The Cornish Hideaway By Jennifer Bibby

‘The Cornish Hideaway’ is the latest book by Jennifer Bibby.

All Freya has ever wanted to do is paint. So when she fails her Master’s Degree in Art, on the same day that her boyfriend decides he needs a ‘more serious’ partner, to Freya it feels like the end of the world. Luckily, she has a saviour in the shape of best friend Lola, who invites her to the sleepy Cornish village of Polcarrow, to work in her café. With nothing keeping her in London, Freya jumps at the chance of a summer by the sea. Freya needs time to focus on herself. But then dark and mysterious biker Angelo blows into town on a stormy afternoon, with his own artistic dreams and a secretive past, and Freya’s plans of a romance-free summer fly straight out of the window.

If you’re looking for a book to whisk you away from the hustle and bustle of life, then ‘The Cornish Hideaway’ is for you.

The story is seen through the narrative of the prettily named Freya, who leaves London after failing her Art Masters and her boyfriend Matt breaks up with her. Comfort comes in the form of her good friend Lola, who encourages her to come to Cornwall, to help heal her wounds and help out in her cafe. It’s there that Freya rediscovers her love of painting and becomes friends with tortured artist Angelo who’s also battling his own demons.

This story is the perfect escapism read, beautifully written with warm and relatable characters that you immediately connect with. Freya is a lovely character, she’s strong, determined and is wanting to make a name for herself in the artist world. With Angelo’s support, he helps her find her niche and boost her confidence. The interactions between the pair make for lovely reading as they tentatively get to know each other.

Packed with beautiful vivid descriptions of the wild beaches of Cornwall and warm and engaging characters, ‘A Cornish Hideaway’ is a fun and sweet story about starting over and new friendships.

You can buy ‘The Cornish Hideaway’ from Amazon and is available to buy from good bookshops.