Thank you so much for my first netgalley book! A landmark in my reading career! Aptly read whilst on holiday in Cornwall I fully appreciated the pictures it painted in words. A novel to immerse myself in whilst contemplating the work life balance we all need to think about. A decent holiday read!

When I was asked if I would like to read and review Summer at Conwenna Cove as part of Darcie Boleyn's blog tour, I jumped at the chance.

I've loved Darcie's novels but her first, Wish Upon A Christmas Cake, had something magical about it that I felt her subsequent novels didn't quite have, albeit they were still very enjoyable to read.

Summer at Conwenna Cove however, was demolished in one sitting. Right from the opening page I was gripped into Eve's life and wanted to just keep on reading.

Eve is troubled with guilt over her choices she has made and the stress of a fast paced career as a head teacher is starting to take its toll on her health. With encouragement from her friend and colleague, Amanda, Eve makes the decision to have some time out. After contacting her Aunt Mary, who she has been neglecting for a while, she makes the trip to Cornwall for some well deserved R&R.
Aunt Mary is delighted to have Eve back at Conwenna Cove, but her lodger isn't so sure.

Jack has built Eve up in his head to be some stuck up city girl who can't be bpothered to make time for her aunt, however when Eve arrives he is thrown and surprised not only by hoe fragile Eve is but by the feelings she stirs in the depths of his soul and ones he thought had been locked away for good.
I adored Jack, maybe because I am biased of the Royal Marines anyway, but the way he came across as a gentle giant certainly makes him a contender for 'book boyfriend of the summer' - everyone needs a Jack haha!

It quickly becomes clear that there are feelings between Eve and Jack but both are nursing wounds and with Eve unsure where her future lies, they have to tread carefully.

Darcie's writing style flowed effortlessly, there was an enjoyable cast of characters, setting that make you want to jet off to Cornwall and a story line that was was a mixture of deep feelings and light hearted moments.
I loved seeing Eve and Jack's relationship form, feeling characters fall in love as you read the words the author has written is one of the joys of romance books, but the supporting characters and their own stories were just as fab to read about.

For me, Summer at Conwenna Cove, had all the magic of Darcie's first story and I feel she is right back at the top of her game. Honestly, I could have read about Eve and Jack for a good few hours longer!

As I said, this book is a light, summery read evoking what's best about living 'Down South'. Cornwall is beautifully described and will make any reader want to make the journey to that rocky coastline and fantastic beaches.

As goes our main couple in the book, Eve and Jack, they are caring, nice people who have had bad times in their lives and now deserve something to go their way - and it definitely does!

What I think marks this book out is the plot points about the greyhound rescue. There are parallels between the rescue dogs and the characters, their reluctance to open up without careful handling being a case in point, but these parts also bring an interesting animal rights issue to the fore, raising awareness without stepping outside the bounds of the story. Cleverly done.

This book is definitely worth putting on your 'summer read' list

The book started off well for me, and I was enjoying it. Then it became predictable and like a lot of summer reads. It all went downhill from there and it was more of a chore to read which is a pity as i had been so looking forward to this book

Eve is a very successful head teacher and works extremely hard but she has had some tragedy in her life and has not allowed herself to grieve and so not surprisingly she is burning herself out - already split from her husband and not allowing herself a minute to think she heads for a breakdown.

Advised to take some time out and go on holiday the only thing she can think of is going to see her Aunt Mary in Cornwall, where she spent all of her childhood summers - only trouble is she hasn't been there in years and has been swerving all of her calls responding only in brief texts

Mary however welcomes her with open arms and as soon as she arrives she feels a huge weight lifting but who is the rude man renting the adjoining cottage from Mary and why does he keep disappearing into his shed in the middle of the night!

A lovely story, perfect for the beach, I love the way Jack and Eve's friendship develops and especially love the greyhound sanctuary and the way they love the dogs

This was the perfect summer read- easy to lose yourself in a wonderful setting amongst great characters who quickly become new friends. Eve has had a stressful time and when things come to a head she heads down to Cornwall to stay with her aunt who owns 2 fishermen’s cottages in Cornwall. I could just imagine opening the door and being wrapped in the warm Cornish hugs and feeling like you’d come home!

Her aunt rents to a handsome man called Jack who is nursing demons of his own. He helps out at a greyhound rescue centre and Eve finds it very healing to spend time there. I loved the scenes at the rescue centre and the way they help the dogs find their forever homes. Jack is also helping to heal the stress away from Eve.
Eve’s aunt sounds like the perfect lady to spend time with- happy to open her home and make you feel welcome and providing a safe haven for healing vibes.
I adore books set in Cornwall and absolutely loved every page of this one.

This is a warm hearted romance as lovely as its enticing cover. When Eve is stressed and exhausted by her life, she takes herself to Corwenna Cove, home of her lovely Aunt Mary. Bluebell Cottage is a place Eve loved as a child and now she finds it is a place of healing. There she meets Jack, a man with his own scars from his time as a marine in Afghanistan. As her heart mends she begins to appreciate a simpler life and learns what really matters.
I fell in love with Corwenna Cove and these characters; especially the mischievous but warm Aunt Mary. I also liked the greyhound rescue storyline – I always fall for a doggy love story! This is my second Darcie Boleyn and I like the combination of warmth and playfulness that stops her stories becoming dull or over-sweet, they are just flirty enough to be both sweet and fun! A perfect summer romance that I finished feeling happy!

Eve is an ambitious head mistress in a school in Bristol but after a panic attack forces her to go to the hospital, she has to admit that it is time to take a break. So off she goes to visit her aunt Mary in Cornwall. During her childhood, Eve used to spend all her summer holidays with her aunt and they were very close but then she became too busy at work and she hasn’t seen her in years. But Eve doesn’t connect only with her aunt, but also with her lodger, ex-marine Jack, who is recovering from an injury.
Although I found the narration and dialogues rather formal and not completely engaging, the plot is romantic and enjoyable and the Cornwall landscape creates an evocative setting.

Having read one of Darcie Boleyn's books previously and thoroughly enjoyed it, I was really looking forward to this - and when I saw the gorgeous cover, I couldn't wait to read it! This was an absolutely beautiful, hopeful, and heartwarming book. I adored the writing and the characters of Conwenna Cove, and now I'm looking forward to Darcie's next release! Thanks for the opportunity of reviewing such a lovely book!

This is the second of Ms Boleyn's novels I've read, (the first was A Very Merry Manhattan Christmas) and although I really enjoyed the first, I enjoyed this one even more. I felt the author has grown as a writer from one novel to the next. There is far greater depth to her main character, Eve, and the descriptions of both the situation she is in and the setting (and the dogs, especially!!) are wonderful.
I felt this was less a romance - though romance featured heavily in it, of course! - and more a journey of self-discovery, and self-acceptance, and of realising what is really important in life. It's also a story of self-forgiveness. I found myself envying Eve her courage.

This is most definitely an emotional and heart-warming story.

Summer at Conwenna Cove is absolutely beautiful. From the very first page I was drawn in and hooked. One minute I was reading the first chapter next I was halfway through the book.

The main character in the book is Eve, from the first chapter we see her going through a bit of drama and end up at hospital. She needs a break to get away after the terrible tragedy she suffered (which we never really find out until the end what happened to poor Eve). She has no one but her dear Aunt Mary who lives in Cornwall, only thing is that she hasnt spoke to her in so long.

Once she gets to her aunts its like a huge weight is lifted for Eve and she rebuilds her relationship with her aunt. She also meets her aunts neighbouring tenant Jack.

In only a few days we see Eve grow stronger and become a different woman which is fantastic as shes been through so much.

I absolutely adored this warm romance. So easy and enjoyable to read.

After Eve suffers a heartbreaking loss, she hightails it to her aunt’s home in Cornwall to lick her wounds. Jack is also in Conwenna Cove, working with his rescued dogs. He prefers animals to humans, but something in him is drawn to Eve. They have both loved and lost and don’t want to risk their hearts again. But the human heart does not understand logic and Eve and Jack will have the chance for a happily ever after, if they dare take a chance