An unforgettable tale of romance, humour and heart set against the stunning backdrop of the Cornish coast, from the Sunday Times bestseller.

When Eden steps out of her beautiful coastal cottage to find a Speedo-wearing, suntanned stranger doing yoga in next door’s garden, she is immediately on her guard. Since her ex-husband betrayed her in the worst possible ways, she has kept her distance from all men, taking refuge in her start-up coffee business.

But as she gets to know Levan, Eden begins to wonder if he might be different – until she discovers he’s not quite what he seems. And when a long-buried family secret surfaces, her faith in those she loves most is shaken to the core.

As the secrets spill out, relationships old and new will be tested like never before. Can Eden learn to trust again, and move past all the secrets of this Cornish summer?

A heart-warming read full of sun, sea, friendship and romance perfect for fans of SARAH MORGAN and TRISHA ASHLEY.

Readers love Phillipa Ashley’s books!

‘Perfect summer read, true escapism… The perfect location full of Cornish charm!… An entrancing read that I didn’t want to end!… Absolutely loved it!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Absolutely wonderful. The perfect escape to Cornwall… I enjoyed it so much I really didn’t want it to end’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘The perfect summer holiday read… like a pleasant cool breeze on a scorching summer day’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Set in gorgeous Cornwall, this is a lovely summer read with characters you will like and a setting to savour’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘A long hot summer in Cornwall, some romance and a good story. What's not to love?’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Great characters and a great read… Secrets and treasure are buried in equal measure… A joy to read!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Totally loved this book… Drama, love, family and friendship I couldn't put it down. Brilliant’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Amazing… I loved this book it's so brilliant just reading it you can imagine being there on the coast’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Reviews

Praise for Phillipa Ashley:

‘Sheer joy!’ Katie Fforde

‘Within moments you’ll feel like you're at the Cornish seaside, gazing out on the waves, cream tea in hand. The ultimate summer reading escape!’ Yours Magazine

‘Full of genuine warmth and quirky characters’ Woman’s Own

‘Serious festive escapism . . . like a big warm hug’ Popsugar

‘A page-turner of a festive read’ My Weekly

‘Romantic and life-affirming’ Woman’s Weekly

‘A feel-good read for summer’ The Sun

About the author

Phillipa Ashley is a Sunday Times, Amazon and Audible best-selling author of uplifting romantic fiction. After studying English at Oxford University, she worked as a copywriter and journalist before turning her hand to writing.

Her debut novel, Decent Exposure, won the Romantic Novelists’ Association New Writers Award and was filmed as a Lifetime TV movie, 12 Men of Christmas, starring Kristin Chenoweth and Josh Hopkins.

Since then, her novels have sold well over a million copies and been translated into numerous languages.

Phillipa lives in an English village with her husband, has a grown-up daughter and loves nothing better than walking the Lake District hills and swimming in Cornish coves.