An Endless Cornish Summer - Phillipa Ashley

I received an advance review copy for free thanks to NetGalley and Avon Books and I am leaving this review voluntarily

For Rose, every day is a gift. She narrowly survived a life-threatening illness and owes everything to her anonymous donor. Determined to thank him, Rose follows a trail of clues that lead her to the little Cornish fishing village of Falford. 
 
But things become complicated when Rose is drawn into local life, becoming involved in the legendary Falford Regatta and meeting the handsome Morvah brothers – one of whom might just be the man she’s looking for. But which one?

I read this book in one sitting and it was a joy to read from start to finish. With themes such as archaeological study, myths, legends and boats there is something for everyone.

I enjoyed reading about all of the characters and their relationships, I was definitely drawn in by Rose’s courage and determination following her transplant. Ashley has a real talent for describing locations in such a vivid way that they are so easy to imagine.

Rating 4/5

I hope that this book raises awareness of the benefits to being a donor.

A nice read. You can't fault the setting and Ashley describes it well. I really liked Oriel (who isn't the main character), and most of the supporting characters in fact. Rose, the main character, was okay but a little bland I felt. I didn't feel any strong emotion coming from her. I thought it was a real stretch, her pinpointing her bone marrow donor to Cornwall and to the two brothers, but there you go. I enjoyed the sailing elements, the historical elements, the myths and legends . . . There's a lot to like. I think I just feel a little underwhelmed by it, plus I feel the ending was rushed. With thanks to NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This is the perfect summer read. Full of humour, feel good, wonderful characters (apart from Nige!), a gorgeous setting in a Cornish fishing village that made me remember childhood holidays, romance and a bit of mystery.

It’s escapism to a glorious summer without covid tests, and restricted countries, but one filled with sun, Cornish villages, beaches, harbours, sailing, wild moorlands, winding lanes and waterside pubs and cafes.

With many thanks to Avon Books for the opportunity to read this ARC, in return for an honest and unbiased review.

This book was sent to me by Netgalley on Kindle for review. It is a cozy read, quick and easy. The protagonist is a likeable character who hunts for the person who saved her life through a transplant. She is educated and somewhat naive. Her mother lives in America, while she remains in England. Try this one and see
Where her quest takes her.

What a wonderful book, full of lovely characters - apart from Nigel of course! The story was so uplifting and cheerful, reminding us that life is precious and to cherish your friends, family and health! Rose is endearing and soon makes friends, I love that this was based in Cornwall and reminded me of idyllic childhood holidays.

The last Phillipa Ashley book I read, prior to An Endless Cornish Summer, was A Surprise Christmas Wedding. I read this in December, when all I wanted was a traditional Christmas with family, Christmas markets and hugs. The book allowed me to live all the warm festivities we were unable to have in 2020.
Now, An Endless Cornish Summer has given me the same glorious escapism to Cornwall, in the Summer of 2021.
The book starts with Rose having been diagnosed with a life threatening condition, for which she needs a bone marrow transplant to have any chance of survival. This starts her journey to the stunning Cornish town of Falford. The descriptions of which are so vivid and full, that you can see the boatyard and the secret coves, feel the sun on your face and taste the salt in the air.
I always find Phillipa’s books to be kind, warming and like being wrapped up in a wonderful hug from the very best friend. You are transported to another place, where maybe life isn’t always smooth, but you always feel safe, knowing that the warmth of the characters will shine through and triumph in the end.
If you are looking for a cosy read, in a beautiful setting, in the heart of a lovely, caring community, this 4* read is definitely the one for you.

Rose, an archeologist, survived aplastic anemia thanks to a transplant from an anonymous donor but now she's in Cornwall and hoping to thank him,. She's gotten herself on a dig near Falford, where she meets Joey and Finn, who own a boatyard. And she's lucky to meet Oriel, a good person to have as a friend, as well. Who was her donor? No spoilers from me but this is another lovely offering from Ashley, who brings Cornwall to life. It takes a village in more ways than one and you will find yourself rooting for this community. Thanks to netgalley for the ARC. A perfect read to make you smile.

This certainly shows us that we should live our life to the full while we are able to. This was a brilliant book and one I couldn’t put it down. Set in Cornwall, a part of the country I love. Rose became ill while studying at Cambridge and it was realized that she needed a donor to save her. Luckily for her the long-awaited phone call came. Her grandmother had said to her that she should try and track her donor down. Her journey takes her to Cornwall, a small place with a boatyard run by the Morvah family. Sarah soon becomes ensconced as part of the community. The longer she is there and not mentioning the main reason she had come to Falford, to find her donor, the harder it becomes. Follow Sarah on her adventure to find her donor. Is she correct in thinking that the person who had given her life back actually did live in Falford? Philippa takes us a wonderful historical tour of digs. Myths, legends and Cornish piskies come to life as you read each page. The characters are so believable and I want to jump in my car and go and join them as you all will once you start reading it, falling in love with the Morvah brothers and the village of Falford. Congratulations Philippa for another brilliant read. You have not disappointed your followers. Thank you for this wonderful journey.

I found a perfect book for summer!

I was looking for something like this forever. So funny, heartwarming, and genius! You need to read it!

This book is not only about how beautiful Cornwall is. But of course, it is one of many reasons to read it and feel it all by yourself cause now I have a crush and need to go there when the traveling will be safer than now.
This book is about how to start over. Rose needs a new start. Move with her life and do something that passed away Grandma asked her for. She has to find her donor - a man who saved her life when she needs transplantation. Rose has only clues about who he is - the law does not allow to give her any more detailed information, but she decided to find it anyway. That why she decided to leave Oxford and move to Cornwall.

This place is something more than she could ever expect to be. A small town with breathtaking views is not only a place to visit and have some rest but it is full of inspiring people and untold stories waiting to be discovered.

For me, this book is summer essentials. Have everything that I wonder to have in the summer evening literature. Love, self-love as well, humor, a little bit of mystery, and the main characters worth spending time with. I adore it, from the very beginning and have so much fun when reading. Omg, it's gorgeous. Perfect! The one and only!

I would truly recommend "An Endless Cornish Summer" to everyone. Just to sit, enjoy and forget for a moment of the world and the summer that still will be different than we know. I prefer this one - with yachts, coffee bars than this with Covid test in the airport and wearing masks when out.

Academic Rose takes up a temporary position in Cornwall. But it is personal and not just professional. The recipient of stem cells that saved her life, she tracks down the donor. Has she tracked down the correct donor, is it love or gratitude? Follow the story and keep your fingers crossed.

I read this book in one sunny day in the garden. It was a joy from beginning to end.

The storyline had a serious moral thread to it, with a dash of friendship with a full heaping of Cornish romance.

Cornwall is a beautiful setting for a book regardless but the way that the descriptions were written here made you truly imagine you could be there!

I really grew to feel attached to Rose and her story. I loved the ending and how it all came together.

This is a very typical summer romance. However I felt that the story was not strong enough to hold my attention until the end. I did finish it but I felt it was fairly ordinary. Nice descriptions of the Cornish countryside.
Thank you to NetGalley and Avon Books for the advance copy.

Following a life - saving transplant Rose takes the opportunity of being involved in an archaeological dig in Cornwall to find the anonymous donor that she had tracked down to being from there.
I'll start off by saying that I loved this book: it includes so many things that I enjoy, including Cornwall, a small community and archeology (Time Team always used to be compulsory viewing). Following Rose as she tried to find out who the donor was, her gradual acceptance into the local community, together with a cast of believable characters kept me totally engrossed. It certainly made me look forward to returning to visit my favourite part of the world and I could almost hear the cries of the seagulls, smell the sea and look at the boats in the harbour. A great way of immersing yourself in a story and forgetting the world around us during these difficult times.
I received an advance copy of this book from the publisher through Netgalley, however this did not influence my review of the book.

Nice gentle romantic seaside story. Perfect summer reading. The characters are very relatable and the story is interesting ,especially as it’s set in Cornwall. There are the usual miscommunication issues/ secrets / misunderstandings which make the characters’ lives more complicated but isn’t that what we need in a romantic story? An easy read with a good ending.

Thank you to NetGalley and Avon Books UK for the free ARC I received in exchange for my honest review.
This is a fun story full of likeable characters and a beautifully envisioned setting on the coast of Cornwall during summer. Rose is an inspiring and relatable character with an invigorated take on life, and the Morvah brothers provide all the intrigue that keeps this story afloat (pun intended). If you want to escape to a quaint seaside village for the day, this is the book for you!

Ahhh, this was a lovely summer read. Not visited this part of Cornwall and it made me want to be there with the characters and be part of the story. It's a recommend from me

A fantastic summer read. One of my face authors. Clean abd romantic and just beautiful. Perfect fir romance fans

I love any book that is set in Cornwall. Hazy summer days, glistening sea and romance. Perfect.
After Rose receives her transplant she is determined to find her donor after some encouragement from her nan who has sadly passed away. So off she sets to Cornwall on an archeology dig. There she meets Joey and Finn who own the boatyard with their mother.
Rose finds a place to stay above a mystical shop run by Oriel.
There are plenty of events to keep the reader hooked and of course there is also a bit of drama.
A perfect summer read.
Thanks to Netgalley and Avon books for the ARC

Fun summer read. I love Cornwall so love reading fiction set around the area. Definitely recommend to others that love a sweet summer book

Let me start by saying I love the cover of this book, it is so colourful and summery making it the perfect beach read. As like most people I will have to make do with the garden this year.

I was drawn into the story immediately, Roses life has been anything but easy, brought up by her Gran and living one day at a time, after having life saving stem transplant surgery. On the death of her beloved Gran, Rose is given a note she had written for her, encouraging her to try and find the donor who helped save her life. On writing to the donor centre, Rose received a card back, showing a beautiful picturesque village in Cornwall on it. Having been given a job in a nearby area she decides to combined the two and try to find out who he is.
Rose is an archeologist, I found this part of the book to be really exiting and interesting, the author has obviously done a lot of research in to the local folklore and mythology history. I love anything Arthurian so found the book even more entertaining.

The book is filled with wonderful characters, friendships and family dynamics that we can all relate to in our own lives. Really enjoyed the book and in fact had read it in a couple of hours. It was delightful.

Thank you to Netgalley and Avon books for an advance copy of this in exchange for an honest review. Expected publication date is June 24th 2021.