Wishing Under The Starlit Skye Was such a heartwarming read , this isn’t just a romance, it felt like so much more than that (although nothing wrong if it was, romance fan here not a criticism) it’s such a wonderful story it’s fun, emotional, heartwarming, heartbreaking, and just oh so wonderful

Another great read from Hobman as we return to Skye and see familiar faces from previous novels. You certainly can be a newcomer to Hobman’s books with this one, not needing to read the other stories. Yet, I thought it was lovely to reminisce about the previous novels I have read already, making this definitely feel like I community I knew about already.

In this story, Hobman explores parenting and broken families. Caitlin made the decision to be a single parent and has not had any company whilst raising her daughter. Over the years, Caitlin has got used to the judgemental comments received about her decisions and this is emotionally exemplified in the opening chapter in the scene with Caitlin and her mother. I really sympathised with Caitlin and, as the story progressed, admired her strength in character and determination to do right by her daughter.

Yet, Caitlin starts to yearn for some company and is persuaded by her friends to get back on the dating scene. Rejecting apps in favour of meeting someone in person is equally fraught with disaster, showing the reality of someone trying to start a new relationship in a world where we seem to naturally want to hide behind our phones. These moments were entertaining in the story, particularly when Caitlin tries her hand at speed dating. However, it turns out that love is not necessarily far from home.

I enjoyed how Hobman does not make it too obvious in the beginning who Caitlin will establish a relationship with. This made the book more interesting as it would appear that both male characters in the story offer equally appealing security. Yet, as we learn more about Caitlin and what she wants in life, it is soon apparent that her choice comes into doubt. I liked seeing this transition and transformation, whilst eagerly waiting for Caitlin to finally get her deserved happy ever after.

This was a heart-warming story that I really enjoyed. Blended families and trying to make the right parenting decisions feature as the central theme to the story and I think many readers will understand Caitlin’s choices. All the characters are likeable and I appreciated how there were two love choices seeming equally appealing until a deciding moment changes Caitlin’s opinion.

With thanks to Boldwood books and NetGalley for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

A lovely read that was a bit sad in places but reminds us all not to give up on love - it can happen! Something for people to look forward to. Well written.

This one was a lovely read. I really enjoyed reading this one. I just love this kind of books.
4 stars read for me

A real feel good read
Very uplifting a story of love and loss
Will have you hooked from the first page
Thanks NetGalley

Families, friendship and finding love all wrapped up in one book!!! Lisa Hobson bought all this together in one book and I really enjoyed it from page 1 right to the very last page. I was transported as the descriptions had me stood in the village watching everyone from afar.

I'm a huge fan of this author, I am from Scotland and her books always remind me of home, a lovely gentle read and I always love books where characters from the author's other books pop up, great to curl up with and lose yourself in the village of Glentorrin

Thank you to the publisher, netgalley and the author for allowing me to read this eARC, I feel so blessed to be able to have critical conversations about great books and recommend books to my book club.

This is a general fiction romance book following Caitlin who runs the bakery and her path to love. This is a beautifully written novel and as I have not read Lisa's books before I was nervous as many people like her books but I was surprised I liked it so much usually romance books bore me but this did not.

I really enjoyed this book. The characters and setting were brought to life by the author’s descriptions and I warmed to them all (apart from two unlikeable characters). A touching story about families, friendship and finding love when it’s been right in front of you all along.
I loved the cameo appearance of Isla, a character from another Lisa Hobson book which I have enjoyed reading in the past, so it was lovely to catch up with what has been happening with her (and I’m hoping there’ll be a book on the horizon featuring Isla with how this one ended).
It was lovely to have the story continue after the main characters got together. Mostly books end just as they finally get together, but this one kept going so we were able to witness the next stage in their relationship, which was lovely to read.
A thoroughly enjoyable book & a perfect summer read.

I love this series by Lisa Hobman which is set on the Isle of Skye . Caitlin is a single mom by choice, and finally decides it's time to consider entering the dating scene, although things don't go well until she dates single dad Lyle. But there is always her friend Archie, ready to pick up the pieces, as well as dealing with a life changing event of his own. Great story, great character development and a sweet romance.

oh wow oh wow oh WOW!!!!! I will go straight to the point here! This book is EXCELLENT, it's a 5 stars out of 5 and even more!!!! I loved this book so so much! I am so happy i have read it! I don't give 5 stars to a book easily but this out totally deserve it! If you are looking for a well written romance this book is for you!!!

Everyone deserves a second chance at happiness right? Caitlin has put her daughter Grace first for the past thirteen years. It is time for to return to the dating scene..
Addicted to this book… As soon as I started to read, I just knew that I wouldn’t be able to put the book down… One hell of a rollercoaster ride.

Set on the beautiful Island of Skye, 'Wishing under a starlit Skye' is about single mum Caitlin who runs and owns her own bakery. As her daughter Grace becomes a teenager, Caitlin decides it's time to start thinking about romance for herself. Preferring face to face meets, she avoids dating apps and tries both speed dating and a singles night.
she starts dating Lyle ,her daughters friends father, and all seems perfect until her friend Archie needs Caitlin and Graces help to deal with a surprise from the past.
This is a beautiful book, set in a gorgeous village with some wonderful characters.

A heartwarming read which was pure escapism. This is a standalone book , I haven’t read the earlier book but in no way did it defract from my enjoyment of this one . Beautiful descriptions of Skye, believable characters, and a great plot , loved Caitlin’s story.
A really enjoyable book which I would highly recommend
Thank you to Netgalley, Boldwood Books, and Lisa Hobman for letting me read this book in exchange for an honest review

I thoroughly enjoyed Dreaming Under a Starlit Skye, so I was delighted to be invited onto the tour for another visit to Glentorrin. You do glimpse some familiar characters but this novel centres on Caitlin's quest for romance. She is at a point in her life where her daughter has grown a little more independent and she is ready to meet some new people. You find out quite soon that Caitlin is an independent thinker and that family means everything to her. In fact, creating a family has been a driving force.
You can totally picture the community of Glentorrin and the characters who live there. As before, I found it to be an appealing place with much to offer and felt welcomed in. Not everyone is without fault, of course, so Caitlin has to tread carefully. Families are not always conventional but the emotions at their centre rang true. This is an enjoyable and entertaining read with a glorious setting and some surprises along the way.

In short: Friends and family are everything
Thanks to the publisher for a copy of the book

This was a beautiful cosy read which was perfect escapism. I read it in one sitting late into the night as couldn’t put it down. This was so much more than a romance story with very relatable and believable characters which also covered a lot of life changing topics in a very sensitive way.

This book made me laugh and cry in equal measure and was such a heartwarming read.

I hadn’t read the previous book in this series but that didn’t detract from my enjoyment at all and thoroughly looking forward to the next instalment to see where Caitlin and Archie journey takes them and that of the other characters.

I really loved the first book in this series and this one was just as brilliant! I loved the descriptions of the Isle of Skye and catching up with old characters as well as new. Such a lovely story and I was really rooting for Caitlin and Archie right from the start. I highly recommend this book to everyone that loves a feel good romance.

Absolutely amazing took my breath away , author really know how to draw you in. From the first page I was hooked, took me 2 days to read

I love Lisa Hobman’s stories and always really connect with the characters and get reminded of why I love to read! This book was no different. I smiled, I laughed and I may have shed a tear here and there.

In this book, Wishing Under The Starlit Skye, we are back in the small village called Glentorrin where Ruby now lives and we get to hear the local bakery Caitlin Fraser’s story.

Glentorrin was also the setting of Lisa Hobman’s Dreaming Under an Island Skye which tells the story of Caitlin’s best friend Jules. I have yet to read that one and despite already knowing how it will end as Jules reappears in both Ruby’s and Caitlin’s stories I still really want to read it to experience the full story.

Wishing under a Starlit skye by Lisa Hobman.
Glentorrin bakery owner, and lone parent, Caitlin Fraser, is single and finally ready to mingle. With her daughter, Grace, about to become a teenager, and her friends all settling down, Caitlin decides she deserves a shot at happiness too. Resisting the pull of dating apps, Caitlin embarks upon a series of disastrous singles events where she bumps into fellow villager, and astronomy buff, Archie Sutherland, who is nursing his own past secrets. When Grace’s best friend’s father, handsome Lyle Budge, asks Caitlin to dinner, things progress quickly and she has a taste of what their future as a family could be, much to both their daughters delight! But when Archie makes a shocking discovery, and he turns to Caitlin for help, she soon discovers Lyle isn’t the sharing type, meaning prickly ultimatums loom for everyone. Will wishing upon the stars over Glentorrin help Caitlin to figure out her way forward? Or is her hunt for romance like a once in a lifetime comet, easily missed in the blink of an eye?
A very good read with good characters. I loved the cover. 4*.