One Cornish Summer With You
Paperback Published on: 01/09/2025
Price: £25.99
Publisher information
- Publisher: F. A. Thorpe (Publishers)
- ISBN: 9781444856484
- Number of pages: 366
- Dimensions: 232 x 155 mm
- Languages: English
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Holiday reading at its best
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.
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Welcome return
This is a welcome return to the fictitious Cornish town of Porthmellow, although the previous books are required reading to enjoy this latest adventure.
T... READ MORE
Really enjoyable read
Another delightful story by Phillipa Ashley. A lovely, mixed cast of characters and a story that pulls at your heart strings.. Based in Cornwall is a bonus... READ MORE
Great read for summer (or anytime!)
Yet another fabulous read from Philippa Ashley – who has firmly become a must buy purchase for me. I was thrilled to receive this early copy!
It’s the ... READ MORE
More please!
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!
Solid but too predictable
Thank you to NetGalley and Random House UK, Cornerstone for this ARC.
Tammy is a sand artist in the Cornish town of Porthmellow. She takes commissions f... READ MORE
Four stars!
This was a simple, fun, easy and quick read. The perfect type of book for your holiday, beach, pool kind of read. This is a first for me by the author and ... READ MORE
Summer Romance
All you need is a Phillipa Ashley book to allow you to escape into the sunshine for a truly beachy romance. Perfect summer reading. I loved the dynamics be... READ MORE
Beautiful
I enjoyed reading this book. It is gentle, beautiful and well written. I felt I was in Cornwall too.
Tammy is an artist and by chance meets Ruan after s... READ MORE
A lovely story.
Tammy still lives in Porthmellow in Cornwall, where she grew up. She is a sand artist and loves what she does, especially being in the outdoors.
Tamm... READ MORE
A story of hope and trust
Tammy is a sand artist making sand art on beaches and this is where she first bumps into Ruan, there is instant attraction and they start dating however it... READ MORE
Feel good read
A great summer read with a feel good vibe.
The novel is centred around Tammy, a sand artist who has lived in Cornwall all her life. The author's descripti... READ MORE
Summer in a Book
Having read a few books set in the beautiful Porthmellow Harbour already I was really excited to be coming back. Even though I live in Cornwall I love read... READ MORE
Beach read ready
Whilst creating beautiful sand art, Tammy meets Ruan a solicitor new to the area. Theres an instant connection but they soon learn they're connected in way... READ MORE
Summer in Cornwall, what's not to like
Set in beautiful South West Cornwall, this is an excellent summer read, ticking all the right boxes. As ever with this genre and author, you can be fairly ... READ MORE
Romance
An enjoyable read that is full of romance. The author creates such believable characters that you are drawn into their stories and want to find out what ha... READ MORE
Holiday Read
A very nice book which you would want to read while on a nice sunny beach.
I thought the setting sounded idyllic the romance was wonderful between two p... READ MORE
A million stars not 5 . Loved it
Oh my what a read. There were tears. What a lovely story set in Cornwall. You learn about sand art and about falling in love with someone you can trust. Yo... READ MORE
An enjoyable romance
lovely Cornish summer tale set in the village of Porthmellow. Tammy has trust issues having been abandoned by her mother and by the sudden death of her fat... READ MORE
Great holiday read
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 ... READ MORE
Romantic escapism
This is the first book that I have read by Phillipa Ashley and it is pure, romantic escapism, I love it .
Tammy smiled to herself, he looked so hot and ou... READ MORE
Family secrets
A heartwarming read set in a wonderful Cornwall village still with a vote of native inhabitants. The story is one of young people emerging from difficult p... READ MORE
doesn't fail to make you smile!
This was a lovely, thoughtful book! I was hooked on this story from the moment Tammy laid eyes on Mr Suited and Booted, Ruan.
There was a lot going on t... READ MORE
A heart warming summer read
A beautiful story of loss, love, learning to trust and letting go off the past. Mix that with loveable characters and gorgeous Cornwall scenery, and you ca... READ MORE
Sublime setting and storyline
Once again Philippa Ashley has delivered a phenomenal book. Once you start to turn the pages, you will not want to stop. You get taken away from your worr... READ MORE
A delightful read
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 ... READ MORE
Lovely summer read
What an absolute delight to return to Cornwall in the capable hands of Phillipa, another wonderful story full of emotions on every page with a beautiful en... READ MORE
A wonderful summer read
Tammy loved her childhood growing up in the harbour town of Porthmellow. But when her father went bankrupt and her mother abandoned them, she was quick to ... READ MORE
Opening up to Love
Tammy has dealt with loss by pushing boyfriends away before they can leave her but the strength of her feelings for Ruan scares her. Even when she learns h... READ MORE
Enjoyable romance
Another hit for Ashley, with a gentle and easy to read story about Tammy, a sand artist, who lives in the lovely little Cornish town of Porthmellow.
Ta... READ MORE
Seaside romance
One Cornish Summer with you by Phillipa Ashley was a really cute story.
Phillipa always weaves a tale that you become engrossed with straight away.
I... READ MORE
Not for me but setting is lovely.
A lovely setting but just an okay read. Tammy didn’t really ring true for me. And I was surprised that the book ended on 91%. The last 8% of the e-ARC that... READ MORE
A lovely Cornish Summer
Another visit to Cornwall, Tammie lives in a flat above a shop in Porthmellow which is run by her late fathers friend. Tammie is a sand artist. It is whi... READ MORE
A delight
Phillip Ashley always manages to make you feel like it's summer and you're actually in Cornwall. Some books you enter tentatively but Ashleys books mean on... READ MORE
Another wonderful beach read by Phillipa Ashley!
Always love books by Philipa Ashley and this one was no exception! Philipa is wonderful at crafting her characters into wonderful and very likeable charact... READ MORE
Secrets, serendipity and sand art in Cornwall.
This romantic story has an engaging mix of humour and heartache, originality and multilayered characters who are easy to invest in. They are both fallible ... READ MORE
Delicious feel good read!
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 Greetin... READ MORE
Perfect for the summer!
Tammy is a born and bred Cornish woman in her early thirties who is trying to make a living from her love of creating sand art. While her childhood was hap... READ MORE
Fabulous read
What a fabulous read. A romance following the story of two main characters, with ups and downs. Very well written and the story kept me gripped from page o... READ MORE
Great summer read
I loved this book. I am a big fan of Phillipa Ashley, and this book did not disappoint.
The Cornwall setting was the perfect backdrop to the story, and I ... READ MORE
A wonderfully heartwarming read, set against a stunning backdrop. A perfect book to escape into!
When a new Philippa Ashley book is released, you know you can expect a real treat filled with a heartwarming storyline, set against the backdrop of a stunn... READ MORE
Easy to read
If I see a Phillipa Ashley book then it is one that I will pick up to read. Her books are easy to read with a feelgood vibe. This is the perfect beach book... READ MORE
Perfect summer read
This book gives everything that a chick-lit book should give - beautiful settings which made me feel I was there, love, misunderstandings and a happy endin... READ MORE
Perfect
Thank you so much for the invite to read this new novel by Phillipa Ashley, it was delightful as always. Set in beautiful Cornwall, so descriptively writte... READ MORE
Light, easy read to relax with
I read this book courtesy of NetGalley. An enjoyable light summery read set in Cornwall in a small coastal town. A little predictable in places but enoug... READ MORE
A book to escape into.
Just the book to escape into! A delicious, feel good novel with wonderful characters set in Cornwall. Friendships, relationships and past histories all com... READ MORE
Loved This Book!
I loved this book! So heartwarming with amazing characters. I would love to be able to visit Porthmellow.
I would highly recommend reading this book if... READ MORE
A lovely combination
Set in beautiful Cornwall, this is a carefully woven story that pulls at your heartstrings. It combines a quest, secrets, and romance. I couldn't put my bo... READ MORE
Another cracking read from Phillipa Ashley
I’ve loved all of Phillipa Ashley’s books that I’ve read, especially the ones set in Cornwall, and this is another cracker. I read it in one sitting on a d... READ MORE
Seaside romance
One Cornish Summer with you by Phillipa Ashley was a really cute story.
Phillipa always weaves a tale that you become engrossed with straight away.
I w... READ MORE
Four stars!
This was a simple, fun, easy and quick read. The perfect type of book for your holiday, beach, pool kind of read. This is a first for me by the author and ... READ MORE
Great Read
A great story in what sounded like a great location Porthmellow in Cornwall. A perfect place to create sand art on the beautiful beaches. It was such a g... READ MORE
Enjoyed reading
I enjoyed my virtual visit to Cornwall. Loved the beach art storyline. A thoughtful but ultimately uplifting read as the characters needed to move forward ... READ MORE
Perfect summer read
This is the perfect holiday read if you are planning a trip to Cornwall this summer (or would just like to imagine you are!)
This is a cosy, heart-warmi... READ MORE
Creating a love most special
A perfect summer read set in Cornwall giving you a taste of sun, sea and festivals. This is a story of new beginnings, whilst repairing relationships among... READ MORE
Perfect escapism this summer! Cornwall and a festival!
A wonderful trip to Cornwall and another warm hearted tale from Phillipa Ashley. All the perfect ingredients for an escapist holiday read, leaving you feel... READ MORE
A perfect summer read
Having read many of this authors books I knew exactly what I was letting myself in for.
Tammy is a sand artist and meets Ruan, a solicitor overlooking ... READ MORE
Lovely summer read
A lovely summer read. There’s a fantastic cast of characters and the book wasn’t too cheesy. There were some interesting diversions from the standard roma... READ MORE
A gentle and heart warming story
Moving from Bristol to the Cornish coast Ruan meets Tammy.
On the surface opposite as possible but drawn to each other.
An inherited property opens old... READ MORE
I loved it
When I saw Phillipa had a new book out, I could not wait to start reading it. It is set in Porthmellow in Cornwall. Cornwall is a place I have only been to... READ MORE
So-so romance set in Cornwall
Tammy lives in the Cornish harbour town of Porthmellow where she creates sand designs (eg pictures or 'Will You Marry Me?' scripts) and supplements her ear... READ MORE
A nice light, heartwarming summer read with a few curve balls along the way.
A nice light, heartwarming summer read with a few curve balls along the way.
My thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for an ARC of this book.
Another great read from this author
Another great summer read from Phillipa Ashley which kept me hooked from start to finish. Clear your agenda get comfy as you’ll struggle to put this book d... READ MORE
Lovely summer read
I read most of this whilst on holiday at the seaside which made it a perfect summer escapist book. Although the resort I was in wasn't Cornwall I could ima... READ MORE
Fantastic summer read
Another beautiful read from Phillipa Ashley. Tammy lives in the beautiful Cornish town of Porthmellow but is having a hard time in life after losing her fa... READ MORE
Sand, surf and romance
Tammy the sand artist is a free spirit and enjoys her life in Porthmellow, Cornwall. There’s a festival coming up where she’s hoping to exhibit her art. Sh... READ MORE
Another gem
Tammy is remembering her father on the anniversary of his death by creating one of her pieces of sand art on the beach at Porthmellow. She spots a handsome... READ MORE
A question of trust
Talented sand artist, Tammy loves Cornwall where she grew up .. Abandonment by her mother leaves her finding it hard to trust people until she meets Ruan. ... READ MORE
A Perfect summer holiday read
This, without a doubt, is the perfect summer read.
Set in Porthmellow in Cornwall, Tammy is an artist who creates sand designs on the beach. Her father di... READ MORE
Love Cornwall... Love Romance... Love this book
As a big fan of Phillipa Ashley books, I was so excited when I got an early preview copy through Netgalley.
As expected, this is true Phillipa, Cornwall, ... READ MORE
Beautiful Story
A beautiful, emotional story told by Phillipa Ashley.
The story centres around two characters; Tammy, who has lived in Porthmellow all her life. She's a s... READ MORE
Fabulous summer read
A lovely, feel good romantic story set in Cornwall with the usual twists including will they won't they get together. The characters are likeable and belie... READ MORE
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