A delightful summery read from Phillipa. With a lovely Cornish setting, we meet Tammy and Ruan who both have 'history', but with issues along the way. It really is a will they, wont they story. Highly recommend. Thank you for the ARC.

I love a Phillipa Ashley book and this latest read did not disappoint. I also love the Cornish setting so would have chosen to read this even without NetGalley giving me the opportunity. Tammy and Ruan are likeable main characters but the side characters like Davey and Polly are also well written and I really hope we get to read more about them in future. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and am annoyed with myself I didn’t save it for a holiday read!

I adored this book , the Cornish setting was well described and I really felt like I was there. I great tale of love, life and family history with. a wonderful coastal, beachy feel.

A perfect bit of escapism that has you dreaming of long summer days in Cornwall. I do feel that the best character in this book was the location; the descriptions were so good that I was able to conjure up vivid images of Cornwall. I really liked the character of Ruan but for some reason found Tammy just a bit irritating. All in all, a good summer read.

This heartwarming story is set in Cornwall, and features Tammy and Ruan, who meet when Ruan is watching Tammy build one of her stunning beach displays.

Tammy is a free spirit, loving creating beautiful sand designs, feeling the sea spray from the coast. Ruan and Tammy are soon attracted with sizzling chemistry fillinf the air.

However, when Tammy discovers Ruan’s secret inherited home Rosewarne, she becomes suspicious. The old house is filled with secrets, which she is devastated to learn.

The story is filled with wonderful characters and spectacular Cornish scenery, although I became a little frustrated with some of Tammy’s decisions, I found this to be a wonderful read, perfect for holidays.

A little slow to start. Didn't love the main character but the setting was beautiful. A great beach read.

One Cornish Summer with You is an atmospheric and engaging story, perfect for a light summer read. The Cornish setting was beautifully described and added a lovely charm to the overall vibe. I particularly enjoyed the artistic elements woven into the plot, they added a unique and creative touch.

However, I struggled to connect with the main character, Tammy. Despite being an adult, some of her actions felt immature and at times even childish. The drama she stirred up often felt overly exaggerated, which made it hard to fully sympathize with her journey.

Overall, while not without its flaws, this is a charming read for fans of beachy romances and art-infused storytelling. This was my first Phillipa Ashley book, and I will be picking up more of her novels if I'm looking for a light summer read as I really enjoyed the setting of the book (more than the plot at times).

I loved this book. The setting was beautiful and there was such a summery feel to it. I found Tammy a little irritating as a character at times, it seemed as though she didn’t take into account others feelings at times and was quite self absorbed but she had been through a lot of hurt in the past I guess. I was thoroughly invested in her and Ruans story and loved the epilogue. Overall a brilliant, Summery read.

Tammy is a sand artist who notices a stranger watching her work, she approaches and meets Ruan who is a solicitor has recently moved to Cornwall, The book has a few layers and for me got going in the last third… mystery, families and romance, what’s not to love!

Who knew sand art was a thing? Informative as well as a lovely, well written story with heart warming romance as well. Set in beautiful Cornwall this story has everything you need for a great holiday read.

Just glorious, what starts as a girl meets boy turns into a story so rich with emotion. Philippa Ashley takes you to the brink and back again, such beautiful descriptions and heart rending content, bravo!

A great holiday read that will really make you want to visit the beautiful little villages and secluded coves of Cornwall. The gentle romance of Tammy and the descriptions of her sand art all make for a delightful read.

One Cornish Summer with you is a wonderful uplifting read full of long buried secrets, romance, colourful characters and a beautiful setting in Cornwall.
The descriptions of the scenery, sights, sounds and smells transport you off to Cornwall making this book a fabulous spring and summer read (although it would also be a nice read during the cooler months to help warm you up and take you to sunnier climes). So if you’re off on holiday over the next few months, or staying at home and want a summery, easy, not very heavy going book, One Cornish Summer with you is one book to grab.

I voluntarily reviewed an advance reader copy of this book through NetGalley and Penguin Random House UK, Cornerstone, which did not influence my unbiased and honest review of the book.

I love Cornwall, I love a love story, what more could you ask for in one book? I really enjoyed the twists and turns of this book, and also really enjoyed reading about one of my favourite places in the world!
Definitely give this book a read, it’s one for the beach with a cocktail in hand!

Tammy is a sand artist and works part time in a gallery in Porthmellow. It’s the anniversary of her father’s death and she’s drawing a sand sculpture of a sunrise in his memory. A handsome man in a suit, Ruan, is watching Tammy at work. They end up in conversation and Tammy discovers that Ruan has recently moved to Cornwall and works as a solicitor.
Tammy has had a hard life, her mother left when she was young, moving to Scotland, her husband was a gambler, eventually losing the family home. Tammy chose to stay in Cornwall with her dad.
Ruan doesn’t want to admit he’s had a house left to him by an Uncle he had only met twice when he was a young boy. When Ruan visits his late uncle’s care home he’s given a box of his possessions. After going through them to find clues about Walter’s life and links between Tammy’s family.

Tammy lives in the idyllic seaside town of Portmellow (lovely name). She earns her living by creating sand art in the form of "Proposals" "Birthday Greetings" "Artworks" and any commissions that she can get. She lives in a top floor flat above her late dad's best friends ceramic studio, and he is a father figure to her.

She meets Ruan, a local solicitor who has moved to the coastal town from the city of Bristol, to join a local law firm and be near his inheritance from a distant relative; he's been left a wreck of a house in need of tons of TLC and hard work!

The attraction between them is instant and Ruan feels he made the right decision to move there, he's falling in love with Tammy! But Tammy finds it hard to accept this, after all she was badly let down in the past by her boyfriend Sean. Can she learn to trust again and have a future with Ruan??

Secrets are revealed which out her happiness in doubt; can she find a way through this and find true happiness in the future - read and see!

This is a lovely feel good book, you are on the side of both Ruan and Tammy; another triumph for Phillipa Ashley.

Philips Ashley never disappoints. I enjoy her beautiful stories so much. My heart broke for Tammy and all she went through with her family. It was so nice to see her open up and find connection with Ruan. They had beautiful chemistry and I really enjoyed this novel. I am anxiously awaiting her next release. It is a feel good romance novel that has elements of sadness , redemption, romance, and a ton of heart.

I read this on holiday, and it was an average read, but nothing special. The descriptions of Cornwall and its beaches were very evocative, and did make me want to visit that area to see it for myself. It sounds stunning.
The romance was engaging enough, though I found Tammy to be a bit of a selfish character, I found her hard to relate to, to be honest. It was an easy holiday read.
My thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for my advance copy of this book.

My thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for the reading copy. An enjoyable, multi-layered book, As usual, the author did a great job with her characters and her love of Cornwall shines through. Here's to many more!

One Cornish Summer With,You by Phillipa Ashley

A great holiday read , especially if you're off to Cornwell.
The main character is Tammy , bereaved after the loss of her father , she is estranged from her mother who lives far away.
Tammy is a sand artist entertaining the holidaymakers when she meets Ruan who has moved down from Bristol .
Is Ryan going to be good for her and will the romance last ? How will she get on taking part in Oceanfest , a festival held in the area , and are her friends all going to be there for her at this time ?