Everything Changes But You by Sarah Bennett is a warm and uplifting story about love, second chances, and finding the courage to embrace change. I loved the charming seaside setting and the heartfelt connection between Issy and Liam as they navigated both past regrets and new beginnings. The mix of family, friendship, and romance made this such a delightful read. I thoroughly enjoyed it and gave it five stars.

Issy loves her job in the cafe in Halfmoon Quay but the view reminds her of her parents deaths. She doesn't let anyone in ap0art from her grandmother Maud who handed the cafe over to her. Liam has come home from his high powered job in London through burnout and his breakup from Caro. His uncle then hands him the deeds of the family hotel which means he doesn't know what to do

Really enjoyed this one. The seaside setting gave everything a gentle charm. Issy came across strong but still marked by old heartbreak, and I liked how she kept moving forward with her café and her community. Liam, on the other hand, brought some tension at first, but I appreciated how his return forced both of them to face the past. The writing was engaging, and full of warmth. Overall, it was perfect as a comfort read, with just enough drama and tenderness to keep me turning the pages. Thank you so much to the author and Netgalley for giving me the opportunity to read the book in advance, I received this for free and I'm leaving a honest review

We return to Half Moon Quay for the second book in this series. The story centers mainly on Izzy who owns the cafe and her lost love Liam. Davy is ready to give up the hotel but who will take it over or will it have to be sold?
It took me a bit to remember all the characters from the first book but I soon caught up. Lovely story and a lovely series. Looking forward to the next one.

I want to say thank you to the author, the publisher and Netgalley for allowing me the privilege of being able to read this book. I really appreciate it!

I have had the absolute privilege of being able to read Sarah Bennett's work before a couple of times, including the first book in her 'Halfmoon Quay' series, 'Just the Beginning'. I'm very happy to say even if you haven't read the previous books that's perfectly alright! These work flawlessly as interconnected standalones, however you're going to want to read every book in this series! After reading Rick and Anya's story, I'm so excited to have read Issy and Liam's story! I honestly have to say I love this one the most!

Don't let the characters list at the beginning fool you though, it might be a big list but they're super easy to keep track of! If you're looking for the perfect coziest, second chance romance, and or second chance childhood romance stories to read this is it! This was so well done, slightly predictable on the twists but not in a bad way, they're not meant to be shocking I believe they're meant to be very obvious not to make you look silly but to make you think it all through and truly feel everyone's emotions it just works so well! Issy and Liam feel so real, and it was just so enjoyable and relatable. That when you get to those twists your heart is going to go out to them, what they go through is just going to pull you in and make you love them so much more! Thank you so much for giving me more of Maud too! She's Issy's nan and I adored her in the first book and I loved having more of her here! She is the older lady you want to be like when you grow up and the exact woman I wished I had for a grandmother! Watching the second chance occur I know I've already said it but it was flawless! Absolutely zero faults or issues with anything!

This is another series that also pulls me in and makes me feel like I'm pulled along for the ride and made to be one of the family! I really truly felt it in this book and I really loved it and needed it! This was just the coziest warmest feel good happy story, I've missed this feeling lately. This is definitely a snuggle up and binge and fall in love with read when you need to believe in love again to just to bring you some peace and happiness!

Thank you so very much again from the bottom of my heart for allowing me the privilege of being able to read this book. I absolutely adored it!

Liam Penrose returns to his family home at Halfmoon Quay needing a break. Feeling burned out from a failed relationship and an all encompassing job all Liam wants to do is relax.
But his great uncle Davy has handed Liam the deeds to his hotel in the hope that Liam will take it on and restore it to its former glory.
With a lot to think about things aren’t made any easier when Liam runs into his childhood sweetheart Issy. For some reason Issy is angry with him, but Liam can’t understand why. If he’s prepared to put the past behind him, why can’t she.
Issy is shocked to see Liam back, and that he seems to be acting like he didn’t break her heart.
As Liam begins to find his place back in Halfmoon Quay secrets from the past come to light. Can Liam and Issy find a way to put the past behind them and move forward together.
This is a lovely return to Halfmoon Quay but you don’t need to have read the previous book to love this one. Get cosy, snuggle up and prepare to be enchanted.

Book Two in @sarah_bennettauthor Halfmoon Bay series is set to release October 7, 2025! #everythingchangesbutyou follows Issy as she runs her cafe in the small community she grew up on, situated on the English coast. After losing her parents at seventeen just weeks after her childhood sweetheart Liam stopped writing to her from boarding school Issy has had her share of heartbreak. Liam moved to London after school and rarely came home for visits, so she has been able to avoid him for the most part, until now. Liam’s uncle has left him his hotel, and it seems like Liam is considering moving home. Liam is conflicted about moving home, especially since the former love of his life can’t seem to stand him.
I really love Bennett’s brand of cozy fiction and was so thrilled to get to dive into the next chapter of this delightful series a little early. Thank you so much to @theboldbookclub and @netgalley for making it possible.
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This book was just full of sweet love! I absolute adored the characters and the sweet story that unfolded. It was adorable!

“Everything Changes But You” is the second book in the Halfmoon Quay series by Sarah Bennett. Once again I was drawn right in very early on, by the strong sense of community and belonging that the story evokes. This book is Liam’s story. The eldest Penrose boy who had so much academic potential his teacher managed to get him a place at an exclusive school and as a result he grew up away from home and ended up living and working in London, a high flying city boy.

In this story Liam returns home to discover his Great Uncle’s hotel has been gifted to him. He has to decide if being by the sea, surrounded by his loving family, in a slower way of life is what he now needs or of he should sell the hotel and continue with his life in London. Any changes to be made are of great interest to all the locals and Liam is the local hot topic. He is subjected to unsolicited advice from people making assumptions about where his priorities lie.
Meanwhile he also needs to work through his feelings for Issy. It’s been 15 years since they have spoken a civil word go each other. She was his first girlfriend, the love of his life. She broke up with him when he first left for school by never replying to any of his letters. Issy herself is also very torn because Liam was the love of her life and he broke up with her!

“Everything Changes but You” is an addictively warm and cosy story of lost love, misunderstandings, family, friendship and fun. I was thoroughly absorbed in the story. Willing Liam to make the right choice placing happiness over financial security.

Each member of the Penrose family has their own story to tell. I really want to be there to hear them all and I look forward to reading more books in this series.

Thank you to NetGalley and Boldwood books for the chance to read this book. It is the second in the series and it’s turning out to be a good series. Even though it is the second in the series at the front of the book you get an overview of the characters .
Set in Cornwall it follows Issy and what life has in store for her. A good easy read.

Issy runs the cafe at halfmon quay that used to belong to her parents until they tragicaly died in a boating accident.

Liam works in london and has come home for three months to recover after his relationship ended and work wore him down.

They both were school sweethearts until Liam was sent away for school and they both lost contact . Both thinking the other one didnt want anything to do with them when neither off them riecved letters that they had sent to each other.
But there both still angry how it ended until issy finds a mystery box in the cafe one day and liam recieves a key in the post

I love a small town romance and was glad to be able to catch up with the characters from half moon bay. I love a story in a series and loved catching up with the plans for the hotel. Issy and Liam’s relationship was a bit of stretch with how quick it was resolved too. I really like Maud and Davey and their relationship too. I love a family saga too.
I would like to get to the bottom of whats happening to Kat more too.
Looking forward to the next book in the series

Thank you netgalley for this arc in exchange of an honest review.

This book is the second book in the Halfmoon Quay series. It can be read as a standalone novel, but I suggest that you read the previous book first, because it's a fantastic book. It also makes this book more enjoyable, as you know the characters and settings.
This book features Liam and Issy, who are lovely characters. We also catch up with the characters from the previous book, which is always nice.
I love Sarah Bennett's books, she always writes fantastic series, with great characters and gorgeous locations. Halfmoon Quay is no exception, I would love to visit there if it was a real place.
I love Autumnal books, I wish there were more of them. I read this book on a hot Summers day, but this book was well written and engaging. It evoked a cosy and warm feeling, which made me want to curl up with a Pumpkin Spice Latte. It's a heartwarming and uplifting read.
Thank you to Netgalley and Boldwood books for my arc.

This is the second book in the half moon quay series. I would recommend reading the previous book first to get the background of the setting and characters for full enjoyment but this isn’t essential

This instalment gives us the story of Izzy and Liam alongside catching up with the other characters lives from the first book.
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This was a beautiful second chance romance and the perfect uplifting reading to escape with.

Looking forward to the next instalment of this series.

A lovely second chance romance ina seaside town. I enjoyed the characters and learning how they found themselves separated as teens only to reconnect in their 30s. Sweet.

Nice book, easy to read, slightly predictable but enjoyable nonetheless. I’d recommend this one for its setting, for the friendships and for the reconnection of people destined to be together.

Read and reviewed in exchange for a free copy from NetGalley. Unfortunately I just couldn't get into this book, so it ended up as a DNF. I couldn't connect with the characters, and this meant I felt the book was slow-going. I liked the setting and the premise was engaging, but unfortunately this book just wasn't for me. That said, as I haven't read the first in the series, that may have affected my views.

Issy loves her cafe love the village but one thing she struggle with is the sea she knows it stems from losing her beloved parents in a sailing accident.
Liam is back among the Penrose clan he’s on a sabbatical it when his uncle gifts him the hotel he’s lost, he doesn’t know where to start he’s knows his life in London is no longer fulfilling him like it did and when his relationship is over he wants to ove back to where he feels he belongs he wants to come home.
Issy and Liam have a past but is it as clear cut as they think?
Loving this series and can’t wait to go back for another visit soon.

I really enjoyed the first book in this series, there is a character index at the beginning of this book as a reminder.
The story is good but a tad slow which I find unusual for this wonderful author.
As usual there’s a lovely romantic storyline and a town full of interesting people.

Second book in the half moon series but it worked as a standalone book. Loved the character overview at the start of the book- it really helped set the scene.

Issy and Liam have history. Will Issy get chance of closure when Liam returns to the bay.

Enjoyable read - perfect for my sun lounger.