This was a brilliant read. As soon as I started reading this book I just knew I was going to love it. Highly recommended

I did enjoy this book but I didn’t realise when I started that it was a part of a series. This didn’t take away from the book at all but I will pick up the other books in the series soon.

Really enjoyable read. Good characters and a Good story. Well worth a read. Think others will enjoy.

It's only when I saw that a new story in the Tremarnock series by Emma Burstall was to be published on the 1st of June this year did I realise that I hadn't yet read book three in the series – Tremarnock Summer. I quickly searched back through my Kindle, found the book and dove straight back into the world of Liz and the residents of the idyllic Cornish coastal village that is Tremarnock. Within a few chapters it soon became apparent that this is one of these books that I regretted not reading far earlier on as it was such an enjoyable read. Emma Burstall has created a wonderful setting, packed full of characters from all backgrounds, some you love and easily identify with and others you are just that little bit wary of.

This series could have easily descended into a rehash of the same storyline over and over again just with a few new characters introduced each time but thankfully this hasn't become the case. I love how the story is more a less a continuation from book one but that each time a new visitor or a character previously hovering away in the background comes to the fore and gets to share their story. This is what keeps the plots fresh and innovative. The reader enjoys getting to know new characters and observing as they try to solve the problems that feature in their lives yet at the same time we still get to see how Liz and the others are faring. They may not be the dominant characters but still I feel as if their stories are still progressing and being told. That life didn't stop when we last left them.

Tremarnock Summer opens with a brief prologue which introduces us to Bramble Challoner. She is working in a call centre as a sales agent which is not her favourite thing by any means. She has been dating childhood sweetheart Matt for over ten years and their lives have fallen into an easy pattern of routine. Matt is handsome and loyal but devoted to sport which often leaves Bramble feeling left out. Out of the blue Bramble receives a letter explaining that she is now the sole beneficiary of Polgarry Manor near Tremarnock. This couldn't have come as more of a shock for Bramble considering she never knew any of her mother's side of the family. Lord Penrose was an oddball and eccentric and a major rift in the family meant he never met his granddaughter.

Bramble can't believe what card fate has dealt her and even though her father Bill and stepmother Cassie think she is not making the wisest choice, Bramble makes the biggest decision of her life. She and her beat friend Katie decide to move to Polgarry Manor for the summer to get it back up and running before perhaps selling it on. The only fly in the ointment is that Matt is unwilling to move. Bravo Bramble, you weren't happy with your life, an opportunity was presented to you and you grabbed the bull by the horns. Instantly I thought this is one lady who has guts and courage and although she does not know where the road ahead of her will lead she is willing to embrace adventure and see what awaits around each corner.

After the prologue, the story moves forward a year to when Bramble and Katie arrive in the village. Chapters from then on move back and forth between the girls at Polgarry Manor and how they are coping with attempting to renovate the house and grounds but also we get to catch up with characters who have become so familiar and dear to the readers heart. Liz lives at Bag End with her husband Roberts who runs the restaurant A Winkle in Time, and their daughter Loweena, aged one, and Rosie, Liz's teenage daughter. Liz for me really is the backbone to this series, it began with her story and I feel I know her the best. She is a strong woman who has been through rough times but has always come out more determined on the other side. She seems to be the one who can solve problems, who people come to for advice and is a pillar of the community. This is clearly demonstrated in this story when she volunteers for the community meal project, which in turns leads to a heart rending story which I fear is becoming ever more common place in today's society. Liz may not have been the sole focus of this book but I really enjoyed how her storyline intertwined with that of Bramble's. Liz showed her stubborn side but this was more to do with fear around an incident.

Other characters we have met feature too but there are still some I would like to know more about, perhaps the author is saving these up for future books. Undoubtedly the community spirit shines through this book, how everyone looks out for each other and pulls together in times of need. There is always more going on in Tremarnock than at first appears. During the summer months when the hoards of tourists descend it turns into a bustling village and then in winter a sleepy backwater emerges but really there are secrets, tensions and ambitions aplenty to be found amongst the cast of characters who are intriguing but at the same time just trying to live their normal lives in Tremarnock. Sometimes they can't help if excitement and action arrive at their door. Gnomes going missing from gardens, windows being broken, graffiti appearing on walls get the residents up in arms. Just who could be behind it all?

Old familiar faces may all be well and good but it really is Bramble who is the star of the show in this story. My only gripe with the book overall is I really didn't like the name Bramble. I know this wouldn't interfere with my reading of the story at all but I genuinely thought there could have been a more accessible, usual name given to the main character. I shouldn't have let such a small thing get on my nerves but at times it really did. I think Bramble arrived with a clear picture of what she wanted to achieve in her head but when presented with the scale of the task she doubted herself and questioned whether it was achievable at all. I think she didn't want to look back in years to come and regret her courage or lack of ambition so she really just wanted to go for it. She is filled with hope and excitement and with the support of Katie that is what will fuel and inspire her passion to make a go of things. I thought it was admirable that she threw herself wholeheartedly into the experience even if there were plenty of mishaps along the way. Fergus whom the girls encounter through a scary incident was very much an enigma. He was hiding something and came across as brusque and very cool, like he knew it all and didn't want to shed the layers he had build up around himself. Sadness surrounded him too and I wanted to know why? At one stage I thought he was actually another character in the story based around Liz's storyline but that was actually my imagination running away with itself and making connections where there really weren't any.

Bramble did mature as the story progressed but I did think she was irresponsible that she left Matt dangling and never responded to his calls. In my mind either they were finished or they were not. Bramble experiences many ups and downs over the summer in Tremarnock not least helped by Piers who just seemed too good to be true. I was with her every step of the way and began to feel that this was what she really needed in her life. That perhaps unbeknownst to her that her grandfather had presented her with the greatest gift of all. She was given a challenge and she embraced it and all the faults and hardship that it brought with it. But as she begins to settle into life in Tremarnock and make new friends with the help of the residents and a brilliant idea they had maybe things mightn't seem so bad after all. Will Polgarry be the passport to freedom that Bramble has longed for? She readily admits herself that she is young and experienced and can be silly at times but really we were all like that and given this chance to grow she should embrace it with arms wide open.

I thoroughly enjoyed observing Bramble begin to bring the manor back to life even more so when she delved into the past and in doing so opened a can of worms that needed to be dealt with. Slowly things started to make sense and in fact the storey became very emotive. Just as things looked destined to be worse than ever her grandfather played a very clever and touching role which brought a smile to my face.

I think Tremarnock Summer turned out to be the best read in the series so far and I am kicking myself that I left it so long to read. The fact I did so means I can get stuck straight into book number four A Cornish Secret which will focus on Esme the local potter/artist. Bramble's story was an uplifting one and I do hope she will pop up every now and again in future books. I was delighted the obvious ending that I thought would happen didn't occur that the author went with her heart. It felt so apt and not contrived at all. What made me enjoy this book so much was that as well as introducing Bramble that so many other little plots were working side by side and that the story is always moving forward never lingering or going over old ground already covered. It keeps everything exciting, new and the reader is left hooked from beginning to end which is exactly what a good book should do.

The Tremarnock Summer is the third book in the Tremarnock series. I have previously enjoyed the first two books so was looking forward to this one with eager anticipation. I think this could be read as a standalone novel too.

I love the author's style of writing which is easy to follow. The location in Cornwall is stunning and makes me want to go on holiday there. This is a lovely story of friendship and community. An easy read with an engaging storyline and interesting warm characters.

Perfect for a holiday read or for a cosy afternoon on a winter's day. I'm looking forward to the next installment.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an honest review.

Really enjoyed this latest installment in the Tremarnock series. With it is the introduction of many new characters including Bramble and Katie who are moving to Cornwall from London.


I liked seeing how Bramble would react to suddenly having a whole manor house as her disposal, and the housekeeper was rather a surprise.

I loved the variety of recurring characters in Tremarnock and always love seeing more from Liz and her family who are still by far my favourites.

I found parts of Brambles story slightly on the predictable side, although there were elements that had me gasping out loud, and the ending did surprise me a bit too.

This could easily be read as a standalone book, but since the others in the series are so good Iwould recommend those too!

Already very excited to learn there will be a book 4 for this series, and can't wait to read it.

Thank you so much to Head of Zeus and Netgalley for this copy which I have reviewed honestly and voluntarily.

When Bramble's grandfather Lord Penrose leaves her his rambling old manor house in Cornwall she is amazed as she has never even met him. She is determined however to get out of the rut she is in - working in a call centre and still with the same boyfriend she had had since school - and do something more exciting with her life!

Arriving in Cornwall with her best friend Katie she soon realises how run down the estate actually is and she needs to get some money to do the work to repair it. Piers a local hunky land agent has ideas and she is soon drawn in by him but will she become more than just a client?

A lovely book and great to be back in Tremarnock with Liz and all of the old characters, definitely a great light hearted beach read.

I have read the previous books by Emma Burstall and I really enjoyed them, so I was very excited when I seen this book! I just adored the whole location and characters in this book and I think the story was just perfect! It
was really enjoyable and its a book I didnt want to end!

I can be in the mood for a light, summer read with the best of them, and I’ve spent many happy holidays in Cornwall so I really wanted to like Tremarnock Summer. But the book didn’t charm me quite as much as it has other readers from the evidence of the glowing reviews.

The two strands of the narrative – Bramble’s inheritance of Polgarry Manor, and the other goings-on in the village of Tremarnock – felt rather disconnected at times and it was Bramble’s story that definitely took the starring role. I’ll admit I struggled to keep up with all the different characters in the village and how they were related, despite the potted histories provided. A few characters were introduced and then despatched in quite short order and, given such a large cast of characters, it was inevitable that some had walk-on parts only. For maximum enjoyment, I would definitely recommend reading the books in order.

Bramble was an engaging character and I liked her desire to escape her humdrum life. I did have to keep reminding myself that she’s supposed to be twenty-five because some of her decisions seemed quite naive. I liked how the author showed Polgarry Manor gradually working its magic on Bramble.

‘She wanted the place to feel happy, its ancient walls and rattling windows, its brick chimneys and creaking floors to be able to breathe easily. She wanted to release it from the strange gloom that had descended on it in latter years, for it to feel free.’

‘She couldn’t explain it, but she felt as if it had somehow become part of her, like a child, perhaps, that needed her love and protection.’

I admired the author for choosing not to give us a completely saccharine view of a Cornish village, instead touching on issues of rural poverty and unemployment. The sense of community spirit in the village, the villagers’ willingness to support those less fortunate and to rally round in times of need are heart-warmingly described.

At the end of the book, rather than feeling her grandfather has handed her a poisoned chalice in the form of the dilapidated Manor, Bramble discovers he has actually provided its salvation and that new possibilities lie ahead for her.

Many thanks to Emma Burstall for my prize of this book. Having read all of the earlier books in this series it was lovely to get reacquainted with the residents of Tremarnock. I love the way that Emma reintroduces characters from earlier in the series whilst introducing some new and very interesting ones. The plot is fresh, unique and Emma easily manages to tie it in with the underlying plot from the previous books. It was the perfect summer read to accompany my Cornish holiday and I was really sorry when I came to the end.

When I read the first of the series I fell in love with the Cornish coastal town of Tremarnock and it's residents especially Liz and her daughter Rosie. It was a pleasure to revisit this delightful place. Her descriptions capture the sea air, stunning scenery and atmosphere of living near the sea so even if you can't go on holiday, it provides a respite from real life.
Her relaxed style of writing lulls you into the calm and more relaxed pace of life of being in Cornwall. The Tremarnock series including this one make perfect holiday reading.
Unlike the other books it took me a while to connect to Bramble, the main character, but until I did the other characters drew me in including ones we were revisiting such as Liz, Loveday and Pat and new ones like Fergus and Shannon. Bramble is a young woman from Chessington living a normal life when she inherits Polgery Manor in the village. On coming to live far from home, she gets more than she bargained for. I assumed I knew where her story would lead but I was wrong because the story twisted in another direction.
Emma Burstall has a way of making the story about whole town not just the star of the current book, like a chilled out soap opera. I can't wait for next year's arrival to see how everyone are doing.

*Book provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review*

The Tremarnock Summer is the third book in the Tremarnock series and actually my first visit to Tremarnock.

Bramble Challoner enjoys hanging out with the boy she met at school. Staying in and watching films on the weekend, working during the week; but she wants more excitement and adventure in her life. Her grand grandfather dies and leaves her his house in Cornwall. Bramble is all up for it and goes to Cornwall with her best friend Katie.

They meet all these other chracters and there are a lot of things happening. At times there was a bit too much going on for me and I struggled a bit with the pace of the story. I also felt like there was a big mixture of characters and sometimes that was a bit confusing. I would definitely suggest reading the first two books oft he series, to get to know the characters and to have a better overview.

Emma Burstall’s writing style is descriptive, heartwarming and engaging. The setting is beautiful and together with the story it just creates a wonderful flair and atmosphere.

Rating: 3.5/5

TREMARNOCK SUMMER by Emma Burstall is a wonderfully refreshing, endearing story that will effortlessly transport you to the picture-perfect setting of Cornwall and put a smile on your face. While this book is part of a series, it can be read as a standalone, where old characters mingle perfectly with new.

Bramble Challoner is feeling a little dissatisfied with her safe little life - living with her loving parents, dating Matt who has been her boyfriend since they were teenagers and her 9-5 call centre job just down the road. So when she receives a letter informing her that she is heir to Polgarry Manor in Tremarnock following the death of her estranged grandfather, Bramble feels like it is a sign that everything is about to change. With the support of her best friend Katie, the two women arrive in Cornwall full of excitement and joie de vivre. But when they realise that nothing is quite what it seems, Bramble and Katie will soon show the locals exactly what they are made of. But is this magical place enough to make them want to stay forever?

The community in this story are centre stage as we get to learn how life is treating its members - for some life is everything they dreamed of, while others are struggling on the periphery, determined to remain isolated. You really get to experience the true meaning of community spirit in this book, and all of the characters will worm their way into your heart. TREMARNOCK SUMMER by Emma Burstall is an easy-paced, relaxing read with stunning scenery and interesting issues throughout, and I really enjoyed reading it. Perfect for a quiet evening outside with a cup of tea or a glass of wine in your hand.

The Tremarnock Summer is the third installment in the Tremarnock series. Everything is beautiful in this book, right from the cover to the story to the writing.

It's the story of Bramble Challoner. She is happy with her life, parents, friends and a boyfriend, what more could she want? But it's not all enough. She needs something more. So when she inherits an estate she can taste the beginnings of changes and is ready for an adventure!

She fights, overcomes every obstacle and not let anything lead her down. I was even cheering for her at times and I was so glad to see her succeed. We get to meet other Tremarnock residents. It was nice to read about them as well. Liz seems to be one of the main characters. She was quite lovely helping people around. I liked her. Since this is the third book and I only just read this one I felt like I missed on Liz's past story so would like to read the books in the future. But having said that, this book can be read as a standalone so that's good too.

This is a nice summer read about characters in a town situated by the sea making it a perfect beach read

I loved the previous two Tremarnock books and was looking forward to this one.

It was a while since I had read the last one, but I was soon reacquainted with all the wonderful characters.

There’s some new people to get to know too, as we meet Bramble, who lives in a suburb of London. Stuck in a dead-end job, feeling that her life is going nowhere, she then discovers that the grandfather she never knew has left Polgarry Manor to her in his will.

It’s so interesting to see the differences in the suburban life she leads and the lives lead by people in the small friendly village of Tremarnock. It’s a big change for her when she moves to Cornwall. Also, she is young and inexperienced, and it’s all quite a big challenge for her.

Soon their lives all begin to intersect as she gets more involved with village life.

The stories are, as always, stories of everyday life that will make the reader laugh and cry. Touching and heart-warming, you will feel like you know all the characters personally.

We learn about the real life struggles of everyday families, and the wonderful sense of community that pulls them all together.

The writing is so evocative of the sights and sounds of Cornwall, the lovely villages and the spectacular scenery.

There are dramatic moments too, and intriguing stories about the past.

A book that has it all, that will pull the reader in. It’s a book that you’ll want to read in one sitting, but also be sorry to finish. Highly recommended.

This is the 1st book Ive read of Emma Burstall's and i can safely say it won't be the last. I was drawn to the cover of the book. The description made it sound like a lovely read. It was a great book. I enjoyed hearing all about Brambles up's and down's after inheriting her Grandfathers Cornwall Manor. It was a great easy going read. A great mix of different but mostly lovely characters. I will need to seek out the rest of the Tremarnock series now.

The literary equivalent of strawberries and cream and a gin and tonic on a hot summer’s day, Tremarnock Summer is a delicious, delightful and decadent tale fans of Fern Britton and Veronica Henry are going to love!

Bramble Challoner’s life is safe, unexciting and rather boring. Her childhood was normal and ordinary, she still lives with her parents in a typical suburban house in London, her job working in a call centre is perfunctory and dull and her relationship with the boy she met at school is not exactly the stuff romantic novels are made of. Bramble wants more from life than to have a dead-end job and a relationship with a man whose idea of daring excitement is holding hands and watching films on television at the weekend. Bramble is desperate to have some fun, but she feels trapped in an endless cycle of drudgery and boredom – until she receives news that takes her from her safe semi in London to Cornwall and the village of Tremarnock for the adventure of a lifetime!

With her grand grandfather Lord Penrose having left her his huge and rambling house in Cornwall, Bramble thinks that she has finally found the answer to all of her prayers! With her best friend Katie having come along for the ride, Bramble cannot wait for her new life to begin!

Will Bramble finally experience what it is truly like to be alive? Will she find all that she has been searching for in Tremarnock? Or will she find herself yearning for the life she has left behind in London?

One thing is for sure – life is anything but quiet in Tremarnock where boredom is certainly not an option!

A wonderful writer who writes with great style and flair, Emma Burstall has penned an involving, intriguing and uplifting zesty-paced page turner that not even a shirtless Aidan Turner could make me put down! Tremarnock Summer is funny, engaging, enjoyable and wonderfully feel-good and it is sure to make you laugh out loud and keep you entertained all night long!

Difficult to put down, hard to resist and an absolute joy from beginning to end, Tremarnock Summer is an outstanding romp you will not want to miss!

Could not put the book down as I got so interested in the story although in some parts I got the feeling that there was too much description,while I wanted to get on eith the story.
Cant wait to read the other books in the series.

A wonderfully written book, full of interesting events that happen to the main characters. Bramble is a head-strong girl compared to Liz, a kind and rather shy lady - it's interesting to see how these two characters stories interact. Obviously, I love the idea of the old hall and the descriptions are lovely. A great read for the summer!

Brilliant third installment of village life. Love getting involved in the characters lives seeing how they evolve in each book is great. Can't wait for the next one