The perfect summer read, and set in my favourite place… Beautiful Cornwall.

This story is captivating, I fell in love with Levan and Eden and really enjoyed the dynamics between all of the characters, including. “Evil” Simon,

This is a lovely, easy summer read,
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10/10

Another great book from this brilliant author, Great plot that played out well. The book is very well written. Lovely location. With the authors descriptive writing you feel like you have gone there with Eden. It had me hooked right from the beginning

As an avid fan of Phillipa Ashley I was really excited to read this book...

The beginning really drew me in but unfortunately I didn't feel like it went anywhere.
The plot was weak and not a lot really happened...

I really wanted to love it, but unfortunately it's probably her worst book yet...

A perfect summer holiday read. Set in Cornwall, the book is full of secrets with many twists and turns along the way. Some heartwarming moments with romance in the mix, although peppered with the usual misunderstandings and non-communication, so making it a little predictable in places. Well drawn characters, all quite likeable except for the one monster rogue to balance the mix. Light book overall with a good feelgood factor and family closeness.

A lovely trip to Cornwall, a perfect way to spend a wet, rainy afternoon wishing you were somewhere else ,
Fab as always by Phillips

A Secret Cornish Summer by Phillipa Ashley

I received an advance review copy for free thanks to NetGalley and Avon

Blurb

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?

My Opinion

Phillipa Ashley has written a great holiday read, this time featuring a lighthouse. Eden needs to learn to trust men again after her ex-husband Simon betrayed her - can she learn to trust Leven? It seems that most of the characters have a secret, which makes for an entertaining read. A beautiful story with some great descriptions.

Rating 4/5

An amazing read by Phillipa Ashley. A perfect book set in Cornwall and a glorious summer read. Full of love and relationships and small town quirkiness it was a typical romance and so enjoyable

Loved this! Found it a little more dramatic than Phililipa's usual stuff, but that was in a good way. A few times I actually found myself swearing at one of the characters as he was so annoying and entitled! I'm kind of hoping there might be a sequel. As is always the case with Phillipa's books, this has me yearning to be in Cornwall!

Eden, stumbles across a man standing on his head in just his speedos. Well stumbles might be a bit strong, actively encouraged by her devilish 90 year old grandmother to spy on her new neighbour at the lighthouse cottages where she has come to rebuild her life, when she lost everything.

The man, Levan sparks an interest in Eden but she is very aware of any man since, her ex-husband broke her trust and left her with nothing.

Eden sparks an interest in Levan. But is he to be trusted?

Eden tries to keep her focus on her fledgling coffee business and enjoying her new freedom with very little to worry about. Of course her grandmother wants to see her settled and can clearly be see to be matchmaking with Eden and Levan, but there seems to be more going on and when a mysterious figure turns up from the past, will it derail this promising relationship.

A book full of family secrets and local mysteries and an insight into what we don’t know might be going on under our noses. Sometimes the past needs to be confronted to be able to move on into the future.

Phillipa Ashley, does it again with this warm and summery novel which has some real tough issues throughout and shows that life is not all a bed of roses. Decisions made can have a massive impact on everyone around you. It is these types of novels, which I enjoy reading as it shows that life is not all perfect and fluffy and that we all make mistakes and we can always come back from them stronger, more resilient and braver!

A perfect books to cheer the soul and remind every reader how great they are!

Thanks to netgalley for the book in return for an honest review.
This was a nice easy read. Had a few twists, nothing major. Overall I felt it was a nice summer read, similar to other books but for me that's what I like about these styles. I like an easy to follow story that I can just read by the pool.

Fresh and fantastic plot and characters. Loved the Cornwall setting and all the lighthouses. Especially liked the female multigenerational dynamic and thought it was very realistic and well done. The male friendship and “secret job” thread were a good balance to the rest of the story. Last but not least, I was so excited about all the coffee!!

I loved the three women and the next door neighbor, lovely setting. I enjoyed the story very much. I read in two afternoons, it was hard to put down.

Eden meets Levan when he buys the house next door. After her last relationship will she find a way to trust again? I loved the setting and liked how it was told from both points of view.

Hoping that both their best friends get their own books soon!

Can love find a way around secrets?
How many people hold secrets in their lives - and how can we ever know if we know EVERYTHING about someone.
This is a beautifully written story of love, heartbreak, betrayal, and a re-awakening of understanding that real love can overcome all obstacles if there is honor and honestly involved.
Eden and Levan have a burning attraction to each other, but the past - both of theirs and others around them - keep intruding on the struggling romance. But while some secrets tear down, others bring understanding and give courage to trust and move forward in life.
A true "second chance romance" novel - with well written characters, and a story line that will keep you turning pages, and wishing for more when the final page is turned.

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 lighthouse’s history was beautiful and fascinating at the same time. Really makes you feel like you are there.
Thanks to Avon Books Uk and NetGalley for this eArc in exchange for my review

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

A lovely summery read. Really enjoyed it.

I do love a Phillipa Ashley book & they always give so much. We are all educated in this book about Light houses & the families of the lighthouse keepers & also how coffee is roasted, with a little about how information is stored & used online thrown.
Yes, it's about a girl & boy who fall in love & their journey to the realisation of their love. The story is about Eden, her mum & granny who befriend their new neighbour Levan. Also, Eden's ex who turns up like a bad penny & tries to up turn their lives.
Such a good read, highly recommended.

Betrayed by her ex-husband and discovering family secrets from the past force Eden to dig deep to learn to trust again. Great characters and a beautiful Cornish setting make this a perfect summer read.

When you see a book by Phillipa Ashley you know you are in for a treat. Set in Cornwall with beautiful settings and well produced characters, what more could you ask for. Great story, I refuse to give any clues to it, so crab a copy ASAP. 5 stars, wish it could be more.

Thanks to Netgalley and publishers for this ARC

As soon as I saw this absolutely beautiful cover I knew I had to delve straight into this book. The main character is Eden, I absolutely loved her, shes been hurt in the past and is trying to rebuild her life and I instantly felt for her and crossed my fingers in the hope that everything would work out for her. Her Granny and her Mum are such lovely characters. Leven is the new man in the village and he just seems absolutely gorgeous and very lovable so I was hoping that him and Eden would get together!
This book is full of little twists and turns you dont see coming and you just find your self right in the story and you won’t be able to put it down!
I definitely believe this is going to a bestseller this summer, its the perfect summer read!