A very enjoyable novel set on the beautiful Isle of Skye. It follows three sisters who were all adopted with the main emphasis being on Thea. She’s head gardener at Rothach Hall. She escaped to Skye after a series of wrong turns and is finally happy doing a job she loves. But an encounter with someone from the mainland stirs up old memories and leaves her wondering if he’s friend or foe. Well written with some great characters. I can highly recommend this novel. Thank you to NetGalley, Avon Books UK and the author for the chance to review.

I've lost count of how many novels by Moorcroft I've reviewed now, so I'll quickly say that the usual gripes about stilted dialogue and telling instead of showing are present in the first instalment of this new trilogy.

However, I enjoyed the new setting and I warmed to the new characters quickly. The tropes are very similar to Moorcroft's other novels and other contemporary romances, but that's part of the comfort for me. I found the plot to be compelling and the familial relationships in this one highlighted more than the romance, which I thought was refreshing.

I'm sure I'll pick up the next in the series.

I’ve read and enjoyed Sue Moorcrofts previous books and was pleased to read the story of Thea and her two sisters, the first of a trilogy. Set in the Isle of Skye where Thea has become head gardener in a castle following a short TV career. There are themes of secrets, belonging, adoption, sorrow, loss and love. There are more modern issues of drinking and internet trolling spilling over into real life. Add in a love interest and a puppy and you’ll have the ingredients for a very enjoyable novel. I’m looking forward to the next two books.

A brilliant read by Sue Moorcroft who is a superb author.

Loved this book from the very first page you will not be able to put it down as there are unexpected twists and turns that keep you hanging and rooting for Thea Winter, head gardener at Rothach Hall in the Isle of Skye, who is happily hiding out from her previous life as a celebrity gardener on TV, you can't help but want Thea to have the life she deserves with a lovely man called called Deveron, who also has his own secrets.

Read this book, I guarantee you will love it!

“Under a Summer Skye” is set on the island of Skye in Scotland, home to the main character Thea, head gardener at Rothach Hall. She escaped there several years ago with her sister Ezzie following a terrible accident. When the handsome Deveron arrives at the Hall supposedly looking for a temporary summer job, there is an instant attraction. But we soon learn that Deveron is not all he seems and even though his intentions become good, he brings major disruption to Thea’s life. This, along with Valentina (Thea’s other sister) inadvertently finding some small details about Thea’s adopted mother (all three sisters were adopted by their loving parents), means that Thea’s summer is one to remember.

As ever with books by Moorcroft, there are a plethora of characters, cosy properties, beautiful scenery, secrets, misunderstandings and, of course, romance. I am certain this won’t disappoint her fans. It’s a great page turner and one that I would recommend, particularly as a holiday read. While the plot is fairly predictable and I found some of the explanations provided by characters repetitive or unnecessary, I did enjoy it and am pleased to see that there will be two more books so that we get to find out more about Thea’s sisters.

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

A really gentle, happy read. Absolutely loved Scotland and so loved the setting of this book! I enjoyed the dual POV and the writing style was easy- a perfect summer read.

This didn't grab me in the same way previous Moorcroft novels have. I found some of the scenic descriptions far too long. And there was something about Thea, quite childish I thought for a 41 year-old. But there was enough there to keep me reading. I especially loved the story about the puppy. I'm so glad the author covered all the ways a puppy needs looking after and didn't, as other authors have, write about Thea tying up her dog outside a shop, or have Thea leaving her alone at home for the whole day. I will read the other books in the trilogy when they're available. I thought the romance was well written and the ending was satisfying.

Thanks to the Publishers and Netgalley for an early review copy.

I loved reading this, the first book in a new series.

We meet Thea who has been through an hard time, and is now head gardener at Rothach Hall.

The setting of this story was gorgeous and some of the characters were nice, especially Dev.

I can’t wait to find out what happens next in Thea and her sisters lives and in the other characters.

I highly recommend this book.

Charming, enticing and atmospheric. Loved my escape to the Isle of Skye reading this latest from Sue Moorcroft!!
Thea is one of three Wynter sisters who has built a successful life on Skye as head gardener at the beautiful Rothach Hall where her sister Ezzie works as a manager. They both live in the local village overlooking the sea, and although picturesque, they both have their shadows and secrets which are following them.
I loved the descriptions of the gardens and the atmosphere of the island, so very Scottish!! With the long summer days this is a wonderful escapist tale to truly get lost in.
The characters and story unravels and reveals beautifully!
One of my favourite books from Sue Moorcroft!! Can’t wait for the next!!
Thank you NetGalley and Avon books for the early read! Hugely appreciated

This was a good story but read a bit slower than I had anticipated. Maybe a tad too much description.

The Isle of Skye setting is one I loved and Daisy, the dog that female lead Thea instantly takes into her home and heart, is a nice burst of joy that is needed at times with all of the issues Thea is facing. I would categorize this more women's fiction than romance, though I did like the closed door romantic part of the storyline. Adopted Thea's ambivalence about learning more about her biological mother was a major part of the plot and I thought the author did a fine job describing emotions attached to the issue.

One thing that struck me was Thea's reaction to things which made her seem younger than her 41 years.

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

A lovely escapist read. beautiful descriptions of the Isle of Skye - really makes me want to go and visit! A great cast of characters and a well-written storyline. Highly recommended.

i skim read a lot of this book, there seemed to be a lot of thinking and describing, overall it was quite a good story, but it took a long time to get to the point, I think if there is a second i won't be rushing to read it but I did want to get to the end of it and see what happened,

Sue Moorcroft transports us to stunning locations with every single book she writes and this is no exception. In fact it felt more immersive than ever and without ever being to Skye myself, the locations felt familiar, well-researched and beautifully described.

There’s an underlying mystery throughout much of the book, a moral dilemma that will challenge you as the reader. There are family secrets, gardens, dogs, drama, love, loss and so much more. If you love stories set in small communities with strong family ties, attention to detail and cute adorable dogs, you’ll love this one and the characters that you’re introduced to. You may even learn Scottish pronounciation too!

The best thing about the ending of this book is that there will be two more. This is such a brilliant start to Sue Moorcroft’s first Trilogy based upon Valentina, Esmerelda and Thea on the very magical Isle of Skye. So turn those last few pages with confidence that you’ll be seeing more of this wonderful trio!

Fantastic start to what promises to be a great series. This is the first in the Skye sisters trilogy and starts with Thea. Thea has always felt different but didn’t know how, she can’t cope with reading or filling out forms but she excelled at gardening which brought her to Skye along with her sister Ezz.
Dev Donnie is at a low point in his life when he meets Thea and is mistaken for an interviewee for a gardening position, he accepts the job and loves his new life but his past is threatening his future on Skye and with Thea.
Brilliant book and can’t wait for the stories of the other two sisters

Another wonderful escapist read from Sue Moorcroft, this time with the stunning scenery of the Isle of Skye as the backdrop. This is a poignant tale exploring deep issues, with believable characters and plenty of romance. I'm looking forward to reading the story of the next sister very much. Thoroughly recommended!

This is pure escapism!
Life on the Isle of Skye is going well for head gardener Thea, until the past comes back to haunt her.
Can she trust Deveron who has rocked up and stolen her heart?
I could imagine myself walking around the grounds of The Hall and the village as the descriptions were great.
A good holiday read.

I always look forward to Sue’s books. Always set somewhere different, in this case Skye, with wonderful descriptions, engaging characters, and an adorable dog. The relationship between the dog and her rescuers is so beautifully done. Although an uplifting story, there is always more to a Sue Moorcroft book and here adoption plays a large part, sensitively portrayed. Being adopted myself I found it particularly poignant. Not just a romance, there is tension too, as secrets come to the forefront. I was totally absorbed and loved it. A great summer read.

Lovely story based on 3 sisters, this story is mainly about Thea and her sister Ezz, their life on Skye. Really enjoyed the read and happy to learn this is book 1 of a new trilogy..
My thanks as always to NetGalley and Publisher Avon Books UK for the early read

I'm a big Sue Moorcroft fan so had high expectations of the first in her new series. And I wasn't disappointed.

A great story set on Skye (which I now want to visit!). I warmed to the characters and look forward to the next book to hear about another sister's story.

Highly recommend to Sue's fans and also fans of Milly Johnson, Jessica Redland, Jill Mansell, Heidi Swain etc.

This is the first book I have read from this author, and it is certainly the style of story I enjoy. Although I enjoyed the story overall, I personally felt it had a very slow start. It took a lot to get in to the story in the beginning which made me struggle to feel engaged and to continue reading. Once I got about a third of the way through I felt the story got better and was starting to make more sense. I could start to relate to the characters a bit more, however the ending felt a bit rushed and abrupt. I was happy to see there are further stories and that this is going to be a series. That made the ending make sense a bit more when realising that.
Overall, slow start but decent easy read and it has made me want to read the rest of the series when they come out.