The brand new heartwarming festive read from bestseller Sarah Bennett!Music sensation Aurora Storm finally has her career back on track, but then she's caught up in a media storm. Desperate to distract from the story, she enlists the one man she trusts to pretend to be her boyfriend.Meanwhile, in the small seaside village of Mermaids Point, Nick Morgan never expected to see Aurora again. When she calls out of the blue needing his help, he agrees at once. It feels like she's back in his life for a reason, and he's determined to make the most of it.Aurora joins Nick and the rest of his family for their festive celebrations and, as the snow falls, Aurora finds herself caught up in the romance of Christmas. But having tasted worldwide fame, can she ever be content with village life? Two weeks is all Nick has to prove to Aurora that there's a happy ending for them both in Mermaids Point.There's always a second chance for love in a Sarah Bennett...

'Sarah Bennett is back, and better than ever!' Rachel BurtonWhen her dreams of young love were cruelly shattered, Nerissa Morgan found it hard to move on. Now, at forty-three, everyone around her is enjoying life while she's just going through the motions. With her boss retiring and rumours of a new doctor coming in to take over the practice she manages, change is coming, whether she's ready for it or not.Following the death of his beloved wife, Tom Nelson buried himself in work at his busy inner-London GP practice. When his teenage children find themselves in trouble at school, he realises he's completely lost touch with them. Desperate to reconnect before it's too late, he whisks his family away to the pretty seaside village of Mermaids Point determined to make a fresh start.But all is not as idyllic as it seems. With his predecessor reluctant to let go of the reins and the children as distant as ever, the last thing Tom needs is an...

'A joy from start to finish. A glorious romance full of family and community with a delicious cast of characters and a heart warming setting.' Jules Wake Laurie Morgan runs a café in the small seaside community of Mermaids Point, named after the beauties rumoured to live in the waters a few miles off the top of the point. When a hazy image is posted online of what appears to be a mermaid, the café and the village are soon full to bursting with curious sightseers.The most eye-catching of the new arrivals is handsome author, Jake Smith, who has rented a cottage for the summer while he works on his new book. Or so he says. In fact, he is a journalist, burned out and disillusioned with life, whose editor has sent him on a crack-pot hunt for mermaids...Jake quickly finds himself drawn to village life, and to the gorgeous woman who runs the local café. But he soon suspects there's trouble lurking beneath the idyllic façade, and when it looks like Laurie's family...

The start of a BRAND NEW series from bestselling author Sarah Bennett.On paper, Hope Travers has an idyllic life.Living in a bustling farmhouse with her mum, aunt and uncles, cousin and too many dogs to count, surrounded by the breath-taking Cotswolds countryside, she knows she is privileged and protected. But all families have secrets, and the Travers family are no exception. Their farmhouse sits in the grounds of the Juniper Meadows estate, passed down through the generations and now being made to pay its own way with a myriad of businesses and projects. When a construction crew uncover what appear to be historical ruins, the history of the Travers family is put under ever closer scrutiny as a dig gets underway.Hope may have found a blossoming romance with local archaeologist Cameron Ferguson who is running the dig, but when things start to go wrong around the estate and family secrets begin to be revealed, Hope wonders if she's made a big...

Fall in love with the brand new instalment in Sarah Bennett's bestselling Mermaids Point series!Bestselling author Alex Nelson is slowly coming apart at the seams after a failed marriage and an abrupt change in career leave him at a crossroads in life. When an unexpected opportunity arises to escape to the idyllic village of Mermaids Point, he's hot on the heels of his brother, Tom, who has recently moved there. Buying a rundown bookshop might be just his latest harebrained scheme, but Alex has never been one to do things by halves.After spending her early years caring for her mother, Ivy Fisher is finally ready to start living her own life. But when the impossibly charming, impossibly good-looking Alex Nelson swoops in and snatches her dream out from under her nose, it really is the last straw. Forced by circumstances to spend more time with him, Ivy finally gets a peek of the real man beneath the confident exterior, and she likes what she sees.But...

Don't miss Starlight Over Bluebell Castle, the third book in the delightfully uplifting Bluebell Castle trilogy! The most magical time of the year... Jessica Ridley's life has just been turned upside-down – and not in a good way! So when Val Ludworth invites her to stay at Bluebell Castle and transform it into a winter wonderland, she knows it will be the perfect distraction... Jessica is used to planning even the most elaborate events in her sleep, but she certainly didn't expect to be working so closely with Val at the castle – or that she could still find him quite so handsome after all this time! And with a little holiday magic in the air, it's becoming harder and harder to resist his charms. Can Val convince Jess to give love one more chance, just in time for Christmas? Perfect for fans of Trisha Ashley, Rachael Lucas and Hilary Boyd. Book 1: Spring Skies Over Bluebell CastleBook 2: Sunshine Over Bluebell CastleBook 3: Starlight Over Bluebell Castle Readers love Sarah...

'Delightfully romantic and touching.' Phillipa Ashley on Sunrise at Butterfly Cove She wasn't looking for love... When Lucie Kennington flees the bright lights of London for the quiet Derbyshire countryside, she's shocked to discover that the heir to the Bluebell Castle estate is far from the wizened employer she expected. In fact, Arthur Ludworth might just be the most handsome man Lucie's ever laid eyes on – and a terrible distraction! So when she stumbles across a legendary painting feared lost for centuries, she can't believe her luck – perhaps this is the hidden treasure to save Arthur and his family from ruin? But it's only a matter of time before Lucie's past catches up with her and by then it's too late, she's falling for him... Perfect for fans of Trisha Ashley, Rachael Lucas and Hilary Boyd. Book 1: Spring Skies Over Bluebell CastleBook 2: Sunshine Over Bluebell CastleBook 3: Starlight Over Bluebell Castle Readers love Sarah Bennett: "Summer At Lavender Bay by Sarah...

Don't miss the entire Bluebell Castle series in one volume! 'Yet another amazing series by Sarah Bennett.' Amazon reviewer When Lucie flees the bright lights of London for the quiet Bluebell Castle estate, she's shocked to discover that the heir, Arthur, is the most handsome man she's ever laid eyes on! But is the past she's running from about to catch up with her? Time's running out for Iggy to restore the wild gardens of Camland Castle, so she ropes in hotshot gardener Will to help. Very soon, sparks are flying among the bluebells – but can this summer fling go the distance? After her life is turned upside down, Jessica is only too happy to accept an invite to stay at Bluebell Castle from blast-from-the-past Tristan. With holiday magic in the air, can Tristan convince Jess to give love one more change, just in time for Christmas? Readers love Sarah Bennett: "Summer At Lavender Bay by Sarah Bennett is a deliciously warm, welcoming, fun contemporary read and just perfect for a...

'Warm, joyful and utterly gorgeous - I loved it!' Celia AndersonThere are worse fates than growing up knowing that you will one day inherit a vast and magnificent Cotswolds country estate, but for Rhys Travers it has always felt like a huge responsibility.Juniper Meadows is home to much of his extended family, not to mention the many local businesses that operate on the estate, so there's no time to sit back and enjoy the view. Juniper Meadows is a full-time job, and that doesn't leave much time for romance...Tasha Blake's career leaves no time for romance either – much to her mother's chagrin. Tasha's sister Danni has kindly provided two grandchildren, but Victoria Blake is keen for more! When her job takes her to Juniper Meadows for an extended project, the slower pace of life, the beauty of the countryside and the warmth of the Travers family, soon has Tasha in its thrall, and the future Lord of the Manor Rhys Travers is rather easy on...

'Delightfully romantic and touching.' Phillipa Ashley on Sunrise at Butterfly Cove The summer she will never forget... Time's running out for Iggy Ludworth to restore the wild gardens of Camland Castle in time for the Summer Fete, so she ropes in hotshot gardener Will Talbot... But she regrets her decision as soon as he sets foot in the historic grounds – not only is Will arrogant and bossy, he's totally gorgeous! And very soon, sparks are flying amongst the bluebells. Yet with summer nearly over, will their summer fling convince Will and Iggy to go the distance? Perfect for fans of Trisha Ashley, Rachael Lucas and Hilary Boyd. Book 1: Spring Skies Over Bluebell CastleBook 2: Sunshine Over Bluebell CastleBook 3: Starlight Over Bluebell Castle Readers love Sarah Bennett: "Summer At Lavender Bay by Sarah Bennett is a deliciously warm, welcoming, fun contemporary read and just perfect for a summer's day." "Absolutely loved this book it has a great story line and the characters feel...

The BRAND NEW instalment in Sarah Bennett's gorgeous, romantic Juniper Meadows series.When Sadie Bingham's life takes an unexpected turn, her children treat her to a well-earned break at Juniper Meadows, the gorgeous Cotswolds estate owned by the Travers family.The festive season is in full swing, and Sadie throws herself into the packed Twelve Days of Christmas programme, relishing the opportunity to make new friends and new memories.Single father Dylan Travers hasn't been to his childhood home of Juniper Meadows for decades. Estranged from his cantankerous father Monty, he has made a happy life for himself in the States. But now with teenage children keen to know more about their roots, Dylan has brought them back to the Cotswolds to meet his family.As Sadie and Dylan both navigate a Christmas very different from the ones they had expected it's soon clear that, geography apart, they have a great deal in common. And as Dylan confronts his...

Unwrap and enjoy this Christmas treat from bestselling author Sarah Bennett. The perfect stocking-filler!Christmas is a time for love, laughter, families and friends, and in Mermaids Point, everyone is getting ready for the festive season.For Nerissa and Tom, this will their first Christmas as a couple, but making sure they have time for each other, whilst blending their families, will take some careful planning. What festive traditions will they make their own?Laurie and Jake are flat out running Laurie's seafront café, packaging up orders of mince pies, sausage rolls and other delectable Christmas goodies, as well as finding time for Jake's journalism. But when Jake's mum offers them an unexpected gift, their plans are turned upside down.Alex can't help but be charmed by beautiful and talented Ivy, but he's still recovering from his ex-wife's betrayal and has a secret life he's not ready to share with anyone yet. But as the Christmas spirit...

Pre-order the brand new release from bestseller Sarah Bennett.Amelia Riley and Ben Lawson have something in common – fathers who have kept secrets.On the day of his father's funeral, Ben's life changes forever when a woman he's never met shows up claiming to be his sister. As he investigates the past, Ben is shaken to discover that much of his life has been built on a carefully constructed foundation of his father's lies. Needing answers, he agrees to visit Juniper Meadows, the ancestral estate owned and run by his long-lost relatives, the Travers family.Arriving in the pretty Cotswolds countryside, the first person Ben meets is Amelia Riley. They are immediately drawn to one another, but Amelia has her own complicated ties to the Travers family. Her only goal is to set the past to rights so she can move on with a clean conscience.As Ben starts to see the events of his childhood more clearly, he allows the warmth and fun he finds at...