Phillipa Ashley
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Pub. Date
2022
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Krystle didn't have a normal childhood, and longed for warm family Christmases with presents under the tree. Now she makes sure everyone else has the perfect celebrations she never had, bringing beautiful decorations to cheer as many people as possible. With her festive business booming, she decides to celebrate by renting a secluded house in the Lakes, with a plan to make this the ultimate yuletide getaway. But fate immediately throws a spanner in...
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Rose Vernon is headed to a quiet Cornish village - to find the man who saved her life. For Rose, every day is a gift. She narrowly survived a life-threatening illness and owes everything to her anonymous donor. Determined to thank him, Rose follows a trail of clues that lead her to the little Cornish fishing village of Falford. But things become complicated when Rose is drawn into local life, becoming involved in the legendary Falford Regatta and...
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The Little Cornish Isles volume 2
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Avon
Pub. Date
2018
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The heartwarming new tale from the bestselling author of 'Summer at the Cornish Cafe'.
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Avon
Pub. Date
2023
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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...
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2022
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Emma loved her life in the seaside village of Silver Cove. But when the discovery of sunken treasure ignited a feud between her family and that of Luke, her first love, everything fell apart. Heartbroken and betrayed, she fled. Now, as she wades into the sparkling surf for the first time in fifteen years, she remembers everything she loved about this beautiful place. Then a huge wave knocks her off her feet. Wet and dripping, Emma is rescued by none...
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The Penwith Trilogy volume 2
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Maze
Pub. Date
2016
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Christmas will be slightly less turbulent than summer, won?t it? Demi certainly hopes so. She and Cal are keeping their fledgling relationship under wraps for now. But then Kit Bannen, a hunky, blond - and somewhat mysterious - writer arrives at Kilhallon Resort, and not everyone is charmed. Cal is sure that Kit is hiding something. But is he the only one guarding a secret? Demi is busy baking festive treats for the newly opened Demelza?s cafe, but...
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The Little Cornish Isles volume 1
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Maze
Pub. Date
2017
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Christmas has arrived on the Cornish Isles of Scilly, bringing mistletoe, surprises and more than a sprinkle of romance . . . Fans of Poldark and Carole Matthews will love this brand-new festive read from the author of the bestselling Cornish Caf ÌŒseries.For Maisie Samson, this Christmas is going to be different. After years working in a busy Cornish pub, she?s moved back to quiet Gull Island where she grew up, to help her parents run the family...
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Avon
Pub. Date
2023
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Can the spirit of Christmas reignite an old flame? With her thriving business Cottage Angels, Freya Bolton prepares the Lake District's holiday homes for Christmas visitors. It's her job to think of everything, from cinnamon-scented candles to tasteful decorations and hampers of seasonal treats. If only her love life were such a success. After being burned by past relationships, she's now determined to steer clear of love for good. So when she bumps...
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For Bo Grayson, Christmas has always been the most wonderful time of the year. Well, until she had her heart broken last December... When she and her friends meet a mysterious fortune teller, each woman receives the same prediction: YOU WILL MEET THE LOVE OF YOUR LIFE BY CHRISTMAS DAY. But Bo quickly dismisses this as nonsense. And with the festive season in full swing, she has plenty to keep her busy: creating the seasonal menu for her Boatyard Cafe,...
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Summer is on the horizon, and the people of Porthmellow are eagerly awaiting the annual food festival. For Sam Lovell, organising the festival is one of the highlights of her year, providing a much-needed distraction from the drama in her family life (and distinct lack of it in her love life). When Gabe Mathias, a popular chef and former local, agrees to headline the weekend after the star booking unexpectedly cancels, Sam should be delighted. But...
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Penwith Trilogy volume 1
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Demi doesn't expect her summer in Cornwall to hold anything out of the ordinary. As a waitress, working all hours to make ends meet, washing dishes and serving ice creams seems to be as exciting as the holiday season is about to get. That's until she meets Cal Penwith. An outsider, like herself, Cal is persuaded to let Demi help him renovate his holiday resort, Kilhallon Park. Set above an idyllic Cornish cove, the once popular destination for tourists...
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Penwith Trilogy volume 2
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Thorpe, Charnwood
Pub. Date
2018
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Christmas will be slightly less turbulent than summer, won't it? Demi certainly hopes so. She and Cal are keeping their fledgling relationship under wraps for now. But then Kit Bannen, a hunky, blond and somewhat mysterious writer, arrives at Kilhallon Resort - and Cal is sure he's hiding something. Demi is busy baking festive treats for the newly opened Demelza's Cafe, but when Cal's ex Isla arrives to shoot scenes for her new drama, Demi can't help...
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Seven years ago, Marina Hudson's husband was lost at sea. She vowed to love him for the rest of her life - but when kind-hearted Lachlan arrives in Porthmellow, should she really deny herself another chance at happiness? Tiff Trescott was living life to the full as a journalist in London - until her boyfriend's betrayal brought it all crashing down. Fleeing to her cousin Marina's cottage, Tiff feels like a fish-out-of-water. And when brooding local...
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Piatkus
Pub. Date
2023
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Miranda's taken great care to create a calm and ordered world for herself, and in her job as property manager of a spectacular island castle in Cornwall, she's had the castle running like clockwork. But this summer, its sexy owner returns to claim his birthright - and Miranda's careful life will never be the same again. Dark, handsome and with a rakish reputation, Jago St Merryn not only looks like a pirate but is intent on flogging the Mount to a...
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Pub. Date
2018
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Cal and Demi are preparing to launch their beloved Kilhallon resort as a wedding venue. Cakes are baking, Cornish flowers are blooming, and fairy lights are twinkling. It's the perfect place for a magical marriage ceremony. But their first clients are no ordinary couple. The bride and groom are internationally famous actors Lily Craig and Ben Trevone. Kilhallon is about to host a celebrity wedding... With the pressure on, Demi and Cal are doing all...
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Pub. Date
2023
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When Beth is offered an exciting new job in London, Jack is the last person she expected to meet. Years ago, he swept her off her feet in Corsica and then dumped her - all within the space of three weeks. When he left, Beth lost her ability to trust and in the years since then, she has remained wary of romance. Now, forced to spend time together, Beth begins to unravel the mystery of Jack's disappearance. Is it too late for them to try again, or could...
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Pub. Date
2022
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When Carrie's fiance Huw calls off their wedding, and she finds out he's marrying another woman, she's devastated. Desperate to get away, she jumps at Rowena's suggestion of a road trip. When Rowena pulls out and Matt Landor, an old friend of Huw's, ends up filling the breach, she's not so sure. Will fate take them on a different journey?
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Charnwood
Pub. Date
2020
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After last Christmas revealed a shocking family secret, Scarlett's hardly feeling merry and bright. All she wants this festive season is to know who her real father is... So Scarlett heads to the little Cornish town of Porthmellow, where she believes the truth of her birth is hidden. She just didn't bargain on being drawn into the Christmas festival preparations - or meeting Jude Penberth, whose charm threatens to complicate life further. Everything...