Two women have a summer in Cornwall that will change everything. Tiff has left her London life behind after the betrayal of her boyfriend. Retreating to Cornwall to her cousin Marina’s home, she hope to regroup and recover. But then, as a result of a charity auction, she ends up spending a day with the darkly brooding local, Dirk. Marina, meanwhile has spent the last seven years mourning the death of her husband, swearing she will never love again. But Lachlan may change all that, if Marina can open her heart. This is a charming story with the wild beauty of Cornwall as a backdrop

With thanks to netgalley for an early copy in return for an honest review.
Having read all of Trisha's books I was in no way surprised as to how good her new book is she has such a fabulous way of describing situations that you feel as if your actually there can highly recommend this book

I was soooooo excited to get my hands on Book.

I loved this book from page one! Marina has lost a husband, a husband who was lost at sea. Marina has helped open a Beach watching centre in his memory. Tiff Marinas cousin comes to stay after her life in London goes a tad wrong. Community spirit, love and a massive twist. Follow Marina & Tiffs journey!

Hooked, you won’t want to put it down!

Praise for Phillipa Ashley.

Lovely to be back in porthmellow again! I do love the Cornish based series and was delighted to get this book to read and review! Usually I would have read this in a day or two but life has been exceedingly hectic this last week so has taken me longer than usual but that is no reflection on the book!
A real summery feel good read full of love, mystery and intrigue perfect for spring or summer!
Marina lost her husband Nate at sea seven years ago and is still coming to terms with her loss, whilst tiff has lost her job, reputation and boyfriend but together in the tranquil seaside location of porthmellow they are given a second chance at love and happiness, a great read that demonstrates the power of friendship and community and happy ever afters!
Thank you net galley for this early read.

OMG
A fabulous book.
The story of Marina. She lost her husband seven years ago and is slowly getting her life back on track. Her cousin Tiff comes to stay, also having had some bad luck.
Marina volunteers at the local Wave Watchers - overseeing the tourists out on the beach and at sea. She meets Lachlan and starts to get to know him.
Tiff stays with her for a while and does freelance work for the local paper. She meets Dirk and spends time with him.
After a while Lachlan hits Marina with some shocking news. A twist I didn’t see coming.
This book will definitely keep you hooked, it did me.

Phillipa Ashley has done it again! The third instalment of her Porthmellow series did not disappoint, it was lovely to return to Porthmellow, meet some new characters and catch up with familiar ones. Ashley’s books are like a hug, it made me want to be in Cornwall, next to the sea eating an ice cream. I can’t wait for the next one!

A guaranteed page turner.
Marina and Tiff’s stories will keep you curled up in your armchair wanting more. It has a just the right amount of sadness, happiness, friendships and romance.
Marina lost her husband nearly 7 years ago and her cousin Tiff has just lost her job. Together they start to realise there is life after heartbreak as they live in the best place to conquer their fears and worries and perhaps find a chance of being happy again. You will be enchanted by the special community relationships and the little town of Porthmellow.

I love books set in seaside locations and Porthmellow was no exception. Usually, this novel has two central characters: Tiff, a disgraced journalist from London; and Marina, a widow whose husband drowned at sea. Both of their love interests are flawed and troubled but deeply fascinating. I loved both couples and was engaged by their really unusual back stories. I loved that all of the main characters were not presented as too-good-to-be-true types that are difficult to identify with and that the nature of the relationships in the two different couples was very different to show different aspects of love. I did spot the main twist in the story very early on but that didn't matter at all - the focus was more on how the characters dealt with that situation rather than the actual event itself. The focus on friendship, community and the way back from traumatic events really brings this story to life and makes it a perfect read for these troubled times.
Porthmellow was presented as a wonderful location and I will now seek out the other books that Phillipa Ashley set in this location and look forward to this series continuing further.
Overall, a fabulous fast paced read and i'd like to thank the publisher and Netgalley for the opportunity to read this advance copy.

Another brilliant Cornish Coast love story from the talented Phillipa Ashley. This wonderful book is about four people, three of which have come to the Cornish town of Porthmellow to run away from their problems, and one who has always lived there, but has run away in her mind. All of them not trusting and not willing to get hurt again in love. This book has mystery, love, human kindness, humor and a belief in that no matter what you have gone through love has a way of healing the soul. This book makes the town of Porthmellow come alive, with the quirkiness of a small town, over-crowded in season and just the local folks off-season where everyone knows everyone business. This is all within the beautiful Cornish coastline, you can smell the salt air, make your way along the craggy cliffs covered in gorse bushes. This a wonderful read with ups and downs that leave the reader want to turn the page and another and another. I couldn't recommend this book more.

I have just finished "A Perfect Cornish Escape". well what a read, edge of the seat excitement. wonderful book a very good story line. A few funny bits, lots of warm bits romance in reality and a true to the core feel good. A book you do not want to put down but also a book you do not want to end. I would like to say this is the best Phillipa Ashley book I have read but I can not as i love all her books equally. This book captures your heart in so many ways the characters are so real you really get to know them and they become part of your life for the short time you are with them. I already miss them. I do hope at some time we can return to this place and meet more characters who turn up. Thank you Phillipa for yet another wonderful read and the perfect escape from the problems that are facing us all at this moment. The 2 main characters Marina and Tiff are cousins and are so different but complement each other. This book is a story of 2 cousins 2 men who come into their lives they all have seperate issues but each helps the other over come them. It is a story of great depth friends family and neighbours all coming together when needed. The end of the book is not predictable. I found this has left me wanting more from these characters in a follow up book. Well written as always by Phillipa Ashley

Loved this book, the third in the series, and it is just as good as the first two. You will be transported to Porthmellow on the seaside and be totally engaged in the love story. Another great read by Phillipa Ashley.

A lovey read a perfect book to take me out of the real world & have me return to Porthmellow to the wonderful characters beautiful scenery.Highly recommend this booK this series.A book that will have you cuddling up enjoying every moment. #net galley#avonboksuk

Marina's husband Nate went missing at sea years ago and after rebuilding her life and setting up Wave Watchers to help save other lives maybe her heart can finally move on after losing the love of her life and she finds Lachlan.



Dirk is a stormy character however when Marina's cousin Tiff arrives the two have an instant connection despite an odd meeting encounter and Tiff escaping her journalist lifestyle she had in London to start over again.



As things happen and Lachlan uncovers a huge secret, Marina gets a huge shock which is followed by Tiff also getting a huge shock following on from Lachlan's news and soon enough both women are facing huge decisions in love and work but are their hearts happiest where they are right now?



Tiff and Dirk were a fabulous couple the way opposites attract works so well here and Marina and Lachlan were both such soft caring characters it was beautiful the way they came to be together. The drama in the last hundred pages was immense and especially the ending wrapping it all up was thrilling i loved this next Cornish read!



Many thanks to the publishers for allowing me to review this book for them!

I have read all of the A perfect Cornish series and love them all. This one does not disappoint and is romantic funny and also sad at times, with a few twists along the way. Hope there will be another book in the series that interacts with all the characters from the other books.

4.5 stars

Thank you to Avon Books for gifting a digital advanced review copy of this book to me via NetGalley - my thoughts are my own. This was an Easter 2020 read for me and I enjoyed my first ever visit to Porthmellow - this was the perfect way to visit Cornwall during Lockdown.

I have seen great reviews for Phillipa's books and I will now be adding her previous books to my wish list.

This book follows Marina and Tiff, cousins who have led very different lives since they used to spend summer holidays together in Cornwall. Both have to deal with the baggage from their past and to move forward with their lives.

The stories evolved well as we joined Marina and Tiff on their year of making new friendships - I loved how kindness and community were central to the story, as was the local lifeboat and volunteers.

Hopefully by the time this book is published in June 2020, the Lockdown will have eased, but I would recommend this book for a relaxing read anytime of the year - maybe with a glass of Pimms and a plate of seafood or a Cornish pasty.

How wonderful to be back in Porthmellow once again!
A two-pronged story of cousins Tiff, a journalist from London, and Marina, local teacher & creator of Wave Watchers, a provision she set up after the devastating death of her husband seven years earlier. Tiff, broken-hearted & jobless, comes to love with Marina to get away from pressures in London. Marina too is having an emotional time as the seven-year anniversary of her husband’s accident at sea means he will be officially classed as dead, whereas she feels she has been lost in limbo for so long despite having come to terms, as much as she can, with the fact he is dead.
Tiff meets Dirk, moody RNLI mechanic and sparks fly as they run each other up the wrong way and have disagreement after disagreement. Whereas Marina meets kindhearted but hermit-like Lachlan who has a sad story of his own, both support each other to cope with what life has thrown at them but a big misunderstanding puts an end to their budding romance.
Some incredibly poignant moments in this book and it has been written with much care that they are handled sympathetically and sensitively.
I enjoyed this book, especially as it focussed on two stories which is somewhat unusual for this genre. It was good to hear of other familiar characters from previous Porthmellow books too, although I would have perhaps liked them to featured a little more than a basic name-check. I was also waiting for the inevitable plot-twist to happen from the first chapter, and that kind of spoilt it a little as I kept wondering if it would happen at the start of each chapter and was surprised that it took so long to come out - I also don’t think it particularly added to the story other than to give two characters a reason to fall out & reconnect, I felt the story would have been good enough without it, but maybe that’s because the anticipation of it happening spoilt my enjoyment somewhat.
Not as good as the other Porthmellow books, which are 5 stars, but still an enjoyable read.

A perfect feel good book. Loved the life boat discriptions and it made you want to go to Cornwall. I read it in lock down and it just took you some where nice. I did guess the turn in the book but it did not spoil it . I loved the two love elements and we all know how intrussive the press can be and Phillipa covered it well.

Thanks to Avon books for this copy of the book. This is the third in the Porthmellow series and what a delight to be back in that part of the world. I'm sure you could enjoy this as a standalone book but for me I enjoyed catching up with characters I'd left behind when I finished reading the last book - I always want to know what happens to the folk once I've finished my time in their company.

Thoroughly enjoyed this and I'm going to search out some more of Phillipa Ashley's books!

My first Phillipa Ashley book and definitely not my last. The book starts 7yrs ago when Marina’s husband Nate vanished whilst fishing in his kayak of the cove of Porthmellow in Cornwall. The lookout station had been abandoned for many years and Marina wondered if Nate would have been saved if it had been manned.
Their marriage hadn’t been perfect, Nate had debts, he was thoughtless, wasted too much money on crazy schemes and wasn’t always considerate but she loved him. On the morning of his disappearance they’d had yet another argument, he’d turned down a job and was convinced he’d be able to make a mink supplying fish to local restaurants.
Fast forward 7years and Marina has got the lookout station back up and running. Assisting the coastguard and keeping the coast safe for all its users.
You follow Marina on the next chapter of her life waiting for the 7 year anniversary of Nate’s death where he can officially be declared dead and she can move on with the rest of her life.

Sweet story that brightened my mood during these dark times. Well written and heartwarming. I enjoyed every page. .

This is the third book in the Portmellow series.
It is another brilliant Cornish coast love story.
The book is bout three people who have run away from their problems to Portmellow and one who lives there.
This is a brilliant read with ups and downs that makes you want to keep on reading to the end in one sitting.
Many thanks to the publishers and netgalley for allowing me to read this.

Two women, two love stories, but can there be two happy endings? Marina's husband went missing 7 years ago, and is presumed dead. Her cousin Tiff has fled London to escape the humiliation of betrayal. Set on the beautiful Cornish coast, this is a perfect summer read. Although this is part of a series, this book can be read as a stand alone entry.

The latest in this series set in the fishing village of Porthmellow, this time the story concentrates on two cousins, Marina, a resident of the village who is still grieving after her husband was lost at sea nearly 7 years before, and Tiff who is hiding after a newspaper article that she wrote went disastrously wrong.
Two men come into their lives, Lachlan has his own demons and Dirk is the mechanic on the local lifeboat.
The story kept me hooked all the way through, with characters from the previous stories giving continuity and the new ones keeping it fresh. Highly recommended for readers who enjoy feel good stories with additional drama.
I received an advance copy of this book through Netgalley from the publisher during the lockdown in April and it helped with my Cornish withdrawal symptoms, I could almost hear the seagulls and smell the sea.

Perfect escapism for a lockdown situation! I haven’t come across any of Phillipa’s previous books which is a shame as I really enjoyed this one.
Great characters and such a beautiful setting that it makes me want to go there immediately.
Perfect reading material to sit and chill out with.
Thanks #netgalley for allowing me to read this!

Tiff Trescott has been let down badly by her boyfriend, Warner, and as a result has lost her job as a journalist in London. She decides to escape to Porthmellow in Cornwall and stay with her cousin, Marina. Sure that she won’t enjoy it, she’s taken a job with a local publication. To her own surprise she begins to enjoy herself
Marina is still trying to get her life back together after losing her husband, Nate, in a sailing accident 7 years ago. This is made harder for her as Nates body has never been recovered. She throws herself into her volunteer work with the Wave Watchers, a charity she instigated in Nates name.
Dirk is a lifeboat mechanic, dark, brooding and handsome, but Tiff seems to have got off on the wrong foot with him. Lachlan has fled from his home in Scotland after a horrendous accident that left him scarred both mentally and physically. He moves into the cottage two doors down from Marina, who finds herself attracted to him, even though he is making a determined effort not to join in with any of the locals.

This is a lovely, readable love story, set in the gorgeous sounding village of Porthmellow. The characters are engaging, and you find yourself rooting for them. The descriptions of the location are excellent, making you want to get straight in your car and go off for a break down there. There are unexpected and intriguing turns that make you want to keep reading. This is a really good book that I would highly recommend as it’s at the top of this genre.

Thanks to netgalley and the publishers for an ARC in return for an honest opinion.

I always love ready Phillipa’s books, they are perfect escapism. Set in Porthmellow in Cornwall, Marina is a volunteer at Wave Watchers - a volunteer unit which watches over the coastline of the town for anyone in distress. She formed the group after her husband Nate went missing seven years ago while kayaking, and wanting to make sure that no one else has to go through that again. She is joined in Porthmellow by her cousin Tiff who has had a rough time in London and needs to escape for a while.
The book has everything you need for a good book- romance, gorgeous descriptions of Cornwall and a little bit of action. Recommended.

This is the third book in the Porthmellow Series by Phillipa Ashley. I have read the other two books, but I believe you could enjoy this book on it's own if you have not read the previous books in this series. Of course reading a series in order gives the reader a much deeper understanding of the stories.

In this book we meet four people at a crossroad in their lives. All have a different situation they are dealing with, but with the help of each other they are strong and face the challenges head on. I loved the optimistic plot that actually gave me some strength to push forward myself. (I read this while the world is fighting COVID19, and any positive message at this time is appreciated.)

I enjoyed this book for an "escape" to the wonderful area of Cornwall with its beautiful cliffs and beaches. I can feel myself actually there in the author's fantastic descriptive words. She has great character development and I have come to love each of the unique characters of the town of Porthmellow Harbor. I look forward to the next book in the series (I hope there is one).

I want to thank Avon Books UK and NetGalley for the pleasure of reading the advanced reader copy. My review is my own opinion not influenced by reading the ARC.

I love Phillips Ashley’s book as they always bring Cornwall to life. You can almost imagine being there when you are at home! Lovely read, lots of fun and a great plot. Definitely one for the reading pile. Thanks for letting me review this book.

I thoroughly enjoy Phillioa Ashley's books and was delighted to have the chance to read this advance copy. Set in Cornwall this is the story of two cousins, both hurt and both with something in their pasts which makes them want to hide away.
Marina whose husband disappeared at sea almost seven years ago and her cousin Tiff, who runs to her when her life as a successful reporter in London goes wrong.
It's a feel good story and the descriptions of life in a sleepy Cornish seaside village help us to understand the healing which takes place there for both of them.
A good read.

FTC disclosure: I would like to thank Avon Books UK for providing me with an advance reader copy via access to the galley for free through the NetGalley program.

The stories in this book were excellent! It read as bright and cheery with unexpected deep sentiment as subjects of loss, grief, PTSD, betrayal, desire, belonging, and ambivalence in navigating life’s way were charted.

As far as writing, I really liked the way the characters were shaped. Guiding me to be drawn in rather quickly and profoundly, embracing and opposing certain characteristics of both the protagonistic and antagonistic qualities of the other, well done.

The incorporation of an inner monologue to help form/validate their actions and ideas was a little bumpy for me at first. It was the ease of reading, something about how much of the dialogue was followed by an underlying explanation for saying/feeling that way much of the time at the beginning. It just felt a little interruptive where instead I wanted the dialogue to be more genuine and more easily identifiable/distinguishable to each voice, to have a better understanding of the characters so it would come as a natural understanding without having it be pointed out in the inner workings of their head as much as it was. But I warmed up to it about 1/3 of the way in. Maybe it was more of a stylistic choice and was less pervasive and bothersome to me as the stories went on.

I also would have liked to have seen a little more involvement from the other friends and families of the characters to confirm character qualities and certain circumstances they found themselves in.

Loved the setting! Beachfront, Cornwall, England, the lifestyle of characters, jobs/businesses, leisure time, homes, all to go with it. It made so much logical sense and added a drawn in, dreamy, escapism-type attribute that complimented the overall themes of the stories and brought magnetic value to the succinct title of the book.

It was such a lovely read as far as plot was concerned. The connectedness and portrayal of relatability and realistic life circumstances, not cheesy, not overdone, nor over simplified. And the similes and metaphors, the pop culture references, I love it when writers take risks and just dive into such stuff.

I will definitely look forward to reading more stories from this author.

Marina lives in Porthmellow and then her husband is lost at sea. 7 years later she's still living to the vow that she'll always love him. Her cousin Tiff who is a journalist in London until her boyfriend betray her flees to stay with Marina

Brilliant. I got totally caught up in this story. I liked that it followed more than one character through the rough and the smooth. There was a great sense of community and snippets of characters that I remember from reading her other books.

A lovely summery story, beautifully set, warm characters and engaging story. Great beach read = thank you!

Thanks Netgalley, Publisher and of course the author, who is one of my favourites. Great read, great characters, great location and enjoyed every page.

This is the third book in the Porthmellow series. The setting has moved slightly and athough many of the characters from the other two books are featured, the backdrop is the sea and all its dangers.

Marina is a sea widow, having lost her husband seven years ago to the water and she works for the Wave Watchers aiding the lifeboat rescue service. Her cousin Tiff arrives to stay with her and the story starts to unfold.

I found it as enjoyable as the previous two books and loved the new characters, especially Dirk and Lachlan!
Also I liked the way it was set among the backdrop of the beach and the whole seafaring community, a sort of Cornish Baywatch!

A very enjoyable Summer read I recommend to all, and thank you Netgalley, the publishers and author for allowing me an early read and review.

Charming and delightful. Will please fans of Jenny Colgan and Heidi Swain. Recommended buy for collections where escapist women's fiction is popular.

I enjoyed this book, especially since it really brought Cornwall and the village atmosphere to life. I did guess the twist very quickly, so it was a little predictable, but part of the fun was how to get there!

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for an advance copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.

A beautiful love/ mysetery story, that will want you yearning to go to cornwall when lockdown is over. It is the third book in the series so i would advise you to read all three. Can e read as a standalone just as equally as a series book.
There are Four characters in this book who are all at a crossroads in their lives, but the two main characters that both have two very different stories. Marina lost her husband out to sea a few years ago and her cousin, Tiff has recently beeen made redundant and both women decide their is life after heartbreak and this fiction story has you smiling throughout and keepsa those pages turning quicker than you think, this is what we need right now. They conquer their fears and simply move on with the best location ever.
If you ever need a light chic lit book t make you smile but also to offer a few tears too, this is the book, but do not put it down.
simply brilliant.. I was kept entertained all the way through it.
I would like to thank netgalley and Avon books for a copy for a review.

A Perfect Cornish Escape
By Phillipa Ashley
Pub Date: 11 June 2020
Review by: Sky, H Reviewer

Firstly a big thank you to Netgalley and Avon Books UK for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
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This book follows the story of Marina Hudson who is trying to rebuild her life after losing her Husband Nate who was lost at sea 7 years ago. Along the way we get to meet her cousin Tiff Trescott who’s life has taken a turn for the worst falling in love with a man who betrays her and see’s her losing her career and her reputation. Tiff leaves her life in London and joins her cousin Marina and together we follow them as they both embark on getting their lives back on track, finding themselves and falling in love.

A Perfect Cornish Escape is a fantastic read jammed packed full of heartache, happiness, new beginnings, love and friendship. A perfect light-hearted read to make your heart sing!

Absolutely wonderful! This is the first of Phillipa Ashley's books I have read but most certainly won't be the last. Warm and cosy, with just the right amount of sadness and suspense. The description of the setting and the characters certainly brought this book to life. I highly recommend escaping into the world of Porthmellow. Thank you Avon and NetGalley.

This is the third book in the Porthmellow series by Phillipa Ashley. Like the preceding two books in the series, A Perfect Cornish Summer and A Perfect Cornish Christmas, this story is set in the small, and sadly fictional, Cornish seaside village of Porthmellow. Although they have a common setting, and several recurring characters, the books can all be read as stand-alones. As with the other two books in the series, I found this one compelling reading; I was quickly drawn into the lives of the characters and all too quickly reached the end.

The main female characters in the story are Marina, a local teacher whose husband was lost at sea some years previously, and her journalist cousin, Tiff. Following some disastrous events affecting her personal and professional life in London, Tiff is staying temporarily with her cousin in Porthmellow. She soon meets up with local man, Dirk, known to be a moody character. Initially, the two clash, but a friendship gradually forms as time passes. Meanwhile, Marina meets Lachlan, a rather taciturn newcomer to the village; although she is drawn to him, can she get him to open up to her and learn what lies beneath the surface? It looks as if both girls may have the chance of a new start, but will it work out for one or both of them?

I can highly recommend this book for fans of Phillipa Ashley like myself, lovers of Cornwall or readers who just enjoy a heart-warming tale. I found this an easy read, but not lacking in depth and detail. There is also a nice feeling of friendship and community throughout. For readers of the other books in the series, there are old friends to meet up with - always a pleasure for me. The four principal characters all have interesting and perfectly believable back stories of their own; the individual issues they are dealing with are heartbreaking at times. I enjoyed the way that although the four formed into two couples, they each had very different sorts of relationships. There is an interesting twist towards the latter part of the story, which led to a very dramatic incident; the twist I could see coming, but the drama I could not. In my opinion this is another hit by Phillipa Ashley, and I shall be looking out for her next book.

Perfect holiday reading..even if you're holidaying at home! Set in a charming Cornish setting, this book has it all; mystery, romance, humour and pathos. I became totally invested in the characters and the clever way their back stories were revealed, layer upon layer . I consider this book a Jane Austen for the 21st century featuring strong female heroines and brooding , mysterious and aloof heroes . Plenty of twists and turns to keep the reader hooked from start to finish. More please!

An enjoyable visit to beautiful Cornwall with a story that was exciting and entertaining.
I liked having the duel stories of the two cousins Marina and Tiff, both of whom have struggled with love and relationships in the past.
The introduction of Dirk and Lachlan certainly caught my attention, it was fascinating to see the relationships build as the walls came down on these sensitive men, who also have had their issues before moving to Cornwall.
I love the backdrop of the beach and the Wave Watchers , it added lots of drama from time to time.
Overall it was a fabulous book that kept me reading avidly.

This has been the perfect escape and has been just what I have needed to escape the current reality. I have loved the characters and the setting of this book.
Definitely one I recommend.

This is an honest review for an advanced copy of the book.
Absolutely loved this latest book set in Porthmellow and it certainly didn't disappoint. It transports you to Cornwall and you can imagine yourself there.
It starts off 7 years previous and has allsorts off twists and turns along the way. Sad I've finished it and can't wait for the next book. Thank you Phillipa Ashley for another fantastic book.

This is a family drama and romance set in the imagined Cornish fishing village of Porthmellow. The main female characters are cousins, one who lives there and one who is visiting her whilst licking her wounds from being fired from her job as a journalist in London. There are plenty of interesting characters and, of course, love interest for both women. One of the main twists towards the end of the book is rather predictable but this is a great escapist read.

This is the third book in the Porthmellow series. It features some familiar characters from the first two books, but also has some new characters. It could easily be read as a standalone novel though.
One of the main female characters is Marina, who is trying to get through the next few weeks, when her Husband who was lost at sea 7 years ago will be marked officially dead.
She is joined by her cousin Tiff, who is trying to hide in Cornwall after losing her partner, job and home when she was disgraced.
This book was fairly predictable in places, but it was a lovely easygoing read. I could imagine the costal village perfectly, as the descriptions were so realistic. It made for the perfect escapist read at a time when we were on Lockdown. I could imagine that I was actually there.
I really enjoyed reading this book, and I would love to read more books by Phillipa Ashley.
Thank you to Netgalley and the Publisher for my ARC.

Welcome back to Porthmellow, Cornwall.

I don't know what Ms. Ashley's series of books set in Cornwall are, or rather were, doing for tourism to the area, but they have made this reviewer very keen to go back as soon as possible. Her ability to describe her locations are vibrant, vivid and vital. You simply feel like you're walking up the hill in the village and passing the row of cottages where Marina and Tiff live, the two female leads of this story.

This is a very well written story of how people get through life-changing events, recover and find new purposes, reasons to live. All are very believable and stir and move the heart.

I read this book over a couple of sittings as I simply could not put it down. Roll on Christmas in Porthmellow!

My thanks to Avon and Netgalley for providing the reading copy.

A wonderful feel good romance story set in amazing location of Cornwall. It made me laugh and cry such a lovely emotional read.

Simply beautiful. This was my first by Phillipa Ashley, and although this book is part of a series it can be read as a complete stand alone, I certainly didn’t feel like I was missing anything. The stories main characters are the main focus of the story, and what a story!
This book flowed beautifully right from the start, I was so engrossed in it that I was 30% in before I realised. Every single character o met fascinated me and each one perfectly added to the story line. I was drawn to the Dirk and Tiff story line, it was an almost given that they were going to have a relationship with plenty ups and downs. Marina was a different story, then Lachlan was added, they both had extreme heartache and wasn’t sure they could fix each other, or even if that was the main goal of the plot line, a solid friendship can be just as sweet to read with out the romantic attachment. My thoughts swirled around Nate at numerous times through out. At first I thought maybe he wasn’t dead and was going to turn up and be a plot twist and he and Marina would be the true love story. Then I thought, no, he’s really dead and the main focus is Marina and Lachlan overcoming their tragic backstory. I was perfectly content with this and then BOOM plot twist! I was reeling just as much as Marina when Lachlan tells her the truth and from that moment on I couldn’t read fast enough to know what was going to happen.
Needless to say I throughly enjoyed this book and will certainly be on the look out for more books by Phillipa.