Welcome to Halfmoon Quay, the picture-perfect village clinging to the edge of the Cornish coast ⛵️🧡🌊
Everyone knows Rick Penrose is the person in the village to turn to for help. Friendly and reliable, not to mention drop-dead gorgeous, he’ll do anything for anyone. When his teenage crush Anya moves back to the quay for a fresh start, he has the perfect solution. She needs a job and his great uncle needs help to run his hotel. It’s a win-win.
Following the death of her husband, Anya Stokes discovered everything about her life was a lie. Without her beautiful home and the luxuries she took for granted, Anya and her daughter, Freya, have no choice but to move in with her aunt and uncle in Halfmoon Quay.
As she begins to turn her life around, Anya realises the perfect man might have been right under her nose all the time. But there’s a fine line between helping and taking over and Rick doesn’t always know where it is. Then Anya discovers he’s been keeping things from her and it’s like the past is repeating itself…
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Just the Beginning by Sarah Bennett is a heartwarming romance about new beginnings, family bonds, and unexpected love, set against the picturesque Cornish coast.
Anya, looking for a fresh start after a difficult past, moves to the charming seaside village of Mermaids Point. She hopes to rebuild her life and find a sense of belonging in this close-knit community. There, she meets Rick, a local man who is eager to help her settle in. However, while his kindness is undeniable, Anya finds his tendency to take control both frustrating and endearing.
As their relationship deepens, long-buried secrets from Rick’s past come to light, complicating their growing connection. Anya must decide whether she can trust him and open her heart again, while Rick struggles with his own emotional barriers.
Filled with warmth, heartfelt moments, and a beautifully described coastal setting, Just the Beginning is an uplifting story about second chances, finding home in unexpected places, and the healing power of love. Fans of small-town romances and family-driven stories will find this an engaging and feel-good read.
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