There's Something About Cornwall

by Daisy James

A knight in a shining camper van!

Life is far from picture perfect for food photographer, Emilie Roberts. Not only has her slimy ex cheated on her, he’s also stolen her dream assignment to beautiful Venice! Instead, Emilie is heading to the wind-swept Cornish coast…

Emilie doesn’t think it can get any worse – until disaster strikes on the very first day! And there’s only one man to rescue this damsel in distress: extremely hunky surfing instructor, Matt Ashby.

Racing from shoot to shoot in a bright orange vintage camper van, Matt isn’t the conventional knight in shining armour – but can he make all of Emilie’s fairy tale dreams come true?

Genres: Romance, Chick Lit, Contemporary

203 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 8, 2017

About the author

Daisy James loves writing stories with strong heroines and swift-flowing plot-lines. She especially likes to create sunshine-filled settings in exotic locations - the Caribbean, Tuscany, Cornwall, Provence - so she can spend her time envisioning her characters enjoying the fabulous scenery and sampling the local food and drink.

When not scribbling away in her peppermint-and-green summerhouse (garden shed), she spends her time sifting flour and sprinkling sugar and edible glitter. She loves gossiping with friends over a glass of something fizzy or indulging in a spot of afternoon tea - china plates and teacups are a must.

Reviews

[Dash fan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely loved this charming feel good story. Daisy is a fabulous author.
The characters were enchanting.
It bought back some fond childhood memories.
There are plenty of laugh out loud moments, some hands over the eyes moments, some tender moments, and a whole lot of sizzle and desserts and a lot of alcohol along the way!!

The story begins with Emilie, a food photographer and her agreeing  to work alongside Alice on a Lucinda Loves food tour for a two -week assignment travelling from north to south Cornwall

Lucinda Carlton-Rose is one of the hottest TV chefs and cookery book writers in the story. So this is a huge deal for Emilie and could make her freelance career a huge success.

Reluctantly Emilie is persuaded, even though previous photographers have been terrified of working with Lucinda. One even referring to her as "The Devil Wears an Apron"

Emilie has just split up from Brad, and she's in need of a confidence boost. He stole her Venice job and put her photography work down at every opportunity. Alice sees this trip as a way to help Emilie regain her artistic flair and confidence.
 
Lucinda Loves…desserts food tour sees Emilie photographing all of Lucinda's fabulous desserts from around Cornwall.

However things don't quiet go to plan from day 1.

Alice picks up Emilie in a VW camper van.
Alice names it Satsuma Splittie! Love the name it made me giggle.
 This made me laugh so much as Emilie was expecting an all expense paid Trip in hotels/b&b not a VW!
Unfortunately she has to go along with it or they will be late.

The first photo shoot had me in stitches, what could go wrong did go wrong. The setting wasn't right, she got on the wrong side of Lucinda and she managed to fall over taking the biscuits with her LOL
Luckily for her Lucinda didn't sack her and gave her another chance.

Alice and Emilie decide to go to a beach party after the shoot. They both have lil too much to drink.
Its here Emilie meets the mysterious and sexy Matt.
Emilie has just spilt up from her jerk of a boyfriend Brad, so is enjoying the attention.

As the evening goes on, Disaster strikes when Alice hurts herself and breaks her ankle.
They rush her to hospital but unfortunately she is unable to continue the trip.
She persuaded Emilie to ask Matt to accompany her on the trip to drive the VW as she isn't a confident driver.

It's here the journey really begins. An adventure of friendship, new beginnings, love, yummy food and a whole lot of alcohol all in the company of the sexy Matt and their VW Satsuma Splittie.

I loved Emilie and Matt. They were so supportive of each other's needs, their friendship blossoms.
After all Matt is a stranger. What's he holding back from Emilie?
Why is he running away from hes past?
Matt bought out Emilie's artistic flair and her confidence blossomed.

Lucinda, I had a love / hate relationship with her.
At first I loathed her and thought she was a stuck up Diva. But as the story progresses I warmed to her and realised she was just a perfectionist who strived for the very best.
Inside that steely exterior, was a kind warm heart.

This book is the complete package, it has something for everyone.
A little romance, humour, sass, sadness, foodie desserts and alcohol, friendship and a VW.

I believe Daisy's main message in the book is follow your dreams and never give up hope!

It's a quick read, page Turner and plenty of action.

I urge people to read this gem of a book.
You won't be disappointed!

I received this book from the Publisher in exchange for a honest and fair review via Netgalley.

[Elaine - Splashes Into Books · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another gorgeous book from this highly talented author. I’m so impressed with how she can bring her characters and the setting vividly to life as I read her books. It explores lots of aspects of life - from betrayal to romance, losing and gaining in confidence, attitudes and reactions - whilst travelling around the beautiful Cornish countryside in a bright orange camper van!

The heroine, Emilie Roberts, is a photographer who was supposed to be off on her dream job in Venice . . . well that was the plan before she caught her so-called boyfriend, Brad, cheating and then he had the nerve to go bad mouth her to their boss and grab not only her dream assignment but took her prize camera with him! Instead of Venice, Emilie sets off to Cornwall to take photos offend created by television chef and perfectionist Lucinda Carlton-Rose as she tours the county creating delicious desserts in a variety of locations. Lucinda has a terrifying reputation from previous photographers who worked with her - one nicknamed her “The Devil wears an apron”! Fortunately Emilie will also be working with her friend, super organised Alice who has already sorted out the layouts to be used for each location and has all the props to be used with each shoot. It is Alice who has hired the camper van - which she has also nicknamed the Satsuma Splittle! Unfortunately life just doesn’t run smoothly for Emilie but sometimes that’s a sign of better things to come - well, you can always hope, can’t you?

When Alice is unable to continue on the tour, Emilie invites hunky surf instructor Matt Ashby to drive her between the venues. From this inauspicious beginning, there are so many laugh out loud moments on their delicious journey. I loved how the characters true natures were gradually revealed as the story progressed, giving the reader the sensation of slowly getting to know them and their raison d'être. It is great how the author showed that sometimes there are great motivations for people’s apparent attitudes and behaviour - and that the facade people show to the world is just that, a facade, and they can be so different when you actually get to know them. It is a story of being brave enough to follow your dreams and aspirations, facing life and all it throws at you with a positive attitude and trying to achieve whilst enjoying life. I had a big grin when I read of the guest appearance of another of my favourite authors, TA Williams, in the story. I wasn’t so happy at Emilie’s reaction to someone else’s accident!

There are also plenty of twist and turns - and misunderstandings, too. Nothing is really straightforward but it is still another delicious, heartwarming romantic comedy that I thoroughly enjoyed - mind you, I’ve found that true for every novel I’ve read by this hugely talented author! If you’re looking for something to cheer you up and you enjoy romantic comedy, I highly recommend you look no further - go grab yourself a copy of this story to enjoy!

Many thanks to the publishers for gifting me a copy of this novel, via NetGalley, with no obligation. This is my honest review.

[Rachel Gilbey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Scenery lovers and foodies will be in heaven with this fantastic new book from Daisy James. It combines a road trip around the county of Cornwall, with little artisan industries, gorgeous photography and as many Cornish desserts as you can think of and more!

I say its a road trip, but let me be more precise, its more of a trip around Cornwall in a campervan, which is rather orange in colour! We do visit in a couple of weeks, a large number of towns around Cornwall, from Perranporth, to St Austell, to St Ives to Bodmin and more besides (and not in that order).

I loved seeing glimpses into all these great stunning places in and around Cornwall. I also loved Emilie's job as a food photographer, and seeing how she sets up these great photo shoots to make everything look fabulous.

In fact Emilie's confidence is a an all time low when she agrees to take the photos for Lucinda's new cookbook, and only really does it as a favour to her friend Alice. Her confidence was knocked in her most recent relationship, and the her ex also steals the dream job in Venice that she was determined to get.

Then there is the food itself which sounds gorgeous. What amuses me is that for a food photographer Emilie has an even worse diet than me. However like me she has an aversion to seafood, so I could completely sympathises with one restaurant she was persuaded to go to.

Almost forgot to mention Matt, the hot surfer dude who replaces Alice as Emilie's companion on the trip and who is one of my favourite characters. And there is also Marcus, Lucinda's long suffering PA, who loves a gossip and kept me greatly entertained every time he spoke. There is also a cameo in the book by another of HQ digital's authors, which amused me to see!

There's Something About Cornwall is perfect escapist romantic comedy, its a joy to read, and I loved every second. It's easy to follow and with each book Daisy James is becoming more of a must read author for me, for when I just want to relax with a book, and ignore the world around me for a few hours.

Thank you to Netgalley and HQ Digital for this copy of the book which I have reviewed honestly and voluntarily.

[Jessica · Rating 5 out of 5]

A beautiful read thatl get you in the mood to take a trip to Cornwall.

The book is based on a character called Emilie. Emilie is a food photographer has just came out of a bad relationship and her ex stealing her dream of heading to Italy to work. So instead Emilie is persuaded by her best friend Alice to take an assignment in Cornwall.

Unfortunately after an accident at a party the first day Alice can no longer work on the trip with Emilie. So Emilie finds herself taking on Alice's role at designing the set where the photography is taking place along with taking the photos. Emilie is also left without someone to drive the satsuma splittie as she wont drive.

After hitting it off with a guy from the beach party she finds herself her own knight in shining armour as Matt agrees to accompany her on the trip and drive for her and she finds herself falling deeply in love with him.

Theres lots of unexpected problems that creap up for Emilie throughout the book and as a reader it leaves you in suspense as to how its going to go for Emilie.

A fantastic ending showing us that dreams can come true and we all deserve a happy ever after.

On a final note id like to point out that this book has an absolutely stunning cover, so bright and eye catching.

A great light hearted, easy to read romance.

[Alison · Rating 4 out of 5]

Three and a half stars.

I loved this story about a young food photographer who is cheated out of the trip of a lifetime to Venice and instead gets to tour Cornwall with an exacting chef. Emilie has lost all confidence in herself as her ex-boyfriend Brad has gradually eroded it all away. Faced with a two week trip around Cornwall with a celebrity cook (Lucinda) known for her hard-ass attitude and staying in a camper van (instead of the cute B&Bs and boutique hotels she imagined), Emilie is feeling hard done by until her colleague breaks an ankle, forcing her to rely on the laid back surfer dude Matt she has just met.

What I loved about this book? The imaginary tour of microbreweries, distilleries and vineyards mixed with hotels, pubs and B&Bs. I would totally love spending two weeks doing this tour of restaurants and artisan alcohol producers.

What I didn't like? The author (in my opinion) felt a need to use too many big words. This was a simple twenty-something trip-romance which kind of felt stilted at first due to too much verbiage. especially at the beginning I felt there was too much telling and not enough showing.paragraph after paragraph of comparison between Brad and Matt. Also, I think if you sit back and look at the character Lucinda it doesn't seem to hang together - why is she soooo nasty at the start?

Nevertheless, despite my misgivings at the beginning, I ripped through this novel. Once I got past the first third of the book the writing became less self-conscious and I started to engage with the characters. I do feel that the novel didn't need the manufactured tension- it didn't ring true to me - it was stronger without.

And yet, despite my negative comments I REALLY enjoyed reading this book and it makes you want to visit Cornwall and taste all these native desserts and drink all these artisan drinks.

I received a free copy of this novel from the publisher via NetGalley in return for an honest review.

[Gaele · Rating 5 out of 5]

Emilie has been coerced by her friend and food stylist Alice to put aside her frustrations, hurt feelings and fears and join her on a road trip to shoot a prestigious cookbook with a famously difficult and talented chef. Disappointed because her ex finagled his way into a shoot in Italy, Emilie’s “specialty”, the change of work locations and still reeling from the after-effects of her ex boyfiend’s betrayals and demeaning manner, she’s reluctantly accepted, yet is planning for a disaster.

And her first day doesn’t disappoint: from Emilie’s tripping over a box to her own bemoaning her unsuitability, the first day was rough. Very rough. Lucinda is known for her perfectionism, tight timelines and expecting a smooth and hassle-free experience with each shoot. After her very clearly expressed doubts in Emilie’s skills and suitability for the work, which threw Emilie’s confidence even further down the chute. But. Alice being the uber-organized (bordering on obsessive) insists that each day will improve, and beside the wonderfully unique transport cum living space in the orange and yellow camper van that she’s organized, there is a beach party that is a “must see” as it’s the wrap party for the local surfers.

And here – the story flips. Alice goes down on the uneven ground in her heels, as the two leave the party in the wee hours. Along with Emilie’s plummeting self-esteem, her ex also robbed her of the willingness to take chances, or to step behind the wheel again. Needing to continue the shoot, despite having no idea of how she will manage it, a wild idea hit, and one that, unbeknownst to her, will prove to be the first of many life-changing events.

Matt is a surfer-bum, chasing the waves and new experiences in an attempt to put his old life behind him. Relentlessly positive and encouraging, he’s captivated by Emilie and intrigued by her job And, it doesn’t help that he’s attractive, so much so that Lucinda’s PA, Marcus was keenly interested, so he signs on to deliver Emilie to each location, and hoping to show her a bit of adventure along the way.

James pens a lovely story that shows the growth and rejuvenation that comes with confidence, the mistakes often made when judging or making assumptions at first encounter, and the need to let go and move forward, both to enhance your own life but honor the pieces you lost along the way. Emilie was always easy to relate to, even as she was so self-deprecating until Matt’s magic started to work its magic. With a real eye for capturing an image, Emilie had the talent, but her constant worst-case-scenario attitude needed to be checked frequently, and fortunately she got that bit of kick in the pants she needed to see the possibilities. Hard to put down, the trip through Cornwall and the various treats (baked and liquid) added plenty to my ‘must check this out” folder.

I received an eAr copy of the title from the publisher via NetGalley for purpose of honest review. I was not compensated for this review: all conclusions are my own responsibility.

Review first appeared at I am, Indeed

[Christine Davies · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great feel good book

Absolutely loved this book & couldn't put it down. Off to read the rest of Daisy James books! I'm sure the rest will be as good.

[Elle · Rating 5 out of 5]

When food photographer Emilie loses out on an all-expenses paid assignment to Venice (to none other than awful ex-boyfriend Brad), she soon finds herself landed with another opportunity - to shoot the photos for celebrity chef Lucinda Carlton-Rose as she travels around Cornwall for her latest book, Lucinda Loves...Desserts. At first, Emilie's apprehensive about the whole thing, especially as Lucinda is a well-known cookery diva referred to as the Devil in an apron. But when Emilie's more optimistic best pal Alice persuades her, there's no backing out.

After all, it's a trip around Cornwall, photographing gorgeous food, sampling delicious cakes, checking out some local delights, and meeting some of the coast's rather nice surfers...

Emilie and Alice set off together, hiring a bright orange VW camper as their vehicle-slash-hotel. But on day one of the shoot, disaster occurs, making Emilie doubt herself and her decision to take the trip. However, she soon meets Matt, a surfer from Northumberland who might just be the distraction Emilie needs.

When shoot organiser Alice is injured and forced to head back home, it's up to Emilie to take charge. She's never organised a shoot before, and the overbearing Lucinda could make her new mission the most challenging yet. Having already lost confidence in her abilities due to Brad, the Lucinda Loves shoot will make Emilie prove her worth. But on the plus side, there's Matt, who has agreed to be her driver for the rest of the tour.

There's Something About Cornwall is a lovely, feel-good book packed with romance, adventure, ambition and laughs. It's a wonderful summer ride through the Cornish coast, and with plenty of sweet desserts and drink too! I liked Emily from the beginning, and enjoyed seeing her grow as a character throughout the book, from self-doubts caused by her ex's emotional bullying to a more confident, ambitious woman and friend. I don't want to go into too much here for fear of spoilers, but this is a wonderful story. If you're looking to get whisked away to sample the delights of Cornwall, this is the perfect read.

[Narelle Richards · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a truly delicious novel that was a delight to read. Emilie is a professional photographer who specializes in taking images of food - she even has a unique eye for staging a shoot. She has lost confidence in her ability to do either job after a rather nasty relationship with another photographer has left her feeling less than successful in her career path. Ben has even stolen her latest job from her - one she had spent considerable time researching - scampering off to Venice with her best camera to photograph Italian cuisine.
At a bit of a loose end, Emilie allows herself to be convinced to go on a road trip with her friend Alice an expert stylist to photograph Lucinda Carlton-Rose's latest cookbook - desserts, cookies, cakes and pastries found all around Cornwall. Within 24 hours all hell has broken out as Alice injures herself and Emilie is left to do the job on her own - facing a crisis in confidence, a demanding chef and a campervan that won't drive itself. Enter stage left Matt Ashby, windswept blonde surfer, who is quick to step into the driving role and also into Emilie's heart.
This is such a super story - you just want to wrap Emilie up in a great big hug and make sure she is going to be alright. The food and drink leap off the page and I definitely have put Cornwall on my places I must visit before I die. Lucinda's right-hand man, Marcus, was an absolute crack-up and added just the right amount of frosting to the story. The little details of the places that Emilie and Matt found themselves in create such lovely pictures for the reader.
This was an all-around good read - I really like the ending - it didn't come easily for Emilie but it was well worth the trip. Can't wait to read anything else Daisy James creates because every minute of reading this story was worth it.
I received a copy of this book from NetGalley and the publisher in return for an honest review - thanks so much.

[Kimberly · Rating 3 out of 5]

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2.75 Hearts I had the hardest time with this book. First the author has an odd way of writing. There are typical lines that I assume sounded odd because of it being Brit-Lit but there is more. There are a lot of $5 words that could have been written in normal every day verbiage.

Then there is Emilie who I just never found that I liked. Her confidence is really low because of the breakup with her boyfriend but when Matt comes into her life there just seems to be too much about her ex for me. Then there is the background characters which, again, I just didn’t enjoy.

As I said I had the hardest time with this story. There could have been a number of reason but it really just comes down to “it wasn’t my kind of book”.

Disclaimer:
I received a complimentary copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.

[Gerrie · Rating 3 out of 5]

The first 2/3 of the book was a solid 4 stars for me. It was an excellent story, sympathetic main characters, and great physical descriptions of Cornwall, as well as its food and drink. I also liked how James developed the relationship between Emilie and Matt, the two main characters. The author writes well. However, because of the last 1/3 of the book, I downgraded my rating to 3 stars. The author introduced the Big Misunderstanding at that point. This particular Big Miz could have easily been cleared up with a ten minute conversation. I realize that there has to be conflict and problems, but the way it was handled really detracted from the story for me. I was very disappointed that - for me - it derailed an otherwise very good book.

[Isabella May · Rating 5 out of 5]

The perfect end of the summer holidays read! Daisy James writes hypnotically and kaleidoscopically, weaving the most varied use of language into a fabulously romantic, comical, and inspirational tale. If you are a foodie and/or have the travel bug, 'There's Something About Cornwall' will spike your senses like never before. I cannot wait to catch up with the rest of her books and couldn't resist downloading 'Sunshine After The Rain' onto my Kindle when I was halfway through this book. An author who shines brightly with pure talent in a genre that can all too often be predictable, fluffy and flat... Loved this book!

[MetLineReader · Rating 4 out of 5]

A little bit of cookery, a haphazard photographer, an exacting client and the beauty of Cornwall combine with some amusing characters to bring a warm and enjoyable tale.

This book evokes both a look behind the scenes at the making of a recipe book (think Mary Berry but with attitude) and the magic of a Cornish road trip (although amusingly in a VW camper van named the Satsuma!)

An enjoyable read, chosen as my eldest is on a school trip to... Cornwall of course! Another good read from Daisy James.

4*

[Leah · Rating 3 out of 5]

I wanted something light and fluffy and this book delivered! Food/food photography, a cutesy romance, a vintage camper van - this was a great way to spend the afternoon.

Also, this Agatha Christie fangirl was absolutely delighted by a character being described as not so Poirotesque ♥!

[Kathleen Gray · Rating 4 out of 5]

Charming chicklit- it's light, it's funny, it's got a big heart. Emilie is wobbly after her breakup (rotten rotten Brad) but the situation, which seems so bleak, vastly improves when she gets to Cornwall, despite the challenges she faces there. Her romantic dance with Matt is well done. This is a perfect escapist read when you just need a happy ending. Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC.

[Hope · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a very cute little read and a lot of plot and character development was fitted in given it was only 200 pages. I felt like a really clear picture was built around the protagonist and you got to really know the characters too despite the length. This story definitely had a few little twists I wasn’t expecting which made me round up my 3.5 stars in this rating ☺️

[Vicki Edmunds · Rating 2 out of 5]

Very fluffy & I suppose what I was looking for as a quick beach read…. But I just didn’t really ‘feel’ it… too cliched & at one point a character is taking a train from London to Northumberland in 3 hours: this would take at least 5 if just going to Newcastle…?

[Karen Marquick · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fun, light hearted and a happy ending

I enjoyed this book. It was easy to read, likeable characters, and a light hearted, fun storyline. Perfect girlie read.

[Karen Vivian · Rating 4 out of 5]

Loved - great summer read

[Kath · Rating 3 out of 5]

Read this while I was on holiday in Cornwall - enjoyable piece of fluff.

[Edith M. Pavone · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really good read!

This book kept me up until 3 a.m. I couldn't stop until I finished. I can't wait to read another by Daisy James.

[Barbara · Rating 5 out of 5]

Romance in the air

Wow!!! I loved this story it had all my favourite things in it. Foodie heaven, yummy desserts, alcohol, handsome men!!! Couldn't have asked for more.

[Rachel (Rae) · Rating 4 out of 5]

It was awful how much Emilie's confidence had taken a hit and I was willing her at the beginning to become more assertive. The chemistry that Emilie and Matt share is great and kept me interested in the story as they travel around Cornwall. It was nice to see their friendship build and there was also the added little bit of mystery surrounding Matt's past.

Now Lucinda is an interesting character and to begin with I think that it would be hard for anyone to like her. You never knew how she would react in certain situations and if Emilie's work would meet her very high standards. I loved the fact that as you get to know her you understand her character more and more.

It was lovely to hear all the gorgeous descriptions of Cornwall, I have never been before but it is one of the places I would love to visit. This book brings everything to life especially with all the talk of yummy food. I have always loved camper vans so the addition of the "Satsuma Splittie" makes everything even more perfect!

I really enjoyed the fact that Emilie was a photographer and it was interesting to see how she went about her work. The interactions with Marcus on the photography shoots were always fun to read as he had a naturally exuberant personality.

I have to mention the appearance of a wonderful author whose books I love to read. It was a lovely addition to the book!

Light hearted and fun at times the story moves along at a lovely pace it really helped get me into a summery mood!

With a beautiful friendship, a sprinkling of romance and the addition of a camper van what more could I want!

Four and a half stars from me!

Thank you to HQ Digital & Netgalley for my copy. This is my honest and unbiased opinion.

[Thebooktrail · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have to admit from the off that it’s been a dream of mine to live in a campervan or at least to travel around in one. I’ve travelled far and wide in a minibus before but I just love campervans – so this book didn’t just speak to me it sang to me.

It’s a whole lot of fun and really transports you to Cornwall. It’s the perfect way to visit the food and scenery, the local breweries, the beaches….oooh this was a lot of fun and I had the biggest smile on my face when reading it.
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There’s a lot of Cornwall covered -St Austell, St Ives, Bodmin Moor ….Since Emilie is a food photographer seeing these places and more through her eyes was a whole lot of fun. The photoshoots were fascinating and I think I’ve even learned a few tips!

The storyline with Matt was smiley and fun and imagining cool Cornish evenings sitting in the camper van with your toes in the sand, looking out to sea….well it cheered up my day no end. There were a few surprises along the way and an unexpected appearance and it’s the book I’ve most wanted to step inside for a while.

As I closed the book, I had Cornish cream on my lips and sand in my shoes. Now that is a immersive read!

[Shelley · Rating 3 out of 5]

Thank you to Netgalley, HQ Digital and the author Daisy for allowing me to read this book in exchange for an honest review.

I struggled to get into this book and as it didnt grip me, it was quite a daunting prospect to think about finishing it! I will never abandon a book without finishing it and as i couldnt connect with this book it took me quite a while to finish it.

The story didnt really float my boat but i did like the locations in Cornwall and the food and wine references in the book were yummy! I couldnt really connect to the main character either, which was a shame as i really thought i would like her.

Having said all that, i found it really refreshing that the main characters were all female and that they drove all of the main storylines. They were all empowered career women and the age old - babies, husbands and happy ever after was not the main characters only desire. Hats off for that!

I would read more from this author.

[Liina · Rating 4 out of 5]

Emilie has just split from her boyfriend, who stole her Venice assignment job. Her friend Alice persuades Emilie to take the job in Cornwall as a food photographer for Lucinda, who is a famous TV chef. Emilie and Alice go to Cornwall in a camper van, which Emilie didn’t expect. The first day of work didn’t go as planned, but Lucinda gave Emilie another chance and girls decide to go at a beach party. At the party Emilie meets Matt, with whom she feels a connection. When the party was over Alice accidentally breaks her ankle and she’s no longer able to drive Emilie. Alice suggests that Matt could help with the driving and that’s where the real Cornish adventure starts.

It’s a great book with great humor and realistic characters. I enjoy the author’s writing style and I’ll definitely be picking up more books in the future.

[Sabina · Rating 3 out of 5]

"There's Something About Cornwall' is a chick lit novel about betrayal , trust issues, food, photography and love. The book seemed too predictable and not deep enough. You could guess most of the plot right away. The only thing that kept me interested was surfing hunk (even tough his character could have been more real as a person and more active as far as speaking is concerned) and Cornwall. As a huge fan of Cornwall I followed their road trip with interest.

[James Watson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love Cornwall

Loved everything about the book , comedy romance ,who love's Cornwall will love this Newquay surf bring it on ,can anyone find me a Matt

[Leith Devine · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a nice read about a food photographer named Lucinda from London who travels around Cornwall for a dessert photo shoot. She and one of her friends rent a camper van for the trip, but on the first night her friend is injured at a party by the beach. Lucinda asks a man she met and connected with named Matt to drive the van around Cornwall for her. Lucinda is recovering from a bad relationship and doesn't want to get involved, and Matt has own issues to deal with from the past.

I liked the descriptions of the Cornish scenery and the food very much. The different wineries and other beverage places Lucinda and Matt went to sounded fascinating. As far as the characters, I thought Lucinda was a little shallow and too obviously self-destructive. I got tired of her negative thinking. Matt's character was better drawn, but still predictable.

I did enjoy the book however, and it was a nice afternoon read. 3 1/2 stars.

Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for the ARC of this book.

[Sally Coles · Rating 5 out of 5]

When Emilie catches her boyfriend Brad cheating on her she is gutted but things get a whole lot worse when he steals her dream job as food photographer in Venice! Instead she is off to Cornwall to photograph the food of Lucinda - who strikes terror into all photographers!

Starting out with her friend Alice they travel around the county in a bright orange camper van - Alice is super organised and has everything running like clockwork....but that can't last and when she can't continue with the trip Emilie has the surfing hunk Matt driving her around - I know which driver I would go for!

With a trip full of twists and comedy moments this is a great fun book - perfect for the beach and will keep you amused in sunshine