What a lovely love story. Not without its complications of course. Judith has been living in Malta with her lover but then returns to England to reclaim her house that she’s been renting out to the lovely but damaged Adam. He begins to get under her skin in a good way. But of course the path of true love never runs smoothly. There are complications with her step son and his girlfriend along the way but nothing will stop these two being together, even the security guards at Malta’s airport. I had tears of happiness at the end. It’s only the second of Sue’s books I’ve read but there will be more.

well sue as done it again what a brill book couldnt put it down from first page to last a brill read for anybody so full a story and easy to follow great stuff

Judith has escaped to Malta to build herself a new life after divorcing her cheating husband. There she meets the handsome Georgio and quickly falls in love. Separated from his wife for many years but unable to divorce due to local laws and customs, they are forced to live discreetly, shunned by georgio's family. Then came the awful day when Georgio fails to return from a deep sea dive and Judith's life is once more turned upside down. She returns to England and her sister's spare room while she serves notice to quit on the tenant in her own home. She calls on Adam, hoping to persuade him to leave sooner than required notice but until the unfortunate aftermath of a party, held by his son in his absence, he is determined to stay put. She ends up working for Adam and there friendship and burgeoning romance is beautifully captured. However before she can give her heart away again, she has unfinished business in Malta and Adam fears he has lost her. No spoilers! This is a gentle, inciteful journey through relationships, married life, family and ultimately, love. Thoroughly enjoyed it.... Booking my holiday to Malta now so I can see for myself the wonderful places so lovingly described by Sue

I live sue moorcroft books and this one is no exception!
A story of grief, loss and heartache. But also a story of strength, discovery and recovery. Set between Malta and Britain this story takes us through all the emotions, but in an ultimately joyful, uplifting and life affirming way. It’s great!

A lovely story of loss and love set between England and Malta. Having been to Malta a few times on holiday since the 1980s this story took me back there once again re kindling fond memories along the way.
Judiths heart and life is firmly in Malta until a tragic accident leaves her longing to get back to England but for how long she doesnt know. The pull to return to the sunny isle is never far away and a final trip to seek answers gives Judith her resolve.
My thanks to Net Galley and Avon for the ARC digital copy.

I have always loved sue moorcrofts books and A home in the sun was no exemption although it felt very familiar as if I had read it before, the storyline and characters felt like old friends!
Based between the UK and Malta you are instantly transported to an idyllic, warm, holiday destination, love, grief, heartache, loss and suffering are all covered but not in a depressing maudlin manner, you are left feeling the power of forgiveness, love, hope and redemption in this heartwarming read.
A wonderful location, likeable characters and a great storyline!
Thank you netgalley for this early read.

I have never visited Malta, but was so drawn to the descriptions in Sue Moorcroft's story. Colour, heat, food....what wonderful food! Judith sadly returns from Malta after a romance goes tragically wrong. We learn a lot about famiy loyalties (Maltese), dicorce laws (Maltese), and the immense sadness of a family keeping Judith away from her lover..
Meeting Adam and his zany son Kieran is a new chapter in her life. Will she stay or will she return?
Thanks to Netgalley for a chance to review this book.

A lighthearted and romantic read that will inspire wanderlust for Malta and provide hope and entertainment for those who love both romance and travel. I received this novel as an advanced reader copy from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Another very enjoyable read. Although these are ostensibly light romantic reads, there's a bit more depth to them than with some other authors and they are not just the same thing written countless times. Makes me want to visit Malta too !

My favourite Sue Moorcroft book so far!
The story is based around Judith's past & present relationships & has all the classic ingredients of happiness, love, infidelity and tragedy all mixed together to produce a compelling read, combined with fantastic descriptions of Malta and everyday life in England.
An easy reading but emotional and enchanting book. Loved it!

I love Sue Moorcroft novels for the way they interweave several different storylines rather than just focusing on a will they won't they romance, and this book is no exception. Whilst primarily about dealing with grief and life after love, there are stories of young love, aging and care homes, previous relationships and associated baggage and much more, with liberal doses of humour and a good mix of likeable and unlikeable characters. As I understand it, this is a re-release of her debut novel under a new title and I have to say it shows. 15 years on, her writing has matured greatly. The storylines are good but the writing feels more forced. I also have a problem with the new title. For a story about moving from the sunshine in Malta back to a market town in Northamptonshire, A Home in the Sun seems misleading at best

This story is set in Malta and the U.K. Judith is divorced with a stepson who's just finished university. Her ex husband is re married and now separated from his wife. Judith decides to go to Malta where her uncle has an estate agents she has bought into.
Four years later Judith returns to the U.K. grieving and wanting to put space between her and what happened in Malta.
Adam has been renting Judith's house so first she has to give him notice to leave which isn't a pleasant thing for her to do. Adam and her hit it off and become friends but before Judith can move on with her life she has to return to Malta and her past and tie up all the loose ends she had left hanging.
I enjoyed this book. The setting of Malta was glorious and I could see why Judith kept being drawn back.
This is about love, loss and recovery. I loved Adam and thought his back story was good.
I didn't think we got to know Georgia well enough before all the drama happened . It made me not really care about him and wonder why Judith cared so much. I also didn't always trust what he said.
Judith's ex husband was horrible but he did make me laugh at his gruff bullish ways.
There were lots of subplots to this story which were all very readable and added to the story.
It also had a good ending.

A beautifully written story set mainly in the idyllic sounding Malta. This book will challenge your emotions, there is love, loss and grief but also hope, friendship, family and future. Definitely a book for Sue Moorcroft fans.

Losing the person you love most in the world is a crippling loss, and not only has Judith weathered that loss, now she’s losing her beloved life in Malta as well. She’s forced to move into a room in her sister’s home in England, the same house she grew up in, and life there is far from serene. It’s going to be up to Judith to find her own happiness herself. This is a lovely story about second chances and learning to bloom where you’re planted

A Home in the Sun, Sue Moorcroft

Review from Jeannie Zelos book reviews

Genre: General Fiction (Adult), Romance, Women's Fiction

Ahhh, boo, hiss, spit. That awful outdated category AGAIN. One day..please?

Anyway, wow what a read. Sue is one of the few authors I've found that can juggle so many threads in a story, and weave them neatly into an engrossing tale. Often when I read books with multiple threads they feel disjointed, too busy, but here its just perfect, opens up parts of the characters that would otherwise be hidden.

Judith, divorced from the awful Tom and found new love in Malta. Her life is happy she thinks, her stepson who she adores, brought up since he was nine, often visits, and she lives with the gorgeous Giorgio. Slight hiccup due to the heavy religion and legal issues in Malta, but they're in love and work round it. Then as things do, it all falls apart and heartbroken, she sadly can't face her life there and comes back to the UK. That starts another fabulous thread, but Malta is still there in the background.
Adam is renting her UK house, he's also divorced ( what a deliciously horrible woman his ex is, I do love characters like that, they add so much extra!) and lives with his son, who in his early 20's. Adam also had past issues to deal with, the divorce, a horrible accident, trying to run his business, and of course now Judith wants her home back....
I really felt for Adam over his disability, I know from disabled friends his experience wasn't unique – it happens way more than we would like to think. I was lucky, my husband never made me feel “less that” after my leg amputation, but many marriages break up as partners can't deal with it. We put way too much emphasis on “perfection” IMO.

I just loved the way the story played out, the little things, Fingers the snake ( fabulous), when Judith went to throw some weed found down the sofa into the fire....Judith's mum and the care home staff ( yes, Lovie/Love instead of names gets used all the while in these places. I just wish all care homes were like this one.) Judith's sister Molly, and her husband – what is it with those males, so sexist. Sadly there are a lot of them about it seems.
I loved that Malta and the people there were always in the background, I wondered if perhaps Giorgio's actions were a product of what had happened, how depressed and upset he was, how much he was keeping inside.
I understood Kieran and Bethan, I had similar issues at the same age, and my parents reactions were pretty much the same as hers. All these little things, all these multiple plots, wrapped up into a wonderful story that once more kept me reading “just one more chapter” til it was far too early in the morning to be reading but I needed to know how it ended!

Stars: Five, Its a wonderful mix of drama, tragedy and lightened with some very real humour.

ARC supplied by Netgally and publishers

This is a wonderful story written with great emotion and skill. It features heartbreak and loss against the gorgeous setting of Malta, which Sue brings to life so skilfully. But in true Sue Moorcroft style there are plenty of uplifting moments and this story was also about strength, determination and love. Both Judith and Adam have their own obstacles to overcome, and there are times when Judith's grief overwhelms her and Sue reels the reader in so that we feel the loss and heartbreak with her. There are several sub-plots, and a couple of social issues woven in which add pace and depth to the characters and the story. Hard to believe that this was Sue's first novel, but reading it I can clearly see why she has become the International Bestseller she is today. A perfect read for anyone who wants more than a 'will they, won't they' romance.

Perfect summer reading, this is another book from Sue Moorcroft which I thoroughly enjoyed. Set in Malta at the start of the millennium, Judith returns home to England 40 and alone.

I didn’t find this book as good as Sue’s recent novels. Maybe because it was previously published in 2005 under the title Uphill All The Way. The story didn’t grip me and I found the characters rather boring and bland. Sue obviously loves Malta but I felt the story could have been set in any country. I struggled to remember who the Maltese characters were, as there were too many names for me to remember .It was easy reading with a predictable outcome but not a memorable story. I look forward to to a brand new book from Sue in the future. Thanks to NetGalley and Avon books for allowing me to preview this book.

Another fab read from Sue Moorcroft,

I really enjoyed this book.

Judith loses the love of her life in beautiful Malta end up returning back to Northampton. Can she stay forever?

I was drawn in from the start and it kept me entertained throughout.

Beautifully written as always by Sue.

A tale of love and loss. Judith loses the love of her life in an accident whilst living in Malta.

And that's all the story you're going to get out of me.

This is a beautifully written story with more than enough sub-plots intertwined with it, to shake a cat at! If there's one thing - there are many more - that a Sue Moorcroft story always guarantees, it's a multitude of wonderful characters, and this story is no exception. In fact, if you want a master class in getting the reader to care and hate a character, then Sue is your author.

Thank you to Avon and Netgalley for allowing me to read this ARC.