I love the Cornish novels written by this author. I enjoyed following the journey of Rose and discovery the secret that unfolded. I also hoped for a happy ending! A great feel good read!

A lovely romance novel set in the beautiful location of Cornwall. Lots to keep you hooked on this story and the inevitable will they, won't they to keep you in.

Another great book by Phillipa Ashley set in Cornwall.

After the death of her Grandma, Rose Vernon has the opportunity to work in Cornwall where she believes the person who donated bone marrow to her lives. Will she find the person who saved her life?

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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This is a sweet romance that conjured up the Cornish village of Falford, perfectly. I did struggle to get into the book and found the first half rather slow and I just wanted it to get moving and the end, which I really enjoyed seemed rushed, which was a shame. However, once it got going and things started to develop, especially at the Regatta, I did enjoy it.

The characters are well written if a little obvious at times. Rose, the main character, is sweet and very purposeful in her life, moving to Cornwall, all be it temporarily, to pursue her career and the chance to find her donor. Though at times, I just wanted her to be honest. I loved Oriel especially, she was such a fun woman and brought humour to the book.

Overall, this story was enjoyable and I liked the ending. I am sure there will be more stories about Falford, there are characters there that have stories to tell, I think.

3.5/5 - This was a really unique, interesting, and fun book to read. The setting was wonderful, and all of the characters and the sense of community completely won me over. I loved Rose’s passion for her career and learning more about it, and her illness and seeking her donor is something I haven’t read before, which is already nice.

There were unfortunately a couple things I struggled with. First, Finn’s feelings for Rose so quickly. It felt like so much more than just a physical connection, before they had even said a word to each other. Next was the storyline with Lauren. I am fine with her as a character, but the little teasers of Finn’s involvement throughout the book about the night of her breakup with Joey just didn’t really sit right with me & I didn’t think they ended up adding anything except a slight complication.

While the majority of the story felt really strong, the last 15% or so (basically once the relationship was established) felt rushed. Especially when everything about Rose’s illness and her search for her donor came up, I felt like Rose became a completely different person. The way she acted and spoke just didn’t seem fitting to how she was throughout the rest of the book.

Overall, this was a really cute book & I’m glad to have read it.

Thank you to Avon Books UK & NetGalley for the opportunity to read an advanced copy of this book!

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.

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 received this book as an arc in return for an honest opinion.
Big fan of Phillipa Ashley books this was a nice easy summer read set in wonderful Cornwall sorry to say first time it's not been for me.