A Secret Cornish Summer, Phillipa Ashley
A Secret Cornish Summer, Phillipa Ashley
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A Secret Cornish Summer

Author: Phillipa Ashley

Narrator: James Meunier, Ashley Tucker

Unabridged: 9 hr 36 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Avon

Published: 06/22/2023


Synopsis

‘Gloriously uplifting and unashamedly warm-hearted’ FAITH HOGAN ‘A lovely, summery read full of secrets and hope’ JO THOMAS An unforgettable tale of romance, humour and heart set against the stunning backdrop of the Cornish coast, from the bestseller. When steps out of her beautiful coastal cottage to find a Speedo-wearing, suntanned stranger doing yoga in next door’s garden, she is immediately on her guard. Since her ex-husband betrayed her in the worst possible ways, she has kept her distance from all men, taking refuge in her start-up coffee business. But as she gets to know , Eden begins to wonder if he might be different – until she discovers he’s not quite what he seems. And when a long-buried family secret surfaces, her faith in those she loves most is shaken to the core. As the secrets spill out, relationships old and new will be tested like never before. A heart-warming read full of sun, sea, friendship and romance perfect for fans of SARAH MORGAN and TRISHA ASHLEY. ‘’ – ‘A … the perfect place to draw a line in the sand for new beginnings’ – ‘, what a book!’ – ‘A blissful story, ’ – ‘’ – ‘A story with beautifully written characters and a stunning location. Phillipa Ashley tackles complex issues in such a gentle way. Her novels .’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘The perfect recipe of heartbreak, drama, and uplifting narrative. .’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I absolutely loved the descriptions of the lighthouse and the scenery … .’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘ As always, I looked forward to reading one of Philippa's books and this one didn’t disappoint.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Three generations of woman in one family with a historic link to the area and its history. ’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘. I loved the setting of this book; it . The main characters of Eden and Levan are well written, and I look forward to the author’s next book.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Authors love : Readers are falling in love with !

Reviews

Goodreads review by Sheila on April 28, 2023

I received a free copy of, A Secret Cornish Summer, by Phillipa Ashley, from the publisher and Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. Most of the characters in this book had secrets, some lied about everything. Eden has finally moved on from her two timing ex Simon, until he turns up in Cornwal......more

Goodreads review by Lucy on May 09, 2023

Phillipa Ashely has that magical touch to transport you to beautiful settings. I loved the characters, 3 generations of strong women and a hot next door neighbour. This setting was beautiful and I am absolutely fascinated by lighthouses. Phillipa's descriptions really bring the book to life and make......more

Goodreads review by Claire on June 24, 2023

The unique setting of a Cornish lighthouse makes for a perfect summer read. Centring on 3 generations of women - Iris, the grandmother, Sally, the mother and Eden, the daughter - there are lots of family secrets Took me a while to get into the story of Eden and Levan, but you ended up hoping they wil......more

Goodreads review by Barbara on June 29, 2023

Centered around 3 generations of strong women- Iris, Sally, and Eden, and the family secrets that they struggle with. Then of course, there’s the hot next door neighbor who moves in, Levan, and changes their lives completely, especially Eden’s. The setting of the Cornish seaside as well as the light......more

Goodreads review by Linniegayl on August 03, 2023

It took me awhile to get into this book. The setting is gorgeous, but I had trouble warming to the heroine, Eden, and wasn't certain I would like her grandmother and mother. It was also obvious that Levan, our hero, was holding back big secrets from Eden. By the time his secrets were revealed (way t......more


Quotes

Praise for : ‘I LOVED – the uplifting summer read for every holiday tote bag. Gloriously uplifting and unashamedly warm-hearted!’ Faith Hogan ‘A lovely summery read, full of secrets and hope. A smashing slice of life in a seaside town, the perfect place to draw a line in the sand and for new beginnings.’ Jo Thomas ‘, what a book! The most wonderful setting, lovely characters and oozing with heart and hope – I adored it.’ Milly Johnson ‘Combines romance, humour and intrigue so well … The whole thing was so captivating, and I loved that there were secrets peppered and hinted at throughout … that I was desperate to uncover. is blissful story, full of sunshine, secrets and Phillipa’s trademark romance, that I loved diving into.’ Cressida McLaughlin ‘Sunshine, secrets and a stunning setting make this the perfect summer read!’ Heidi Swain Praise for Phillipa Ashley: ‘Sheer joy!’ Katie Fforde ‘Within moments you’ll feel like you're at the Cornish seaside, gazing out on the waves, cream tea in hand. The ultimate summer reading escape!’ ‘Full of genuine warmth and quirky characters’ ‘Serious festive escapism . . . like a big warm hug’ ‘A page-turner of a festive read’ ‘Romantic and life-affirming’ ‘A feel-good read for summer’