It starts in the present, then returns to a few months in the past as we see the events slowly unfold… And there are plenty of twists and secrets along the way to keep you entertained. And it was without doubt an extremely clever story! The way the plot is developed makes you want to know more as soon as you start reading. I already knew there was going to be cheating involved (something I always hate in a story), but there was just something about the premise that made me want to read it anyway. I also have an ARC of her newest waiting to be read, but I decided to pick up Every Last Secret first because I’ve been wanting to do so for a long time.

I loved my first experience with this author when I read The Good Lie, and I’ve been meaning to try more of her books.

“Broken women cannot be held accountable for their actions.”

Certain parts were a bit cliche, but as a whole Summer Kisses At Mermaids Point turned out to be a heartwarming and mainly uplifting romance story with a spectacular seaside setting. There is also the mystery around the mermaid sightings of course, and I liked the moral dilemma and the journalist angle Jake provided to the story. There is also a heavy focus on family both Laurie with her family being very present in the plot and in her life and Jack who has less than happy memories from his childhood. This is a mostly sweet slowburn romance, and I enjoyed seeing their connection grow over time. The story switches between the POV of Laurie and Jake, which is perfect to slowly get to know both characters better. It made the setting come alive for me, and I loved both how important the seaside setting was for the plot and the community feel of the village itself. Summer Kisses At Mermaids Point is set in a small seaside village, and the book has definitely nailed that coastal vibe with the detailed descriptions. I really like the way Sarah Bennett writes her stories, and after enjoying my time with the third Mermaids Point book earlier this year I thought it was time to return to book number one. “He didn’t like to tell her most of the best stories in his career had started off as gossip.” Time for another round of Yvonne’s Shorties! This time around a contemporary romance I really enjoyed and a domestic thriller that was strangely addictive despite me hating the characters and cheating element. 2023 Netgalley And Edelweiss Reading Challenge.2017 Netgalley And Edelweiss Reading Challenge.

Every last secret book summary