I loved this sweet book and found it such a delightful read. Having holidays in Cornwall I could picture the views and the beautiful beaches. I enjoyed every chapter of this book. My thanks to netgalley and the publishers for giving me the opportunity to read this book in return for an honest review.

Another good read
Perfect book to curl up with and to get lost in
Will have you hooked from the first page
Thanks NetGalley

"Summer at the Cornish Farmhouse" by Linn B Halton took me on a journey through a slow-burning, yet ultimately satisfying romance. It's a story that beautifully unfolds, centered on two individuals in need of healing and rediscovery.

Jess, who inherited her grandparents' farmhouse after her grandmother's passing, found herself at a crossroads. Her marriage with Ben had crumbled, and the farmhouse, in desperate need of refurbishment, became both her refuge and her project for mending a broken heart. Her daughter, Lola, joined her in the pursuit of new beginnings, but Jess faced numerous obstacles, particularly unreliable contractors.

Enter Riley, a kind-hearted man who worked for a building materials company. Their first encounter involved gravel deliveries and an unexpected connection. Riley handed Jess his business card, offering his services should she need help. After a grueling first day of work, Jess decided to call him, but with a twist. She asked him to pretend to be a friend casually dropping by. Riley played along, setting the stage for their unique employer-employee relationship.

Jess's life was in disarray, clinging to hope that her estranged husband, Ben, might return and rekindle their lost love. Yet, deep down, she understood that their marriage had lost its spark, and Ben's departure was the right decision. It was a hard-fought realization for her. Riley, too, carried the weight of his past, with an ex and a son he rarely saw. Their connection formed slowly, mirroring the transformation of the farmhouse they were working on.

As the farmhouse began to take shape, so did their connection. Their camaraderie led to an unforgettable night, initially meant to be a one-time occurrence. However, their bond was far from casual, and they couldn't deny the growing attraction between them. What set Riley apart was his reliability, a quality Jess had rarely encountered. To Riley, Jess was a ray of sunshine, a beacon of positivity that drew him in.

Together, they realized they made a formidable team, and their efforts resulted in the success of the farmhouse property. While romance blossomed, there was much more happening beneath the surface. "Summer at the Cornish Farmhouse" is a heartwarming second chance romance that I wholeheartedly recommend. It's a tale of love, healing, and new beginnings that will leave you with a warm, contented feeling.

A brilliant read and one I really enjoyed. The characters are loveable and varied, the plot is one that is engaging and medium paced. I found myself completely drawn into the story and enjoyed the writing style.

Jess Newman's life takes an unexpected turn when her marriage to Ben falls apart, leaving her devastated. With the help of her granddad Gabe, she and her daughter Lola find solace in a charming but rundown farmhouse in Cornwall. The picturesque countryside and seaside setting provide a welcome change, but Jess soon realises that starting anew comes with its own set of challenges. This heartwarming story beautifully explores the themes of love, resilience, and the power of family bonds. A delightful read for those seeking a fresh start of their own.

Apologies for the delay in this review, i have been battling ill health.

Great story, lovely setting, enjoyed the charcters and the story very much. I thought it flowed really well and it was a really good read.

I just loved the descriptions of Cornwall and the beautiful farmhouse with its glorious flowers Jess moves to. Seemingly coming out of the blue, her marriage is over, and Jess's ex-husband has moved on. Her daughter's well-being is her main concern now and she moves to the beautiful Cornish farmhouse her granddad left her. She has the brilliant idea to turn it into a business. Renovations are underway and it's shaping up quite well. Contractor Riley gets the job done on the farmhouse, but can he unlock her frozen heart to let in love once again. I enjoyed seeing the family closeness Jess has with her granddad Cappy and how Cappy dotes on Lola, Jess's young daughter. This is so important when a child is going through times of uncertainty such as a parental divorce and moving to a new area. The story is warm, encouraging and upbeat. The perfect summertime beach read.

Published May 11, 2023
I was given a complimentary copy of this book.
All opinions expressed are my own.

Love this author she is one of my favourites. She did not disappoint in this book. It was very well written. So easy to read. A lovely feel good read. It was slow in places but worth keeping going.

Summer at the Cornish Farmhouse Linn B. Halton was just wow. Read in one sitting I could not put it down. Follow Jess as she moves to a farmhouse in Cornwall with her daughter when her marriage breaks down. She meets Riley who delivers her building materials who can also help with the renovation and between them they start this huge project. Loved it.

After her divorce Jess and her daughter move to Cornwall to her grand parents farm to start again. The farm is slightly run down but Jess has decided to renovate the outbuildings etc so she can let them as holiday rentals. This is when she bumps into Riley who is a builder
As the whole family get involved helping when they can, will Jess get her new start or is it too much ?

This book is a slow paced, feel good read. It is a very easygoing read, not too much drama, slow burning romance but it is a nice book and I enjoyed reading it.
Thank you to Netgalley and the Publisher for my ARC.

A heartwarming and light read. However, I found this a slow read with no real excitement. A good read if your looking for something quick and easy.

Loved the book! Perfect holiday read! Once I started it didn’t want to put it down! Had me craving lots of cakeee!

This is a smashing romance.

The characters are well developed and it has a really good community feel of a village in Cornwall.

When you add in the stress of family it makes a great read, perfect for the holiday or a beach.

A real and fun story that you will just love this summer. An interesting story with some really thoughtful characters. Will be reccomending

I received an ARC of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

I enjoyed this book a lot. The main character was very relatable.

This is a really good feel good read. It has a range of characters of various ages and personalities. As the story builds the reader is filled in on the history of the various characters and this leads to a really rounded tale filled with fun, friendship, love and optimism. I hope that the author brings this out as a series.

An absolutely lovely tale set in the cornish cove! Demi is a great character and I was willing her and Cal on throughout the book.
A perfect summer read.

This was a sweet story about a mom and her daughter striking out on their own after a divorce and renovating their family's old property. I loved the descriptions of the renovations and reading about the plans for the home, but the book only gave us little hints of Cornwall in the story. I much prefer when the author really paints a picture of where the story takes place where you can almost feel as if you are stepping into that place. Here, we only had a few descriptions of Cornwall and the coast which were lovely, but I think much too much time was spent on the main characters friends than was really necessary.
Overall, it was an easy read, but no real conflict or issues, just the run of the mill renovation problems which were interesting to read, but nothing got me really involved with the characters. I think my favorite character may have been Misty the cat, but otherwise, most were kind of bland and hard to relate to.
Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for letting me read an advance copy, I think this story will be good for people wanting to read about renovations, but little else.

Ever heard of a cozy mystery? This book was like a cozy romance. Not a lot of stress or angst but lots of imagery of the Cornish coastline while the heroine Jess works on creating a new life for herself after some personal heartbreak.
Jess's husband tells her that he doesn't love her anymore so after her grandmother's death she and her daughter move to Cornwall to the farm/manor/camping resort that was her grandparents dream. Jess meets Riley who is also going through a crisis and they work together to renovate and repurpose a lot of the old buildings into homes and vacation destinations.
If you're looking for a peaceful book with engaging characters-this book is for you. I sensed that this book was part of a series but did not need to read the other books in the series to follow the story. One minor critique is that I almost wished for a resort map with this book. It was hard to follow which part of her property Jess was referring to at times.
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC in return for my honest, albeit late review.