I’ve read a few of Sue Moorcroft’s books over the years and always enjoyed them. Under a summer Skye follows the story of Thea as she deals with themes of adoption, new beginnings, betrayal, social media issues and sisterly bonds. This is the 1st in a 3 book series and I’m looking forward to continuing the story of the Wynter sisters.

I have enjoyed many of Sue Moorcroft’s books over the years, so did not hesitate to choose Under a Summer Skye, the first in a trilogy featuring sisters with the delightful names of Altheadora, Esmeralda and Valentina. This book features Thea who is head gardener at Rothach Hall on the island of Skye. Many years before, she had moved there to get away from a traumatic incident, but the past catches up with her, mainly due to the insidious nature of social media.
Deveron Dowie makes a dramatic entrance rescuing a small fluffy dog from drowning in the burn. He is there hoping to interview Thea for a trashy celebrity website, but when she assumes he is there for a seasonal gardener’s vacancy, he goes along with it – he does need a job, after all. He has some experience of gardening and finds he enjoys working there, but all the while is painfully aware of the need to come clean, especially as he and Thea develop feelings for one another.
As always in Sue Moorcroft’s books, there are serious issues in the mix, but they are balanced out with beautiful descriptions of the scenery on Skye and the healing power of nature. Here they include adoption, the search for your birth mother, the destructive power of social media, and the pain resulting from betrayal of all kinds. The characters are well drawn but they are flawed – everyone makes mistakes, does things they regret, but it’s what they do next that counts.
I am not really a dog person, but Daisy is one of my favourite things about this story. The world building is excellent – I have lived on an estate like this and she has captured it perfectly. It will be good to see what happens next as Thea’s sister, Ezzie, also works at Rothach Hall and is the subject of the next book A Skye Full of Stars. Thanks to Avon Books and NetGalley for a digital copy to review.

Sues books are always lovely and really easy to read. This one is simply no exception. Perfect for chick lit and romance fans.

Would definately recommend! I couldn't put this book down - a fantastic summer read which was a true page turner.
Lovely characters with warm and friendly narrative I was drawn in to the story of Thea hiding out in Skye as a gardener after needing to escape her previous role as a TV personality.

This is the first book in the Skye Sisters Trilogy and tells the story of Thea who moved to the Isle of Skye with her sister Ezzie eight years ago. They have made a new life for themselves there on the quiet island where Thea works as head gardener but it’s not quiet for long when handsome stranger Dev arrives.

I enjoyed Thea’s story with her growing attraction to Dev and her strong sisterly bond with Ezzie.

Having just been to Skye this book whisked me back there and I am looking forward to book 2 in this series.

Over the past few months I seem to have read quite a few books in this genre that have been set in Skye. The author gives wonderful descriptions of the scenery that the reader can fully imagine the setting the characters are in. It is done in such a way that you can feel the characters’ affection and awe for the island they live on.
Fully-formed and believable characters and a really interesting storyline, with a variety of twists, turns & emotional ups & downs for the reader which held my interest from beginning to end.
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book.

This book is a lovely escape. The setting is beautiful on the Isle of Skye, the characters are mostly likeable and a lovely easy read.

I absolutely loved this book! Having read a few of Sue Moorcroft’s Christmas books I was keen to read one of her non-Christmas ones! I wasn’t disappointed. Having Scottish ancestry made it appeal even more to me especially as I found that the main character looks into her own family history. Romance, history and mystery all rolled into one as Thea struggles to come to terms with her ancestry, deals with a ghost from the past and tries not to fall for the new gardener who turns up unexpectedly and who actually in the beginning has a completely different motive and story as to why he is on the Isle of Skye and wants a job. A perfect summer read which will keep you hooked from the beginning to the end. I look forward to the next in the series!

A great read.This was the first book in a trilogy about the Skye sisters and what a brilliant first novel I loved it and cant wait for the next book. This story focuses on Thea who after a few bad decisions and struggles in her life decides to relocate to Skye as head gardener at Rothach Hall but when handsome Deveron starts as a seasonal worker her past starts to come to the fore once again. As the story unfolds there are lots of secrets that come out involving Thea's family which makes this a real page Turner with good plots and interesting characters.

My year of reading usually includes a Sue Moorcroft or two. I love her Christmas books but have recently picked up some summer ones too. Under A Summer Skye was a perfectly timed read. There is the location, Skye, in all its glory and huge skies. There are the characters which are always on point, in the first of a new trilogy we meet the Wynter sisters; Thea, Ezzie and Valentina. This book focuses on Thea, the youngest and we discover some of their history as adopted children. Thea discovers an inner strength that she didn’t know she had, love, family and the big dollop of romance is welcome.

I loved this and look forward to reading the rest of the trilogy.

Sue Moorcroft’s books are something of a treat for me, in that they’re simple yet entertaining. This one fit pretty well into that mold.

This book started out a wee bit slow for me–it took a minute for me to really become invested in the characters and the story as a whole.

One of my favorite aspects of this book was the setting. I really enjoy stories that take place in Scotland. If the author is capable, I feel transported to place that I can only dream of visiting. Moorcroft does a splendid job at this. Her settings are one of the things I love about her writing.

The romance was so sweet and the couple deserved their ending. I’m so glad I was able to read and escape into this sweet, transporting story!

Thank you to Avon Books UK and Sue Moorcroft for the chance to receive a NetGalley ARC of Under A Summer Skye in exchange for a fair and honest review.

Under a Summer Skye is a perfect escapist romance read for the summer set on the gorgeous Isle of Skye. Sue Moorcroft’s writing is beautiful and full of evocative descriptions of Skye. It paints a vivid picture in your mind (which hits the nail on the head for the majestic beauty I have seen in person on my trips to these stunning islands). I love the sense of community centred around the gorgeous fictional Rothach Hall on the Isle of Skye. I wanted to climb in the pages to explore the gardens and meet the cohort of Thea’s friendly, quirky work colleagues.

The plot of Under A Summer Skye is uplifting, heartwarming, and full of important messages on the themes of self-discovery, learning from your mistakes, and a reminder to live life kindly – staged against the everchanging moody landscapes of the Isle of Skye. I felt the story took on a life of its own as the shadows and secrets stitched into Thea and Dev’s lives were revealed. Diving deeply into the rich range of human emotions – Sue Moorcroft has a magical touch of invoking many different, broad-ranging emotional experiences in her storytelling. I laughed, wanted to cry, and was enraged that I tried to box a specific character’s ears for not getting the hint and accepting NO means NO.

The characters are a fantastic community full of complex relationships - every character is well-developed, colourful, and unique. A large loveable cast will stick in your mind after you close the last page – Daisy, the dog, steals the show with her cutesy ‘Arf’ barks.
The main characters, Thea and Dev, have a connection and sizzle from the moment they meet. You can’t help liking them and coming to root for them, falling in love as two broken-hearted souls who need cherishing. Thea’s transformation is captivating as she conquers her vulnerabilities and wariness to allow Dev into her heart and grant him a second chance after his terrible blunder.

A heart-warming romance full of secrets, gorgeous scenery, and a story that makes you believe in the good inside humans, even though we can be awful to each other. I loved that Sue Moorcroft wasn’t afraid to show that sometimes, our best efforts to do the right thing can fall short and blow up in your face. I’ll catch the following two books in this series to see where life takes Thea’s two sisters, Ezzy and Valentina, with fingers crossed for lots more romance on the magical Isle of Skye.

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I have long dreamed of visiting the Isle of Skye so when I saw this book advertised I knew it would be right up my street. And the beutiful descriptions through the book have just made me want to visit more.

Escaping her life in Suffolk, Thea Wynter moves to Skye to become head gardener at Rothach Hall. She so loves her job looking after the glorious clifftop garden. But whilst she has tried to distance herself her past she realises that it can quickly catch up with you when you lease expect it.

I really enjoyed this book from the opening pages when Thea bumps into a stranger rescuing a dog, I knew this would be a great book. The characters are likeable and Daisy the Dog is adorable. This is the first book in the Sisters of Skye series, I look forwards to reading th other books in the series.

Thank you to NetGalley and Avon Books UK for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

This is the first novel of a trilogy. This was a very addictive read. An absolute delight to read. Sue Moorcroft never disappoints her readers.

The characters are well presented and very easy to fall in love with al the characters. However there wasl one of the characters I wanted to scream and shout at. He is an unpleasant human being, from Theas past, the main character.

The descriptive writing of Skye has made me want to visit it. As I read it, it was easy to imagine being in the gardens of this books setting, even though the rain in England is horrendous for June. Easy to imagine the smell of the grass and flowers. Delicious.

A brilliant holiday read and like me clamouring for October and the next chapter.

Thank you Sue Moorcroft for wring such a beautiful and well written novel.

A delightful summer read from Sue Moorcroft. It was sweet with great characters and a fantastic setting. I cannot recommend it enough.

Another perfect summer. This book kept me hooked from start to finish and I loved everything about it.
The story is about Thea who has left Suffolk and her old life behind for a job as head gardener at Rothach Hall on the Isle of Skye, Scotland.
I am so pleased that this is the first of a trilogy.
I cannot wait for the next instalment.

Under a Summer Skye is the first of a trilogy featuring sisters Thea, the youngest, Ezzie and Valentina. The sisters are all adopted and this thread plays out as the story unfolds. Nine years ago, a shocking incident involving the police changed the course of Thea’s life. She upped sticks, left her successful TV gardening show and moved to the Isle of Skye along with Ezzie. They both now work at the beautifully described Rothach Hall, Thea as head gardener and Ezzie as assistant manager. Valentina, the eldest sister, is a lawyer. She and her family live on the Scottish mainland.

Thea loves her job, the peace and serenity she finds living on Skye, and especially the healing properties of nature. The first sign of change came in the form of Deveron (Dev) Dowie as he raced across the grounds one day on a rescue mission. He didn’t stop at Thea’s shout so she followed.

'As she approached, the man’s head lifted, his jaw dark with stubble. “Slow down, don’t frighten her,’ he called in a soft Scottish accent. On the ground before him, like a mop the cleaners hadn’t wrung out, lay a small dog, her bedraggled fur plastered with weed.'

As it happened, Dev, following a change in his circumstances, was there to see Thea about the seasonal gardener’s job he’d applied for. Although he was actually in need of a job he couldn’t quite escape the initial reason for his appearance on Skye. That reason brings into play the worst aspects of social media which disrupt the life and solitude that was so important to Thea. The fall out could crush the budding relationship between himself and Thea as they began to bond over the plight of the little dog.

Several themes are explored during the course of the story, among which are adoption, relationships, trust, being truthful and the pitfalls of social media and one of the ways it can encroach on someone’s life in a distressing way. Apart from all that, Thea has another surprise issue to deal with. And although there is a romance it doesn’t overwhelm the storyline.

Wonderfully devised and fully formed characters, plus beautifully vivid descriptions of the Isle of Skye, made this a joy to read.

Under a Summer Skye is the first book in the Skye Sisters trilogy by Sue Moorcroft. This story follows the youngest of the Wynter sisters, Thea, who was a former tv gardener who left her old life behind and moved to the Isle of Skye with middle sister Ezzie to begin a new life as a Head Gardener at Rothach Hall.

Having been happily avoiding the spotlight, Thea finds herself thrust into the spotlight, as issues from her past are brought to the fore again. Throw in sexy Deveron Dowie, a temporary gardener who is not who he seems, and things are going to get tricky. From the outset the reader is aware of who Dev is, and I found the tension amplifying as it was clear that at some point Thea would find out who he was, and feel a tremendous sense of betrayal.

I loved the dynamic between the three adopted Wynter sisters, Ezzie and Thea being close both emotionally and physically as they both worked at the Hall, but they were also close to their older sister Valentina who worked as a lawyer in Edinburgh. They were close enough to be able to call out behaviour, as well as being incredibly supportive.

The descriptions of Skye transported me there, and made me want to book my next holiday in Skye. Although Rothach is fictional, I could picture exactly what the area looked like, which is a skill that Sue Moorcroft is quite exceptional at capturing.

I loved the romance between Thea and Dev, as 40-somethings needing a fresh start both in life and love. It was gentle and slow, and Dev was completely in tune with going at the pace that Thea set. Throw in a gorgeous little dog, Daisy, who brought them together at the start of the story, and I was sold. Dogs always make stories better in my opinion.

For Thea, in addition to being thrust into unwanted publicity, she also had new beginnings with her family as family secrets were unveiled that made her question everything she had ever known.

Under a Summer Skye is the perfect summer read, with romance, tension, family dramas and a cute ‘wee doggie’ too!

Oh my goodness, what a wonderfully warm and gorgeously written summer read this is! Under a Summer Skye by Sue Moorcroft is the first book in the Skye Sisters Trilogy. It tells the story of Thea Wynter, youngest of the three Skye sisters, whose life changes the instant she sets foot on the Isle of Skye.

Escaping a succession of wrong turns, Thea comes to the island in search of some peace and happiness. And as head gardener at Rothach Hall she appears to have found it. But then a chance encounter with a stranger turns everything on its head – and she is left wondering: is he a friend… or an enemy? And, with the shadows from the past closing in on her, is the happiness she’s longed for about to be stolen away before she’s even had the chance to enjoy it?

With an eclectic cast of characters and a storyline that will leave you with a warm glow in your heart, Under a Summer Skye is exactly the kind of book I love. With a touch of romance, a warm sense of community and a story that will steal a piece of your heart, what more could you possibly need from the first book in a brand new series?

I devoured this book in one sitting, barely even coming up for air as I found myself drawn into Thea’s story. Sue Moorcroft’s writing is as warm and full of humour as always, her characters well rounded and brought so vividly to life you almost feel as though you know them.

Under a Summer Skye is a gorgeous summer read that had me enthralled from beginning to end. Sue Moorcroft has written a lovely story that I would recommend to anyone who is looking for the perfect read to escape with this summer. I loved it and can’t wait to see where the Skye Sisters Trilogy is going to take us next!

We meet three Sisters in this book however the main focus is on Thea who worked on a gardening show on TV. Following an accident whereby the headlines were all about her crashing into a cyclist she decided, along with her Sister Ezzie to move to the Isle of Skye where Thea is head gardener and Ezzie is Assistant Manager. Expecting someone to attend an interview she meets Dev when he rescues a dog who has got into difficulty in water and assumes he is the person who has come along for the interview. Although Dev does have some gardening experience he is actually a journalist who was on his way to stay at his Mums following the break up of his marriage.
Thea and Dev grow closer but Dev is hiding the fact that he has interviewed the person Thea crashed into and he had been hired to do a ‘where are they know’ section. Meanwhile Thea (who along with her Sisters were adopted) finds out that she was not adopted as a baby as she previously thought and decides to find out more about her birth parents.
Sue Moorcroft always has a mixture of characters in her books, some you empathise with and others you detest but always, in my opinion, characters you can visualise and are believable.
This does have emotional moments but also humour, especially with Daisy the dog in the picture.
I would highly recommend this book as Sue Moorcroft always produces quality stories.
Thank you to Avon books and Netgalley for the advance copy of this book, with opinions all my own.