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A Secret Cornish Summer
- Narrated by: James Meunier, Ashley Tucker
- Length: 9 hrs and 36 mins
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Publisher's Summary
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 listen full of sun, sea, friendship and romance perfect for fans of SARAH MORGAN and TRISHA ASHLEY.
Critic Reviews
"I loved A Secret Cornish Summer... Gloriously uplifting and unashamedly warm-hearted!" (Faith Hogan)
"Full of secrets and hope. A smashing slice of life in a seaside town, the perfect place to draw a line in the sand and for new beginnings." (Jo Thomas)
"Combines romance, humour and intrigue so well… The whole thing was so captivating, and I loved that there were secrets peppered and hinted at throughout…that I was desperate to uncover. A Secret Cornish Summer is blissful story, full of sunshine, secrets and Phillipa’s trademark romance, that I loved diving into." (Cressida McLaughlin)