🌲🌲🌲 ..5
I recently read: Sarah Bennett]’s book, "Autumn Dreams at Mermaids Point" and just love it.!
This story follow most of characters almost equally ~
Note: I highly recommend reading one of the other books in this series to get a clearer understanding of the characters! However, if you don’t have time to do that, turn to the back and read ‘A Note from Sarah. Bennett' as she gives us some background on characters presented in the other two books!
In this story we learn more about . . . .
 Tom’s brother Alex and his split with his wife
 Hmmm Alex and Ivy
 Jake, Laurie, and Jake’s mom Linda
 Nick and singer, Aurora and
 Yes! Nerissa, Tom and Tom’s children Emily and Max spending their first Christmas together.
I wanted to know more about Tom and Nerissa but will be able to do that in the two stories that will be coming out next year 😋. One in the spring and the other is a Christmas story that will be out in the fall. Yay!

Want to thank NetGalley and Boldwood Books for this early release granted to me for my honest professional opinion.
Publishing Release Date scheduled for October 22, 2021.

The perfect novella to an already fantastic series!! Loving where this is going and how we get to read each holiday as the series releases. Such adorable covers too that will make anyone happy to have on their shelves!

This was soooo cute. I loved a good Christmas themed book. All the happy feelings and snowy, good vibes!

I confess, I didn’t know there were other books in this series! It took me a few pages with each character to catch up and learn who they were and how they fitted in. Having nothing read the other books took nothing away from the enjoyment of this one.

A really sweet, short read. Perfect one night novella, curled up with a hot chocolate and warm blanket (yes that’s how it SHOULD be done and how I’d have liked to do it, but I read it in a scorching hot September evening..it didn’t matter, I still felt all the Christmas charm).

I will definitely be going back to mermaids point again to read the first books and learn what I’ve missed and how we get to here.

This fell flat for me. I’m usually a fan of this series and I enjoy the characters but this format didn’t work. Too many character thoughts for such a short story and the end felt very cut off. I’m hoping with the next book that it’s back to a nice fun readable format. I wouldn’t mind reading a whole book about Sylvia and Andrew and their empty nest!

If you've never read Sarah Bennett before (like myself) then this may be the perfect introduction to her.

You get snap shots into the lives of various characters that are due to feature in upcoming books. In the acknowledgements, Sarah Bennett tells you when each story will be released and what characters are in each one. You may have characters that you immediately like and want to read their story and are disappointed you may have to wait a little while yet. Alex and Ivy I'm looking at you!

Some authors are known for their books and the location in which they are set; Jessica Redland has Whitsborough Bay, Heidi Swain has Nightingale Square, Sarah Morgan has Puffin Island. Does Sarah Bennett have Mermaids Point? I hope so because if the taster (which realistically is what this book is) is an indication of the whole series then I can't wait!

This is .my first read by this author. Both the name of the book and the cover immediately drew me in. The chapters were epilogues to past books and snippets regarding future books and thusly thete is a presumption you are familiar with the characters and I was not. While still an enjoyable read I would suggest starting at the beginning of the series. That being said the characters are all very interesting and the ambiance of the book very Christmasy and festive.I will, for sure go back to the start of the series to see what came about in Mermaid Point prior to this book.
Thanks to Boldwood Publishing, NetGalley and the Author for the opportunity to read and review this book which publishes on October 22, 2021

It was wonderful to get this little slice of Mermaids Point at Christmas time. Getting a chapter from different characters point of view was really nice as it progresses the storyline for every resident and allows us to get glimpses of other characters lives that we have met before.

This is a lovely Christmas time read all about family and connection.

I received an advance copy of, Christmas Surprises at Mermaids Point, by Sarah Bennett, This is a little book with a lot of characters and drama, in a beautiful location. Love is never easy, even at Christmas time.

This Christmas novella was wonderful, a true community spirit with lovely characters and I look forward to reading the other books in the series and the next Christmas one!

A lovely well written novella which continues the story of mermaid point. All the same characters are there which I love leading hopefully on to a new book focusing on Nick. The struggles of Christmas for Dr Tom's family, Linda deciding on life. Jake coming to terms with the loss of his Dad. Totally enjoyable

I received this book for free for an honest review from netgalley #netgelley

The writer really made the scenery and the aesthetics really come alive in this book. Beautiful ❤️

I have such a soft spot for Mermaids Point and its residents at this stage. I'm so happy that there are a couple more books still to come in the series as I was sure that this was the last. This is quick easy festive novella to pass an hour reading and setting up for the following books. I can't wait to see what 2022 has in store for everybody.

I’ve loved all the mermaids point books. This one felt a bit extra special with the festiveness though. I love how Sarah Bennett crafts her characters to feel like people you really know rather than just people in a book.

I was so looking forward to the third book at Mermaids Point and even though I really enjoyed it, I was left feeling like this book was just a taster for book four. It was great to catch-up with Laurie and Jake and how their relationship was progressing. The ups and downs for Tom and Nerissa’s new relationship, juggling two kids, a dog, Christmas as well as themselves. Finding out about Alex, his book, the ex wife and the changes he’s thinking about which if has his own way a gorgeous red head.. But I was left wanting more, no doubt that’s the idea.

Four and a half Stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭒
Christmas Surprises at Mermaids Point by Sarah Bennett is a heartwarming and charming novella that acts as an epilogue to the first two books in her Mermaid Point series, Summer Kisses at Mermaid Point and Autumn Dreams at Mermaid Point. And also acts as a prologue to her next two books as she sets the scene for at least two more stories.

We meet up with all the characters of Mermaid point and see what they are up to as they prepare for Christmas at Mermaid point. We look again at Tom and Nerissa and Jake and Laurie and see how those romances are moving along. We also take a glimpse at Ivy and Alex who has a connection, but nothing has been done about it yet. And we also look at Nick and Aurora and see what they are up to in their very separate lives (for now?).

I enjoyed re-visiting the characters of Mermaid Point and Christmas Surprises at Mermaid point only makes me want to read the rest of the series as soon as possible.

I highly recommend this book to anyone who has read and enjoyed the other books in the Mermaid Point series. I received a complimentary copy of this book. The opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

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Christmas Surprises at Mermaids Point (Mermaids Point #2.5)

by Sarah Bennett (Goodreads Author)

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Read in August 2021

A beautiful seasonal Novella.
The Morgan family in mermaid Point is this going to be a white Christmas?
Nerissa is so looking forward to spending the season with Dr Tom and his two children Max and Emily their first together will be so special with a little surprise in store for them off the kids as they finally get to spend quality time alone also Alex and Ivy have a story to tell.
I was so lucky to receive a early copy of this wonderful read that I so enjoyed right through and it is going to be a big hit for readers.
The Mermaids have weaved their magic once again and now I eagerly look forward to more from this author in the coming year. Wonderful and magical 5 *****

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Christmas Surprises At Mermaids Point by Sarah Bennett.

Mermaids Point, is the wonderful series written by Sarah Bennett. Book one told Laurie and Jake’s story in Summer Kisses At Mermaids Point. In book 2, Autumn Dreams At Mermaids Point, we met Nerissa and Tom.
While we still have another two full length novels to look forward to in the series, Sarah Bennett has cleverly written, Christmas Surprises At Mermaids Point. This is a novella that
ties up previous stories rather nicely and gives us readers the foundations of stories to come.

In Christmas Surprises, we join the residents of Mermaids Point, as they prepare for, and celebrate Christmas.
We see some relationships blossom and settle into forever (we hope!)
Other relationships are facing change, but despite the heavy hearts at their situation, there is light at the end of the tunnel.
For others, there is a spark, and the promise of new things to come.
While some carry sadness at what they know lies ahead.

As in the previous two books in the series, the sense of family and community within Mermaids Point, just wraps itself around the reader, like the biggest, fluffiest, warmest blanket you could ever wish to be enveloped by.

Considering this is a novella, Sarah Bennett has crammed so much into it. I’ve read full length novels with less content.

I’m loving this series, and the idea of a novella mid way through works perfectly.

Five warm and fuzzy, feel good stars from me.
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Summer Kisses At Mermaids Point, is out now.

Autumn Dreams At Mermaids Point, is out on 23/9/21

Christmas Surprises At Mermaids Point, is out on 22/10/21

With thanks to #NetGalley and #Boldwood for an ARC of #ChristmasSurprisesAtMermaidsPoint by #SarahBennett.

A fantastic novella that really gets you in the festive mood and was a tantalising update on many of the stories & side plots of the previous mermaids point books! What a treat!

I absolutely loved this novella! Do yourself a favour and read the first two books in the series before diving into this one.

I cannot wait for the next two books!!!!!

I received a complimentary copy of this book from Boldwood Books through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own. Thank you, Boldwood Books!