Good things always come to an end...it's the last time we'll be catching up with the Wynter Sisters...*sobs.

But before we go it was time to catch up with the eldest of the sisters, Valentina. Her story is one of new beginnings and second chances. Talk about not having an easy ride!

The Isle of Skye. What can I say? Beautiful place, postcard perfect and the escapism of idylls.

Thoroughly enjoyable.

Over the Sea to Skye by Sue Moorcroft

I received an advance review copy for free thanks to Rachel's Random Resources and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

Blurb

One summer on a beautiful island could change everything…

Valentina Taylor's life has been upended. With her marriage over, and unsure of what her future holds, she heads to the Isle of Skye for the summer with her young son, Barnaby.

But the journey there sets her on a new path, when she meets Xander Courage on the train – a charming American, running from problems of his own. After sparks fly, they go their separate ways. But on this small island, they’re never far from one another…

Skye offers Valentina the refuge she needs as she whiles away the long summer days at her beachside cottage, enjoying visits from her sisters, Thea and Ezzie. But when bad news from home throws her Scottish idyll into turmoil, Valentina finds herself pulled away from the place – and people – that she loves.

Valentina knows she must confront her heart’s desires – but can she let go of the past and embrace the future she deserves?

My Opinion

Over the Sea to Skye is the final book in The Skye Sisters trilogy and I would recommend reading this trilogy in order. I am a big fan of Sue’s writing and this trilogy has truly lived up to my expectations. A wonderful, heart-warming story.

Rating 4/5

I absolutely loved this book. Didn't want to put it down. I have loved following the stories of the 3 sisters and their complicated lives. It also has made me want to go to the isle of skye.

In this, the final book in the series, the story is centered around Valentina, the oldest of the three adopted sisters. Having recently split from her husband when he left her for someone else she decides to spend the summer holidays in her holiday cottage on Skye, together with her young son Barnaby. On the journey there she meets an American, Xander, who is taking his nephew to Skye for an extended holiday.
One of the joys of reading books in a series is meeting the characters from the previous books, although I still have the first book in the series stuck in my TBR list. There is also the added attraction of the setting in Skye, which certainly sounds magical. There are family dynamics in play when Valentina's husband has an accident plus there is contact from her own birth family. Throw in an attraction to Xander and life certainly isn't simple for her, leading to much soul searching. A great way to spend a few hours losing yourself in the story and the setting of Skye.
I received an advance copy of this book from the publisher through Netgalley, however this did not influence my review of the book.

This is the third book in the series and while you can likely read it as a standalone, I think you benefit from having read the other 2 in the series as loads of the characters and places show up in this book as well. This one is Valentina’s story as she navigates her new life with her young son Barnaby after her husband left her and she learns to find herself again as a single woman. The gorgeous setting of Skye never disappoints or does the strong cast of female supporting characters that rally around Valentina as she starts over.
This was such a cozy story as Sue Moorcroft always delivers. It covers several topics like adoption, single parenting and complicated family dynamics but it never gets too heavy. It offers a sweet look at new beginnings.
Thanks to Avon Books and NetGalley for the eArc in exchange for my review.

Valentina has been a bit of a background character in the first two books in this lovely series – the third sister (but also adopted, and knowing nothing about her birth family), living on the mainland with the husband neither of her sisters is too keen on and her young son Barnaby, but looking forward to owning a refurbished holiday cottage on the Isle of Skye and being able to spend more time with family. But she hadn’t expected to be travelling there for the summer with just Barnaby, her marriage to Gary emphatically over – and not only has he behaved particularly badly, but the relationship between them is much more difficult than it should be when they share a child.

On the train they meet an American tourist, Xander, travelling to Skye with his teenage nephew Mac – and, at the time, he’s rather preoccupied and distinctly grumpy having lost his wallet. But the two younger members of the party really hit it off, despite the age difference – and when they visit to deliver an apology for their unfortunate first meeting, Valentina finds that Xander doesn’t always wear a permanent frown. There’s actually a bit of a spark between them – but she’s not really ready to do anything about it, and he’s similarly wary. And just as their friendship’s becoming stronger, and there might be some possibilities after all, Valentina’s life is turned upside down – a situation that forces her to return home with an unexpected and distressing situation to deal with.

Something I really loved about this book was the family relationships – Valentina’s particularly special bond with young Barnaby, the joy and support she both draws on and gives her sisters, and Xander’s strong connections both with his nephew and his family back home. But they can cause some of the complications too – in one instance when family members interfere in Valentina’s already difficult life, another when her family history unexpectedly begins to catch up with her, and Xander certainly has more than his share of issues to disentangle.

The budding romance is really nicely handled, its progress seen from both their perspectives – although the prospect of a happy ending looks very unlikely at times when things don’t go quite as smoothly as they might, and the obstacles look insurmountable. But I know better than trying to tell the full story – the author does it so much better, and must say I was wholly engaged in the story and the emotional challenges for the individuals at its centre from the first page to the last.

It’s also the perfect ending to the series – we dip into the ongoing lives of sisters Ezzie and Thea, seeing how their lives have moved on, and quite perfectly rounding off their personal stories. The Skye setting is as gorgeous as ever – and it’s a beautifully told story, perhaps my favourite of the trilogy. But I’ve really enjoyed the whole series, and – much as I’ve always loved her standalone books – really hope it’s something the author will try again. Are the books already on your reading list? If not, I’d highly recommend you add them – I suspect you might just enjoy them as much as I have.

I do enjoy the emotional drama that Sue Moorcroft creates in her wonderful books, always such strong female characters to follow as they face difficult and demanding situations.
Valentina plans to spend the summer on Skye with her son and sisters, taking an opportunity to escape from her heartbreak of separating from her estranged husband. However fate throws in a chance meeting with an American and his nephew, who adds a new twist to her island break.
Added to the drama is her ex husband who is playing a tricky game, hiding away with his new love, this is an upsetting time for her son and causes so much stress for his mother, watching him struggle with being left behind.
I enjoyed watching Valentina become attached to Xander, his supportive nature was really appreciated as her life becomes even more dramatic.
It was brilliant to catch up with her sisters too, and to witness her own journey for finding her original family.

This is the third book in the series and features the eldest Wynter sister, Valentina, who is on the verge of divorce. It can be read as a standalone.

It was refreshing to read Valentina’s story after meeting her in the previous books and seeing her in a new light- a woman who is finally standing up for herself.

The book was warm, refreshing and a bit emotional with the messy summer romance and found family with all of the drama in between.

I loved the descriptions of the Scottish Islands where this book was set. The way the author described the picturesque landscape will put Scotland on the map for readers.

I loved all the messy family drama and all of the characters and their circumstances were very relatable and interesting.

If you love family drama then you will enjoy this.

The final book in this engaging series is Valentina's story, and it's full of drama, emotion, family, and unexpected romance. Valentina plans to spend the Summer in Skye with her sisters. Now that her marriage is at an end, Valentina and her son, Barnaby, plan to stay in their newly renovated beachside holiday cottage. It's easy to invest in Valentina. I like that she is less rigid and more flawed than in previous books. A chance meeting on the journey leads to friendship and romantic possibilities, but family ties cause unwanted drama, and the chance of a new start fades away. It's an emotional tale, but the sisters' bond endures and strengthens, supporting Valentina and her son through difficult times. I enjoyed the gentle romance, the dynamic between the sisters and the lovely, lyrically described setting for this story.

fun and well written romance. i must admit i didn't read any of the previous books, but i still found this one quite solid. 5 stars. tysm for the arc.

Over the Sea to Skye is the concluding book in Sue Moorcroft’s captivating Skye Sisters trilogy, focusing on Valentina’s journey.

Valentina finds herself feeling vulnerable after her marriage ends and she opts for voluntary redundancy. With her seven-year-old son, Barnaby, about to begin his summer break from school, she has decided to rent out their home for the season. They plan to stay at their cottage on the Isle of Skye, near her sisters. Unexpectedly, on the train, she crosses paths with Xander and his nephew, MacDonald, who are also heading to Skye to explore their ancestral roots. Unfortunately, news arrives that disrupts her plans, forcing her to make some tough choices.

This is a wonderful, lighthearted read and a delightful conclusion to the trilogy. Sue’s characters are relatable and I felt invested in their stories. The way she describes the scenery has you envisioning yourself
seeing what the characters do and just like a typical postcard, wishing
you were there!!! I can’t wait to see what’s coming next from Sue!

This is book three in the Skye sisters trilogy.

Valentina is headed to Skye for the summer with her son. On the train ride she meets Xander and his nephew.
This book deals with several life issues all taking place among a new romance. I liked Valentina and her sisters. Skye sounded like an awesome place too. It’s a good third book in this series.

This is the third book in the series about the Wynter sisters however each book including this one can be read as a standalone. Unfortunately although I really enjoyed the other books I found this a little hard going and although I finished the book it was definitely my least favourite. I won’t post my review on this occasion as it will score pretty low and I’m sure others will enjoy it.

Thanks to the Publisher and Netgalley for an early review copy.

Following the end of her marriage, Valentina and her son Barnaby are off to the Isle of Skye, to see her family and spend the summer with them. Whilst there Valentina needs to decide what she wants to do next.

Whilst on the train they meet Xander and his nephew MacDonald who are from America, they all get on well and realise that the places they are staying aren’t that far apart, so they meet up and their friendship grows.

Then she gets some news, which makes her think about her old relationships and those she’s forming now.

I liked how we read about not just Valentina’s story, but also get to know more about is Xander and MacDonald.

I highly recommend this book.

A great finally to the trilogy and it focuses on third sister Valentina and her adorable young son Barnaby. Valentina decides to rent out her home in Inverness and spend the school holidays at her holiday cottage on the beautiful Isle of Skye where she receives a warm welcome and support from her two sisters Thea and Ezze. Here she hopes to heal from the betrayal of her husband Gary after he left her to be with Valentinas work assistant.
My thanks to Net galley and publishers Avon Books for the ARC of this delightful novel

Lovely to have a book set in a different location (Isle of Skye). This third one in the trilogy ticks all the boxes for me and didn't disappoint.

This is such a captivating finale of the series about three adopted sisters.

The ending left me wondering about Valentina's found family. I hope she got past his strange impulsiveness.

Valentina softer side stole my heart! I always found her to be ruled by her head and not her heart. But with more background to her marriage, it's easy to see why.

The Isle of Skye setting is utterly enchanting - I'm booking a trip!

This is the final book in the Skye Sisters Trilogy and just as brilliant as the previous two. After her marriage ends Valentina and son Barnaby head to the Isle of Skye and family for the summer and for Valentina to evaluate what she does next. On their journey there they meet American Xander and his nephew MacDonald. They all get on fabulously and find that they are never far from each other enabling the friendship they have formed to grow. When Valentina receives some bad news her thoughts on her future and relationships, old and new, are questioned. I really love how not only Valentina’s story is explored but also how Xander and MacDonald’s stories are weaved into this. An absolutely beautiful read that explores human nature, family dynamics and also has love and romance. A highly recommend reading all three of this brilliant trilogy. Thanks to Avon Books UK and Netgalley for the ARC

Over the Sea to Skye is a well-written conclusion to this enjoyable trilogy about three adopted sisters who each find love on the beautiful Scottish Isle of Skye. It could be read as a standalone but readers will potentially enjoy it even more if they’ve read the others.
I particularly liked Valentina, who possesses great inner strength. It was easy to respect her desire to do the right thing by her son Barnaby and even her cheating soon-to-be ex.
As with the previous two books, this one threw up some interesting perspectives on adoption. The author had clearly done her research and it felt easy to believe the character’s feelings and actions.
Thank you to the author, publisher and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this heartwarming romance.

Over the Sea to Skye for me felt bittersweet because while I loved the story I am sad to say goodbye to the sister's as this is the last book of the series. It deals with a lot in this book like finding new love, adoption and the issues that can arise from finding your birth family, dealing with your ex and being the bigger person for your child which I believe Valentina does exceptionally well in the circumstances. The author has drawn the characters and their circumstances with realism which make them feel relatable. I enjoyed the settings and could feel the island sparkling through my veins. I didn't want to leave or say goodbye but it was a gorgeously wrapped ending!