A Wedding Under the Cornish Sky

by Phillipa Ashley

Five years ago, Zennor’s perfect Cornish wedding fell apart in the most spectacular style - thanks to Matt Veryan, the man who crashed the celebrations and shattered her happily ever after.

Now a successful business owner in St Ives, Zennor is shocked to discover Matt is not only back in her life- he’s also her new landlord.

As old feelings resurface and long-buried secrets come to light, Zennor must face the truth about her past, her marriage . . . and the man she never truly forgot.

But can Zennor ever forgive Matt? And if she does, could it lead her to a love greater than she ever dared dream possible?

Genres: Romance

366 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 4, 2026

About the author

Phillipa Ashley is a multiple Sunday Times and Amazon Top 5 and Audible #1 best selling author of uplifting romantic novels.

She has written over 30 books under three pen names since her debut novel, Decent Exposure, was made into a Lifetime TV movie called 12 Men of Christmas.

Her latest release is the friends-to-lovers romance, The Distance Between Us - an Amazon Original Story available now on Prime. Her next full length romantic novel is A Wedding Under the Cornish Sky in June 2026.

She also wrote the Oxford Blue series as Pippa Croft and The Love Solution as Ashley Croft.

Reviews

[Lydia Bailey · Rating 2 out of 5]

A fun and easy going Cornish caper set around a local Surf Life Saving Club. The outcome is predictable even by the end of the prologue but a humorous and romantic journey leads you there. I didn’t enjoy this as much as the author’s most recent Christmas book as it felt all a little too cheesy for comfort (not helped by outdated terms such as ‘local hunks’ ) & repetitively detailed entertainment events, but I did like the main characters apart from Trev- a pantomime villain if ever there was one.

[Charlotte Chaps · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars
I was really looking forward to this one, and while there were elements I enjoyed, overall it felt a little far‑fetched and the outcome was obvious from the outset. The setting is lovely and the premise has real charm, but the predictability meant some of the emotional beats didn’t land as strongly as they could have.
On the positive side, I did enjoy the twist — it added some much‑needed tension and drama. The characters and the Cornish setting have real potential, and there were moments where the story genuinely shone.
Overall, a pleasant read with some enjoyable elements.

Thank you Nergalley for the ARC

[Sally Tyrer · Rating 5 out of 5]

A wedding under the Cornish sky has to be my new favourite read from Phillipa Ashley
The most perfect summery read,the,most idyllic Cornish coastal location full of beaches, secret coves and stunning scenery with a great plot and interesting characters! Romance,second chances and starting over again, What more do you need for a summer read?
Zennor the main character is coming to terms with life as a single person after her divorce, when out of the blue an ex boyfriend reappears and her ex husband!Zennors complicated love triangle takes the reader on a wonderfully entertaining journey, absolute escapism and a book I would highly recommend
Thank you NetGalley for this early read

[Linniegayl · Rating 2 out of 5]

I typically really like Ms. Ashley's books set in Cornwall. This one barely worked for me. Our heroine, Zennor, just can't make up her mind. The two men (her ex-husband Trev and her first love Matt) in her life are keeping big secrets from her. Although one's secrets are totally despicable, while the other's are to protect her. And seemingly everyone else in her life is holding out secrets as well.

I had a hard time warming to Zennor, totally despised Trev, and was rather lukewarm about Matt. The setting remains glorious, but this was not up to the level of the other books set there.

[Alex · Rating 5 out of 5]

You can never go wrong with a book by Phillipa Ashley! So much so I stayed up until 2am to finish it.

We first meet Zennor at her wedding to Trev, which is ruined by her ex-boyfriend, Matt making accusations about her groom.

The book jumps straight to a few years later, and we meet a divorced Zennor making a go of life without her husband. She is working in a talent agency with her best friend, supplying artistes for different venues around her locale in a Cornish village, including her wedding venue. Then Matt turns up and her life changes, she sees things in a different light and the adventure continues... let alone a surprise from her past which doesn't help the situation!

I don't want to say a lot as don't want to ruin the book but wow, the twists and turns of this book, and the ending... wow! There are hints at what may/may not happen, but it is certanly not predictable.

This is a dreamy summer read, although it does make you double think your choices! If it doesn't make you want to visit Cornwall..

[Claire Grove · Rating 3 out of 5]

An enjoyable read - I always like a Phillipa Ashley book. Set in St Ives, in the wonderful county of Cornwall (always a good start to a book!), it is about a bit of a love triangle between Zennor, her first love, Matt and her ex-husband, Trev. The only thing I would say is that I don't think this was one of the author's best - it just seemed to be going over the same things all the time. I'm glad I read it and there was a bit of a twist towards the end, but overall, I have read better by her. I also didn't feel that the title summed up the story.

[VickydpBooks · Rating 5 out of 5]

Warm, charming, and full of heart, this perfect summer read follows Zennor, whose wedding collapsed five years ago thanks to Matt, the man she never forgot. Now he’s back… and her new landlord. Set against stunning Cornish coasts, it’s a lovely story of second chances, forgiveness, and finding love where you least expect it.
Beautifully written, cosy, and utterly uplifting.
Ideal for romance fans!

[Susanne Scott · Rating 4 out of 5]

What a trip to the Cornish coast. This was an easy read, a bit slow for me at times, I did enjoy the twist near the end, that really got my interest and I loved the ending. I feel bad that I didn’t really feel like I connected with Zennor, I liked Matt as a character and I simply wanted to punch Trev! I found the whole acting like a mermaid interesting, sometimes you don’t realise the hard work and effort that children’s entertainers go to to make the day special.

Some great descriptions of St Ives and the coast, a perfect summer beach read.

[Toni · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoy Phillipa Ashley's books - they are cosy, fun, upbeat and enjoyable to read. Perfect for a bit of escapism. I've enjoyed and reviewed Phillipa's books before and appreciated being sent this book to review by the publisher.

The main character, Zennor, is bouncing back after a divorce, focused on her talent agency business and getting used to her new and single life. Suddenly she finds herself in the middle of a rivalry for her affections, when childhood sweetheart Matt and ex-husband Trev come back onto the scene and what follows is a whole load of twists and turns.

I always enjoy reading Phillipa Ashley's books and this was exactly what I was expecting and what I needed at the time - a lovely, enjoyable and light-hearted read. Phillipa's books set in Cornwall are always magical - with the sea, the coastline and the way of life forming a key part of the storyline. I could almost hear the seagulls!

Thanks to Phillipa Ashley, Random House UK, Cornerstone, and NetGalley for this ARC in return for an honest review.

[Sams_Fireside · Rating 5 out of 5]

"Never turn your back on the sea." 🌊
I always enjoy any book that is set in Cornwall. We nearly ended up moving there, but alas, it wasn't meant to be. So, reading a Phillipa Ashley book gives me my Cornwall fix whenever I need it! 😊

I love the beaches that only the locals know about, the Cornish folk singers, and any mention of a pasty! And Eric... poor Eric! 💔🕊️ I could almost imagine myself sitting on the balcony with a cup of coffee, chatting away to him. Phillipa never fails to immerse me in the stunning Cornish coastline, the often laid-back way of life, and the quirky inhabitants of its towns and villages.

Sybil is definitely the quirky one in this book! 😄 I can imagine she'd be an absolute hoot to have as a friend, with plenty of wayward stories to share.

Zennor is the female protagonist in this story. I thought it was a weird name at first until I realised it's actually a village in Cornwall, not far from St Ives—so that's kind of cool! I liked Zennor, and I grew to like Matt too. Trev, on the other hand, can just do one! 🙄 A complete and utter lying waste of space who didn't deserve to live in such a beautiful place.

Thank you to Random House UK, Cornerstone, and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review A Wedding Under the Cornish Sky. 📚💕

[Rebecca · Rating 4 out of 5]

Even though I live in Cornwall I absolutely love to read books that are set here; being able to see the setting in my minds eye really brings the story to life for me. I've been to St Ives so many times that it was very easy to become immersed in Zennor and Matt's daily lives as I could easily picture them walking along the seafront and harbour, as I have many times!

After the dramatic events at Zennor's wedding in the opening chapter, it was understandably a massive shock when the cause of that drama arrives back in St Ives. As if that wasn't bad enough, Matt is also Zennor's new landlord so there can certainly be no avoiding him, as much as she would have liked to.

I really liked both Matt and Zennor and I was so glad that circumstances pushed them together as it was obvious that circumstances were the reason that their Romance had ground to a halt in the past. Being forced to spend time together was a blessing in disguise as it allowed them both to rediscover what they loved about each other, as well as finally have a long overdue conversation about what happened at the wedding.

Of course I took an instant dislike to Zennor's ex-husband Trev, but I'm sure that was the intention! He's clearly only interested in himself and will never admit to any wrongdoing, entirely placing the blame for the wedding drama on Matt. He definitely came across as a man used to getting what he wants and isn't used to being told no.

This was a lovely relaxing read with some very likeable (and unlikeable!) characters, a gorgeous setting, a second chance Romance, and a healthy dose of drama for good measure. I always enjoy a Phillipa Ashley book, they're pure escapism, even when you live in Cornwall yourself! I have quite a few more books on my TBR and I'm really looking forward to diving into some more.

[Barbara Wicks · Rating 4 out of 5]

A romantic novel, transports you to the beautiful Cornish area of St Ives

[Lisa · Rating 4 out of 5]

This review also features on Diary of an Ink Drinker

There is something wonderfully bittersweet about stories centred around second chances. Life is built on milestones: first loves, first homes, first weddings, and we are often taught to believe those ‘firsts’ should also be our forever. But what happens when they fall apart? Can a failed beginning still lead to the life you were always meant to have? These questions sit at the heart of A Wedding Under the Cornish Sky by Phillipa Ashley, a warm and gently reflective romance wrapped in sea air, family drama, and emotional unfinished business.

The novel opens with what should have been the happiest day of Zennor’s life. Swept away by the charming and dependable Trev, she is moments from beginning her future when the sudden arrival of her ex and first love, Matt, sends carefully laid plans spiralling into chaos. It is a dramatic opening that immediately hooks the reader, not simply because of the disruption itself, but because of the emotional uncertainty it creates. In that moment, Phillipa Ashley establishes the question that lingers throughout the novel: are some relationships impossible to forget, no matter how much time has passed?

Several years later, Zennor has rebuilt her life. Happily divorced and fiercely independent, she runs a thriving business with her best friend Roo, in a small Cornish coastal village. Her life is far from perfect, but it is comfortable, familiar, and safely uncomplicated, aside from her ongoing battle of wills with a particularly troublesome seagull named Eric. Yet peace rarely lasts long in romance novels, and Zennor’s carefully balanced world is shaken when Matt unexpectedly returns to town after purchasing the building that houses her business. As if that were not enough upheaval, Trev also reappears, having bought the very hotel where their disastrous wedding took place.

What follows could easily have slipped into a predictable love triangle narrative, but Phillipa Ashley takes the story in a more thoughtful direction. Rather than focusing entirely on romantic rivalry, the novel explores the emotional weight of history, regret, forgiveness, and personal growth. The central question becomes less about which man Zennor will choose and more about whether people can genuinely change, and whether revisiting the past is ever worth the risk.

One of the novel’s greatest strengths is its setting; Phillipa Ashley captures Cornwall's atmosphere beautifully, balancing postcard-worthy charm with the realities of life in a close-knit seaside community. You can almost feel the salty breeze rolling in from the harbour and hear the chatter of locals who know far too much about one another’s business. The village itself feels vividly alive, becoming as much a character as the people inhabiting it. There is a comforting cosiness to the world-building that makes the novel incredibly easy to sink into.

The supporting cast also adds real depth to the story. Zennor’s blended and often complicated family dynamic is handled with warmth and authenticity, while characters such as Roo and the wonderfully eccentric Sybil prevent the novel from becoming too narrowly focused on romance alone. Even smaller side characters are given purpose and personality, something that is surprisingly rare within the genre. Phillipa Ashley clearly understands that strong community relationships are just as important as romantic ones, and the story benefits enormously from that balance.

That said, the novel does not completely avoid the familiar conventions of romantic fiction. Some of the antagonists verge on pantomime-level villainy, and seasoned romance readers will likely predict the ending fairly early on. However, this never feels particularly detrimental to the reading experience. In many ways, predictability is part of the comfort of the genre. Readers are not necessarily seeking shocking twists or devastating emotional wreckage; they are seeking warmth, escapism, and the reassurance that happiness can still emerge from messy circumstances. A Wedding Under the Cornish Sky understands exactly what it wants to be and delivers it confidently.

At its core, this is a story about trust, not only trusting others, but trusting yourself enough to risk happiness again after disappointment. It explores how easy it is to become trapped by old versions of people and how difficult it can be to accept that both love and individuals evolve over time. Beneath the cosy romance and seaside charm lies a surprisingly thoughtful examination of emotional resilience and the courage required to begin again.

A Wedding Under the Cornish Sky may not reinvent the romance genre, but it does not need to. It is heartfelt, comforting, and full of charm, offering exactly the sort of escapist reading experience many readers crave. Perfect for slipping into a beach bag or curling up with on a rainy afternoon, it is a gentle reminder that sometimes life’s second chances can turn out even better than the first.

[Emily · Rating 3 out of 5]

✨3 stars✨

I thought this was a quick read, one that I can imagine will be a popular holiday read this summer!

** POTENTIAL SPOILERS AHEAD **

Setting:
As the title of the book would suggest, this book was set in Cornwall but St. Ives to be exact. This setting was perfect for the light, fast-paced read as it brought the ideal seaside vibes but also gave the sense of a real tight-knit community as the characters all seemed to know each other or at least of each other. My only slight qualm with this was that certain characters only seemed to pop up when it was convenient to the plot as they helped reveal information to our main characters but then faded into obscurity and were never mentioned again. I only wished this sense of community was utilised more as it would have helped to add more depth to the characters. As a result, everyone just fell kind of flat.

Characters:
1.) Zennor (named after a village in Cornwall) is our FMC who in the prologue marries Trev. The rest of the book follows mostly her perspective. I'll be honest, she irritated me a lot of the time with how she was so trusting of Trev, even when her instincts are yelling at her that something is wrong she'd rather stick her head in the sand. Also acted much younger than she apparently was.

2.) Matt is the guy that Zennor was in a relationship before she went away to Uni (there were a few mentions of sex in the coves) so essentially "the guy that got away". He attempts to tell Zennor the truth about Trev at her wedding in the prologue but is ignored. After the 5 year time jump after the prologue, he returns to St. Ives where the plot stems from.

3.) Trev is your stereotypical pantomime villain in the sense that he's charming when he wants something from you but is ruthless and vindicative if you stand in his way. Somehow manages to charm his way into the pants of multiple women whilst engaged to Zennor but we are supposed to believe that him when he says he was faithful to her during their short marriage. He too comes back, years after their divorce, wanting Zennor back even though she has given him zero indication that she wants to get back together with him. Throughout the supposed "love triangle" it was so clear who Zennor was going to end up with so if you enjoy blatant predictability in the books you read then you might enjoy this. He was a narcissistic slimy rat.

4.) Sybil who is Zennor's arty surrogate aunt so to speak. Probably the character I found most interesting and developed which isn't really saying much. Kept multiple secrets from Zennor which are revealed by the end and clearly had a preference over which of the men Zennor should end up with, so much so that she didn't even attend the wedding to Trev.

5.) Roo, Zennor's best friend and business partner. Not much is said about her apart from the fact she has a son and a daughter, the former having broken his arm. Mostly moans about the school rush so may be relatable to some. Wish she could have been fleshed out a bit more as all of the main character seemed to fit neatly into their stereotypical archetypes and then just acted accordingly.

The rest of the character only seemed to be mentioned once or are barely important to the plot.

Writing:
I thought Phillipa Ashley's writing was easy to read which meant I flew through this in less than 24 hours. Again I think a lot of people will enjoy this during the summer if they are looking for a light fluffy read. I just didn't enjoy this as some of her previous books that I have read and found in this one there was a lot of telling us how characters felt instead of showing. There were also times where certain thing felt over-explained in a way that wasn't at all necessary for the reader.

Overall, this was a decent read though predictable read. I can imagine it being popular during the upcoming Summer months.

I received an ARC from the publishers via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you!

[Books By Your Bedside · Rating 4 out of 5]

4-4.5 stars

Thanks to NetGalley and Penguin for the advanced copy of this title in return for an honest review.

I'd read quite a few thrillers and heavy novels before this one so I needed something a bit lighter and I can always rely on a Phillipa Ashley book to be great.

What I love about her books is that, yes, they are happily-ever-after type books and I love that. But they've also got so much depth, so many layers that you might not always get in your stereotypical will-they-won't-they story.

I thinks this is the 6th of her books I've read. I confess I prefer the Christmas ones but that's because I am a Christmas/winter obsessive and a hater of hot weather so they appeal more to me. Having said that, this story and the storytelling, characters, and writing are just as impressive.

It's about love, family (found and blood), friendship, community, lost love, wrong love, forgotten love, mistakes, forgiveness, new beginnings, self-confidence, and self-identity.

The characters aren't always nice people but they're well written. You've got the heroine, the pantomime villain, and the hunk in shining armour. So whilst I might not have liked all the characters in terms of their personalities, there's no denying her ability to create familiar, fascinating, and well-rounded characters.

I love Cornwall - although it's been many years since I've been - and so the setting was just perfect for this story.

It has a relatively predictable conclusion which might be a negative for some readers. But if I'm honest, I read these kind of uplifting novels because I know they'll end in a certain way. There may be twists throughout the story but you always know how it'll end and that's part of the appeal. I want the happily-ever-after bit. I want familiarity, and that's what makes it a relaxing read.

Sure it's a bit repetitive at times but that's not a big issue for me. It's fun and easy to read, light-hearted but memorable.

It's not got a lot of the highlights that some of her others have, it was missing this big spark, but that's a minor point because I still thoroughly enjoyed the story, the characters, and the themes and emotions behind it all.

I really should pick up her other books to read because they're just perfect for that relaxing, cosy, heartwarming read as you relax in the sunshine this summer.

[Mark taylor · Rating 4 out of 5]

A Wedding Under the Cornish Sky by Phillipa Ashley is a second chance romance novel set in the English county of Cornwall.

This is the second novel by Phillipa Ashley that I have read and while the setting is still in Cornwall which the writer uses to its full advantage almost as a character itself which not all writers do.

A Wedding Under the Cornish Sky is your standard romance novel which, like many today, takes a number of tropes and centres the whole story around it, in this case Second-Chance and a Love Triangle.

Many of you at this point are going to say, depending on your opinion of these two tropes, I am either not going to touch this book with a barge pole or rush out and buy the book.

The thing is tropes do not tell you the quality of the story, it just gives you the bare bones of it. So even if you like the trope or not it does not tell you the quality of the story.

In this case similar to how Phillipa Ashley takes the setting of Cornwall and makes it a character, she uses the tropes and builds an engaging story.

Firstly this is the first romance novel that I have read that starts with a wedding reception, however during the reception one of the singers who just happens to be an ex boyfriend of the bride, tells her that her husband is a cheat and he still loves her.

A few years later the marriage ended in divorce and the ex-boyfriend is now her landlord.

All this leads to a well written story with characters reacting and responding with their personalities and a romance that feels natural.

All this makes A Wedding Under the Cornish Sky by Phillipa Ashley well worth reading.

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

[TrishAM · Rating 4 out of 5]

If ever the Cornish tourist board ever needed someone to encourage tourists, Phillipa Ashley is that person, she writes about a region, a region that I know well, so beautifully, the sparkling sea, the stary sky, the warm sand all become palpable.
The wedding at St. Pirans church was over, the Zennor, Trev and their guests were enjoying the reception until..............a slightly inebriated, angry Matt Veryan burst in pleading with Zennor and hurling accusations at Trev, accusations that Trev would deny.
Matt had been Zennor's first love, the person that she thought that she would spend the rest of her life with, why would he do this now when it was already too late.
Forward five years, Zennor, now divorced, and her friend Roo, had set up an events agency in St. Ives, everything was going well until the appearance of Matt, followed closely by Trev, both now determined to win back Zennor's love. Both men had changed, Matt was now a successful property developer and had put a lot of work and money into the run down surf lifesaving club, a club that both he and Zennor had loved, Trev had been left a legacy by an aunt and had bought the newly restored hotel where their wedding reception had been held and was keen to hire artists from Zennor's agency, had they both changed or was it just a front to impress ?
This is a beautifully told, albeit totally predictable story of an eternal triangle, who will win through and what is the surprising twist at the end ? A great beach read.
Thank you Penguin/Random House Publishing and Net Gallery for this ARC, my review is totally voluntary.

[Lily · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book did not disappoint! Phillipa Ashley has such a wonderful way of capturing Cornwall at its very best. The descriptions are so vivid that you can easily imagine yourself there while reading.

First of all, can we talk about the title, Under the Cornish Sky? There really is something special about the sky in Cornwall. I spend my summers there, and it always feels different somehow—more beautiful, more expansive, and full of magic. Phillipa captures that feeling perfectly throughout the book.

Zennor is a fantastic character who faces some incredibly challenging times. Just when she thinks life couldn't get any more complicated, her ex's reappear leading her into a love triangle and forcing her to confront parts of her past she'd rather leave behind. The question is: can she overcome heartbreak, grief, and old wounds to find her greatest love?

This story beautifully explores themes of heartbreak, grief, forgiveness, and second chances, all while transporting you to stunning Cornish settings that will have you wanting to book a trip immediately.

So if your looking for your next Summer read add
Wedding Under the Cornish Sky to your TBR.
If you enjoy romances filled with love, heartbreak, forgiveness, and unforgettable Cornish scenery that makes you feel as though you're right there alongside the characters.

Thank you, Phillipa Ashley, for another wonderful book set in Cornwall. You truly know how to bring your settings to life and keep me turning the pages right to the end. ❤️📖

[Lindsey Pope · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5⭐️ A fluffy summer romance that is worth a read.

Five years ago, on what should have been the happiest day of her life, Zennor watched her wedding to Trev unravel before her eyes. At the heart of the scandal was Matt Veryan, the man who exposed the truth and disappeared, taking a piece of her heart with him.

Now Zennor has rebuilt her life. Running a thriving business in St Ives, she’s determined to leave the past where it belongs. But when Matt unexpectedly returns to Cornwall, she discovers fate has other plans. Not only is he back in town, he’s her new landlord.

Thrown together once more, Zennor and Matt find themselves confronting old wounds, unanswered questions, and a chemistry neither of them has managed to forget. As secrets buried for years begin to surface, Zennor must decide whether the life she lost was ever truly hers and whether the man who destroyed her future might be the one person capable of giving her a new one.

I did enjoy this book and while it went the way I expected it to I enjoyed the ride.
With very likeable characters except the odious Trev who left me wondering why she ever married him in the first place.

Phillipa Ashley writes great summery Cornish books and I’ll always pick them up.

With thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the arc in exchange for an honest review.

[Book Escapes Babs · Rating 5 out of 5]

Whenever Phillipa Ashley releases a new book, an absolute treat is guaranteed. Always achingly romantic, it’s impossible not to fall in love with the locations, the people and the story. As this is a summer book, the setting is Cornwall, which never disappoints.

At the core of each of Phillipa’s books, beside the romance, there is always a real sense of community. This time, the focus is on the local surf rescue centre, which is in dire need of renovation, and those renovations pull the residents together.

Our female lead is Zennor. Since the breakdown of her marriage, she has built a business in St Ives along with her friend, Roo. Supported by her mum’s former best friend, Sybil, she is finally in a good place. Of course, that can’t last. The book opens five years earlier, when Zennor has just married Trev, but her ex, Matt, ruins the wedding reception. In the present day, Matt is back on the scene, but Zennor is not ready to forgive or to forget.

I adored Zennor and found myself feeling the depths of her confusion. Despite being a successful businesswoman, she clearly wore her heart on her sleeve. Thankfully, she was surrounded by a terrific network from the local area who wanted to make sure that she was supported and protected from further heartache. A Wedding Under a Cornish Sky is a prime example of the bonds created through found family. Her relationships with Sybil and Roo couldn’t have been closer, and they were gorgeous.

My heart went out to Matt. He’d made some regrettable choices but was determined to make things right. Sadly, he had a mountain to climb and absolutely no promise that he would ever be able to return to the relationship he’d once shared with Zennor. On a personal note, he’s definitely now added to my list of book boyfriends.

This was an emotional read that saw me, once again, reading way past my bedtime. I simply couldn’t put it down because the conclusion genuinely wasn’t obvious. The revelations came like shockwaves, and I was unprepared for them. I could feel myself getting cross with the characters as the happy ending seemed unachievable. However, with Phillipa Ashley in the driving seat, I should have had more faith. This fabulous book deserves all the stars!

[Ritu Bhathal · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another gorgeous read by Phillipa Ashley!
Our FMC, Zennor, lives in St Ives and is a successful business owner, scouting and representing local entertainment acts with her business partner, Roo. She has come a long way from the heartache of a broken marriage and the memories of a fraught wedding day five years previously. Just as her life is coming together, her past comes back in more than one way to haunt her.
Her first love, Matt, reappears and is rather close for comfort, now the owner of the building her offices are in; then her ex-husband, Trey, turns up, having bought the very hotel where their disastrous wedding took place, with every intention of staying close by.
Anything set on the Cornish coast gets my approval as it sounds beautiful, and I am ashamed to say that despite 50 years on this earth and in this very country, I have never been! I will go one day, even if it is just to pay homage to all the gorgeous literature based there!
This was a wonderfully comforting read, with a foregone conclusion, but plenty of its own little twists and turns to keep a reader turning pages.

[Book Crescent · Rating 4 out of 5]

A Wedding Under the Cornish Sky by Phillipa Ashley is a warm and uplifting read that drew me in from the first chapter. The setting is beautifully described and the Cornish landscape feels like a character in its own right. Phillipa Ashley has a real gift for creating stories that balance emotion, gentle tension and charm, and this one is no exception.

The plot is engaging with a satisfying blend of romance, personal growth and community spirit. I enjoyed following the characters as their lives intertwined and as they faced both new beginnings and lingering challenges. Each character feels well developed and relatable which made it easy to become invested in their journeys. The relationships, whether romantic or otherwise, are written with affection and authenticity, and I found myself rooting for them throughout.

Overall this is a delightful and heartfelt read that offers comfort, warmth and just the right amount of escapism.

Thank you to NetGalley and Phillipa Ashley for the opportunity to read an early copy of this book.

[Gill · Rating 5 out of 5]

Phillipa Ashley has done it again with A Wedding Under the Cornish Sky, a wonderfully uplifting romance that perfectly captures the beauty and charm of Cornwall. From the very first chapter, I was completely drawn into Zennor's story and found it impossible to put the book down.
The novel opens with a wedding that goes spectacularly wrong, setting the stage for a heartfelt story about second chances, forgiveness, and discovering where you truly belong. Five years later, Zennor has rebuilt her life, only to find herself face-to-face with Matt, the man who shattered her wedding day. Their emotional journey is beautifully written, balancing romance with genuine personal growth and long-buried secrets.
One of Phillipa Ashley's greatest strengths is her ability to bring Cornwall to life. The stunning coastline, hidden coves, friendly community, and relaxed seaside atmosphere create the perfect backdrop for this emotional love story. I could almost hear the waves and feel the sea breeze while reading.

[Kim · Rating 5 out of 5]

A beautiful love story in a wonderful setting with a lot of community sprit!
The characters in this book are very well written and almost come out of the page as I read their story, they did feel almost like real people. The twists and turns that Zennor's relationships take were a delight to read, both those with her ex and her ex husband as well as the relationships with family, friends and a certain seagull named Eric!
Phillipa Ashley has a way of weaving a story around you that makes you keep reading, turning each page faster to learn the next adventure in her characters lives or the next secret to be unveiled! This book was no different and I thoroughly enjoyed the read, soaking up the Cornish sun vicariously as I devoured this book.
I really enjoyed the story in this one, there was a lot of connections that might not at first have been obvious but once revealed it made a lot of sense of things and even made me laugh out load on more than one occasion.
This is a great summer book, definitely one for binging on a sun lounger or while dreaming of being on one again!

[Emilie · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Wedding under the Cornish Sky is a warm, cosy and charming romance that beautifully captures the magic of the Cornish coast. The story centres on St Ives, following successful businesswoman Zennor as her past spectacularly collides with her present when Matt Veryan, the man who crashed her wedding five years ago, unexpectedly returns as her new landlord.

I absolutely loved this book; it had everything I enjoy in a story, from a small coastal town and a surf club to a compelling love triangle. I really enjoyed following Zennor through her interesting job of finding talents, and getting to know characters like Sybil, Matt and even Trev. While the plot was reassuringly straightforward, it still delivered some unexpected events and little twists that kept me thoroughly entertained.

Filled with plenty of heart, this book is the perfect read for romance fans. This was my first novel from Phillipa Ashley, but it certainly won't be my last.

[TF · Rating 5 out of 5]

Well, this was an easy 5 stars! Underneath the fluffy title and gorgeous cover, this is a good solid page turning read.
Five years ago, Matt ruined Zennor's wedding reception, with scandalous accusations about her husband Trev. Zennor has just about moved on with her life and is settling into her new career when Matt reappears on the scene, as her new landlord. Cue conflict and chaos, made worse when Trev also decides to reappear!
While the battle for Zennor's attention is itself a great and entertaining story, the subplot of dealing with loss, betrayal and expectations brings emotional weight to the book, elevating it beyond the normal 'summer read' stereotype.
If you enjoy books by Milly Johnson or Ruth Jones, you will love this book.
Thank you to Netgalley and Penguin Random House UK, Cornerstone for the review copy.

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[Josephine · Rating 4 out of 5]

Unusually, this book starts with a wedding! Zennor has just married Trev, the man of her dreams. But when her former boyfriend Matt shares something he witnesses at the reception, Zennor’s world is thrown into turmoil. Years later, we find Zennor divorced from Trev and not having had contact with Matt since the wedding. But when both men return to Cornwall, truths come out and Zennor is forced to face up to her feelings - but for Trev or for Matt? And will the book end the way it started…with a wedding?

Fans of Philippa Ashley won’t be disappointed by this book. It’s a good summer holiday read. And while the plot (even the twists) are fairly predictable and some of the supporting characters could be better fleshed out, overall, I enjoyed it. I’m not sure it’s quite 4 stars but I’m rounding up from 3.5.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read this book.

[Kerry Henderson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Many thanks to Netgalley and Penguin Random House UK for the opprtunity to read this book.
Zennor's perfect wedding fell apart when her ex crashed the celebrations. Now five years later and she has a new life but her ex is back. Can they find a way to work through things and she face some truths about her marriage.

Wow this was so much better than I expected. I do love a Phillipa Ashley book and this was brilliant. There's so much going on you just can't put the book down. I like that there's always more than just the obvious plot line. The side stories just add depth and make it more real. The ending was just right for the story and I loved how it all came together. Zennor is so likeable and you just want the best for her. The story is well written and you can just picture the location. A perfect summer read, especially if you love drama and romance.

[Sarahlovesbooks76 · Rating 3 out of 5]

I love Phillipa Ashley's books so was very keen to read the latest by her. Five years earlier, Zennor's wedding reception was ruined by ex-love Matt, with her marriage falling apart soon after. When both Matt and her ex-husband Trev return to St Ives, Zennor's life is turned upside down.

As much as I enjoyed the writing style, this is not one of my favourites by the author. It is overly long, and you can see exactly how the book is going to end from the start - I am also not a big fan of stories that rely on people not actually talking to each other to resolve problems, and there is a lot of non-communication in this book! That said, I loved the descriptions of the scenery, and I really enjoyed the mermaid section. I should add whilst I found most of the book predictable, there is one storyline I didn't see coming, so that took me by surprise!

[Colin Bell · Rating 4 out of 5]

As a man who enjoys reading what is often called "women's fiction" I like being able to relate to a male character, here there is a choice of two. There's Matt, who had known Zennor for years, and Trev who at the start of the book had just married her. Shall I just say I liked Matt, Trev not so much. I did feel for Zennor, trying to get over her divorce from Trev whilst struggling to forgive Matt for something that he'd done. This is all set against the background of Cornwall, a county that I love, together with their friends and family. Secrets gradually become revealed, some more shocking than others, leaving you wondering what the final outcome will be. A great summer read.
I received an advance copy of this book from the publisher through Netgalley, however this did not influence my review of the book.