With romance, a sprinkling of mystery and a wonderful cast of characters, Summer Kisses at Mermaids Point is the perfect feel-good summer read.

“ ...the legend is that the mermaids will always come when the village needs them the most.”

There’s something about two people meeting and falling in love in a coastal setting that just soothes my little romantic soul and that’s exactly what happens when journalist, Jake arrives in Mermaids Point looking for the scoop on the village’s magical namesake where he soon meets cafe owner and local sweetheart, Laurie. And like Laurie, I was quickly a goner because Jake charmed the pants off me with his flirty nature and huge heart.

“He didn’t have to be her happy ever after Prince Charming, but a little bit of happy for now sounded damn good.”

I wanted a great couple and a story to make my heart happy and that’s exactly what I got with family, friendship, love and new beginnings at the very centre. And having had my heartstrings tugged oh-so slightly with the snippet we’re given of the next book, I’m already looking forward to my next visit to Mermaids Point.

This was such a cosy, heartwarming, beautiful story!
I loved the setting, description of village life and close knit community. The characters are so well depicted and real life ones.
It's one of those books that makes you feel like you want to go and live inside it.
Very happy to know this is the first one of a series, I can't wait to go back to Mermaids point.
Highly recommended!!

Thank you to NetGalley and Boldwood Books for providing me with an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

A wonderful story of how the people of Mermaids point go about there normal daily routine, worrying about work and money. Until one day an article appears in a newspaper stating that a Mermaid has been seen off the coast around Mermaids point. This brings in crowds of people, wanting to see her. This brings in lots of new custom for the local shops. However there is always a downside. News journalist Jake moves toMermaids point for a month, he tells everyone in the area he is there for peace and quiet to write a book. However really he is there to spy on the residents and get an inside story into are Mermaids real or not? But all is not how it seems, secrets come out, but are these for the better or worse.

This book is a lovely, enjoyable summer read. If you like romance, family, mermaids and pretty coastal communities this is the book for you.
I enjoyed reading about Laurie, the owner of a coastal cafe, and Jake, the visiting journalist masquerading as an author. Fairly predictable but not in a negative way, this is a satisfying read which takes you away from the stresses of everyday life.
Thanks author Sarah Bennett, NetGalley, and Boldwood Books for giving me a free ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Great summery read that contains many of the elements I love: a beautiful seaside location, a tight knit community, a cafe and a glorious romance. I loved the characters and devoured this on a sunny afternoon in lockdown.

Thanks author Sarah Bennett, NetGalley, and Boldwood Books for giving me a free Arc of this book in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
4 stars
Jake, a burned out journalist, who was sent on assignment to Mermaid Point in order to write a newspaper article about the sightings of mermaids.
Lauren is a woman, who has had her heart broken, that decided to run the local cafe and spend time with her family. As Jake begins to investigate the mermaid sightings, he meets Lauren and is immediately interested to getting to know her. As their time together results in romantic feelings to develop, will Jake's secret newspaper investigations ruin them?
This book had a beautiful setting and premise. I feel in love with the scenery and village life. Their relationship was so sweet and well paced! The author did a great job capturing the characters as people the reader could possibly meet in the real world. This was easily a book I could have finished in one sitting on a lazy cold weekend. Overall, this is the perfect read for those longing for those summer days! I would like to read more books by this author!

Mermaids Point is a pretty Cornish seaside town created by the author. There is a rumour that a mermaid has been seen that sparks all kinds of interest. The locals are sceptical but happy with the increased business. Within this framework is a warm developing romance between cafe owner Laurie and journalist Jake. A feelgood light read that promises to be the beginning of a new series. I look forward to the next instalment!

Summer Kisses at Mermaid's Point - Sarah Bennett

If you like a good romance with picturesque settings then this is one for you. Great likeable characters which we will hopefully meet again briefly as I believe that this is the first book in a new series. The perfect weekend easy read - curl up with a cup of tea, a piece of cake and indulge in some small town romantic escapism!

Many thanks to NetGalley and Boldwood Books for allowing me the chance to read and review this book

In a fabulous afternoon escape, I could not stop reading this book. A light-hearted, beautifully written story, I fell in love with the characters and the village. We are in a seaside town with Mermaid folklore. Jake is sent there to cover this story but finds much more instead. Laurie runs the local coffee shop and circulates the tale for the tourists. Will secrets be the downfall of this love story?

Summer Kisses at Mermaid Point is such a fun and entertaining contemporary novel, and I loved the characters, the romance, and the lovely small-town charm.

Laurie is a great protagonist, and I appreciate her lively and fun spirit. She’s smart, humorous, and hard-working, determined to thrive in her job where she runs the local café. Laurie has a strong relationship with her community, and her life is intricately woven into Mermaids Point. Though she is in her early twenties, she is wise beyond her years and shows maturity and depth of character. She is someone I rooted for from the start of the story, and I so hoped for her to find happiness and love.

When Jake, a slightly hardened reporter, comes to town to investigate mermaid sightings, the sparks fly. Laurie and Jake have fabulous chemistry, and I loved how their romance progressed. Jake feels burned-out from his career, and Laurie is reluctant to love again. These and other obstacles stand in their way, including several secrets and lies, and both Laurie and Jake must decide if their ever-growing feelings are worth fighting for.

The small-town feel where everyone knows everyone else adds so much charm to the story. I fell in love with Mermaids Point and the wonderful cast of characters who inhabit it. Even Jake can’t help but succumb to the charm of this small town, and he quickly becomes enthralled by all that life has to offer in Mermaids Point. The author beautifully and vividly describes a wonderful seaside community filled with charm, and it is the perfect setting to escape to during these cold, wintry months.

A fun, feel-good story with tons of charm and a wonderful romance, Summer Kisses at Mermaids Point is a great book to escape into for an afternoon. Lovers of romance, rom-coms, and stories with wonderful characters and a picturesque setting will love this read! Thanks so much to Rachel’s Random Resources and Sarah Bennett for a copy of the book in exchange for my honest review.

I adored this book - it was a gorgeous, warm, light-hearted story set in a charming seaside village with likeable characters. The mystery of the mermaid sightings was the perfect accompaniment to Laurie and Jake's love story and I particularly enjoyed Laurie's folklore telling of a sailor who fell in love with a mermaid. It was pure feel-good escapism and the perfect read for these current times. My only criticism was Laurie's age as I did find it hard to believe she was 23 – perhaps that simple village living for you but definitely the most mature, grounded 23 year old I’ve ever come across. Apparently this is the start of a brand new series one and I for one can't wait to revisit Mermaids Point.

This was my first time reading a Sarah Bennett book and I really enjoyed it. It takes place in a small town along the Atlantic coast of England. Laurie is the owner of a cafe in the same building as her parent’s store. Jake is an investigative reporter needing a break after a heart breaking story. After a recent mermaid sighting video went viral, Jake is sent to look into it under the guise of writing a book and to also take a break.

This story is well written and I look forward to reading the next book in this series.

I received a copy of this book to review from Boldwood Books through NetGalley.

What a Mer-mazing book! I loved reading Laurie & Jake's story with romance and some mystery taking you all the way to Mermaids Point. I'm so glad this is a series and I'll get to meet the characters again because you won't want to leave them after the final page.

Jake is an investigative journalist who has been given leave after his last harrowing story. He goes to Mermaids Point after a sighting of a mermaid. Laurie owns a cafe and bakery there and they meet up. Wonderful book. Haven't read any of Sarah's other books but will definitely look out for them

I absolutely adore Sarah's books so instantly jumped at the chance of this blog tour and I have no regrets. This could be my new favourite book yet. 
This has been the perfect escape and has an extremely attractive and inviting cover. I actually want to visit mermaid's point just from the gorgeous cover. 
I absolutely need more from Mermaids Point and magnificent characters we meet in this book. I have adored it. Bennett tells this from a double point of view. I love this because it really allows us to know the characters. This is absolutely a five star read which I highly recommend.

Great book which i couldn't put down , i hope there is a follow up as the characters would make a good trilogy.

A quick easy read. The secrecy aspect was a bit lacking in substance but a good book for the beach or a bit of escapism

A quick easy read. . . . . . . . . . .

This book is a fun uncomplicated summer read.
It has everything a reader expects from a lighthearted contemporary romance.; two central characters overcoming obstacles to be together surrounded by a heartwarming cast of quirky and lovable family and townspeople. The setting of Mermaids point is the quintessential small town with the tourist attracting twist of mermaid lore.
Summer Kisses at Mermaids Point complies with the hallmarks of the rom-com genre making certain elements of the plot somewhat predictable, but nonetheless, this is a feel good addition to the cozy romance lover’s beach bag.
Thank you to the author and publisher for the opportunity to read and review this ARC.

The premise of "Summer Kisses at Mermaids Point" by Sarah Bennett drew me in right from the start- who doesn't love a cozy beach read about a mysterious mermaid sighting in a quaint beach town?

Laurie Morgan, our smart, spunky main character, lives a quiet, simple life running her cafe adjacent to her parents' gift shop. When Jake, the handsome reporter rolls into town to try to get the scoop on the mermaid story, the sparks start to fly between the two. Soon, they are enveloped in a sweet, enjoyable romance.

The only thing that didn't quite work for me was the conflict. Throughout the story Jake lies about why he is town and worries that telling the truth will ruin everything. Then, when Laurie's brother, Nick, ends up being part of Jake's story, it somehow has the potential to ruin the entire family, though I'm not sure why or how. But don't worry, all is forgiven within a few pages without any real conversations being had or apologies being offered. The conflict of the story seemed to be there for the sake of having a conflict.

Thanks to #NetGalley and #BoldwoodBooks for an e-ARC in exchange for an honest review.