An Endless Cornish Summer should have had everything I look for in a light summer read; the English shore, intelligent and complicated characters, light romance, and a vacation in a book. Instead, the only thing that felt endless was slogging through this book.

I can see why this could be an enjoyable read for some but I just could never get into the story and would try to speed read in spurts. I believe if the author had edited the book to about half this size it would have been quite enjoyable. As it was, for me, it kept going on and on way to long about each episode in the book. I also was slightly creeped out about the brother love triangle, even though the author handled it well.

I would read this author again, but this was just not the book for me.

Thank you to NetGalley, Phillipa Ashley, an the publisher for allowing me to read this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I usually really enjoy Phillipa's books but I just couldn't get into this one. It was far too heavy on the sailing, Archaeology and magical crystals for my taste. Sorry

Rose, who was gifted with a second chance at life, via a bone marrow donation--finds herself in a bit of a new era in her life after her beloved grandmother dies.
Wanting to find and thank the person responsible for her donation, she heads to a beautiful Cornish village--where she narrows down her savior to one of the two Morvah brothers.

Engrossing herself on the island, Rose befriends the brothers but doesn't tell them why she's there. This leads to complications that tie up very well by the end of the story.

This was a quick, easy read from talented author, Phillipa Ashley. Ashley's magic with transporting the reader to beautiful destinations is still spot on.

A total joy from beginning to end, a Phillipa Ashley book never disappoints.
Engaging characters.
Scenic Cornwall.
Heartwarming story.
...what's not to love?

Another great story by Phillipa Ashley, we start off pretty bleak. Our heroine Rose is in hospital, very sick and getting a bone marrow transplant thanks to an anonymous donor. We move ahead a few years and find that Rose has recovered and is mourning her beloved grandmother but is also encouraged to start living her second chance at life and apply for an archaeological grant sending her to the Cornish town of Falford.

Rose has another reason for staying in Falford. Through a bit of detective work with the minimum amount of information she could get, she believes her mystery donor also lives in Falford and she has narrowed the search down to the boatyard boys Finn and Joey Morvah but has no way of knowing which one.

I loved the mystery of not knowing which of the boys was her donor, especially as Rose grew close to both of them in different ways. Finn was more serious, more reserved but the chemistry was definitely bubbling away between him and Rose. Joey was more the ladies' man, charming and casual but Rose found herself a good friendship with him, not falling for his player status and instead getting to know him. I was constantly changing my mind over who was the donor, it could honestly have been either of the boys.

I also enjoyed the legends and myths, the stories that were woven about the local sights and Oriel was a brilliant side character, her scepticism about the myths and folklore despite working in a shop that promoted the very same thing. I really want to visit the equivalent of Cornish Magick someday or see a piskie.

In summary, I thoroughly enjoyed this book, a beautifully descriptive narrative of Cornwall and some of its residents.

An Endless Cornish Summer
by Phillipa Ashley

A well written story set in Cornwall in the summer. A feel good read with sun sea fishing boats and two good looking single ,Great characters a bit of drama potential romance, a very good summer read. 4.5/5

Thank you to Netgalley for a pre publication copy. In return for an honest review! #anendlesscornishsummer #netgalley

Whilst Rose was at university following her dream being an archaeologist she was diagnosed with aplastic anaemia and required a stem cell transplant which thankfully was successful. After a few years her Grandmother encouraged her to write to her Donor which she did but when she gets the opportunity to go one step further she jumps at the chance. Will she meet her donor? Will she find love in the most unexpected of places ?

After previously reading a lot of Phillipa's book and loving them I knew I wanted to read all of her new books.

Their are some emotional subjects included in this book such as death, stem cell transplants, water accidents, fire and domestic abuse amongst other things. I do not feel this makes the book too heavy or takes away from the romantic feel but it really brings awareness to the lives that people may be living and choose not to tell us because of societies reaction to news.

This is a very intricate story entwined with three threads; Finding her donor, love and archaeology. The author writes in such a way that one thread is followed in depth and then the book turns to the next thread so subtly but enough to kick your senses into touch.

The only thing I would say is I thought it the end was a bit rushed and therefore 2d. One minute she was telling us she had feelings for Finn the next they were in love but I did not feel this was shown through any emotion. This is also the same for the fire.

I loved this book and was a lovely holiday read. Also being set in Cornwall was always going to be a winner for me as that’s my childhood holiday location.

Rose sets off to Cornwall from Cambridge for the summer. As well as having a holiday job, she also wants to find the stem cell donor who saved her life. She narrows her search down to two brothers and while getting involved with all the village activities she becomes close to the two men, with feelings for one more than the other.

This book was a great holiday read. Another hit foot Phillipa Ashley, she never disappoints.

This is such an enjoyable read, set in an idyllic Cornish village.

Rose travels to Cornwall from Cambridge to work at an archaeological dig but also to try to trace the person who donated stem cells, which were transplanted to her, and basically saved her life. She has tried to contact the donor and had received a card back, wishing her well and fair speed!

Her life has changed and she wants to meet the person and truly thank them in person - but who is it?

She meets Finn & Joey, brothers who run a boatbuilding business in the village of Falford and it's one of these who have saved her life! She gets involved in village activities, renting the flat above a tourist shop.

Can Rose find out the person, and also find true love and purpose? Read this delightful book and find out.

I must firstly apologise for the amount of time it has taken me to provide a review of this book, my health was rather bad for quite some time, something that had me in hospital on numerous occasions and simply didnt leave me with the time I once had to do what I love most.

Unfortunately that does mean I have missed the archive date for many of these books, so It would feel unjust throwing any review together without being able to pay attention to each novel properly.

However, I am now back to reading as before and look forward to sharing my honest reviews as always going forward. I thank you f0r the patience and understanding throughout x

An easy but very enjoyable read that had some poignant moments, This had the author's classic style of descriptive writing and great characters,
If you are looking for a heartwarming and uplifting summer story that will warm your heart, then you will love this sweet story! Highly recommended!

A Phillipa Ashley novel is alway a cause for celebration, and this is no exception. Rose knows her life was saved by an anonymous donor in Cornwall and sets off to find him. This is a lovely warm romantic read, with sympathetic characters and a suitably happy ending. Pile up a scone with jam and cream, fill a mug with tea and settle back and enjoy Cornwall.

I enjoyed this book, but not as much as other reads from this author. As always, I loved the seaside setting and the gradual romance developing in the story. However, I felt disconnected from the Morvah brothers and thought the narrative needed more insight from their perspectives as the plot develops.

Ashley grabs the readers at the very beginning with Rose’s harrowing tale. At the start of the book, Rose is literally at her death bed and I thought the writing was really emotional and absorbing. As you would anticipate from this genre of book, Rose does survive and I liked seeing the optimism towards the future. Yet, after the death of her beloved grandmother, Rose reassess what she wants from life and makes the move to the Cornish coast.

Although this coincides with Rose’s work project, she is also keen to discover who it was that saved her life so many years ago. Therefore, the story is a combination of the myths and legends around the archaeological dig that Rose is overseeing, and the attempt to reveal who has changed her life forever. Personally, both stories have enough merit to be novels on their own so maybe this is why I didn’t enjoy the book as much: I think each plot could have been developed further.

I loved reading about the shop Rose comes to live above and those involved with it. Furthermore, the regatta sounded great fun and I could vividly picture the whole community coming together – plus how serious the sandcastle competition could become! References to King Arthur added a touch of magic to the story, combined with how Rose values life in such a precious way. Her costume was perfect for her character at the regatta and this really epitomised the community of Falford.

The Morvah brothers seem quite dishy and attractive. Indeed, Rose is drawn to both of them and cannot help but wonder who is connected to her life. There are some chapters from their perspective but I think Ashley could have capitalised on this further so readers could see more into their personalities. In addition, I would have liked to understand more about Finn’s connection with the late artist, and Joey’s reputation as a ladies’ man. I think this added to why I felt disconnected from Rose’s relationship with both brothers and was not completely convinced by the concluding romance.

Despite this, Ashley takes readers on a Cornish holiday with plenty of sea, boats and laughter. The characters are all very likeable and Ashley’s writing style is vivid and atmospheric. Whilst this is not my most favourite of her books, I still really enjoyed the plot development and what happens to Rose’s character.

With thanks to Avon books and NetGalley for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

This is a lovely women's fiction/romance book, which is the perfect summer read. I thoroughly enjoyed it!

The story is about Rose, who is an archaeologist, and we see her journey to finding out who donated bone marrow to her when she was very sick. They saved her life, and she wants to thank them. She sets out on a visit to Cornwall, and here she finds friendship, romance and new beginnings, as well as the closure she needs to her past.

I loved all the different aspects of the story, such as the adventure, the medical parts, the spiritual aspects, the myths and legends, archaeology, boat building and how to sail. It was fascinating to learn about all these things inside a lovely story with beautiful characters and perfect scenery.

If you are looking for a heartwarming and uplifting summer story that will warm your heart, then you will love this sweet story! Highly recommended!

Many thanks to the author, publisher and NetGalley for a copy of this book.

Overall, this was an enjoyable book in a wonderful setting that starts a heartwarming premise of gratitude and develops into romance. Very charming if a bit slow.

Fab book to read as always , I’ve read many of the authors books and love them all . I feel like she takes me to the Cornish coast with her writing style I can picture it all in my mind fab characters so easy to read you just get hooked into the plot from the first few pages a great book

I have to thank NetGalley and the publisher for my ARC of this 5 star book in return for an honest review.

I loved everything about this book from beginning to end. It reminded me of my younger years in England, and all the vacations I spent in Cornwall and Devon. With wonderfully likeable characters, scenery that is beautiful, laugh out loud moments and cry out loud moments, this book has it all. It was my first Phillipa Ashley and I am definitely adding her to my authors to look for list. With its quirky moments and teaching moments I believe this book is one to go on to read book lists.

If you have previously read a Phillipa Ashley book you know exactly what I mean. If like me, you are new to this author, give this book a try, I can't see you being disappointed.

The setting of this book was written beautifully. I could imaging myself in the village. The underlying story of the donor and her trying to work it out is an added bonus on top of all the other events happening around. Fast paced book which I really enjoyed. Will recommend.

Lovely feel good book to read. It was a joy to read. Lovely characters. Great plot. The book was charming. Very well written. I’d definitely recommend this book. Love this author she’s one of my favourites. Her description of the location set the book perfectly

Fab book, I’ve read many of the authors books. I feel like she takes me to the Cornish coast with her writing.