From the million-copy Sunday Times bestselling author comes a heartwarming story of hope, love and second chances, set on the gorgeous Isles of Scilly. âThis summerâs essential readâ Milly Johnson'This book is like a warm summer breeze' Kate Rhodes'Delightful' Veronica Henry____________________From the moment Lily Harper arrives at a remote retreat on the breath-taking Scilly Isles, she is itching to get back to civilisation - and her thriving business. Slowing down simply isn't in her vocabulary, and so she quickly clashes with the gorgeous but dour Sam who runs the retreat. Just as Lily is about to give up and leave, disaster strikes, and she is involved in an incident that changes her perspective on everything. Lily is no longer sure she wants to return to the life she thought she loved. But will she have the courage to give the retreat, and Sam, a second chance?____________________Readers can't stop reading Second Chance Summer . . . ***** 'This book was everything I needed ... My first read from Phillipa Ashley and I thoroughly enjoyed it, so I'm off to check out her other books!'***** 'This was such a wonderful, easy to read book and perfect for these summer months'***** 'I couldnât turn the page quick enough, the descriptions and details made me feel like I was actually there. Superb from start to finish.'***** 'One of my favourite reads this year so far and perfect for a bit of summer escapism. Absolutely charming.'***** 'An absolutely wonderful book that I can recommend wholly.'____________________Praise for Phillipa Ashley: âSet amid stunning scenery, this is both uplifting and compelling - the perfect beach read!â Candis'âRead it and feel like youâve had a holiday!â MyWeekly'Phillipa Ashley's books help readers to escape from their everyday lives' Express & StarâA fantastic setting and intriguing premise' Sue MoorcroftâEscapism at its very best, what a book!â Milly JohnsonâFilled with warm and likeable characters. Great fun!â Jill MansellâSheer joy!â Katie FfordeâSunshine, secrets and a stunning setting make this the perfect summer read!â Heidi SwainâGloriously uplifting and unashamedly warm-heartedâ Faith HoganâFull of genuine warmth and quirky charactersâ Womanâs OwnâA lovely, summery read full of secrets and hopeâ Jo ThomasâA blissful story, full of sunshine, secrets and Phillipaâs trademark romanceâ Cressida McLaughlinâAn utterly glorious, escapist read from a one of the freshest voices to emerge in women's fiction todayâ Claudia CarrollâDeliciously entertainingâ Liz FenwickPhillipa Ashley, Sunday Times bestseller, November 2023