Lovely to be back in porthmellow again! I do love the Cornish based series and was delighted to get this book to read and review! Usually I would have read this in a day or two but life has been exceedingly hectic this last week so has taken me longer than usual but that is no reflection on the book!
A real summery feel good read full of love, mystery and intrigue perfect for spring or summer!
Marina lost her husband Nate at sea seven years ago and is still coming to terms with her loss, whilst tiff has lost her job, reputation and boyfriend but together in the tranquil seaside location of porthmellow they are given a second chance at love and happiness, a great read that demonstrates the power of friendship and community and happy ever afters!
Thank you net galley for this early read.

OMG
A fabulous book. 
The story of Marina. She lost her husband seven years ago and is slowly getting her life back on track. Her cousin Tiff comes to stay, also having had some bad luck. 
Marina volunteers at the local Wave Watchers - overseeing the tourists out on the beach and at sea. She meets Lachlan and starts to get to know him. 
Tiff stays with her for a while and does freelance work for the local paper. She meets Dirk and spends time with him. 
After a while Lachlan hits Marina with some shocking news. A twist I didn’t see coming. 
This book will definitely keep you hooked, it did me.

Phillipa Ashley has done it again! The third instalment of her Porthmellow series did not disappoint, it was lovely to return to Porthmellow, meet some new characters and catch up with familiar ones. Ashley’s books are like a hug, it made me want to be in Cornwall, next to the sea eating an ice cream. I can’t wait for the next one!

It's quite a while since I read any of Philippa's books set in Portmellow but I remembered the characters and it was like revisiting old friends. Loved the new characters too, likeable, believable. I wasnt expecting the twist about Nate being alive still. The description of the little cornish seaside village makes me look forward even more to our holiday in cornwall this summer. Highly recommend this wonderful book.

Another brilliant book from Phillipa Ashley set in Porthmellow, Cornwall.  Marina was born in the town, her husband vanished when out on a fishing trip seven years ago and she started the lookout point in his memory.  He left behind a lot of debt and problems that Marina had to sort out.  Her cousin Tiff arrives to stay with her whenr she has to leave her job as a journalist in London after being set up by her boyfriend.  

Dirk, who works on the lifeboat, came back to Porthmellow after his marriage broke down.  Lachlan has moved into the town after an accident and is keen not to mingle with people..  Four main characters, all with a past whose stories makeup a brilliant tale of courage, forgiveness and love.  

This is a must read book for anyone who likes a book they can lose themselves in

Well done Phillipa another fantastic book to add to the collection. I really enjoy reading the Porthmellow series and really hope that there will be another book with the characters from this book in it. 

In this book we meet Marina and Tiff. Marina has lived in Porthmellow her whole life. Seven years ago her husband Nate disappears in a storm on the Cornish sea and is never seen again. Leaving Marina with tonnes of debts to clear and a mess to clean up. That she knew nothing about. Heartbroken and shattered Marina builds her life back up again with the help of her fellow residents. Opening the Porthmellow lookout point to help other people who get into troubles at sea. 

Tiff is Marinas cousin. She is escaping her life, drama and scandal of living in London. Trying to get away from her past mistakes and to stay away long enough for the dust to settle. Escaping city life sees Tiff move into Marinas house, as a prolonged holiday, setting up work for herself in the local paper, helping out and volunteering with the local life. 

Dirk and Stormy and Lachlan are the two gentlemen of this book. Dirk and Stormy is a resident of Porthmellow and going by his name should tell you that he is a little bit moody. But generally had his heart in the right places. Lachlan is a Scottish gentlemen who has come to Porthmellow for some r&r time and to escape his ghosts and horrific events in Scotland. Needless to say all four of our leading stars have secrets, troubles and heartaches of their own to overcome. A journey to make and lots of growing to do. But along side all of that, will they also be able to find true love? 

Well you will just have to read the book and find out. 

I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book on a wet and stormy weekend here. It kinda made me feel like I was part of the action and walking along the coastal path with the rain, wind and sea lashing in my face. All I missed was the sound of the ocean. 

Another fantastic read by Phillipa and one I would highly recommend to all.

Two women have a summer in Cornwall that will change everything. Tiff has left her London life behind after the betrayal of her boyfriend. Retreating to Cornwall to her cousin Marina’s home, she hope to regroup and recover. But then, as a result of a charity auction, she ends up spending a day with the darkly brooding local, Dirk. Marina, meanwhile has spent the last seven years mourning the death of her husband, swearing she will never love again. But Lachlan may change all that, if Marina can open her heart. This is a charming story with the wild beauty of Cornwall as a backdrop