This is my first time reading Ms. Moorcroft, and I didn’t really know what to expect. I love stories set in small communities, and the setting of the Isle of Skye in Scotland definitely interested me. And just 2% into the story, when Thea witnesses a handsome stranger rescuing a drowning dog, I was hooked.

Often when I read I’ll pause to look up the pronunciation of a word, because even reading silently to myself I like to pronounce things correctly. I didn’t have to worry about that here, thought, thanks to the author who skillfully and helpfully inserted pronunciations, such as Thea remarking to Dev that when she moved to the Island from Suffolk she thought “Sleat” was pronounced “sleet” rather than “slate” (so did I). And most surprising to me was learning that “Loch” is pronounced with a “chh” sound at the end rather than as “lock”! Who knew?! There are also lot of great descriptions of the countryside, the village, the ocean, the sky. And the author is obviously very knowledgeable about gardening, or did some thorough research on the subject.

Thea and her sister both work at a manor home that is partially open to the public, Thea as head gardener, and Ezzie in administration. In her previous life Thea had starred on a reality TV show, until a collision between her car and a bicyclist spun her world into chaos. But she, along with Ezzie, has made a new life for herself in this remote area. When Dev shows up just in time to rescue that dog, Thea mistakes him for a job applicant, and Dev seizes on the idea and runs with it. He’s actually there to try and secure an interview with Thea for a trashy celebrity website, a job he hates but has taken out of financial need. The thought of spending the summer on Skye, working with his hands in the gardens instead, seems like heaven and an opportunity too good to pass up. But the purpose of his original mission has already set wheels in motion, and he spends much of the book trying to do damage control and agonizing over whether or not to confess the truth to Thea. I loved Dev, but at times I wanted to knock him on the head and tell him he needed to come clean. I often had a feeling a dread, for of course the day of reckoning would come eventually.

This was a truly delightful read, that touched on some deep issues, as Thea, who was adopted, also deals with learning who her birth mother is. The secondary characters are not necessarily fleshed out well, but I was so caught up in Thea and Dev, and Ezzie, and eventually Thea’s birth mother, that I didn’t care. And the little dog, Daisy, who is a joyful character in her own right. I gather that the second book in the series will be Ezzie’s story, and I am eagerly looking forward to it.

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I did enjoy this easy-to-read romance, the story flowed well and I quickly became involved in the story. Set on the Isle of Sky Thea Winter works as a gardener at Rothach Hall, doing the job she loves away from all the stresses of modern life and social media. Thea's past catches up with her and she has to deal with a lot of changes in a short space of time.

I liked Thea and her sisters, as well as the other characters in this story, well most of them, anyway. As with all books in this genre, lack of communication is always the theme and this book is no exception.

If you are looking for a nice easy romance, with good characters, great scenery and some twists along the way then I recommend you pick this on e up. This is the first book in a trilogy about the sisters and I will be reading those as soon as they become available.

I found this to be very formulaic and predictable. Man meets Woman, falls for her but has a secret that will hurt her. The worst happens, but he redeems himself and they all live happily ever after. I thought the characters were rather one dimensional and I didn’t particularly warm to any of them. Having said that, I was happy enough to read the whole book and it was a beautiful setting for a story.

Another fabulous read from Sue. Thea and her Sister work at Rothach Hall on the Isle of Skye . They settle there enjoying the beautiful scenery surrounding the beautiful house and become friends with their colleagues and the local community. Unfortunately as often happens their past catches up with them. The story looks at this from each character’s point of view and is fascinating building up to a wonderful ending.

Well written and enjoyable frippery.*******************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************

This is one of my favourite authors and I couldn’t wait to start this and read it in almost one sitting.

This was a very poignant read which covered a lot of sensitive issues and had engaging characters and the story was encased in the beautiful setting of Skye. Reading this has made me want to visit this idyllic sounding setting.

I was excited to discover that this beautiful book is the .first of a trilogy and can’t wait to read more on what the sisters and the other characters get up to in the next instalment.

I have been a fan of Sue Moorcroft's novels for a long time and loved this the first in her new Skye Sisters series.

A tale of complex relationships, past secrets and true modern life problems. As usual in a Sue Moorcroft story, there are also some serious issues raised such as drinking, adoption and internet bullies. I thoroughly enjoyed this read, even if Sue did keep me on tenterhooks and reading on frantically waiting for the big bombshell to drop.

Loved the Isle of Skye setting, was on Thea’s side from page one and didn't want Deveron to lose the chance of a relationship with her (although I think I might have been less forgiving than she is in the novel). Even related to the dog, Daisy and her part in the book.

Now can't wait to read the rest of the series.

Sue Moorcroft has once again penned a lovely, summery read, whisking readers away to the wild, and wonderful Isle of Skye. In this remote corner of Scotland, Thea Wynter has found a haven, working as head gardener at local manor house Rothach Hall. She escaped to Skye nine years earlier together with her sister Ezzie, following a brief TV career. The two are hiding a potentially devastating secret, but since they ran away to Skye, Thea has been feeling safe. That is, until a nasty website that asks ‘where are they now’ type questions discovers her whereabouts and her past catches up with her …
Former sports journalist Deveron Downie has reluctantly been working for that trashy website as he finds himself at a crossroads in his life. Following his ex-wife’s and business partner’s betrayal, he has lost almost everything and is unsure of his future, until he starts a seasonal job at Rothach Hall and meets Thea. The attraction between them is undeniable and almost instantaneous, and grows the more time they spend together. But Dev also has a secret, one that could destroy Thea’s trust in him in one fell swoop. Is it better to keep quiet or confess?
As always in Sue Moorcroft’s stories, there are some serious issues raised – adoption, drink driving, criminal liability, the power of influencers and/or internet trolls, and much more. But underlying it all is a wonderful, heart-warming romance that has the reader rooting for Thea and Dev, and hoping they’ll be able to overcome the misunderstandings and get a new beginning.
I am now dying to visit Skye for myself. Although not the usual sun, sea and sand type holiday destination, it definitely sounds incredible and well worth the long journey required to get there. For those who prefer armchair travel, this story is also ideal and I loved it!

Due Moorcrift does such beautiful novels. The way she describes scenery ect you feel as if you are right there with her characters. I cannot wait to read, share, and review this gorgeous tale of gardening mainland and all the secrets and storyline it will reveal as it is always such a treat unraveling her gorgeous novels.

This book is the first part of a series and it did not disappoint.
It’s all about Thea head gardener at Rothach Hall in the Isle of Skye. Thea is a lovely character who has been through a lot in her life but is very strong.
The setting was beautiful and just added to the romance in the story
I loved most of the characters ( no spoilers) with Dev being my favourite. The ending was perfect and I cannot wait for the next part in the series to catch up on Theas story and hopefully hear more about Thea’s sisters.
Thanks to NetGalley, Sue Moorcroft and Avon Books UK, for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest and unbiased review

What a beautiful setting for this tale of Thea, has definitely made me want to discover the Isle of Skye. I always enjoy books from this author and once again this was a wonderful tale with great characters. Definitely recommend

As a great fan of Sue Moorcroft, I was looking forward to reading this book, the first in a series, and wasn’t disappointed.

The story takes place on the beautiful rugged coastline and windswept island of Skye. Vivid descriptions bring alive the unspoilt countryside, flora and fauna. Thea is chief gardener at Rothach Hall, she is a likeable, relatable character and when Deveron applies for a job both become attracted.

However, due to an accident in Thea’s past, secrets lead to misunderstandings which make Thea wary of trusting newcomers. Suspicions arise regarding Dev’s real reasons for taking the job, causing conflict. Characters are well drawn, developing as the story unfolds.

Along with the main story, Thea discovers her biological mother, and has mixed feeling about their relationship. Thea and her two sisters had been adopted, and this intriguing story weaves its way along with the main romance.

The story is about relationships, family and community. The island, characters and sense of community draw you in with secrets explored as the story unfolds. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book, and am looking forward to reading the other two books in the series featuring Thea’s two sisters.

Thanks to the author and NetGalley for this ARC in return of an honest review!
Under a Summer Skye by Sue Moorcroft is a lovely book, but not my cup of tea. It's a read that I can imagine a lot of romance readers will enjoy, especially in the summer time. The story was a bit slow paced for my taste. Especially the first 40% gave me a hard time to keep my attention. 🌞 Even if this book doesn't fit my romance novel taste, I can tell that the characters are written in a loveable way. You want to root for them, even if they mess up! 3.5✨I recommend this book as an easy read if you're looking for something that's not overly exciting. I can see people enjoying this type of book on a summer holiday at the beach!

Sue Moorcroft books always make me happy and this one was no exception! I'd been looking forward to this one a lot, partly because the book cover is so beautiful, but also because being Scottish, I love reading books set here and Skye is absolutely beautiful!

This is the first book in a three part series following three sisters, with this one focussing on Thea. She moved to Skye eight years ago to escape bits of her past and now spends her days contentedly looking after the gardens at Rothach Hall, surrounded by incredible scenery.

However, when Deveron turns up, things change. He saves a puppy which Thea promptly adopts, but as she and Dev grow closer, we discover that he has his own secrets, and Thea's past is dragged back up. At the same time, other family secrets come to light and she has to navigate how to deal with that.

This was a lovely book and despite the flaws and mistakes made by the two main characters, both were very likeable too, making you want to root for them and their happiness.

Skye was also a beautiful setting and the author did the descriptions perfectly, I could picture the setting and great weather! It's made me look forward to summer now!

Thank you so much to Sue Moorcroft, Avon UK, Harper Collins UK and Netgalley! 💕

This is a great summer read set on the Isle of Skye. The scenery descriptions were so real and it just made me want to be there! I loved the characters and the building romance between two of them as well as a great overall storyline. I would definitely recommend this book!

Thanks Netgalley and the Publisher. I enjoy this authors style of writing and this book was lovely and it was set in a place I have always wanted to visit. Would recommend to others.

I have always loved Sue Moorcrofts books so was excited to read Under a summer Skye, the first book of a new trilogy following the lives of the three wynter sisters Thea,Ezzy and Valentina.
Book one concentrates on Thea the youngest of her siblings and her story of how she came to be living on Skye and working as a head gardener.
Thea’s life changed irrevocably one day and the repercussions of that event have followed her as she starts a new life on the beautiful Isle of Skye, full of revelations, new discoveries,angst, trust issues and heartache but balanced by friendships of locals and neighbours, family support , love and the most gorgeous little dog, we tag along as Thea experiences life changing experiences and enters a new phase of her life!
So excited to see what books two and three bring to the trilogy.
Thank you NetGalley for this early read.

This is a lovely story set on the beautiful Isle of Skye, which the author describes perfectly. Thea and her love interest are both appealing characters with flaws. I was rooting for them from the start, and it kept me turning the pages to find out what happened next. We discover that Thea is adopted, and part of the story is about the way she deals with finding out about her birth family. As an adoptee myself, I felt Sue described the mixture of emotions involved in that search accurately. This is my first Sue Moorcroft book, and it's made me want to read her others. I'm looking forward to reading the next book in the series.

I loved the setting for this book; the description of the scenery was wonderful. However, I did find the story a bit slow and found myself just wanting something to happen. If you are looking for an easy read, this might be for you.

Thanks to NetGally for the chance to read this book! This is my first Sue Moorcroft book. I loved the Scottish isle of Skye and the beautiful landscape described! Thea and Dev were easy characters to love and root for a happy ending. Told with both perspectives the book kept you guessing with a few twists and turns. The road wasn't always easy, but it brings them together in the end! I enjoyed Thea and her relationship with her sisters and am excited for future books about them. The book has a little spice. Overall it was a great read and a great first book in a trilogy.