This was a very pleasant surprise of a book.  I went into it hoping for an interesting historical novel with a bit of romance, and I did get that.  However, what I was not expecting was a story of self-discovery and growth for several people and the exploration of how to be yourself.  I found myself devouring this story.  There was enough mystery and intrigue to keep me glued to the pages as Alice found her courage and several characters learned to forgive and love themselves.  I thought the pacing of this book was wonderful.  I never felt bogged down in too much description or background.  The characters were relatable and very human.  The romance was sweet.  The challenges that the characters faced were a wonderful combination of internal and external, blended very nicely.  I look forward to reading much more from this author! 

I received a copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Fantastic book! I love how this was a part historical fiction, part fantasy novel. The characters were so courageous and personalable and I found myself thinking about them long after I’d finished reading.

Washed ashore during World War Two Alice is lucky to be alive. Rescued by a stranger she finds herself going back to what she was trying to escape before the wreck. With her new friends she finds herself and hope as she fights to end the evil they are fighting. A new author to me this is a must read book I will be looking to read more books by This author!

Historical novel set during WWII, about a young nun named Alice - when her boat is sunk by the Germans on her way back to Ireland but she survives, she decides to not go back to the convent and instead stays in Cornwall, helping out with war efforts in ways she never expected. It’s a bit of a slow book, but with an absolutely lovely way of bringing the setting to life. 3.75 stars.

A great mermaid story. Thank you to NetGalley for allowing me to read this book. I recommend reading this book.

Ohhh how i loved this novel, i was hooked from the start, wonderful main characters and i couldn't put this book down

Thank you to Netgalley, Lindsay Jayne Ashford & Lake Union Publishing, for my copy of The House of Mermaid’s Cove, for an honest review. It’s 1943, WWII is raging and off  the beaches of Cornwall, a stranger washes ashore. Alice is a survivor of a ship being torpedoed washing up on shore was surprisingly the best thing that could happen to her. Jack Trewella, the owner of the property finds Alice and agrees to take her in. He is a quiet man, but generous. They both have secrets but learn to trust each other. Both need to heal and both need to be saved. The supporting characters are perfect too. This is such a a different story about WWII. Different perspective, engaging characters and a beautiful setting. The author told such a beautiful story. I really enjoyed this one and have recommended it to friends and family. I have also recommended it on my Instagram page. I have also reviewed it on Amazon and Barnes & Noble sites. This was a four star book for me and I really enjoyed it!! This was my first book by Jane Ashford and it won’t be my last!!!

The House at Mermaid's Cove was a suspenseful yet romantic tale set in Cornwall during WWII. I loved the characters and the story line. It was a unique and interesting read. 

Thank you so much NetGalley and Lake Union Publishing for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.

I Don't know much about the Cornwall area, so the opportunity to experience its unusual climate and surroundings was a delight. The character of Alice was so relatable, as she grappled with her crisis of faith, eventually finding her true path and calling. She was also challenging in her selfless love for those around her, especially her capacity to mother orphaned children. One can easily imagine her with a small orphanage years down the track! The descriptions were evocative and the internal dialogue was illuminating without being distracting. It seemed a natural element of the character's experience that only enhanced the narrative.
Overall, the novel was well written, suspenseful and uplifting.

Cornwall....World War II....this book had it all! I couldn't put it down. I love historical fiction and this book was very fascinating.

Cornwall, 1943, finds a young woman washed up on a beach in Mermaid's Cove. Rescued by a lord, she struggles to find her identity. A little romance, a lot of intrigue, make this a readable, sensitively written novel. Recommended.

3.5 stars

Thank you to Netgalley and Lake Union Publishing for a kindle version of this book to review.

In 1943 a young woman (Alice) washes up on a remote beach in Cornwall - a survivor of a ship torpedoed by the Germans. She is found by Jack, who suspects Alice has been a prisoner of war as she has shorn hair and a number stitched onto her clothing. As Alice and Jack slowly discover each other’s secrets their attraction grows, against the backdrop of WWII and the French Resistance.

This book had an interesting storyline that I quite enjoyed. In saying that, it’s no secret that I’m not a fan of romances unless it’s happening in the background and not the main focus of the story. Although this book had plenty going on besides romance, I do feel that the romance was the main focus of the book. Obviously there is absolutely nothing wrong with that, however I personally would have preferred more of the historical fiction and less of the historical romance which was pretty predictable, as I find most romances to be.

All in all, this was an enjoyable read however I do wish there had been a bit more focus on the resistance storyline as this was definitely the most interesting part to me. ⭐️⭐️⭐️.5/5

I was excited on the premise of this book! I am a big Historical Fiction fan. Unfortunately, for me, this book just didn't deliver. It seemed, to me, to be a bunch of stories put into one.  The writing seemed slow and hard to keep my interest, took me forever to get through it! 
I know a lot of people loved the book, so it probably was just not in my taste. It wasnt terrible, I just didn't care for it.
Book gets 3 stars
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This was a beautifully written historical fiction that takes place during WWII. This time in our history brings heartwrenching stories of such bravery for those who risk their lives to help so many. The author does a wonderful job of character development and it's so easy to be visually drawn to where the story takes place in Cornwall, England. I highly recommend this book.

I wasn't sure how much I would be able to get into another WW2 novel, however this story quickly drew me in. The author was able to blend history and fiction so well to create this wonderful story. The descriptions whisked me away and the characters were intriguing. Overall a very interesting story. Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC.

The House at Mermaid's Cove by Lindsay Jayne Ashford is a romance novet set in the World War 2 era. A woman washes ashore Cornwall in England, where she is rescued by a local Lord. She was on-board a ship that was torpedoed by a German U-boat. She then leaves her old life behind and starts a fresh one trying to help the war efforts.

The premise is interesting, but the story is strictly average. Predictable romance takes precedence over the war efforts, and the intense war background, which is the part which generally appeals to me more, seems to have been lost.

Thanks the the author and the publisher for the ARC.

Verdict: Not for WWII lovers.

I received The House at Mermaid's Cove as part of a NetGallery giveaway.

One evening in the midst of WWII, a young woman, almost naked with hair shorn, washes up on the Cornish coast. To her rescuer Jack, who turns out to be local nobility, she reveals her name to be Alice, and that she is a nun who had served almost a decade in Africa, but intends on faking her own death after the ship she was on was torpedoed, having grown disillusioned with the religious life. Soon Alice is drawn into the life of the town and, finds renewed value in the war effort, being drawn in to Resistance activities across the Channel in France. Meanwhile her relationship with Jack grows, though despite his social status, he has his own demons to contend with.

This was a great book. It's not long, but it manages to carve out compelling characters and a well-paced plot. If anything, I wish the storylines could have been deepened, because I enjoyed reading it so much. Alice and Jack have great chemistry, and I wanted them to figure each other out more than any other fictional couple in some time. The conclusion and epilogue felt a little stilted, but this was overall a fast but engaging read.

Nothing supernatural going on. This is a unique and captivating historical fiction set around WWII. Loved the characters. Very enjoyable read with the perfect ending. 

Thank you to the Publisher and Netgalley for the advanced reader copy. All opinions expressed are my own.

Loved it!!! Enjoyed the characters, story and writing style. Alice definitely lived an interesting life. It's hard to believe she made such a big decision at such a young age. She partly did it because of her anger towards her dad. She would never have chosen that life if he would have given his blessing. I would have loved to read a little more about her life in Ireland. There was a bit of a mystery about Alice when Jack discovers her on the beach. Until I found out what happened to her I did think- real life mermaid??? The story definitely takes a twist I wasn't expecting when Alice gets offered a different job than milking the cows. Honestly, I wasn't exactly sure what the book was going to be about when I first started reading it. I ended up enjoying it and knew what would eventually happen between Alice and Jack. Jack's house in Cornwall sounded beautiful with all the flowers and exotic plants. 

Definitely recommend the book. Look forward to reading more books by the author. 

I received a complimentary copy of this book from Lake Union Publishing through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

I love this author's writing style. I was sucked in from the first page and it never let go. Definitely a book I will reread again and again!