Die erfolgreiche Geschäftsfrau Lily Harper befindet sich auf einer unerwarteten Reise zu sich selbst. Nach einem gesundheitlichen Zusammenbruch drängt ihre Assistentin sie zu einer Auszeit, die sie widerwillig auf den abgelegenen Scilly-Inseln verbringt. Dort trifft sie auf Sam, den grummeligen Besitzer des im Aufbau befindlichen Stark Retreats. Anfangs unzufrieden mit der Abgeschiedenheit und dem Mangel an Luxus, beginnt Lily, die Ruhe und den einfachen Lebensstil zu schätzen. Ein unerwartetes Ereignis verändert ihre Perspektive und stellt ihre bisherige Lebensweise infrage. Während sie ihre Beziehung zu Sam vertieft, muss Lily entscheiden, ob sie ihrem hektischen Leben in der Stadt den Rücken kehren und einen Neuanfang wagen möchte. ​

Phillipa Ashley entführt mit lebendigen Beschreibungen in die malerische Kulisse der Scilly-Inseln und schafft eine Atmosphäre, die zum Träumen einlädt. Die Themen Selbstfindung, Veränderung und die Bedeutung von zwischenmenschlichen Beziehungen werden einfühlsam behandelt. Der Roman bietet eine gelungene Mischung aus Romantik und persönlicher Weiterentwicklung, die zum Nachdenken anregt.

Thank you for my earc of this book. I liked the pre is but found the chemistry lacking and I didn’t find myself reaching for the book. Therefore I DNF

Second Chance Summer by Phillipa Ashley is a delightful romance set against the stunning backdrop of the Scilly Isles. Lily Harper, a fast-paced businesswoman, reluctantly arrives at a remote retreat and immediately clashes with its gruff owner, Sam. As she struggles to adjust to the slower pace of life, a life-changing incident forces Lily to reassess her priorities. Ashley weaves a charming story about love, personal growth, and finding balance, with a slow-burn romance that unfolds beautifully. The combination of breathtaking scenery, relatable characters, and a journey of self-discovery makes this an engaging and uplifting read.

I was lucky enough to have been sent a proof copy of this one and also a netgalley copy so this was nicely ticked off the TBR. This book was lovely, it was heartwarming and such an easy read. I enjoyed getting to know the main characters Lily and Sam and reading their back stories. The descriptions of Stark were just dreamy and I could imagine spending summer holidays there. Both characters had heartbreak in their pasts and I so badly wanted them to overcome all their past hurt and find eachother.
This book was just lovely and I wholeheartedly recommend it. I can’t wait to read more of this authors work.

I don’t think you could read this without wanting to visit the Scilly Isles yourself! Wonderful description of the location with charming characters make it a wonderful escapist read. Lighthearted and amusing leaving you with a warm glow

Thank you for the chance to read and review.

I always look forward to a book by Phillipa Ashley, This didn't disappoint,

It drew me in from the start and I finished it in one sitting please can we re visit.

The Isles of Scilly are one of my favourite places in the world and the author has captured them perfectly in this story. A lovely story with really relatable characters that you can lose yourself in. Fabulous!

This was a just a great read. I was just all in the story.
Loved the MCs ,location.
Love all of it

I was drawn in by the characters from the very beginning. An easy book to become lost in with constructive and true descriptions of locations...

Such a fabulous summer read!

I enjoyed every minute of this book and couldn’t put it down
I must say I loved every single character in this book

One of the main characters Lily is a workaholic. So throws herself fully into her business which she built with sheer determination and focus. She works also to cover her sadness ever since her dear sister died. So when she collapses at her desk only to be found by her wonderful PA Richie. He quickly insists she needs a break and organises a relaxing getaway on a fabulous resort. With the encouragement from her PA and her brother in law Etienne she agrees to a break away
Little does Lily know but the resort is a work in progress , and needs ALOT of progress lol

Sam the owner of the resort is another great character who I just adored. Working hard to create a beautiful retreat as well as looking after his brothers daughter.

I love how Sam and his family and friends teach Lily to enjoy a slower pace of life.

This was my first Phillipa Ashley book and I can’t wait to read more by this author!!

I highly recommend this read if you want fun escapism this summer.

Thanks to @netgalley for allowing me to read this book because I really loved it and have been introduced to a new fab author

A really lovely story. Phillipa Ashley at her best. Set on the Isles of Scilly . Beautiful descriptions. Made you want to go to the retreat . Lily was very stressed and goes to relax , you get some lovely story lines, love, and it made you think about how much we use our phones and rely on them. Cold turkey would be hard . A 5 star read. Loved it. Forgot to say a perfect neat ending. Phillipa is a great story teller and I look forward to her next book,

Lily Harper is the overworked CEO of Lily Loves, a company selling handmade craft items. Overworking and heading for burnout, a health scare stops Lily in her tracks. Her PA books her a stay in a new secluded retreat on the Scilly Isles. Arriving to find an uncompleted resort Lily demands to leave as soon as it is possible. However a weekend on the island with handsome resort owner Sam, and a terrifying shared experience, sees Lily decide to stay. The story is of transformation, grief and ultimately love. Set in a beautiful if harsh environment. #netgalley #secondchancesummer

Another great book by this author and I especially love the Scilly Isles ones as I remember going there as a child. As always you find you can really relate to all of the characters and it is a book that you don't want to put down and perfect for the beach

Thanks to netgalley for the chance to read this book.

Lily is at a remote retreat in the Scilly Isles to allow her to reset and recharge. However she struggles to slow down until disaster strikes and she changes her perspective on her life.

Yet again the author has written another 5 star book . Found the characters are very believable . Had a true sense of the pain they had been through. Also has a few moments where you were kept on the edge wondering what was going to happen.

Loved this book! Perfect for summer. The setting was wonderful. Please see my Instagram for a short review.

Lily Harper needs a well deserved break, she escaped to a remote retreat on the breath-taking Scilly Isles. But the slow lifestyle isn't her type of thing and she is itching to get back to civilisation. She quickly clashes with Sam who runs the retreat.
A lovely read that transports you to the Scilly Isles.

this is a really enjoyable book with characters you really get to know and like.
i loved the storyline and found it an easy fun read

As always a wonderful, feel-good read from a fabulous author. Set on the Cornish Isles, the story of Sam and Lily, thrown together after Lily goes on retreat following a scare with her health. They both struggle in their own ways, following heart break in the past. They learn that they can both heal, and that life is for living. There are some other loveable characters along the way, as they both get into various scrapes. A really enjoyable, heartwarming read, which I struggled to put down.

I have read a few books by this author and really enjoyed them and this is no exception.

It begins in a London office where Lily collapses. She is the founder and CEO of 'Lily Loves' a handmade craft company. She uses people who make things and she sells from her web site. She had been having a hard time over comments she made about someone on a TV show. the comments were made when Lily thought the mic had been closed, but it was still open.

Her PA sorted a break for her on the Scilly Isles at a retreat. It was quite a journey to get there - as in the song : Trains and boats and planes - The final leg of the journey was to Stark a small island ( At first I thought it was a Typo for Sark but realized my error) She meets Sam, who is to take her to Stark and is the owner of the retreat. The weather was dreadful. On arrival on Stark Lily is horrified to learn there is no telephones let alone WIFI. She said she wanted to go home, which she could not that day.

She relented and stayed getting to know Sam and his family. She ends up opening a Craft Fair on another Island. All sorts of problems to overcome. I have never been to the Scilly Islands and always thought it would be nice. After reading this it is on my list. Please do read the Acknowledgements at the end where certain places are explained.

This is a lovely read and can recommend this 5* book