Phillipa Ashley has done it again! These books are live receiving a warm hug, so comforting and lovely to read every single time.

Just the book you need right now to switch off and head down to Cornwall. There was such a lovely premise too - a woman goes in search of the man who saved her life. She meets a whole cast of characters and there's fun and high jinks as she tries to find him without telling people what she's doing. Tears of laughter and poignancy in one.
The books about Cornwall area always lovely to read but there was something really special about this one and there's a focus on boats and the local regatta which really fascinated me and made me hear those waves and the clang clang of the boats so I really felt I was in Cornwall.

Thank you Philippa for a book filled with Cornish charm!

What a wonderful life affirming book! I feel like I’ve just got back from a wonderful holiday in Cornwall and met some of the fabulous locals - Finn. Oriel, Naomi, Joel, Kev and of course Rose.......
This is the story of Rose, an archaeologist, who had her life saved by an anonymous bone marrow donor. She decides to set off to find the man who saved her life and ends up rediscovering herself, learning to sail, making new friends and finding love.
A warm hug of a book, perfect escapism for these strange times and lots of ideas for a uk staycation when we are finally free! I loved it!

I received an ARC copy from Netgalley for a honest review of this book. I so wanted to like this book but I felt that Ms. Ashley lost her way about about 2/3 of the way through the plot line. Rose heads to Falmouth at the urging of her gram. She arrives to sneak around observe her "potential donors" and that is one of the last time it is mentioned until the final chapters. I guess I would have liked to see her dive more into donor part of the story or even follow Rose to the dig site more often. I would have loved to have read more about all they were discovering at the dig site but it was like Rose hardly ever made it to the dig site. I feel that Dorinda, Nige, Aunt Lynne, Maddie, and even Oriel & Naomi were two dimensional characters and would have loved to seen all of them flushed out a bit more. No matter what I like Ms. Ashley's books and will always read her next one. For me, this book was B-/C+. I believe with some focused editing suggestions she could easily take this book to the A range.

I was instantly grabbed by this book, such a unique beginning and a plethora of outcomes is a perfect start to a book and had me unable to put it down.

Rose story is sad but the potential and sheer anticipation keeps the eyes peeled for what's coming next. A true delight of a story!

Lovely characters who you just want and need to keep hearing about, its a non stop ride and truly magical.

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A glorious feel good story. Rose has a new lease of life following a transplant from an anonymous donor and she is determined to live it to the full. When she is offered the chance to work in Cornwall over the summer Rose soon becomes more settled in Falford than she could ever have imagined. A wonderful summer read full of love, friendship and beautiful Cornish views.

Thanks Netgalley for allowing me to read this book. Rose who is studying for her PhD faints for no reason. She goes to the doctor and is told that she needs a bone marrow transplant. She is thrilled to realize that she gas a match. Several years later she decides to find out who her match is. I enjoyed the chemistry between Rose and Finn.

Pure escapism! Wonderful to be back in Cornwall, surrounded by boats,sea,beach and a close knit community!
Rose living a quiet life with her gran after surviving a life threatening illness is shocked at her grans sudden death and starts to reevaluate her work and life choices, on finding out her gran wanted her to find and thank the donor who saved her life ,Rose has a mission and this leads her to Cornwall, where she is instantly welcomed by the locals and becomes well integrated into the local community learning to sail, making friends, helping out in the shop all whilst continuing her archeological work.As part of her mission Rose becomes friendly with two brothers who own the boat yard and romance is in the air but it is complicated but the knowledge/secret Rose carries, can thus be resolved and lead to a happy ending for all?
Thank you netgalley for this early read.

I am a big fan of Phillipa's books and they just seem to get better and better. I always feel as I can lose myself in one of her books. I liked this story about Rose, she has a life threatening illness, I feel as though many books now a days don't really delve into many an illness unless it is the big C, I feel as though these other illnesses should be made aware of. Rose knows someone was her donor and her clues lead her to a little Cornish village where she gets more than she bargained for when she discovers who her donor is. A perfect escape to a wonderfully scenic part of the world. Reading Phillipa's books make me crave Cornwall so much. I loved it.

Another enjoyable story with a great Cornish vibe. Sun, sea, the river, boats and two handsome brothers. Ideal summer reading.

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A great summer day trade. Not overly complicated but a great escape read.

A great summer read with UK holiday vibes with a hint of archaeology. This story, focusing on Rose (an archaeologist who has suffered from aplastic anaemia and has received a bone marrow donation from an unknown donor) has many twists and turns, from summer romance and learning to sail to Cornish magick and legends!

An interesting read about Rose who is determine to look for the donor who has given her a second chance to live on. Rose, an archaeologist, found herself come in between Finn and Joey, one of them who could be the person she is looking for. Both brothers obviously have unresolved conflict between them and with Rose’s presence, it make it even worst for the bothers. I was immerse with how Rose gonna find which brother was the one who donated the stem cell for her and also the attraction that she felt for Finn even though Finn is maintaining his distance. I was surprise with the ending though.

I really wish that I could give this more than five stars, as this is one of those rare books that you cannot wait to finish but, when you reach the last page you feel sad that it is over. I loved the setting, the characters, the relationships between the characters but, most of all I loved the optimism of Rose - the main character. She has had a very difficult few years but, instead of letting her illness and past define her she is a beacon of hope and joy. I read for pleasure and enjoyment and this book gave me both. It made me think about enjoying the moment and being grateful for what we have. During the pandemic I think we all need a little escape from reality now and again and this gives you that in such a wonderful way.

A gentle escape to Cornwall to follow Rose's quest to find her stem cell donor, a beautiful story of new found friendships and love with a perfect mix of sailing and history added in, absolutely loved this book and I'm a sucker for a happy ending which this book does have

I really enjoyed this book, which went a bit deeper into the background of sailing and archaeology as well as giving a lovely portrait of a Cornish village, complete with hunky boatyard brothers and interesting characters. I loved the sense of community and also the diversity, back again here, with LGBTQ characters and enough ethnic diversity to make things representative without shoehorning in issues. I'll look forward to more in this series!

My review on my blog here: https://librofulltime.wordpress.com/2021/04/03/book-review-phillipa-ashley-an-endless-cornish-summer/

I love this authors books so I was looking forward to reading this. This was a beautifully and sensitively written book that also sought to highlight the issue of stem cell donation and what it’s like to live with a long term health condition. This book was like total escapism and the descriptions of the Cornish coast made the reader feel like they had been transported to sunnier climes and I felt like I was there on the Cornish beaches. this was an uplifting and thought provoking read.

Perfect gentle escapism set in beautiful Cornwall. Enjoyable story and would be a perfect read sitting on a Cornish beach! Thank you

Charming and escapist, perfect for fans of Jenny Colgan and Heidi Swain. A recommended purchase for collections where light WF is popular.

Rose is in Falford for work, but also to try and hunt down the person she thinks gave her bone marrow transplant several years ago. Some great characters in a great setting - hopefully there will be more books set in Falford.

Transported back to Cornwall was a delight and all Phillipa Ashley fans will relate to that. I did find Rose going there to find her bone marrow donor a bit unbelievable as finding your donor is very difficult but if it gets people to sign onto the register then that is great. As for the rest of the plot and characters, they were all brought together wonderfully. Rose getting involved in village life as well as falling in love with the handsome man in the village and eventually staying was well described and you could loose yourself in the village. My only criticism was that there was quite a lot of spelling mistakes, please proof read better.

Rose is an archaeologist who had to have life threatening stem cell treatment. Her gran Marge passed away and left a letter to find the donor. When Rose gets a grant to study in Cornwall where the donor is from she jumps at the chance. Lovely book couldn't put it down

Rose Vernon has finally got her life on track after surviving a life threatening illness thanks to a mystery donor. Now she’s on her way to Cornwall, mainly for her job as an archaeologist but also to try and find her donor, following the few clues she’s managed to glean.

This book is the perfect read for the times we live are currently living in. Set in the beautiful Cornish countryside, in a small coastal town, full of everything you want to find there - gorgeous views, lovely people, good food and anything that brings a smile to your face. Although you know there’ll be a happy ending, it’s still a joy to read, and there are a couple of twists you won’t expect. Well crafted as you would expect from this author, roll on the next book.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read and review this book.

Wow wow wow. Philipa Ashley at her best. Where do you begin.? Rose was a lovely character, she had been through a lot and loved how job in archaeology was described and how she got the grant even dressed as a mermaid.. You imagined her to be stunning. With out spoiling the plot you thought the outcome would be different, loved it. Makes you want to visit Falford and sail. . An excellent read

Yet another fabulous book from Phillipa Ashley, this book was amazing I must say that Phillipas books are my happy place and I always find myself picking one up if I want a bit of a cosy read.

Perfect story for the summer time.

I was absolutely ready to escape to the Cornish Coast and meet up with Rose and her search for her anonymous donor. I thoroughly enjoy Phillipa Ashley’s style of writing and instinctively knew that I was in for another treat.
It was easy to imagine the village of Falford with the estuary running through its heart. The descriptions were excellent, and I could almost hear the gentle waves, lapping at the shore, as boats made their way out to the nearby sea.
There is a wonderful supporting cast, and nobody seemed like an unnecessary element. From Dorinda and Bo to Auntie Lynne and ‘bloody Nigel’! each character added to the rich layers of this enchanting story. I could even imagine eating Lobster on Kev’s porch. Not bad as I’m allergic to shellfish.
The main story focuses on the incredibly gorgeous Morvah brothers; no doubt inspired by the delectable Hemsworth boys. Rose has managed to narrow down her search to these two hunks, but she has no idea which one. What she does discover, is that she is drawn to Finn, even though he seems less interested in her.
The book goes beyond a search for a hero and weighs in on friendship. Rose finds a great friend in Oriel, who in turn helps to bring Rose into village life. The fact that Rose is an archaeologist and Oriel runs a mythical shop brings about a perfect symmetry as they are able to blur some lines as they try to save Oriel’s business.
Of course, there’s a happy ending, but the road to reach it isn’t smooth and nothing is guaranteed.
I couldn’t put this book down and finished it in a couple of sittings. I hope you enjoy this mythical and magical escape to the Cornish Coast.

I really enjoyed this escape story about Rose who has been through some major health issues and gets a second chance at life. The whole story basically takes place in a small Cornish harbor village which sounds so nice and picturesque. The village is full of quirky characters that are well rounded and make me want to visit to experience that whole village culture. I expected a lot of this story to be a love story, but although romance was part of the story, that was not the sole focus.

Overall a really enjoyable read with lovely quirky characters and if this becomes a whole series I will definitely want to read them all.

Thank you NetGalley and Avon Books UK for the chance to read this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I have read several of Phillipa Ashley's other books and have enjoyed them all. Her books are a carefree romantic romp through the Cornish Countryside. In her latest book, we meet Rose who moves to the Cornish Village of Falford to search for the donor who saved her life. In the village we encounter the usual quirky characters and of course a pair of handsome brothers. This was a light enjoyable read to get lost in and was a perfect antidote for the crazy world we are currently residing in. This book takes you on a virtual little holiday -wonderful and warm! Thanks to Netgalley and Avon Books for this advanced copy in exchange for my honest review.

I received an advanced copy of, An Endless Cornish Summer by, Phillipa Ashley. This is such a good book, I loved the story line. Rose had a transplant that saved her life, she wants to meet her donor. I loved the characters and the setting in this book.

I love all things Cornish and this didn’t disappoint. Set around the village of Falford, a Cornish fishing village, the heroine- Rose- settles into the community whilst working as an archaeologist in the area. However, she is also on a duel mission to track down the donor whose stem cell donation saved her life and the two handsome Morvah brothers are prime candidates.
I loved the focus on developing relationships- not just romantic ones but genuine friendships in this book. The bond between the main characters was strong and thought provoking. It really gives you an insight into the impact of transplants- on both recipients and donors.
Another thing I loved was the myths and legends and found myself more than once looking up some of the stories mentioned. Oriel was my favourite character and I was so pleased at the outcome for her. The focus on the regatta also got me longing for a time when big parades and fetes can happen again.
Overall a fantastic read but it did make me long for a cream tea and an ice cream.

I've picked up a few of of Phillipa Ashley's books over the years and always have enjoyed her books, especially for how beautifully she paints a picture of the settings! An Endless Cornish Summer is another novel where she really excels at bringing Cornwall to life!

This novel follows Rose who has ended up in Cornwall to find the man who donated his marrow to save her life. It's one of two men who are brothers and she spends time getting to know them and wanting to figure out which was The One who changed her life forever. While there she ends up finding that she loves the village and finds her place in the community.

Overall I really enjoyed this story but felt that it drug on a bit. I would read a story just about Oriel though, she was a GEM. The ending seemed a bit rushed compared to the rest of the story. I did enjoy it though and it was a nice escape!

Thank you to NetGalley and Avon Books UK for an eARC copy of this novel in exchange for my honest review.

This is a pleasant story, set in my home county of Cornwall. Rose, an archeologist, has received a bone marrow donation for her aplastic anaemia, and is determined to find the donor. I dont think I would want to.
She is accepted on a dig and bases herself, after some research, in a little seaside village where she is sure she will find the donor, maybe one of the Morvah brothers.
It is a nice light read, and I thank NetGalley for the chance to review the book.

I thoroughly enjoyed reading this story. It was beautifully written and the characters were all really interesting. Rose's adventure to Falford to find her donor led to a lovely story of romance with its twists and turns and friendships made. A heartwarming tale of love and adventure,

I loved this book. Set in beautiful Cornwall, we follow the story of Rose and her reasons for taking up an archaeological dig over the summer holidays down near Fulford, a place you feel you want to visit. Certainly a book not to be missed.

Another cracker from Philipa Ashley, Rose after overcoming a serious medical condition and the death of her beloved gran decides to follow her heart and grans letter from beyond the grave to Cornwall and the possibility of meeting with her donor. In Cornwall Rose finds a community and the story begins. I really can not recommend this book enough well written characters, beautifull descriptions of Cornwall all rolled together in a wonderful book. I couldn't wait to finish it.

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As a fan of Phillipa Ashley, I have been looking forward to the release of her summer novel for this year. How nice it was to discover that I was to be taken off on a holiday by the sea in sunny Cornwall, the destination for so many of Phillipa’s books. I found this a compelling read from the very start and was absorbed in the story to the end.

The central female character here is archaeologist Rose Vernon, whose life has literally been saved by a donation of stem cells. Although such donations are anonymous, the few clues she has to the donor’s identity have led Rose to the Cornish seaside village of Falford and to two brothers who run a boatyard there. She manages to obtain a grant that will enable her to spend the summer in Falford while investigating some archaeological digs nearby. Rose has a marvellous summer in the village, making many friends and becoming involved in local activities, on and off the sea. She also gets close to Joey and Finn Morvah, the brothers she is looking for, and it looks as though she might unexpectedly have found romance.

I found this a captivating and uplifting story as I accompanied Rose on her search for the person who gave her another chance at life. Phillipa Ashley skilfully conveys the seriousness with which Rose conducts her investigation and how important it is to her to find the man she seeks. Although this is the main storyline, there is plenty going on for the other characters in the book, and Rose gets involved, helping out many of them where she can. The book is filled with lovely characters, most of whom have interesting stories of their own. The village itself has a warm community feel about it; Phillipa’s descriptions very effectively transported me there and I could almost hear the clanging of the masts on the yachts in the harbour. I can recommend this book to others who are in need of an escape to the sunny coast in the company of some wonderful characters.

If you're, like me, a fan of Ms Ashley's novels set down in Cornwall, then you should rejoice as we have a new story to revel in.
Rose is a survivor on a mission, a mission to find that stranger who saved her life. This quest takes her down to a quiet Cornwall coastal village where she soon become immersed in the quirks of the places colourful inhabitants, including the enticing Morvah brothers. Adventures ensue, along with mix-ups and misunderstandings which only make Rose all the more determined to find out the truth.
Full of a cast of great characters, Ms Ashley's new book is certainly well-worth waiting for and I highly recommend it.
My thanks to Avon and Netgalley for the ARC.

Lovely story, amazing life-like characters and very entertaining plot.

I thought the occupations of the characters were very interesting. I know nothing about sailing, but have always thought it seemed like a great escape and it was a joy to experience it in this book. In addition, working as an Archaeologist is a career that I always thought would be so fulfilling. Therefore, to have these two occupations in this book was definitely a plus for me.

It was a delight to read the journey of the two main characters finding each other and building toward a life together. After both of them not thinking they had much to look forward to in the future, to them finding such a strong connection made me so happy for them. The secondary characters were much more than that. Each one made a contribution to the story, are fully developed, and I miss all of them and this quirky little village since finishing the book.

The themes of the book are being grateful, living your life to the fullest, and of course finding true love on the way.

I want to thank NetGalley and Avon Books UK for giving me the pleasure of reading the advance reader copy, with no obligation to write a review. My review is written freely as a hobby, and is totally my own opinion, not influenced by receiving the ARC.

I really enjoyed the story of Rose, Finn, Joey. I covered a topic I haven’t really read about , I would think a lot of people have been in a similar situation.
Kept you guessing till the very end.
I hope in the future we can re visit and explore what happened and how the story developed.

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A lovely read with plenty of Phillipa Ashley's trademark warmth. The writing is as assured as you would expect from this author and the story and characters are believable.

Many thanks to NetGalley and to the publisher for allowing me to read this in exchange for an honest review.

What a lovely, heart warming story. I am yet to read a book by Phillipa Ashley that I don’t immediately love. The characters are so warm and relatable, the settings are picturesque and the story just pulls you in. Another 5 star book that deserves a bestseller title

I've read a lot of books by Phillipa, and this is by far my favourite so far. It had humour, but it also had a lot of heart. A great story, with some really moving moments. As ever, this book made me yearn to be in Cornwall. I'd recommend this to anybody who loves a bit of romance in their life!

Phillipa Ashley never fails to please her readers. This is a gripping book, set in a lovely village full of unique characters. Our heroine looks for answers to a mystery in her past and in the process becomes a valued member of the community. Of course, there’s the matter of the 2 gorgeous brothers to be resolved, followed by confirmation of a slow burning romance just to keep the anticipation levels up. A great read.

I love Phillipa Ashley's books and was therefore very excited to be back in Cornwall with her new book, An Endless Cornish Summer. With an absolutely stunning cover, we are in the very picturesque Falford where community is at the heart of the village. Everyone is so lovely and friendly and you can imagine yourself enjoying a boat ride on the estuary.

I loved the themes that run throughout the book - I found the archaeological aspect, the myths and legends and the boating elements very very interesting and fascinating. I loved the boatyard and reading all about the boats being built. For me, these themes were very unique in reading about them all in a novel and you can see due to the immense detail, the research that has been put in.

I loved all the characters and the relationships in the book. The main character Rose is so wonderful and full of determination and courage. I particularly loved her friendship with Oriel and also everyone in the community - ever character in the book came alive and they all made such an impact on Rose's life in Falford. Her relationship with Finn was lovely and I loved the Regatta! I loved how Rose was dressed up as a Mermaid and just like a Mermaid, Rose certainly is a strong and tenacious lady. She is very inspirational.

Rose lives life to the full and makes the most of every moment. Rose knows only too well how short life can be. After receiving lifesaving treatment, Rose is a lady on a mission to find her incredible stem-cell donor. I did struggle with these parts of the storyline with regards to the search for her donor. I totally understand why Rose wanted to thank her donor, which she did in her original letter and she did receive a reply. We know further on in the book more about this but if I did not receive further correspondence to any further letters I had sent, I would respect that this was the donor’s decision and they had reasons for this. I did think it was very good how we did see the viewpoint of the donor and the recipient and I did feel that this was sensitively written.

Awareness of being a donor is vital and I hope this book does increase understanding and awareness and hopefully readers will go on the list after reading this book. There are not many books that I have I read that have such an important message, but this is one of them. A very thought-provoking, compelling read which lots of delightful friendships and romance too!

Thank you very much for my advanced copy.

Back to beautiful Cornwall with Rose this time round searching for her donor who saved her life.

Wonderful setting and storyline likeable characters.

Who needs to go abroad this year when you can have a lovely staycation in jolly Cornwall, I know where I'll be heading this summer.

Such an enjoyable read!! Dr Rose Vernon, an archaeologist, is all set to start g excavating at a new site in

beautiful Cornwall. She feels ready to take on this challenge after several years of debilitating illness and

recovery which was all made possible by an anonymous donor.. The donor is also in Cornwall., one of two

boat building brothers. Rose tries to unravel who is is her saviour and maybe find romance along the way..

Her quest is dramatic. . We share all the tension, secrets and love. in this compassionate and uplifting story.

I loved it.

Charming, sweet, perfect read for the summer. A small community, sailing, secrets, saved lives, archaeology, love... All of this intertwined together creates the ideal book to pack in your bag on your next trip.

It's easy to go through, the writing flows really smoothly. Chapters aren't too long, so it's easy to pick up and leave it when necessary.

I like Phillipa's writing. It's not pretentious, it's purposeful, and she knows how to create an atmosphere and set up a great, unique setting.

I do wish there was more romance here, I was craving more Rose & Finn moments especially in the first half.

Overall, a cute, fun, light read for the warmer days ahead of us.

After the death of her beloved grandmother, archeologist Rose is given a letter which persuades her to find the person who, quite literally, saved her life. Leading her to the coast of Cornwall where she has been given the opportunity to do some research for her job, along with some personal research into who gave her the life saving donation.

With a touch of romance, Cornish mythology and a wonderful cast of characters, Phillipa Ashley brings Falford to life. I hope to read more about this little costal village.

I dont think i have ever read a book by this author that has been bad. Another cracking read, a wonderful story based in a gorgeous location. Fantastic characters and sad in places, but such a wonderful message to not give up hope and keep living life.

The book takes place in a small Cornish fishing village called Falford, with beautiful settings and entertaining characters. Rose had needed a transplant and wishes to find who the donor was, with either Finn or his brother Joey being responsible.
There is a warm, welcoming feel to the book which immediately draws you in, feeling empathy for the characters. It beautifully describes the rugged Cornish scenery, Rose’s work as an archaeologist, and the Marvah brothers’ work as boat-builders. All is well researched and interesting, giving in-depth information about the work involved. A sense of community spirit draws you into their world.
I particularly liked all the main characters, each with their own issues which makes the book a more interesting read. Oriel, with whom Rose rents a room, is an amusing, quirky character, all characters are well drawn and develop throughout the plot.
An entertaining light-hearted read, recommended.