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A Secret Cornish Summer

By: Phillipa Ashley
Narrated by: James Meunier, Ashley Tucker
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‘Gloriously uplifting and unashamedly warm-hearted’ – Bestselling author FAITH HOGAN

‘A lovely, summery read full of secrets and hope’ – Bestselling author JO THOMAS

An unforgettable tale of romance, humour and heart set against the stunning backdrop of the Cornish coast, from the Sunday Times bestseller.

When Eden steps out of her beautiful coastal cottage to find a Speedo-wearing, suntanned stranger doing yoga in next door’s garden, she is immediately on her guard. Since her ex-husband betrayed her in the worst possible ways, she has kept her distance from all men, taking refuge in her start-up coffee business.

But as she gets to know Levan, Eden begins to wonder if he might be different – until she discovers he’s not quite what he seems. And when a long-buried family secret surfaces, her faith in those she loves most is shaken to the core.

As the secrets spill out, relationships old and new will be tested like never before. Can Eden learn to trust again, and move past all the secrets of this Cornish summer?

A heart-warming read full of sun, sea, friendship and romance perfect for fans of SARAH MORGAN and TRISHA ASHLEY.

‘Escapism at its very best, what a book!’ – Milly Johnson

‘Sunshine, secrets and a stunning setting make this the perfect summer read!’ – Heidi Swain

©2023 Phillipa Ashley (P)2023 HarperCollins Publishers Limited Contemporary Contemporary Romance Romance Feel-Good Heartfelt Yoga

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Critic reviews

"I loved A Secret Cornish Summer... Gloriously uplifting and unashamedly warm-hearted!" (Faith Hogan)

"Full of secrets and hope. A smashing slice of life in a seaside town, the perfect place to draw a line in the sand and for new beginnings." (Jo Thomas)

"Combines romance, humour and intrigue so well… The whole thing was so captivating, and I loved that there were secrets peppered and hinted at throughout…that I was desperate to uncover. A Secret Cornish Summer is blissful story, full of sunshine, secrets and Phillipa’s trademark romance, that I loved diving into." (Cressida McLaughlin)
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this book was fantastic from start to end, I loved the character and how the story develops through all of them. I love the fact that the main female characters are strong willed, feisty and independent. I love how the main themes develop through the book and keep you on the edge of your seat hoping that everything will turn out OK. I cannot recommend this book highly enough and did not want the book to finish.

What a fabulous book

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Well the trauma was hyped the story lacked purpose and the narrators were brilliant then I think the authors pen must have run out of ink as it ended abruptly…

Yes, good to address the bullying aspect but it was not really given the denouement the hype had led to it needing hmmmm oh well a wasted credit this time

Oh that’s it then

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I love how this touched on real life issues between people.
Especially bullying who’s is sadly rife in certain walks of life.
It was lovely reading how three generations interacted
And was genuinely a different feel but still in the same Genre
Not much gushy mushy stuff.
Thank you.

Refreshing change.

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Builds up slowly and the ending is dissatisfying there are so many twists which could have been explored but were not so why put them in- very disappointed

Ending not great

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I enjoyed the characters and overall storyline but then it came to an end too abruptly

Ended too suddenly

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This story was flat with no purpose at all. I kept trying to look for a storyline but never found one. The characters lacked any emotion nor personality. Sadly not for me!

Dull

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If you like Phillipa Ashley then you know what you're getting - basically a variation of the same story every time. Nothing wrong with that if you need a bit of escapism and lovely locations. But maybe she was having an off day when she knocked this one out. Completely predictable, slow and tedious reveal, very dull!

Predictable and tedious

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