Madison is able to navigate a new life.
This is a gorgeous novel, full of well crafted characters. Madison was lovely: funny and likeable, I rooted for her throughout the story, wishing her to do well. I also loved her upbeat, sweetheart Mum and her forthright hoot of a friend: Beth.
Escape To The Country was the perfect book to read on a chilly evening. It's cosy, uplifting and heartwarming. A truly lovely joyful read, which I would thoroughly recommend.
When Madison is made redundant, her world is turned upside-down, and she worries what the heck she is going to do with her future. She heads back to her childhood home - a village called Giddywell Grange, where her job search doesn't go quite according to plan. Madison's self-esteem is rock bottom, she feels unwanted and lonely, but with the help of family, friends and a little sprinkling of love, Madison is able to navigate a new life.
This is a gorgeous novel, full of well crafted characters. Madison was lovely: funny and likeable, I rooted for her throughout the story, wishing her to do well. I also loved her upbeat, sweetheart Mum and her forthright hoot of a friend: Beth.
Escape To The Country was the perfect book to read on a chilly evening. It's cosy, uplifting and heartwarming. A truly lovely joyful read, which I would thoroughly recommend.
October 22, 2024
Was a lovely story. I could really relate to maddy, when life changes and you didn't even realise it was what you needed. It was a lovely feel good book, and I thoroughly enjoyed it.
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