A Secret Cornish Summer

Phillipa Ashley

Jun 2023 · Sold by HarperCollins UK

About this ebook

‘Gloriously uplifting and unashamedly warm-hearted’ – Bestselling author FAITH HOGAN

‘A lovely, summery read full of secrets and hope’ – Bestselling author JO THOMAS

An unforgettable tale of romance, humour and heart set against the stunning backdrop of the Cornish coast, from the Sunday Times bestseller.

When Eden 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 Levan, 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. Can Eden learn to trust again, and move past all the secrets of this Cornish summer?

A heart-warming read full of sun, sea, friendship and romance perfect for fans of SARAH MORGAN and TRISHA ASHLEY.

Authors love A Secret Cornish Summer:

‘Gloriously uplifting and unashamedly warm-hearted!’ – Faith Hogan

‘A lovely, summery read full of secrets and hope... the perfect place to draw a line in the sand for new beginnings’ – Jo Thomas

‘Escapism at its very best, what a book!’ – Milly Johnson

‘A blissful story, full of sunshine, secrets and Phillipa’s trademark romance’ – Cressida McLaughlin

‘Sunshine, secrets and a stunning setting make this the perfect summer read!’ – Heidi Swain

Readers are falling in love with A Secret Cornish Summer!

‘A delightful and charming story with beautifully written characters and a stunning location. Phillipa Ashley tackles complex issues in such a gentle way. Her novels always leave me feeling lighter on my feet.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘The perfect recipe of heartbreak, drama, and uplifting narrative. Fabulous form of escapism.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘I absolutely loved the descriptions of the lighthouse and the scenery ... made me long for a holiday on the Cornish coast.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Philippa Ashley, Cornwall and coffee, what more could you want? 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. Secrets from the past, new beginnings, wonderful friendships, community spirit and the healing power of love, openness and honesty!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Phillipa Ashley never disappoints. I loved the setting of this book; it evokes wonderful memories of holidays in Cornwall when I was younger. The main characters of Eden and Levan are well written, and I look forward to the author’s next book.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Ratings and reviews

Very little description of Cornwall whatsoever. Story could have been set in Timbuktu, for all it's worth. Advice to author: Please do more research on Cornwall and incorporate more descriptions of the place, what makes it unique, so that it is obvious characters are in Cornwall. It's easy to do a generic novel but clickbaiting your potential reader in this manner is not right. Too much emphasis on "angsty suffering" of hero; very pantomime feel to entire novel, especially with regards to parents of male lead Levan.

I couldn't put the book down so reread it and want to read again but will give it a day or two.

the book was OK a little bit slow in places.

About the author

Phillipa Ashley is a Sunday Times, Amazon and Audible best-selling author of uplifting romantic fiction. After studying English at Oxford University, she worked as a copywriter and journalist before turning her hand to writing.

Her debut novel, Decent Exposure, won the Romantic Novelists’ Association New Writers Award and was filmed as a Lifetime TV movie, 12 Men of Christmas, starring Kristin Chenoweth and Josh Hopkins.

Since then, her novels have sold well over a million copies and been translated into numerous languages.

Phillipa lives in an English village with her husband, has a grown-up daughter and loves nothing better than walking the Lake District hills and swimming in Cornish coves.