Author: Debbie Johnson
Publisher: Harper Impulse
Publication Date: July 2015
Genre: Women’s Fiction
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Description: Since Pippa Harte was forced to take over her parent’s farm, she’s barely had time to shave her legs let alone make time for love. Now she’s more likely to be getting down and dirty mucking out the pigs – and avoiding those of the human male variety.
When Ben Retallick walks out of her childhood and back into her present it seems that perhaps Pippa has more time than she thought. All Poldark smolders and easy-going charm, Ben’s definitely worth whipping her wellies off for!
But Ben is a man with his own past and his own issues – and as much as she’s enjoying having him around, she’s got to get a grip. After all life isn’t always a beach … even if you are in Cornwall.
Set on the gorgeous Cornish coast at the height of summer, this is the perfect romance to take on your hols!
My Thoughts: An enjoyable story about a woman who has to carry the burden of taking over her parent’s farm and looking after her younger siblings. She has no time for anything else, especially not a romance. Even if the guy walking in the door is the guy she harbored a secret crush on in her youth.
Ben spent a lot of time at the farm in his youth and feels this would be the best place to come for a respite from his past, get some peace and quiet, work on his novel. Unfortunately, that’s not in the cards. Pippa’s younger siblings come to depend on Ben much too quickly for Pippa’s liking and she’s having a hard time trying to maintain a distance herself. Ben seems to be the answer to their prayers. Along the way, Pippa and Ben find themselves feeling much more than either expected.
I liked Pippa but found she was too stubborn when she didn’t need to be. She has shouldered so much responsibility for someone so young, but never asks for help. Whether it’s pride or fear, she keeps most people at an arm’s length. I really enjoyed it when Pippa finally lets Ben in. The author does a great job of bringing two characters together, baggage and all. Both Pippa and Ben have a lot of scars and trust issues. I enjoyed seeing these characters let their guard down and begin to trust and like one another.
My Final Verdict: I found this story engaging and the characters easy to relate to. The descriptions of the Cornish countryside added to the story and gave it more vibrancy. Fans of stories featuring characters overcoming the hardships life throws at them will enjoy this story.
Disclaimer: I received a complimentary copy of Pippa’s Cornish Dream from the author in exchange for an honest review.
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