This is the third book in a trilogy featuring three sisters with different birth mothers adopted as babies or infants by the same couple. All the books are set primarily on Skye, an island off the west coast of Scotland. Each story has centred on a different sister, this one concerning the oldest of the three, Valentina. Although this book can be read as a standalone, I can highly recommend reading all three books in order since details in the later stories may act as spoilers for the earlier ones.

In this story, recently separated from her cheating husband, and having left her job as a corporate lawyer, Valentina has decided to spend the summer at her Skye holiday cottage with her seven-year-old son, Barnaby. On the journey from their home just outside Inverness to Skye, Valentina and Barnaby meet Xander and his teenage nephew Macdonald, Americans also intending spending the summer on the island. Valentina and Xander don’t see eye to eye initially, but as they keep crossing paths on the small island a friendship soon develops. The peaceful summer Valentina was envisaging, catching up with her sisters, Thea and Ezzie, and playing on the beach with her son, is interrupted by distressing news that has her hurrying back to Inverness. Suddenly, Valentina finds her future uncertain as she faces problems at home and at the same time a heart telling her that she has a chance to love again if she can overcome the obstacles in the way.

What an eventful and gripping story this was. Like Valentina, I was quite wrong in expecting to read about a peaceful family holiday in this beautiful setting so wonderfully described by the author. This book had so much going on from start to finish. I finished it really quickly because I didn’t want to put it down; I was never sure what would happen next. As well as the drama that had Valentina driving back and forth over the Skye bridge, there was an emerging romance, the warm friendship among the three sisters plus the bonus of Valentina’s chance to discover details about her origins. All of this with a cast of numerous interesting and thoroughly likeable (with a few exceptions) characters. I think others will agree with me that this is one of Sue Moorcroft’s best books so far, and definitely a recommended summer read.

It's on me but when requesting I had no idea that this was book 3 in the series but...This can absolutely be read as a standalone as I'm sure the other books can be, there were definitely some things that I thought oh I wonder what that's about but it works.

This book follows Valentina one of three adopted sisters and her family on the Isle of Skye, loved the descriptions of Skye which is one of my favourite places so it was fantastic to visit while not moving from my sofa, there is lots that happens in this book and while I couldn't relate I really felt for Valentina and her internal struggles with what was right for her and what may be deemed as the socially correct thing to do.

This was my first ever Sue Moorcroft book and not my typical genre at all but I do think I will go back and read the others in the series and see what I've missed along the way.

Thank you to netgalley for the chance to read this book.

Another great book from Sue.

This is Valentine’s story and the third book in the series.

I hadn’t realised that this book was part of a series but it didn’t matter.

I found the main character, Valentina, endearing and relatable and enjoyed following her story.

I have read books by this author before and it didn’t disappoint.

This is the third book in The Skye Sisters Trilogy and it didn’t disappoint.
Telling the story of Valentina we are back in Skye . Valentina finds herself alone with Barnaby after Gary has run off with her assistant Minerva.
On their trip back to stay in Skye for the summer they meet Xander and his Nephew Macdonald heading there for the summer from America.
Striking up a friendship Barney and Macdonald are about to change the paths of life for Valentina and Xander.
Sue also carries on the stories of the other two sisters Ezz and Thea and their ever growing families.
I loved this whole series it was a beautiful family saga of how three adopted sisters stand by each other through their journeys to discover and bond with their birth families.
Thank you NetGalley for an ARC such a special series.

This is the first book in the trilogy that I read and it was a well paced cozy story. Valentina has a lot going on with her family, her realationships and just turmoil from an uprooted life. But Moorcroft spins this sisters story with finesse against the Skye background, that made it an enjoyable read.

#netgalley #OvertheSeatoSkye

Valentinas life has fairly imploded, marriage to Gary over, she is travelling to Skye with young son Barnaby for the summer to relax, mourn her marriage and see her sisters. Thea, about to have her first child with Dev, and Ezzie and her step kids with Mats.
A chance meeting with a couple of American tourists leads Valentina on a journey back to love. But, as it’s a Sue Moorcroft book, there are always deeper themes explored. There’s a bit of spice, and lots of love and laughter

It’s a joy to read but this time a little tinged with sadness as it’s the last of the trilogy and I’ve absolutely loved spending time on Skye with the Wynter sisters.
Really I’m hoping we will return at some point, in the meantime I will have to content myself with dreaming about a trip there.

A nice easy read. Valentyna and her seven year old son Barnaby are on their way to their new holiday home on the Isle of Skye. Having recently separated from her cheating husband, Valentyna is fragile. A chance meeting with American Zander Courage and his nephew MacDonald on the train gives her and her son new found friends for the holiday. Her two sisters live and work on Skye so it's a great chance to spend time together. Of course things never go smoothly. The ridiculous names really didn't help me take the characters seriously but a sweet enough story. #netgalley #overtheseatoskye

This is the third and final 😢 installment in Sue Moorcroft’s Skye Sister trilogy and it has been a joy to read these. Thea, Ezzie and Valentina are all lovely characters and I loved getting to know them all throughout this series. I have to say that Barney has a special soft spot in my heart though because he’s just so real, natural and a little legend that brings joy to most situations.

I really liked to see him interacting with Macdonald as well, it was a really nice dynamic that just seemed to work so well and was almost exactly what both boys needed for this holiday.

You could sense the tingles as soon as Xander and Valentina met and I was definitely cheering them both on - Gary who?! But then reality strikes and nothing is quite as plain or easy as you’d like it to be, Sue does such a good job of capturing those inner turmoils that Valentina must have been going through and I liked the occasional chapter that we got from Xander’s point of view too as it gave you two views of things.

I could keep rambling but I’ll shh now and just finish by saying that this was a lovely trilogy and I can’t wait for whatever you’re going to treat us to next Sue!

Over the Sea to Skye is a cozy, sweet story about new beginnings.
I always enjoy meeting back up with the Wynter sisters. This is the story about the oldest sister, Valentina.
If you are in the mood for a series about family, love, second chances and following your dreams….this series is perfect. Would make for great summer reading!
The is the final installment in the Skye Sisters series. Though each book could be read as a standalone, I highly recommend reading all the books in the series. Each book is engaging and heartwarming….definitely must read series.

Thank you NetGalley, the publisher and author for the opportunity to read this book for my honest review. All opinions expressed are my own.

This is the final book of the trilogy. I didnt like it as much as the other 2 though. The 1st book about Thea remains my favourite of the trilogy.

This book is about Valentina, she has just bought a holiday home on Skye by her 2 sisters Thea and Ezzy, and comes to Skye to spend the summer. Her marriage has just ended and she has a 7 year old son Barnaby. On the train on the way there, she meets an American man Xander and his 17 year old nephew Mcdonald who are on the way to Skye to research their family history.

I didnt gel with Xander at all, they knew each other for about 6 weeks in total and so for me i found the whole romance thing and the ending deeply unrealistic and as such i just couldnt believe it. For me, i like the slow burn, the months of build up, nobody in their sound mind would travel halfway across the world to be with someone they have only known for a few weeks.

What i did like was the catch up with Thea and Ezzy, the arrival of baby Kerry, and Mats and his kids. I enjoyed reading about the connection between the sisters, especially as they were all adopted, but the arrival of Dale unsettled me, he was a stalker, no excuses, yet it was romanticised a bit and he was described as an over eager Labrador, no, sorry, stalker, creepy and disturbing.

Overall this was a mixed bag for me, there were parts i liked and parts i didnt, so the fair thing i think is to give it a 3.

This is a lovely finish to the series all sisters now know who thier biological families are even if some are not quite what they would hope. And all sisters seem to be moving their lives forward. I would love to see more from this series and see how everyone is getting on in a few years time.

This is the third in the Skye sisters trilogy which focuses on older sister Valentina.
All adopted as children by a now deceased couple, Ezz, Thea and Valentina have bonded over the events of the first two books.
In this one, Valentina is heading to her holiday cottage in Skye after her husband Gary has left her for a younger woman; her own assistant Minerva.
Her meet-cute is on the train when a harried, middle aged American man is desperately phoning his bank after his wallet has been robbed.
He's accompanied by his teenage nephew.
Valentina does the nice thing by advising him and when her sister arrives to pick her up, arranging for the guy and his nephew to get a lift to their accomodation.
Xander is taking a well needed break from his life, nephew in tow, to explore his Scottish heritage.
Sparks fly between them and the nephew and Barnaby bond over gaming.
But Valentina has more challenges to face along the way with Gary, of all people, needing help.
Valentina is burnt, doesn't plan to get involved but the pair keep meeting.
We also get updates on all of the sisters along with a new arrival.
It completes the circle of the sister's story arc, giving Valentina a second chance of happiness.
I loved the way it ended, we get a HEA and explorations about disabilities, birth families and more.
Another terrific book by Moorcroft.

I have thoroughly enjoyed all three books in Sue Moorcroft's The Skye Sisters Trilogy. Moorcroft has done a superb job of immersing me not only into the lives of Thea, Ezzie, and Valentina but also the beautiful Isle of Skye. As with books one and two, the first thing I wanted to do upon turning the final page of Valentina's book was book a flight to Scotland. This author always manages to do that to me, wherever her books are set.

Moorcroft kept me on my toes with this story. With more than a few twists, I wasn't sure how it would all work out but was happy with the way it did. I enjoyed the multiple relationships explored throughout the story - from Xander's relationship with his teenage nephew to the familial relationships among Valentina, her sisters and their partners, to the fraught one between Valentina and her soon to be ex-husband, not to mention his family and girlfriend. Then there is the simmering romantic potential between Valentina and Xander. With her in Scotland and Xander from the U.S., can it ever be more than just a summer romance? There's also awkwardness and second thoughts between adopted Valentina and the biological family member she's just discovered. I appreciated the author's skill in seamlessly weaving them all together organically while keeping the progression realistic and relatable.

Over the Sea to Skye is a humorous, heart-tugging, emotional journey from heartbreak to happiness that brings Sue Moorcroft's The Skye Sisters Trilogy to a satisfying conclusion. It can be read as a standalone but, for me, was much more enjoyable for having read the three books in order.
4.5 stars

ARC received from publisher via NetGalley
Fair and unbiased review

ach of the books in this trilogy has been a fabulous read, with strong central characters and some interesting situations examined. Each sister has her own personality but they all share common insecurities tied in with their early life and the reasons they were adopted. Family is an important part of their lives, both their relationships as siblings but also the families they are creating as adults, or hope to. The community on Skye seems to offer a refuge to the sisters and in this story Valentina certainly feels this after she has retreated there following her marriage break up/

Into this close knit community, enters Xander and his nephew, two Americans who have their own reasons for wanting to be away from home. Drawn together, their developing friendship does not go smoothly at first as they try to work out what they want for their futures. With new beginnings and second chances on offer, you have to wait to see if they can take the step and overcome any obstacles there seems to be. As the extended family for all three sisters grows, there is a positive message that love will expand to include newcomers.

In short: second chances

I was so excited to read this third book of a trilogy set on the Isle of Skye Scotland.
This time it was the story of Valentina and her son Barnaby.
Valentina is the eldest sister of Ezz and Thea.

I love Sue Moorcroft’s books. I know I am in for a rollercoaster of family life and emotions.
The book can be read as a standalone, but I think it’s great if you have read the other two books first, because it is lovely re visiting some of the previous characters, and not forgetting Daisy the dog.

All three of the “Wynter” sisters were adopted and have an amazing sisterly bond.
In the first two books of the trilogy Thea and Ezz have tackled storylines covering their birth mothers.
Valentina is the third to wonder what may have come before her adoption, for medical history, as much as anything.

I thought the book was a very good read. Although I have never visited the Isle of Skye it has made me long to do so. I almost felt as if I were there with the wonderful descriptive words.
The characters are very easy to visualise, and I would like to visit the Hall and have coffee, cake and a good old natter with them.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Publisher for an advanced e-book copy. Opinions about the book are entirely my own.

Over the Sea to Skye by Sue Moorcroft is the final book in the Skye Sisters trilogy. In this book we get the story of Valentina. It is a dramatic story involving the adjustment to co-parenting, adjusting to additional siblings, adoption history being revealed, new relationships, and family.

I loved the way Valentina and Barnaby befriended Xander and his nephew Mac on the train to Skye. In spite of a ten year age gap between Mac and Barnaby, they became good friends. Valentina found herself drawn to Xander at a time when she was still reeling from the betrayal by her husband Gary. I loved the interactions with Xander, he was a supportive person in her life, in addition to her sisters, and I liked the way he brought calmness to her chaos.

Valentina went through some dramatic events with regards to her co-parenting with Gary following their separation. At all points she remained focused on wanting everything to be done in the best interests of Barnaby and his relationship with his father. She remained the voice of reason, even with Gary’s parents and brother, who had never appreciated her during the marriage.

A side story for Valentina, as with her sisters was the conclusion of her adoption story. When she was contacted by someone who identified himself as her half brother, who had grown up with their birth mother, she felt overwhelmed and unnerved. While she was coming to terms with the news about her birth mother and what she was like as a person and as a mother, her half-brother was a little too full-on. Valentina found it hard to react in the way she felt was expected of her.

This really was a rollercoaster ride for Valentina, but in true Sue Moorcroft fashion, I was sucked in by both the location and the storyline and I just could not put the book down. I feel quite bereft now that I have finished this series, Ezz, Thea and Valentina were such wonderful characters and the location was simply perfect. Over the Sea to Skye was the perfect conclusion to the series and a wonderful summer read. If you have not already read this series, please do so!

Over the Sea to Skye is a gorgeous summer, feel-good story about finding happiness and a place to belong after the world comes crashing down. Sue Moorcroft captures the beauty of Skye's face in both rain and shine through her vivid descriptions of the landscape and life in the small communities on the island, featuring a lovable cast of characters (with some familiar old faces making an appearance).

The Wynter sisters have been incredible characters throughout the three books. I've loved getting to know each one, learning about their strengths and weaknesses in moments of crisis and in their happily ever after. Valentina is a strong, compassionate, and wonderful mum to her young son as the world turns upside down after she separates from her husband. Her character journey was one of healing, allowing her to let go of the past and take a second chance on love when a summer fling develops into something more than she ever expected. Xander was so charming and giving; if there were an award for grand gestures to say 'I love you,' he'd win it.

Thank you to @avonbooksuk and Sue Moorcroft for the chance to receive a NetGalley eARC of Over the Sea to Skye in exchange for a fair and honest review. I've been honoured to have the opportunity to review all the books in the Skye Sisters trilogy – I'm a little sad to say goodbye, but so glad they all found happy-ever-after endings on Skye. It was lovely to see the happy endings of Thea and Ezzie continue in their sister, Valentina's story. There might have been a little giddy squeak for one particular see that was so stinking adorable

Valentina’s story tugged at my heartstrings in the best way. As the eldest Wynter sister, her journey felt deeply layered—navigating single motherhood, her complicated relationship with her ex, and the lingering gap left by her unknown biological family.

When her summer on Skye begins with a chaotic train ride thanks to a charming American tourist and takes an even sharper turn with her ex's sudden hospitalization, I was hooked. Despite all the upheaval, there’s so much heart in this book—love, belonging, and hope all shine through. Watching Valentina open herself up to the possibility of new love while reconnecting with pieces of her past was both satisfying and beautifully written.

The lush setting of Skye, the heartfelt (and sometimes hilarious) family dynamics, and the quiet strength Valentina shows throughout made this a standout in the series. I adored seeing her character come full circle, and the glimpses of her sisters made it even better.

If you love emotional fiction with rich character growth and plenty of charm, this one’s for you!

4.5*
It was a pleasure to return to the Isle of Skye and catch up with the sisters. This is Valentina’s story, though of course her sisters Thea and Ezzie feature too. A story of endings and new beginnings as Valentina’s life had taken an unexpected turn when her husband left her. She rented out her home in Scotland and escaped to her cottage on the Isle of Skye with her young son, Barnaby for a hopefully restorative summer break. There was the added pleasure of spending time with her sisters to look forward to as well. Unfortunately, things didn’t turn out quite as she’d hoped.

A chance meeting on the train with an appealing American and his nephew, as Valentina and Barnaby travelled to their cottage, had the potential to change lives. However Xander had his own problems and his teenage nephew soon became bored with the slower pace of life on the island.

With her own life descending into disarray after having received unexpected and upsetting news from home, which meant she needed to travel to and from the mainland indefinitely. Dealing with unpleasantness from certain people while she was there also took its toll. Since Xander’s life was far away Valentina couldn’t see a solution to the attraction building between them.

The main theme throughout the story is family, incorporating all the issues, dynamics and relationships involved, particularly pertaining to adoption, and also with all the emotions and complications that can arise. As with the previous books, the characters are (mostly) likeable and brought to life in a relatable way. And oh…that setting! Beautifully described. A lovely, satisfying conclusion to the trilogy.