Second Chance Summer
Paperback Published on: 01/10/2024
Price: £25.99
Publisher information
- Publisher: F. A. Thorpe (Publishers)
- ISBN: 9781444854343
- Number of pages: 372
- Dimensions: 232 x 155 mm
- Languages: English
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Romance in the Scilly Isles....
Super charming and sweet slice of life romcom set in the Scilly Isles off the coast of Cornwall in south west England.
I adored the setting and the Isle... READ MORE
A great summer read!
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The writing was engaging and insightful. It was a lovely story with some emotional and dramatic scenes. I was engaged with the story f... READ MORE
A fantastic summer read!
Lily Harper is a workaholic and high-achiever with her own company, that promotes hand-made products, and little time for herself and for her family. After... READ MORE
Engaging romance set on beautiful windswept island
Lily has been building her thriving business, but due to demanding long hours she has become burnt out, and persuaded to take a retreat away from work. Ho... READ MORE
Great romantic book to read on the beach this summer.
The book title tells you everything you need to know about this holiday romance. I lovely engaging book where the Isle of Scilly star alongside with the ch... READ MORE
Enjoyable romance set on the Isles of Scilly
An enjoyable lighthearted romance with the Isles of Scilly taking centre stage.
Following the death of her sister, Lily throws herself into setting up her... READ MORE
A feelgood summer read
Lily is an overworked CEO of a company and has some difficult decisions to make. Sam is working hard to set up a retreat on an uninhabited island, part of ... READ MORE
Family, Health and Friendship
Wow, Philippa Ashley has certainly written a marvellous novel. In my eyes, this is by far her best. Never have I wanted to go and visit a destination as P... READ MORE
A wonderful feel good summer read
I have read one other book by Phillipa which was a few years back now but i did enjoy it , so when I saw this book come up for review i so wanted to read i... READ MORE
Perfect escapism.
What a great escape Phillipa takes us on with her latest novel, I feel like I've been to the Isles of Scilly. A masterclass in description of the scenery, ... READ MORE
Great story
This was a great story. I loved all the characters, especially Morven and Etiene. The setting on the Scilly Isles had stunning descriptions and makes you w... READ MORE
Great Summer Read
I’ve really enjoyed every book that I have read to date by Philippa Ashley and so I was thrilled to receive an early copy. I was not disappointed!
Lil... READ MORE
Great Summer Read
I really enjoy this book, right from the very first page. Lily Harper runs her own business - Lily Loves. We first meet Lily when she passes out in her o... READ MORE
This is an amazing good read from start to finish
This is a beautiful read. Lily lives for her work, she created the Lily Loves website selling other people’s pieces of art and crafts; however she is heard... READ MORE
Gorgeous!
Really enjoyed this. I think it's so interesting how many novels we have now that deal with questions of isolation and grief, reflecting where we are at th... READ MORE
Utterly brilliant!
Yet another fantastic read from Phillipa Ashley. This time on the Isles of Scilly. With stunning descriptions it made me think I was there and after readin... READ MORE
Highly Recommended
Another brilliant book from Phillipa Ashley, set on the Scilly Isles, pure escapism at its best. Lily is a workaholic with her own business, extremely driv... READ MORE
Adored this.
This was absolutely glorious. The characters were lovely, and so relatable! I loved the story, the romance, and mysticism of Stark. It flowed really beauti... READ MORE
Romance blooms
Light hearted romance at its finest. Second Chance Summer tells the story of Lily Harper who runs her own craft business but is badly run down and overwork... READ MORE
This is an amazing good read from start to finish
This is a beautiful read. Lily lives for her work, she created the Lily Loves website selling other people’s pieces of art and crafts; however she is heard... READ MORE
Uplifting and inspiring!! Loved this!!
Uplifting feel good story full of fresh air beautiful views hope and love!!
Loved this latest from Phillipa Ashley, hugely enjoyed!! Another gorgeous dest... READ MORE
A gorgeous summer romance
As with other Phillipa Ashley books, I found this to be an enjoyable romance perfect for reading by the pool or beach.
We follow Lily who is an overstim... READ MORE
Heartwarming
Absolutely loved this book. Lily takes a retreat to Stark on the Scillies...and hates it and the owner of the retreat from the start. Add to that a very su... READ MORE
Well written and entertaining story that I loved.
Thanks to the author and NetGalley for an advanced reader copy in return for an honest review.
I thoroughly enjoyed this story about Lily,, a burnt-out... READ MORE
The perfect summer read
Second Chance Summer a heartwarming story of self-discovery and love. it’s an easy read that follows Lily Harper, a workaholic who reluctantly heads to Sta... READ MORE
Fabulous read
A fabulous book once again from Phillipa. Reading this on a cold winter’s day it made me long for going back to the Isles of Scilly. A good mix of characte... READ MORE
Enjoyed this!
Lily Harper is a bit of a workaholic.
She's built up her business to a successful level and acquired a rather formidable reputation, thanks to some past u... READ MORE
Loved reading this book
Loved reading this gentle romantic novel set on The Ilses of Scilly.
Lily collapses at work after a tough time in her life, backlash after some comments o... READ MORE
Fabulous holiday read
I read this book courtesy of NetGalley. I found this book to be a thoroughly enjoyable read as expected from Phillipa Ashley. Set in the delightful Sicil... READ MORE
Most enjoyable
A rather sweet love story, which started off with dislike between two people, Lilly and Sam, whose lives were worlds apart. Set mostly in the Scilly isles,... READ MORE
Perfect beach read
If you are looking for a feel good summer romance then look no further. After a sudden medical episode workaholic Lily is sent to the Isles of Scilly to a ... READ MORE
Entertaing story
Another entertaining story from Phillipa Ashley. A great cast of characters, all so believable and in the beautiful settings of the Isles of Scilly. I lov... READ MORE
Feel good summer story
This is a lovely feel good book which I am sure will be a big hit, particularly with summer holiday season around the corner.
The main character is Lily... READ MORE
Romance
Fabulous story, loved every page. Great setting, you got the feel of the coastal area and I felt I was on holiday with them. Loved the characters, almost ‘... READ MORE
A very moving, romantic tale
This book is much more than a romantic holiday read, I felt a deep connection with the characters and found the whole story incredibly moving. Phillipa As... READ MORE
Second Chance Summer by Phillipa Ashley
Second Chance Summer by Phillipa Ashley is a delightfully entertaining summer read about two people, Lily and Sam, who meet on the Scilly Isles. The Scilly... READ MORE
Two people help each other realise what’s really important in life
Lily has been sent to Stark, a tiny Channel Isle, to recuperate after fainting from overwork. It takes a terrifying experience on the beach to make her rea... READ MORE
Beautiful 5 star read
I absolutely loved this book from the first chapter and could not put it down.
The story is set in the Isles of Scilly and the setting was so beautiful ... READ MORE
A 5 star read
A really lovely story. Phillipa Ashley at her best. Set on the Isles of Scilly . Beautiful descriptions. Made you want to go to the retreat . Lily was very... READ MORE
A great summer read
Following the tragic death of her sister and a bad brush with the press, Lily Harper has worked herself to the point of exhaustion, literally. She arrives ... READ MORE
A Great Holiday Read
Second Chance Summer is a lovely easy read. There are beautiful descriptions of the Scilly Isles giving the perfect backdrop to the blossoming relationship... READ MORE
Breathtaking
Absolutely loved this book from Phillipa, great read from start to finish , and the descriptions of Scilly are breathtaking! Good storytelling, great chara... READ MORE
Excellent read
Lily is a very driven woman, burying her grief over her sisters death by working obsessively but something has to give. When that’s Lily herself her PA, Ri... READ MORE
beauty of the Scilly Isles
Lily Harper is a workaholic who thinks she has to do everything herself to ensure her craft company thrives. When she finds herself unable to hide her exha... READ MORE
Escapism on a beautiful island
Lily Harper is CEO of Lily Loves and is a workaholic. Following a dizzy spell her PA and friend Richie demand she takes a break and books this for her.
Th... READ MORE
Incredibly moving
This book is much more than a romantic holiday read, I felt a deep connection with the characters and found the whole story incredibly moving. Phillipa As... READ MORE
A delicious lively read. Loved it!
A lovely feel good read. Lily Harper is a successful business woman who is working far too hard. Her P A arranges for her to take a break on a remote uninh... READ MORE
Great Storytelling with Believable Characters
Forced to take a break from her work, Lily is dismayed to realise that the retreat into which she has been booked is not precisely as advertised. There is ... READ MORE
Perfect Escapism
When Lily, the CEO of Lily loves collapses at her desk, he PA persuades her to take a much needed break. Ritchie books her into Stark Retreat on the islan... READ MORE
An excellent summer read - I loved it.
I so enjoyed this book. The descriptions of the islands are outstanding, and will make you want to take a trip immediately. The characters are very real an... READ MORE
a delightful read
Second Chance Summer is a perfect title for a relaxing vacation read. I loved the setting that made me want to visit all of the locations (both fictional a... READ MORE
Pure escapism
Pure escapism set in a beautiful part of the country-the Scilly Isles. Lily’s life revolves around her work so when she arrives on the Isles finds slowing ... READ MORE
Highly recommended
I love Philipa Ashely's novels and loved this one as there's something different, a woman who must face a serious change of pace and learn to appreciate a ... READ MORE
Sunny,summer read
What is not to love about a Phillipa Ashley book? Second Chance Summer is that perfect holiday read. Set on the beautiful Isles of Scilly it tells the stor... READ MORE
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