Over the Sea to Skye by Sue Moorcroft @rarraresources @AvonBooksUK @SueMoorcroft #fiction #romance #family #bookreview
I am delighted to share my review today for Over the Sea to Skye by Sue Moorcroft. This is the third book in The Skye Sisters trilogy. This is a wonderful story of family and friendship.
My huge thanks to Rachel at Rachel’s Random Resources for my spot on the Blog Tour and for arranging my e-copy from Avon Books UK.
One summer on a beautiful island could change everything…LOSE YOURSELF FOR THE HOLIDAYS IN THIS ESCAPIST, ROMANTIC READ ABOUT FOUND FAMILY FROM THE MILLION-COPY AND SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR.
Join Valentina Wynter in the final book of The Skye Sisters Trilogy as she embarks on a summer journey that will change her life forever…
Over the Sea to Skye is a moving tale of resilience, self-discovery, and the bonds that tie us together, set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Isle of Skye.
MY REVIEW
This is the 3rd book in The Skye Sisters Trilogy. I have read a few of this author’s books before, but somehow missed this trilogy.
There are mentions of the sisters and some events that I am assuming come from the previous books. The sister had been adopted, this book focuses on Valentina. She is the eldest of the three sisters and has arrived back on Skye for the summer with her 7-year-old son, Barnaby. There has been some upheaval in her life recently as her husband has left her with one of her work colleagues.
Also, visiting the Island is Xander and in tow is MacDonald. It is a chance for Xander to give MacDonald’s mum a break and also for him to take a break from his hectic job in the US. Xander is visiting Skye to hopefully find his roots.
A bumpy start for Xander sees Valentina coming to his aid. Staying on the same island, they are bound to meet up again, and a friendship forms. Valentina is getting her head around being a single parent and is going to try and work out what the future holds for her.
The author has created a wonderful, heart-warming story; the island sounds idyllic, and the setting and scenery sound perfect. While I have not read the previous books, I get the sense that they would have been good, as there is a genuine warmth and sense of family in this last book. It does read very well as a stand-alone, but I do wish I had read these in order.
This is a story that has heart but also a lot of drama, soul searching, and being honest with oneself. There is not a huge cast of characters, but the ones there are soon become memorable, some more so than others. Not all are likeable, but that just adds to the story and the tension of the situations and events that the author has created.
This is a wonderful story and I would suggest reading this trilogy in order, but as I mentioned, it works well as a stand-alone. This is a popular author and the books I have read, are wonderful, this is another that just makes for addictive reading. If you are a fan of contemporary fiction, romance and family then this is one you should have a look at. It is one I would definitely recommend.
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