Just the Beginning

Join bestseller Sarah Bennett for her brand-new irresistible series and treat yourself to this gloriously romantic escape.
Everyone in Halfmoon Quay, the picture-perfect village clinging to the edge of the Cornish coast, knows Rick Penrose is the person 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...
Head to the glorious Cornish coast with bestseller Sarah Bennett for this unashamedly heartwarming and uplifting read. Perfect for all fans of Cathy Bramley, Katie Fforde and Phillipa Ashley.
Readers love Sarah Bennett:
'Gorgeous comforting warm hug of a book!!' -----
'This is a lovely, joyful story that will captivate and uplift.' -----
'A heartwarming story of love, second chances and mending of family relationships.' -----
'Just read it. Pure magic escapement. Loved it.' -----
'The writing conveys the perfect level of warmth and drama, with a real sense of kindness as the central theme... This book, and indeed the series, is simply outstanding, and I highly recommend them.' -----
'Be still my beating heart!! Sarah, where on Earth have you been all my life?? Why on Earth am I only now discovering your stunning books!! I absolutely LOVE, LOVE LOVED this absolutely gorgeous book.'-----
Praise for Sarah Bennett:
'Warm and festive in all the best ways, sparkling like a fresh snowfall. So good to back in the fascinating world of Juniper Meadows once more, it's a very hard place to leave!' Celia Anderson
'A perfect read to cosy up with at this time of year. Complex family relationships are explored with love and sensitivity and in a way that keeps you turning the pages. Full of friends and family and the meaning of love in all its different forms' Katie Ginger
'I inhaled this book in two days. Absolutely gorgeous. Sarah Bennett is back, and better than ever!' Rachel Burton
'A perfect heartwarming read full of family, romance and intrigue, set in a stunning location - what's not to love?' Bella Osborne
'In From The Cold' is a cleverly woven tale of family in all its many meanings; emotional, heart-breaking but ultimately uplifting, I can't wait to see where Sarah Bennett takes us next.' Alexandra Walsh

Sarah Bennett is the bestselling author of several romantic fiction trilogies including those set in Butterfly Cove and Lavender Bay. Born and raised in a military family she is happily married to her own Officer and when not reading or writing enjoys sailing the high seas.