Thank you NetGalley for the digital ARC.
This was my first Phillipa Ashley novel and it definitely won’t be my last. This was a wonderful contemporary romance filled with characters you want to root for and a setting you wish you were in. After narrowly surviving a life-threatening illness, Rose heads to a quiet Cornish village to find the man who saved her life through an anonymous donation. From the very first chapter I was completely enthralled. There are so many details in this book you feel like you’ve become an expert on sailing and archaeology by the end!

The only “con”, if you will, is that the ending felt rushed. I wanted more of the happy couple but I completely understand how it left off!

Like many reviewers here, I also love P. Ashley's books...and just about anything to do with Cornwall. Having read all of her other Cornwall books, I had high hopes for this one. It delivered!

One of the best things about this book is the way she worked stem cell donation into the story, as well as the complex issues surrounding it (connecting with the donor, emotions, etc.). I learned a lot, and have been pondering it since (and, will register for stem cell donations soon, I hope, as covid times allow; I've always been signed up to be an organ donor).

I loved the setting (of course!), the sailing (those descriptions were SPOT ON), the friends that Rose made, the archaeological aspects of her work and location, living in a tourist place and experiencing tourism and local seasons (been there), and even the perils of academia (and funding). These details being so true to my own experiences made the story resonate with me.

The things I didn't love? A rushed ending, imho, and some secrecy around Rose looking for her donor, which made me cringe.

I hope this becomes a series; I'll be first in line to read them!

I loved this story. With Lockdown I"ve needed some escapist books to keep me going and this one exactly fitted the bill. If it were allowed, I'd be heading off to Cornwall. The way that Phillipa Ashley writes allows me to imagine myself in Falford - I can see myself craning to see the view from Rose's flat.
The plot is excellent and I was kept guessing until the end. I thought I'd worked it out and then there was a twist...
Thoroughly recommended.
Thanks to Netgalley and the publishers for the ARC to review.

A sweet summer read with characters caters you want to get to know and the best for. Rose is a feisty and intelligent young woman who is making g the most of life, grabbing opportunities and creating g others. She want to track down her stem cell donor and thinks she has narrowed down her search..

Great setting, love.y folklore, interesting sailing insight and will make a fantastic holiday read.

It was lovely to be whisked away to beautiful Cornwall with this gorgeous book! Loved the character of Rose, and her desire to live the best life she can following her illness.
An interesting love story that kept me entertained and intrigued throughout.
A fabulous community, I enjoyed the historical parts and the sailing ⛵️ community too.
A wonderful escape to a lovely place!

As I love Cornwall and a good romance story I was very happy to receive this ARC from the publisher and Netgalley.

Rose is an archaeologist and has recently lost her grandmother, who raised her. A few years ago, Rose was very ill and she only managed to survive because of an anonymous donor. She wants to find this donor and thank him in person. She tracks him down to Cornwall and when she is offered a grant for a dig there as well, the adventure begins.

It was a lovely, romantic story, very much set in place. I loved the descriptions of Cornwall and the small town Rose stays in.
I must say I sometimes felt too many big events happened right after the other, which made the story a tad unbelievable at times, but it was fun escapism.

This story typifies everything I love about this genre of books. Set in a Cornish seaside town, featuring colourful & interesting characters, an original backstory to the main character who is a strong female lead, excitement and interest and of course simmering romance is just perfect.
Working in paediatric oncology & haematology, in particular those needing treatment with bone marrow / stem cell transplants, and I have worked with a number of patients with aplastic anaemia, so it was great to see it featured in a storyline and experienced by the main character. Bringing this illness & treatment, and the life-saving potential people who donate their stem cells, into the public awareness is wonderful and I applaud & thank Phillipa for doing this. It would have been even better had the contact details for the British Bone Marrow Registry, Anthony Nolan and DKMS for readers to gain more information about becoming donors.
I really enjoyed reading this book, a wonderful storyline set in the perfect location.

An Endless Cornish Summer by Phillipa Ashley is a wonderful contemporary romance that is so unique and engaging, and that I thoroughly enjoyed.

I really liked this plot concept of Rose seeking out her stem-cell donor. I enjoyed reading the search and thought process from more then one viewpoint. I do not think I have ever read anything that included this before. The serious concepts that are introduced are perfectly balanced with the heartfelt and light/fun plot threads.

I also loved the amazing location of Falford, Cornwall. The author's ability to describe the landscapes, town, customs, inhabitants, as well as adding the historical components, was impressive. She has a true talent of being able to make the reader feel as if they are really there as well.

I really enjoyed the full character cast: Rose, Oriel, and Finn. The relationships were real, raw, realistic, and heartwarming.

I recommend this book to anyone that wants a great book that not only has a wonderful character cast, but also a romance with amazing locations and a meaningful message that really brings it all together into one great read.

5/5 stars

Thank you NG and Avon Books UK for this wonderful arc and in return I am submitting my unbiased and voluntary review and opinion.

I am posting this review to my GR and Bookbub accounts immediately and will post it to my Amazon, Instagram, and B&N accounts upon publication.

A very sweet book. It scores points from me because it’s set in my beautiful home county and I always adore books set in Cornwall.
A cute read, perfect for summer

Thanks to NetGalley and Avon Books for this ARC.
Rose, an archaeologist, is recovering from a life-threatening medical condition. Determined to find the donor who saved her life, Rose's detective work leads her to a beautiful Cornish fishing village and the Morvah brothers. As is the way in this genre of book, Rose's archaeological research also takes her to Cornwall, where she is able to base herself for the long summer.
Meeting some delightful characters, Rose quickly becomes a part of the fishing village community, making friends, and more, along the way.
This book is charming - it will make you want to move to Cornwall and learn to sail! Warm, funny and slightly predictable, but none the worse for that.

Phillipa Ashley is my go to author, I love her books based in cornwall and they all grip you from start.
All I want to do is escape into Phillipa's books. This book is based in a cornish boating village of Falford. Her description of the place and scenery is stunning.
Rose has had a traumatic start to adult life along with trying to keep studying for her archaeology PHD. She is given a lifeline in her health and after a successful transplant she decides to set off to find her anonymous donor, which leads her to Cornwall.
She sets up temporary home in Falford while both working and trying to find who her donor was.
The wonderful characters she meets along the way and forms strong bonds with them. Phillipa's description of village life is so real I want to live there.
A wonderful feel good read.

A light, feel good, easy read. Really enjoyed the characters and the beautiful setting.
Rose is an archeologist who has had to battle a severe health issue. When she has finally recovered she receives a letter from her beloved grandmother who has passed away. In the letter Rose's grandmother encourages her to find the donor who ultimately saved her life and thank him. With her mind made up, Rose heads to Cornwall to work on an archeological dig and search for the mysterious donor. Along the way she makes friends, finds the beauty in the community, and feels like she belongs.
I received an advance copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

A comforting read exuding warmth and a feel good factor to escape with. Set in an idyllic Cornish coastal village full of delightful local characters creating a true community spirit away from the tourists. Liberally sprinkled with a touch of humour thrown in with an emphasis on life on a picturesque river estuary loosely based near Falmouth. There are some serious issues addressed plus the usual round of misunderstandings but a brilliant summer/holiday book to sit back and relax with.

I enjoyed this story so much. It was filled with hope, adventure and tales of myth and legend. I would recommend this book hands down because I didn't want to put it down. Really easy to read, and it made me feel like I was in the seaside community with them, enjoying the sights and being immersed in the atmosphere. It's made me even more eager to get outside and explore, when we can.

Rose is a complex character, who has been through so much with having survived aplastic aneamia after having a bone marrow transplant from a donor. Despite all odds, Rose manages to complete her studies & decides to take a research project in Cornwall. Her beloved Grandmother dies & a letter she leaves, encourages Rose to get in touch with her donor, who after some correspondance lives in Cornwall. A lovely story, that covers relationships, life in a village & friendships in an enticing way. It gets you hooked & it i took two sittings to read this lovely book. Enjoy x

What a fabulous book, I love the way the story flows, I would encourage all my friends to buy this book!!

What a beaut of a book. I love Phillippa Ashley's books and this one was no exception. This one felt slightly different to the others I have read, but was certainly not to the detriment of the reader. I loved the inclusion of the Cornish mythology and legends and the undercurrent of the search for Rose's donor, they certainly added a certain something to an already fantastic setting. Highly recommended.

What a lovely story. Really liked the characters and how this book was written. Really interesting story that kept me hooked.

Another great book by Phillipa, I didnt want to put it down, would have been even better if I could have been sat in Cornwall reading it !
Rose had aplastic anaemia when she was at University doing her Archaeology degree and a donor saves her life. After her grandmother who brought her up dies she decides to try and track down her donor to say thank you. She heads off to Cornwall where she can combine her work and try to find out who they are

Rose is an archeologist after going through a medical crisis, and finds herself in Cornwall both to do research and find the donor who saved her life. The book starts slow and focuses on Rose’s health, but the bulk of the story is about Rose going from ‘emmet’ to a member of the community. Along the way you get to meet the Morvah brothers, Oriel, Naomi, and several others that round out the story.

Will the story blow you away? Perhaps not. But it will charm you and make you want to visit Cornwall during the regatta. The only major drawback was the ending felt a bit rushed and too tidy.

Thanks to NetGalley and Avon Books for the arc.