Phillipa Ashley

Phillipa Ashley is a "Sunday Times" and Amazon Top 10 bestselling author known for her uplifting romantic novels set in picturesque locations such as Cornwall and the Lake District. With 26 books published under three pen names, her debut novel, "Decent Exposure," was adapted into the Lifetime TV movie "12 Men of Christmas". Her recent works include "An Endless Cornish Summer" and "A Special Cornish Christmas," along with her latest release, "One Cornish Summer with You." She also writes the "Oxford Blue" series as Pippa Croft and "The Love Solution" as Ashley Croft.

Ashley's novels are celebrated for their warm, escapist storytelling, featuring charismatic heroes, resilient heroines, and tight-knit communities. After studying English at Oxford University, she began her career as a copywriter and journalist before transitioning to fiction. Her debut novel earned the Romantic Novelists Association New Writers Award and marked the start of a prolific career. Her books have sold millions of copies worldwide and been translated into multiple languages, while also achieving Audible number one bestseller status.

Residing in a village with her husband, Ashley enjoys walking the Lakeland hills and swimming in Cornish coves. She balances her writing with family life, including spending time with her granddaughter. Her works continue to resonate with readers seeking heartfelt stories of love, resilience, and community.
The Little Cornish Isles Books
# Title Year
1 Christmas on the Little Cornish Isles 2017
2 Spring on the Little Cornish Isles 2018
3 Summer on the Little Cornish Isles 2018
The Penwith Trilogy Books
# Title Year
1 Summer at the Cornish Cafe 2016
2 Confetti at the Cornish Café 2018
3 Christmas at the Cornish Café 2018
Porthmellow Harbour Books
# Title Year
1 A Perfect Cornish Summer 2019
2 A Perfect Cornish Christmas 2019
3 A Perfect Cornish Escape 2020
Standalone Novels
# Title Year
1 12 Men for Christmas 2006
2 Wish You Were Here 2007
3 Just Say Yes 2008
4 It Should Have Been Me 2009
5 Dating Mr. December 2010
6 Fever Cure 2011
7 Carrie Goes Off The Map 2011
8 Girl vs Earl 2013
9 The Little Deli by the Lake 2013
10 A Surprise Christmas Wedding 2020
11 An Endless Cornish Summer 2021
12 A Golden Cornish Summer 2022
13 Save the Last Dance for Christmas 2022
14 The Christmas Holiday 2022
15 A Secret Cornish Summer 2023
16 Four Weddings and a Christmas 2023
17 Second Chance Summer 2024