Romance

Review: The Best Thing That Ever Happened by Sarah Bennett

March 31, 2026

Synopsis:

A BRAND NEW instalment in the gorgeously romantic Halfmoon Quay series from top-ten bestseller Sarah Bennett, perfect for fans of Cathy Bramley, Katie Fforde and Phillipa Ashley 🐚 🦀 Every book in the Halfmoon Quay series can be read as a standalone.

One flat. One friendship. One chance to change everything…🏠☕💗

Kat Bailey’s life is going nowhere. Working at her father’s coffee shop in the picture-perfect Cornish holiday hotspot, Halfmoon Quay, makes her dream of becoming an author feel more fantasy than reality – and playing third wheel to her flatmate’s new relationship isn’t helping. So, when her childhood friend Harry Penrose offers her his spare room, it feels like an opportunity not to be missed.

Harry has his own dreams and if he could just dare to be honest, when he pictures his future, Kat is at the heart of it. But now they’re living under the same roof, Harry knows the risk of declaring his feelings. And when his plans clash with Kat’s family ties, the time has come for her to choose between the life she’s always known — and the future she’s only just begun to imagine.

Review:

This book was one I genuinely enjoyed. Although it’s the third in the series, it works perfectly well as a standalone, which is how I read it. There’s a helpful glossary introducing the many characters you’ll encounter, and while it felt overwhelming at first, by the time I reached the second chapter, the important connections clicked into place. After that, following the story was easy.

Both of our main characters are still shaped by events from their past, and although their experiences differ greatly, they share similar struggles: the need for acceptance, the search for a place where they truly belong, and the journey toward becoming the person they are meant to be. Along the way, they confront their personal demons and gradually learn to support one another.

Kat, in particular, made a lasting impression. She has carried the consequences of her parents’ marriage for far too long, and those experiences deeply influenced the person she became. Watching her finally reach the point where she decides that enough is enough felt like an essential and powerful turning point.
At its core, this is a story about caring for yourself and for others. The romance complements the narrative rather than overshadowing it, adding emotional depth without distracting from the characters’ individual paths. Everyone gets their moment to shine, which I really appreciated.

After finishing this book, I’m definitely looking forward to exploring more of the series.

🌙 Recension: The Best Thing That Ever Happened by Sarah Bennett
📚 Genre: Romance
📅 Release Date: March 17, 2026
📖 Publisher: Boldwood Books
📱 Read as: Kindle
📗 available in various formats – included in Kindle Unlimited
💸 I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
🗣️ Language: English
📆 Pages: 290
⭐️ 4/5