Another beautifully written book, lovely to be back in Skye catching up with the Wynter sisters again.

My thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for an ARC of this book

Over the Sea to Skye is the third book in the final book in The Skye Sisters Trilogy and this time focuses on Valentina and her son Barnaby. It’s a tale of love, hope, family and new beginnings and you are quickly transported to the beautiful Scottish island. It’s a well written heartwarming tale and with some lovely characters. Thank you to NetGalley, Avon Books UK and the author for the chance to review.

Writing style was fine, descriptions were good. I struggled to care about the characters or the plot.
I was bored with this one. It’s just not for me.

Delightful finale to the Skye trilogy!
This one is the story of the oldest of the three sisters, all adopted and is based on the gorgeous island of Skye in Scotland.
Valentina is looking forward to a very welcome break at her holiday cottage on Skye with her beloved son Barnaby and being with her sisters. The past few months have been incredibly hard and she’s looking forward to some retreat and sanctuary by the beach.
On the way she meets a couple of Americans who change her life, and hears about a connection from her birth family.
Great escapism especially for the summer holiday season, some amazing travel inspiration and some unexpected bumps along the way.
You can always rely on a great read from all the books from Sue Moorcroft! This trilogy hasn’t been my favourite but nevertheless a lovely read.
Thanks to NetGalley and Avon books, heartily recommend this trilogy for a great read.

I had been looking forward to reading Valentina’s story and wasn’t disappointed. From the first book, Valentina has appeared as a calm, powerful force, holding herself with a poise that is a natural fit for her somewhat exotic name. This final instalment picks up with Valentina at a particular low point. She is still reeling from the end of her marriage and trying to navigate through the strange new rules with her ex-husband. She is visiting Skye, staying in her newly refurbished cottage, with her young son, Barnaby. I must say that I loved the bond between mother and son, it was particularly beautiful.

On the train to Skye, she encounters an American, Xander Courage, who is travelling with his teenaged nephew. She is immediately attracted to him, but there is no point exploring the attraction as her life is in a mess and it would be unfair to start something. Xander was a delightful addition to the series, and I loved learning more about his background. He was also divorced, although less recently but just as painfully. Although travelling with his nephew, Xander has no children, but he’s a perfect surrogate father for both his nephew and Barnaby. I found myself hoping for them to discover a way to be together but with the time difference and the distance, the obstacle seemed insurmountable.

Feeling the support of her sisters, Valentina is conflicted by the possibilities for the summer, until she receives a call to say she’s needed back at home in Aberdeen.

I just loved this book and the way Sue revealed enough of the story but allowed it to unfold in an organic way. Everything felt beautifully paced, and her lightness of touch was evident as the story continued. The conflicts felt believable, and I found her predicament to be equal parts frustrating and moving. I have hardly scratched the surface with my review, but there is a lot more to this story which I will leave for you to discover.

I do hope you’ll read this book and the rest of the Skye Sisters trilogy as I can heartily recommend them all.

Book 3 in the Skye sisters trilogy.. Three sisters,, all adopted, and each book has their story. Set in the Isle of Skye (beautifully described), this time it is oldest sister Valentina's turn. After her husband leaves her and their small son to live with her young assistant, Valentina comes to stay in their holiday cottage for the summer. Picturing a relaxing seaside time mixing with her sisters' families already still on the island, while she considers her options going forward, things don't quite go to plan.
A chance meeting with an American visitor and a traffic accident all make her restful break much busier trying to juggle different parts of her life.
I love Sue's books: her place descriptions make you want to go there. Her characters are relatable and real. Just right for taking on holiday

What a joy to be back on the Isle of Skye again with the Wynter sister. This time it's Valentina's turn, the sister that in the previous two books appeared to have it all. This is her story, and boy is it a story.

I liked how the meet cute was in the first chapter and then we had to experience everything along with Valentina and her son Barnaby. Valentina is on her way to her summer home in Skye, we saw this getting refurbished in the previous book, now she is no longer with her husband and is unemployed. Xander and MacDonald are great characters to distract her and Barnaby from the long train ride, and then through a sequence of events, she helps Xander and thus a friendship is struck, especially between the boys.

Following Valentina's journey in how to navigate being a single parent was interesting, you could see that she was trying to cover for her ex Gary and his lack of contact, which makes what happens next all the more engrossing. The family dynamic, and the new girlfriend, Val really had to take stock and purposely step back as she felt it was no longer her place.

The twist that come after Gary fails to meet them that morning really pulled me in and really helped to give even more depth to Valentina and also Xander as he steps up and becomes that person that she needs, (even though as readers we can already see that because we are so intuitive!) Seeing the other sisters, Thea and Ezzie's story progress was great, those girls really needed some happy. The DNA and family tree search was interesting, I have an interest in genealogy, but getting the perspective from an adoptee was interesting, starting with nothing and having to work onwards. Finding her biological family and her conflicting feelings were really interesting, how much does she really want to know, she already felt she had her family with her sister. When she reflects and we see all the new people that have come into their lives, it really is amazing at the new families that have been created as Thea and Ezz discover biological families. Val needed to see that family could look any way she wanted it to, and it could include and American who has Scottish roots.

In all, this was a great read and I found that I couldn't put it down, I will be really sad to see the end of this series as I have loved my visits to the Isle of Skye.

I felt like I was catching up with old friends! Sue Moorcroft does an excellent job of describing the scenery and the atmosphere of Skye.
Valentina, Ezzie and Thea are 3 sisters who have all been adopted. Previous books have been about Thea and then Ezzie, but this one is about Valentina who thought she was going to have a relaxing summer on The Isle of Skye, however, life has other ideas.
The only reason that I’m knocking off one star is because there’s too much explaining about who is who. Even if you haven’t read the other books, I’m sure that you would easily pick up the characters and not need a constant reminder of who is related to who.
An easy to read book that will leave you warm and fuzzy!

This is sadly the last book in this series and I have to admit I'm disappointed that it's come to an end.
whilst I really enjoyed the book, I felt it ended a bit too quickly. I got to 92% and it seemed there wasn't enough time to finish every thread in the story. certain bits needed more detail. That being said, I would happily reread this series and probably will in the future

This is a trilogy I'm very sad to say goodbye to! It's been a wonderful series and I think the author might just have saved the best story until last!! Can you tell I've enjoyed this one?!

We follow the story of Valentina, sister to Thea and Ezzie who we met in the previous books!, and she finds herself heading back to Skye with her son Barnaby after her husband leaves them to shack up with her old, but much younger!, personal assistant - classy! On the train home she encounters 2 Americans, Xander and his nephew MacDonald, and find themselves getting along like a house on fire straight off, especially the sweet interactions between Barnaby and MacDonald, which take a huge pressure off Valentina.

Watching her trying to get her life back on track was really absorbing, and there was always the lovely support of her sister to fall back on, and also following the story of Xander and Mac who were going through their own family dramas!

There's always a spanner to be thrown in the works, and that's in the shape of her ex having a bad accident so she's torn between helping him and having to deal with his family too - all while protecting her son. There's a lot of grown up decisions to be made and she's the kind of woman who knows the right way to behave!

It's been wonderful watching the lives of these sisters unfold over these three books - each could be read as a standalone but you get so much more from them reading them in order as a series! And any excuse to visit the lovely Skye once again is fine by me!! Highly recommended!

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.

I so enjoyed the previous Wynter sisters' stories and was excited to read the last in the trilogy.
Valentina, the eldest of the sisters had yet to discover her biological family. She is struggling to come to terms with her husband's infidelity when she is contacted through a DNA site. Having bought a small cottage on Skye , she is there with her son for the summer break, so has the support of her two sisters.
The backdrop of the beautiful Isle of Skye takes centred stage once more. This time seen through the eyes of a couple of American tourists.
Trauma abounds for Valentina but above all this is a feel good book.
I have so enjoyed this series set on the beautiful island of Skye.
Thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for the ARC.

So lovely to return to Skye and see what the Wynter sisters have been up to. A story full of love and compassion within a complicated, loving extended family managing to merge with each other in a wonderful way.

Part of the joy I've had from reading these three books, is getting to know about each sister, and by giving each their own book, the author has only added to that joy. I've had a complete story for each, together with a little of the other two lightly sprinkled throughout, as the icing on a cake, to add to the wonderful flavour.

Sue Moorcroft has been one of my favourite authors for a number of years now, and I'm always grateful when a new story of hers is published. With 'Over the Sea to Skye' this is tempered by the knowledge that this is the third and final book in the series. That being said, this is one heck of a way to bring the series to a finale.

One of the main characters, so far as this reviewer is concerned, is the description of the setting provided by the author. Sue brings the scenery and location vividly to life and I'm certain I'm not the only one who now longs to take the journey to the isles of Skye.

In this book, we have Valentina's story, arguably the sister we've got to know the least about, until now, though perhaps that was the reason she was left until last. Valentina, a single mum with a seeemingly perfect life, both career-wise and personal (though we've had hints that perhaps not everything is so rosy after all), has her life turned upside down when her husband leaves her for a younger woman. Through the book, we watch as she learns exactly what happened, and how she responds (especially to her old in-laws) could be a good life lesson to learn for us all. She turns out to be quite a person, let alone, woman.

Of course, there's a love interest for her, in an American, Xander, who's over on a holiday to get away from a work crisis-of-confidence kind of thing. So, she has to work out what the future may hold for them, if anything, and the author shows, as she does in the whole book, a tremendous gift for storytelling.

You don't have to read the other two books in the series, though it would help with a few bits of background, so far as her sisters are concerned who, by the way, are all adopted sisters. This is by the by, by the way (if you follow).

To surmise, if you're a fan of Sue Moorcroft, settle down for a great read that you've come to expect. If you're new to the author, settle down for a wonderful time, though you may find the hours flashing by without knowing it.

My thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for the reading copy.

New romance in the middle of a family crisis🌅

Loved the realism of this story, with strong, protective mother Valentina, her winsome seven year old son Barnaby and their summer spent in a cottage on the Isle of Skye. Straying husband Gary and his family bring the angst and drama; visiting Pittsburgher Xander, descendant of MacDonalds who emigrated from Skye in the 1900's, brings the undeniable attraction and romance. But extended family also features large.

What struck me most about the plot was the dilemma that Valentina had to negotiate as she sought to pick up the pieces and make a happy life and home for her son and herself while events outside their control kept her so closely involved in Gary's life. Great setting and descriptions of natural beauty, too.

Recommended and, though it's part of a series about Valentina and her two sisters, it's easily read as a standalone.

Thanks to Avon Books UK and NetGalley for sharing a complimentary advance copy of the book; this is my voluntary and honest opinion.

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A nice way to conclude the trilogy (if you haven’t read the other two books, it really does help with all the other characters) but I found myself wishing it was just a bit shorter. I really liked the character of Xander and liked the chemistry between him and Valentina, I loved the setting of Skye, but just found the hospital storyline a bit unnecessary. Overall, a good read that definitely has you dreaming of a summer on Skye.

This third in a trilogy about adopted sisters sees Valentina, the oldest, buy a small cottage on Skye and return with her young son Barnaby after the end of her marriage,. She meets Xander, an American with a teenaged son and well, you know what's hoping to happen. The thing is-these novels have been as much about the sisters and the family we make as they are about romance and that's the case here as well. Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC. A pleasant easy read.

I jumped right into the story since I read the previous two books and that is a wonderful feeling, like visiting friends that I have not seen in a while. This book focuses on Valentina, one of the three adopted sisters that The Skye Sisters Trilogy is about. She is usually the cautious researcher of the three sisters. In this book, she isn’t quite herself, so her feelings and actions are a bit odd for her. I think this book was close to reality. She is overwhelmed as another life-changing event is thrown at her, she reacts in an unexpected way. That adds to the plot quite a lot. In the other books in the series, Valentina was my least favorite character. In this book, I truly adore her. With everything on her plate, she acts with kindness, and is always protecting her son. I believe she has very admirable traits.

I enjoyed getting to know Valentina more deeply and was overjoyed when she found a friend and possible soul-mate. The romance part of the story helped me deal with the parts that were more difficult. As always with a romance book, all ends well, which is why it is my favorite genre to read.

I definitely recommend this book and the entire series. Each book could be read independently, but I feel the reader would be missing a lot of background that is useful to fully appreciate the books.

A sincere thank you to Avon Books UK and NetGalley for giving me the immense pleasure of reading the advance reader copy, with no obligation to write a review. My review is written freely as a hobby, and is totally my own opinion, not influenced by receiving the ARC.

Concluding the Wynter sister Isle of Skye trilogy, this book focuses on eldest sister Valentina. We’ve only seen glimpses of her in the previous books, not least because she doesn’t live on the Isle. But towards the end of the last book, she buys a small cottage as a holiday home for her, her husband Gary and their seven year old son Barnaby. But we learn early on in this book that Valentina and Gary have split up following his affair with her assistant. Valentina decides to spend the summer with Barnaby on Skye while she works out what to do next. On their journey, they meet American Xander and his teenage nephew MacDonald who are both escaping their own crises by spending time on the isle. Will they find what they’re looking for on Skye? And will new crises in their wider families interrupt their lives and a potential new romance?

I have read the previous two books and while there is nothing groundbreaking or new in the style of writing or the plot, it was an enjoyable, easy read. I’m sure fans of the trilogy won’t be disappointed. But if you haven’t read the other books, you can read this one on it’s own (although it does have spoilers from the earlier parts).

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read this book.

This hits the same notes as the previous two books in the series, so I felt I was reading the exact same novel over again. Some of the more bureaucratic aspects of the novel just made me feel quite stressed out, rather than offering escapism. I didn't quite buy into the love interest in the same way that I have with Moorcroft's other creations, and I felt like the drama around his life didn't really add anything to the story.

I did enjoy the setting around Skye, I had a real sense of the sunshine and the fresh air.