First, I will say that I love this book cover. All of the books in the Mermaids Point Series
have absolutely stunning covers that definitely attract readers to the books.

I was thrilled to see this book is about Ivy and Alex finding each other. I adore both of these characters from the earlier books in the series and cannot think of two better people to find happiness together. I enjoyed reading about them beginning a friendship, which I knew (since I was reading a Romance story!) would evolve into a romantic relationship.

There are quite a few characters from earlier books that are a vital part of this story. I like it when a series continues to share the lives of characters the reader previously met. That makes the much more interesting for me.

I have read all of this series to date and have enjoyed each one. I love the community of Mermaid’s Point and look forward to returning to it with future books. I do hope this series will continue!

I want to thank NetGalley and Boldwood Books for giving me the pleasure of reading the advance reader copy, with no obligation to write a review. My review is written freely as a hobby, and is totally my own opinion, not influenced by receiving the ARC.

I’ve quickly become obsessed with this series! I love it, everything about it is easy to read and enjoyable. I can’t wait for what’s next.

After losing her mum, Ivy Fisher finds herself in need of a direction in life. She toys with the idea of buying the local bookshop with her inheritance, but circumstances are such that Alex Nelson buys the bookshop instead of her. Can she put her disappointment behind her, and put herself first in love and life again?

Alex Nelson is a published author. Can Mermaids Point provide him with the space he needs to write the next book he is contracted for, or will the bookshop (and new friends) be too much of a distraction?

I really enjoyed this book, however felt I was at quite a major disadvantage not having read any others in the series prior to this. I found it quite a tricky book to get into as in instantly throws you in with a lot of characters that the author assumes you already know. I would certainly recommend reading the earlier ones before this, as it was a bit off putting. That said, once I had figured everyone out, I really liked the relationships between families and friends. I did feel that the ending was a bit rushed but I can't wait to see how the main two characters of Ivy and Alex carry on into the next instalment!

A very happy read, enjoying the wittiness and friendliness of Ivy, Alex and their friends. Who wouldn't want to run a bookshop?!
What I also appreciate is that, despite this being a romance novel, there is more to this book than happy endings which would make it unrealistic and way too sweet.

However, I feel the need to share my unhappiness about the knitting club being full of 'busybodies' and 'old elephant ears'. As if book club members are all saints and never gossip?
I'd like to dare the author of this lovely book to come up with some classy characters similar to people in Love Blooms In Mermaid Point who also happen to be knitters or perhaps even spinners!
And perhaps a bit more diversity, possibly even adding someone who is chronically ill :)

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for a copy of the book.

After Ivy loses her mother, she thinks about buying the bookshop in town, until newcomer Alex beats her to it. She is dealing with a lot, and he is there to help, but he is keeping secrets so what will happen when they re revealed in the worst possible way?

I liked how it is told from both their points of view. Looking forward to the next book in this series.