"Christmas Surprises at Mermaids Point" by Sarah Bennett is a delightful holiday read that captures the essence of Christmas with love, laughter, and heartwarming moments. Set in the charming town of Mermaids Point, the story weaves together the lives of its residents as they prepare for the festive season.

Nerissa and Tom, in their first Christmas as a couple, navigate the challenges of blending their families and creating their own festive traditions. The author skillfully portrays the intricacies of love and family dynamics, making the characters relatable and endearing.

Laurie and Jake, busy running a seafront café, face unexpected twists in their plans when Jake's mom presents them with a surprising gift. The storyline keeps readers engaged with its mix of romance, work, and the magic of Christmas surprises.

Alex's journey, recovering from a past betrayal and keeping a secret life, adds depth to the narrative. The Christmas spirit weaves its magic, paving the way for Alex to open up to the possibility of love sooner than he anticipated.

Andrew's emphasis on family resonates throughout the book, creating a reflective and heartwarming atmosphere as friends and family gather beneath his roof. The themes of love, forgiveness, and hope are expertly intertwined, adding layers to the overall narrative.

Nick's longing for pop sensation Aurora Storm brings a touch of nostalgia and romance to the story. The question of whether Christmas is the perfect time to reach out to the 'one that got away' keeps readers intrigued, adding a fairy-tale element to the narrative.

Sarah Bennett's writing is engaging, evoking the spirit of Christmas and the warmth of community. The characters are well-developed, and the plot is both heartening and entertaining. "Christmas Surprises at Mermaids Point" is a four-star festive treat that captures the magic of the holiday season.

I must firstly apologise for the amount of time it has taken me to provide a review of this book, my health was rather bad for quite some time, something that had me in hospital on numerous occasions and simply didnt leave me with the time I once had to do what I love most.

Unfortunately that does mean I have missed the archive date for many of these books, so It would feel unjust throwing any review together without being able to pay attention to each novel properly.

However, I am now back to reading as before and look forward to sharing my honest reviews as always going forward. I thank you f0r the patience and understanding throughout x

good read that had me waiting to see what would happen. Enjoyed this story. Found me a new author to read. entertaining book.

Too many couples and problems to handle this story for the holiday season. I gave up and closed the book.

I really liked how each character was introduced and the story. I will definitely look into the full series!

Book wasn't meant for me . Hopefully someone will enjoy it more. I will look into renting it in the future

This was a festive short story in the Mermaids Point series.
I enjoyed the story, but I think I would have benefited/ enjoyed it more if I had read the previous books in the series.
Thanks to netgalley and the publishers for this read.

Thank you so much to NetGalley and Boldwood Books for my copy of Christmas Surprises at Mermaids Point by Sarah Bennett in exchange for an honest review. It published October 22, 2021.
This was a sweet little novella that did a wonderful job at introducing all of the characters. I definitely want to give this whole series a read!

Festively charming, an absolute delight!

It wouldn't be Christmas without reading a Sarah Bennett book, would it? I have read quite a few of her backlist and I have to admit that out of all of her gorgeous stories there is something incredibly magical that happens when she pens a new festive romance and this one is just as sparkling and wholesome as every other one I have read.

Christmas Surprises at Mermaids Point is a wonderful quick read, a one-sitting novella which will make you absolutely put you into the Christmas spirit..

I loved the story, I like how it connects the previous book and gives a brief glimpse into what may come, this is just a bridge and will appeal to any reader whether they are seasoned Sarah Bennett readers are new readers, it will appeal to all.

Overall, it's cheerful and seasonal..
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Thanks to the publisher for my copy.
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If you are looking for a short little Christmas book to uplift you and help you through the day, then this sweet story will be just the thing for you, and it is such a treat. I really enjoyed it!

We are taken back to the lives of Nerissa and Tom, Laurie and Jake, Alex and Ivy, and Andrew, as well as Nick and Aurora. As we catch up with them all again once more at Mermaid's point, we are given a bit of Christmas delight, to leave us feeling sparkly and full of joy.

Highly recommended!

Many thanks to the author, publisher and NetGalley for a copy of this book.

Lovely feel good book to read. It was a joy to read. Lovely characters. Great plot. The book was charming. Very well written. I’d definitely recommend this book. Idyllic location that set the tone of the book to perfection. Perfect seasonal book to get you in the mood for the festive season.

Great read
The third in the mermaid point series
And again pulled out of the bag with this great story
Can’t wait for the next in the series
Thanks NetGalley

A short beautiful novella revisiting some of the favourite characters from the previous two books. Full of Christmas joy and heart guaranteed to get anyone ready for the festive season.

Thanks to NetGalley and Publishers for an early eARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

This was a great read and a good novella! Thank you Netgalley for this ARC in exchange of this honest reviews.

Such a fantastic read, short but sweet, full of Christmas cheer and heart, part epilogue for the previous two books and part teaser forthe future I absolutely loved spending Christmas with these characters

Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for a free copy for an honest opinion

I didn't know this was a novella upon requesting, but I really enjoyed it. I sped through it, and thought it a lovely festive read. However, it may have been better to have read the previous books in the series before picking this up for full immersion in the community,

A short novella focusing on many of our favourite characters from the point. Lovely to catch up with them and looking forward to reading book 4.

Festive and cosy to curl up with.

A warm holiday novella featuring some returning characters from Mermaid's point. We also get to meet some new characters as well. This was a light quick read that I enjoyed.
Looking forward to reading the next installment in the series.

Pub Date: 22 Oct 2021
I was given a complimentary copy of this book.
All opinions expressed are my own.

A great novella revisiting some of the characters from Mermaids Point. Really enjoyed this read and look forward to the next installment of the town.

Sarah Bennett books are like warm cosy hugs. Plenty of drama and intrigue to keep you enthralled with a cast of lovely characters you will love.

Christmas Surprises at Mermaids Point heads back to the Point to catch up on favourites from previous books to see their lives moving forward as the make plans for the future and celebrate Christmas.

This is a book that is really for fans of The series as there are loads of references to previous books and the, sometimes complex, relationships between the characters have already been established.

Laurie and Jake are hopelessly in love and thinking about a home of their own. Nerissa is settling into jet role as step-mum. Its her forst Christmas with Tom and they have balance remembering the children’s mother with creating new Christmas traditions. Nick is still heartbroken after his romance with Aurora. And Ivy and Alex are flirting, well almost, and trying to decide if they are brave enough to follow their own dreams.

This a short book and quick read, but it sets up lots of exciting possibilities for the future.

Mermaids Point is full of Christmas joy, hope and community spirit. It’s definitely one of my favourite fictional towns and I have no doubt I’ll be visiting again soon.