This is the 2nd book of a trilogy based around the Skye Sisters Valentina, Esmerelda and Thea on the magestical Isle of Skye.
This story follows Essie's journey of finding family in all its different dynamics and love most unexpectedly with Matts but it's not all plain sailing.
It was so lovely to catch up with the other sisters and how they had developed, but what I loved was being transported to the magical Isle of Skye again, .Such a wonderful read, roll on book 3.

It was truly wonderful to return to the beautiful setting of Skye in this delightful book.
Especially lovely to visit at Christmas time too!
Essie was fantastic to catch up with and to hear her story. The chemistry between Mats and her was lovely to witness and I was soon very emotionally invested in their relationship.
Some brilliant revelations also kept me intrigued and entertained as I watched Essie try to make a special Christmas for her bosses family and with her own sisters.
Loved meeting all the Larson family too, the children were adorable and added to the wonderful festive feel of the story.

Thanks to netgalley for the chance to read this book.

A great second book in the Skye sisters trilogy.

I always seem to start off my Christmas reading with a book by Sue Moorcroft and I couldn't have chosen a better one. This second book features Ezzie (Esmerelda) Wynter. Ezzie is the middle sister, between Thea and Valentina, and it is not a spoiler to say that all the sisters are adopted. Ezzie has been promoted to manager of Rothach Hall on the Isle of Skye, she loves her job and tries her best to the perfect employee - sometimes coming over as rather subservient but when she discovers at short notice that the Swedish owners - the Larssons and their extended family are descending on the Hall for Christmas the pressure is on to make everything perfect. However life has other plans and Ezzie faces troubling times.

I loved this second outing for the Skye Sisters and although this could be enjoyed as a standalone, it would be a real shame not to read the books in order as you would be missing out on detailed backstory and character development. Ezzie is cool headed, organised and not prone to dramatic outbursts but even she is tested to her limits by unexpected events.

Is there romance? - of course there is, however this is complicated with bells on. Mats Larsson is handsome, self assured and although well meaning is prone to interfering, but despite the problems this causes the growing slow burn chemistry between him and Ezzie gives off more than a gentle flame. However with both of them living very different lives and not even in the same country, how could this romance possibly go further. I was so invested in both characters and whilst I was hoping that they would find a way to be together it wasn't a sure thing. His two young children were adorable and their antics gave a special lightness to the story. A nice touch was including Swedish Christmas traditions alongside our traditional ones.

The wintry, snowy setting of Skye was almost a character in its own right, being vividly described with a fantastic sense of place. I could quite understand how Thea and Ezzie had made it their home. All three sisters had their own conflicts and difficulties to deal with and whilst I'm a little sad about the near end of the series I'm looking forward to the final book which focuses on Valentina.

A Skye Full of Stars is a warm and emotional story and very much focuses on family in all its forms. With characters that I felt a real fondness for this I enjoyed this very much and definitely recommend it.

It took me a bit to remind myself that this is a follow up book, although there is enough in it to not have read the first book, and equally it did seem to take a while before we started to get any real storyline going but once that happened it turned into a very enjoyable book. Good characters especially the main Wynter sisters, Ezzie especially and a nice sweet storyline without any complications. Definitely a book worth reading..

Another gorgeous read by the talented Sue Moorcroft - what's not to like. A big fat five stars from me. Thanks to the author and publisher for an advance copy of this delightful book.

A Skye Full of Stars is the second book in The Skye Sisters Trilogy. I didn't read the first book and had no problems reading this one as a standalone, but I will be going back to read Thea's story. This is Ezzie Wynter's story. All three of the sisters were adopted and formed a loving family. They lost their adopted parents several years ago, so only have each other. Something happened in the past to cause Thea and Ezzie to flee to the Isle of Skye. Ezzie is not the manager of Rothach Hall. When the Larsson family (matriarch Grete, son Mats and his two children) decide to arrive early for Christmas this year, Ezzie has a lot to organize. Astrid and Alvin, Mats' children are adorable and steal the show. They pull Ezzie out of her comfort zone and bring her into family activities. The more time she spends with the family, the more she and Mats begin to have feelings toward one another. Things don't go smoothly and things happen to cause a rift between the sisters as well as Mats and Ezzie. Will this Christmas story end in a happily ever after?

I really enjoyed this story. I enjoyed learning about Swedish Christmas Celebrations as well as some Scottish ones, especially the food. I really liked the sisters, but at times, I wanted to shake them when they were at odds with one another. Being adopted, there is also a storyline about Ezzie's biological family which really made me think about what makes a family. Meeting Thea and Dev had me wondering about their story, so I will definitely be reading the first book in this trilogy. There were some humorous moments, dramatic ones and serious issues about families, retirement, moving on and family relationships. I enjoyed the festive activities in this story and it definitely gave me that Christmas feel. I definitely recommend A Skye Full of Stars.

When I saw this latest book was Sue Moorcroft's 25th novel, I was amazed, it's quite the achievement.
A Skye Full of Stars is the second book in a Sisters Trilogy, and I hadn't read the first one, but luckily, I had time to squeeze it in. I'm glad I did, because the story just felt more wholesome and rounded. It reminded me of the Brown sisters Trilogy from Talia Hibbert, which I loved. This was a lovely read, and took me back to my teaching days of Year 1 lessons learning about Skye! Really enjoyed it. I look forward to last book in the series.

Sue is one of my favourite writers of women's fiction and I was very much looking forward to reading the next instalment of the Skye series. A wonderful read, as ever brilliant characters with challenges and flaws, and a fab setting.

Thank you Netgalley for a copy in exchange for my honest review. This book definitely pulled on my heartstrings! It was heartwarming and emotional and made me reflect during the holiday season! This is definitely a seasonal read that will stick with me and I am excited to read the other book in the series!

This was my first book by Sue Moorcroft and the second in the Skye Sisters Trilogy. Although I hadn’t read the first book (which I now have waiting for me) I thoroughly enjoyed this well-written story about the Wynter sisters and their lives on the beautiful island of Skye. Christmas is approaching and the Swedish owners of Rothach Hall, where two of the sisters work, are coming for an extended stay. An absorbing and cosy festive romance but with compelling themes about what family means and the impact that choices made can have for years to come. I’m looking forward to catching up with the Skye Sisters again very soon!

My thanks to the author, publishers and Net Galley for the ARC in exchange for an independent unbiased review.

Congratulations to Sue Moorcroft for the publication of her 25th novel - what an incredible achievment. You can find all the details of her other books on the graphic.

So back we go to the Isle of Skye, and this time we travel along with Essie, one of the Wynter sisters. We met Thea in book 1, but not to worry if you haven’t read this yet. A Skye Full of Stars can absolutely be read as a standalone.

I loved Essie’s story, and, as with Thea’s, things unfold which, hopefully, will enrich her life, but perhaps with just a little bit of uncertainty along the way. I learnt a little about Swedish Christmas traditions and it’s interesting to discover how different countries celebrate different holidays. Most have one thing in common - food - lots and lots of delicious food!

The kids are cute, Daisy is adorable - as always - and the Skye landscape, especially in the snow, is incredible. I’ve never ventured that far north, but hopefully, someday, I’ll get the opportunity to visit Skye.

Thank you to NetGalley, Avon Books and Rachel's Random Resources for the opportunity to read and review A Skye Full of Stars by Sue Moorcroft.

My Thoughts: no it’s no secret that I am a huge fan of Sue’s writing.. and this one was no different.

It creates a massive escape from your own reality in a beautiful setting.

This is the second book in the Skye Sisters Trilogy and this time we follow Ezzie, the middle sister and I was so excited to get to know her better.

I really enjoyed that the main bulk of the story is about Ezzie being the manager of Rothach Hall and what she aims to achieve in her life and her career, the romance was almost backseat until it sneaks up on you & before you know it, you don’t know how her and Mats will make it work when he has to be in Switzerland for his children and she wants to stay where she is.. you find yourself wanting it to happen but almost resigned in the understanding that it’s just not possible..

I couldn’t put this book down, it’s heartwarming, but a little sad in places. All of the sisters are adopted, they’ve known this forever, but this one dealt with Ezzie finding out more about her birth family which at times was a hard read, but it’s an important part of the story!

By the end of the book you’d have found it difficult to wipe the smile off my face & I cannot wait to read book 3!

A Skye Full of Stars is the second book in the Skye Sisters trilogy by Sue Moorcroft. Although you could read this book as a standalone, the first book was wonderful and I can highly recommend that you do read them in order. The trilogy follows the Wynter sisters, Thea, Esmerelda and Valentina, three adopted sisters, two of whom live on the Isle of Skye. The first book focused on Thea, the youngest of the sisters. A Skye Full of Stars is Esmerelda or Ezzie’s story.

Ezzie is working as the manager of Rothach Hall, owned by the Larsson family who own a fishing empire in Sweden. The grounds of the Hall and some of the rooms are open to the public, with the family using a wing of the Hall as a holiday home for them to enjoy, mostly during the summer. In the run up to Christmas, the Larssons decide to spend Christmas on Skye, and in advance of the break, matriarch Grete arrives in early November with her eldest son Mats and his two young children.

I loved the interactions between Ezzie and Mats. At first she was convinced he was arrogant so she kept him at arms length, but as time passed and she got to understand him better she realised she was drawn to him. I loved the way Ezzie and Mats’ children Astrid and Alvin got on, with their instant acceptance of her as someone working in the Hall, but also as a friend.

Ezzie quickly became friends with the childrens’ nanny Josefin, who was a likeable addition to the family staying at the Hall.

Both Ezzie and Mats had serious issues to address in the time before Christmas, which meant that they needed distance between them in order to deal with matters, but neither was very far from the thoughts of the other.

I am so invested in the lives of the people in these books, they are all so compelling and familiar.

I adore the location on Skye, and I don’t think I’ve ever wanted to go to somewhere during the festive season as much as I want to visit Portree in December for some festive shopping in such a beautiful setting.

A Skye Full of Stars is the perfect festive read, to read snuggled with a blanket and a hot drink in front of a roaring fire.

Welcome to book 2 in the Skye Sisters trilogy from Sue Moorcroft, book 1 was all about Thea and this one is about Ezzie, however it’s still set in the gorgeous Rothach Hall on the Isle of Skye and there’s lots of familiar faces if you’ve also read book 1.

I’ve almost put off reading this book because I didn’t want to finish it but ending up listening to parts on audio (that really helps with pronunciation) and reading the rest as I found that once I started I just wanted to keep reading.

There are some pretty emotional scenes in this book and boy it’s not always plain sailing but together these three can hopefully sort it all out! The kids almost steal the show in this, bringing light and happiness throughout, whether that’s Barnaby and his constant joy or Alvin and Astrid running to the ponies (and Clive), they just filled my heart a little bit.

We have some unexpected romance that will surely never work, but also feels so right… you know when two people just click and fit! Ezzie’s visitors do bring a few tough moments but I’m eager to see how that will all pan out in the future, which I’m hoping we’ll have insights to in book 3. Can’t wait!!!

This is the second book in the author's Skye trilogy, about sisters Thea, Ezzie and Valentina. Book 1 was Thea's story, and this is Ezzie's story. It works as a standalone, but I would advise reading them in order.

Ezzie is now manager of a manor house on Skye, owned by the Swedish Larsson family. The story covers their visit over the festive period.

The book contains Christmas spirit aplenty, and explores multiple types of relationship - family, sibling, romantic, marital and working. The book is packed full of storylines, but it is easy to read, and set up nicely for book three, Valentina's story. I loved revisiting old favourite characters and learning more about those briefly introduced in the first book, and look forward to the next.

This is book 2 in the skye series and eezies turn to find out about her real family these books are fantastic and are told so well. You find out about the families the girls grew up in and then their real families too but they all seem to.merge together so well.
Can not wait for book 3

This has really made me want to take a trip to Skye. I could just imagine Ezzie running the manor house and having to take all the extra guests needing feeding and entertaining in her stride, alongside dealing with her own personal issues. The house sounds wonderful and it was fun getting to know the family visiting.
You get totally immersed in the book, sorry to come to the end of it.

I loved this second book in the Skye Trilogy. Sue has a wonderful way of making her characters seem like friends. It’s easy to become enchanted by the community spirit of a growing family, living in and around Rothach Hall. I really enjoyed this fabulous festive read. I am so looking forward to reading book three.

Sue Moorcroft takes readers back to Rothach Hall on the Isle of Skye for another heart-tugging, contemporary novel. This one features middle Wynter sister Ezzie, now manager of the Scottish manor owned by an absent Swedish family. When the Larsons begin arriving for their winter holiday sojurn, with divorced son, Mats and his children leading the way - it signals the beginning of many changes in Ezzie's life - changes that throw a wrench into her relationship with one of her sisters and just may undo all the hard-won happiness she's found on Skye.
I'm really enjoying this new series of Moorcroft's. She's assembled an intriguing cast of characters, centered by the three adopted Wynter sisters. Their journeys are a satisfying blend of women's fiction and romance, with explorations of relatable issues, personal growth, family, and love. I like their flaws, that they've made questionable decisions in the past, the hard work they've put in to atone for those decisions and create good lives, and the obstacles sometimes thrown into their paths. I'm especially enjoying the adoption storyline, the chaos it throws into the lives of the sisters but also the opportunity it affords to open their hearts and redefine what "family" means to each of them.
Meeting the Larson family in this book is fun. They bring laughter, wisdom, a bit of angst, and a whole lot of heart to Ezzie's story. I especially enjoyed Mats' children and the relationship they form with Ezzie. I had no idea how Moorcroft planned to give Ezzie a happy romantic ending but she pulled it off in a realistic manner that fit the characters well.
Ezzie and her sisters bring a rich, complex, and relatable sibling dynamic to each of the books. I really enjoy their interactions, disagreements, and strong, loving bonds that may be stretched but never break.
You don't have to read book one, Under a Summer Skye (Thea's story) to enjoy A Skye Full of Stars but I had a better understanding of the characters and enjoyed Ezzie's book more for having read them in order. I'm now looking forward to the third book in the trilogy and curious to discover what Moorcroft has in store for final sister, Valentina. She's in a troubled marriage and I'm eager to find out what direction it's going to take.
4.5 stars
ARC received for Rachel's Random Resources tour review