Where We Belong
- 338 pages
- 12 hours of reading
Sarah Bennett has cultivated a lifelong passion for reading, a love affair with books that grew from a childhood surrounded by literature. This deep affection has blossomed into her career, allowing her to craft her own narratives for others to enjoy. Her stories often explore the enduring themes of family and the search for belonging. Bennett's distinctive style lies in her ability to weave engaging tales that captivate readers.
The story follows Ben Lawson, whose life is turned upside down after a mysterious woman claims to be his sister at his father's funeral. As he delves into his family's hidden past, he uncovers a web of lies that have shaped his existence. Seeking the truth, Ben travels to Juniper Meadows, the ancestral estate of the Travers family, where he hopes to unravel the secrets that have long been buried. The narrative explores themes of identity, family, and the impact of secrets on personal relationships.
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 just when things are starting to come together for them, Ivy is reminded why men can never be trusted. Is Alex who he says he is, or is he using Mermaids Point as nothing more than research fodder for his next bestseller?
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 be 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 starts weaving its magic, Alex may find himself ready for love sooner than he imagines. For Andrew, nothing is more important than family. As friends and family gather beneath his roof it's a time for reflection about what the future might hold. As far as Nick is concerned, pop sensation Aurora Storm is the 'one that got away'. After they shared a brief holiday fling, he has been thinking about her ever since. Is Christmas the perfect time to finally reach out to her, or is love at first sight just in fairy-tales?
Laurie runs a cafe in Mermaids Point. When a hazy image is posted online of what appears to be a mermaid, the village is soon full. This includes handsome, Jake Smith, an undercover journalist whose editor has sent him on a hunt for mermaids. Soon he faces a difficult choice. Pursue the truth, or protect the woman he's falling in love with.
"When 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 undeniable attraction to the woman he unexpectedly finds himself sharing a roof with..."--Provided by publisher
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