Within moments you’ll feel like you're at the Cornish seaside, gazing out on the waves, cream tea in hand. I also struggled with the constant reinforcement of what characters were feeling, rather than interpreting it from their actions and words - it felt like we were being walked through emotions rather than empathising them. She lives with her mother in a former lighthouse cottage since losing everything at the hands of her ex-husband.

Of course, as with all Phillipa’s books, there are some wonderful characters, and they add depth to the story. 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.

The books setting was in Cornwall as the title gives away and I almost felt that I was there with them on a hot summers day, drinking coffee and taking in the view. An unforgettable tale of romance, humour and heart set against the stunning backdrop of the Cornish coast, from the Sunday Times bestseller. After being betrayed by her husband she has to re-evaluate her life and move back in with her mother. Eden and Levan have a rocky road, but they can handle it and will come out at the end of the path stronger as one. Her writing is incredibly addictive and I could almost smell the coffee in Eden’s roastery and the tang of the salt in the sea air.

I found this latest offering from Phillipa Ashley, full of thrills, spills and romance, and it was all set amongst an amazing backdrop in Cornwall, at the very bottom tip of the UK. Then of course, there’s the hot next door neighbor who moves in, Levan, and changes their lives completely, especially Eden’s.The confrontation wasn't as final, and I could easily imagine Simon coming back, but he's a complete slimeball. The characterisation is so in-depth, and the family connections, so solid - despite the secrets held deeply within. Grab yourself a copy of A Secret Cornish Summer if you need something to read by the pool this summer. Took me a while to get into the story of Eden and Levan, but you ended up hoping they will stay together. As we were taken around the lighthouse, it was so easy to visualise the setting and hear the sound of the sea.