This hits the same notes as the previous two books in the series, so I felt I was reading the exact same novel over again. Some of the more bureaucratic aspects of the novel just made me feel quite stressed out, rather than offering escapism. I didn't quite buy into the love interest in the same way that I have with Moorcroft's other creations, and I felt like the drama around his life didn't really add anything to the story.

I did enjoy the setting around Skye, I had a real sense of the sunshine and the fresh air.

Good to read Valentina's story. That said, I felt the romance to be rushed. I would have liked more time spent on Valentina and Xander, more scenes they're in together. Some tough themes tackled, and dealt with well. Love the scenic descriptions as always. With thanks to NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This was a lovely book - and the storyline was very much, don't judge a book by its cover, nothing was as it seemed as first glance. Starting with a chance meeting on the train, the twists and turns were not predictable.

I love books about Scotland - and this one doesn't fail to impress. The description of the landscape makes you feel a part of the story, and is very much a character on its own.

This is also a book about family dynamics - of real families, estranged families, adopted families and family members getting back together... it really made me think, especially the dynamics between Valentina and Gary, pre and post his accident, and Xander and his ex, and the rest of his family across the ocean in Pittsburgh (and their actions that they take - not taking into account people in situations not there at the time). You can never choose your blood family, but adoption is a whole other ball game. The dynamics between the "sisters" is one to learn from, and that blood family isn't necessarily your best choice, or the best for you!

This is one of a series (which I haven't read the rest of) and this also works as a stand alone. I can't wait to read the rest.

In the final book of the Wynter sisters trilogy, Valentina—eldest sister, devoted mother, and seemingly stable wife—finds her marriage falling apart. She retreats to her holiday home on the Isle of Skye with her son and reconnects with her sisters, hoping for a quiet summer. But when she meets Xander, an American tourist with troubles of his own, a new romance begins to blossom. As Valentina navigates divorce, single parenthood, and complex family ties, she must decide if she’s finally ready to put herself first.

Set against the stunning backdrop of Skye and rich with emotional depth, Over the Sea is a heartwarming, romantic story about second chances, sisterhood, and self-discovery.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for granting me free access to the advanced digital copy of this book. A gorgeous 4 star read book from me. What an exciting plot, vivid storytelling and relatable, rich characters. I couldn't put this book down – absolutely loved it.

This book is the third book in the Skye Sister Trilogy. It can be read as a standalone novel, but it is more enjoyable if you have read the other two books first.
This book features Valentina and her young son Barnaby, as she moves to Skye for the Summer after her Separation from her Husband Gary.
In the previous two books Valentina was a busy, high flying career woman and Mother. In this book, everything has changed and we see her more vulnerable side, as everything has changed for her.
We also catch up with her sisters Thea and Ezzie which is nice.
This is an enjoyable book, in a stunning location. I visited the Isle of Skye many years ago, so recognised some of the locations. This book makes me want to go back again.
Thank you to Netgalley and the Publisher for my ARC.

This is a very satisfying conclusion to the Skye Sisters trilogy.
Delving into several family related issues, this provides topics for discussion in book groups as well as thought provoking moments for individual readers..
As Valentina adjusts to life as a single mother after husband Gary left her for Minerva, her ex personal assistant, she decides to take redundancy and spend the summer with son Barnaby at her cottage in Skye. Hoping for a relaxing time to catch up with her sisters, Valentina is diverts by a stranger on a train and the results of a DNA test.
I thought the issues raised were treated with sensitivity and caution and highlighted some potentially sensitive issues. Although important, the issues did not detract from a very good summer read.

I requested this one from Netgalley because I read and loved a Christmas book by this author. I didn't realise that it was part of a trilogy (whoops!) but can confirm that it it reads really well as a standalone (which was lucky for me!)

I really enjoyed this. It makes for a lovely summer read. Light and easy to read with a bit of depth to the story... including blended families, adoption, relationship breakdowns. It might also make you want to get a cottage on Skye and paint it pastel colours! I enjoyed the complicated adult relationships and the wonderful observations of new relationships when people are a bit older. It was really refreshing!

After the end of her marriage Valentina Taylor is looking forward to spending summer on the Isle of Skye with her son Barnaby and her sisters.
All Valentina wants is to relax, spend time with her son and enjoy her sisters’ company.
When she meets American Xander Courage and his Nephew, on Skye for a summer break and look into their Scottish heritage, there is an instant attraction. But when bad news rocks Valentina to her core, she finds herself with decisions to make and choices that could break her heart.
This wonderful, well written book is perfect to relax with. The characters are strong, the setting beautiful and the story full warmth and love. Although it is part of a series it can be read alone but I would whole heartedly recommend them.

Having read the other two books in this series, I was really excited to delve back into the third book in the series. I have to say that I don't think you need to have read the other books in the series and this final instalment in the trilogy didn't disappoint. Another lovely read, wonderful descriptive scenery about the world we are reading. I really love the bond between the sisters and found myself reading this really quickly. I would highly recommend for a lovely summer read.

Thank you to the author, publisher and NetGalley for providing an ARC of this book in exchanged for an honest review.

I love this series, it’s set in bonny Scotland up the highlands. I love reading about places I’ve been and can really relate with this series. This is the third book in this series and it didn’t disappoint, it’s a tale of heartbreak, families and repairing yourself. Valentina is the sister that’s the main character, she’s just recently spilt from her husband and has taken her son to Skye for the holidays, while on her way there she bumps into Xander and his nephew who’s traveling from the US. The story follows the two of them through the fun and turmoil that may happen. It’s a lovely feel good read that I really recommend, 5 stars. Thanks to Netgalley and the publishers for a copy.

I have really enjoyed this trilogy of books following the lives of three sisters (all adopted) on the Isle of Skye. This book is so much more than a romance, although it is that as well. This book covers divorce and the impact on children, step parenting and discovering your birth family. Totally heartwarming.

This is the third book about the Wynter sisters – Thea, Ezzie and Valentina. Each book focuses on one of the sisters and in this book it is the turn of Valentina, who, when her marriage collapses, retreats to join her sisters for the summer on the island of Skye with her young son Barnaby.
The descriptions of Skye are wonderful. Although the previous two books have already given glorious descriptions of this beautiful place, the writing doesn’t get stale. Neither does the storytelling. Over the three books, each in turn, the sisters must come to terms with their adoptive status. Each reaches a crossroads in their lives and must face heartache and confusion but always with the support of their adopted sisters. Valentina’s story is filled with tension and I couldn’t wait to find out what happened next.
My only negative is that this is a trilogy – I would love more about the wonderful Wynter sisters!

Valentina never thought she’d be starting over in her 40s, but after discovering her husband’s affair—with her assistant, no less—she packs up her life and heads to the Isle of Skye to stay with her sisters. Along for the ride is her charming seven-year-old son, Barnaby. Hoping for peace and perspective, what she finds instead are two American visitors, Xander and MacDonald, also seeking their own reset. The four seem destined to keep crossing paths.

One of my favorite genres will always be this: a 30- or 40-something woman going through a major life change—divorce, job loss, heartbreak—and finding herself in a remote, coastal, or pastoral setting that quietly transforms her. I love the slow-building interactions with locals, the shift in pace, the gentle unraveling of what matters. This book hits all those beats beautifully when it centers on Valentina’s journey of healing and rediscovery.

Where it wavers a bit for me is when the story shifts gears too suddenly. The hospital scene, for instance, felt like tonal whiplash. While there’s definite chemistry between Xander and Valentina, their resolution felt abrupt, almost rushed. I found myself more enchanted by the ensemble cast and the rhythm of island life than the central romance. Still, this was a pleasurable and engaging read—one I think many readers will enjoy, especially those drawn to stories of second chances in scenic places.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC.

Thank you to NetGalley for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an honest review.

This is the third book in the trilogy, and like the first two, it was a great read—though if I had to choose, it’s probably my least favourite of the three. Still, it’s a solid 4 stars!

We’re back on the Isle of Skye with the Wynter sisters, this time following the story from Valentina’s point of view, the eldest sister. Recently separated, Valentina returns to Skye for the summer with her son, Barnaby, hoping to regroup and figure out her next steps.

A chance encounter with a charming American on the train from Inverness, a shocking accident involving her ex-husband, and the surprise discovery of a long-lost brother through a DNA match (who comes across as very intense!) means there’s plenty going on. It’s an action-packed summer, full of emotional twists, new beginnings, and unexpected revelations.

I thoroughly enjoyed this final chapter in the trilogy. As always, Sue Moorcroft’s writing is excellent and a joy to read.

Lovely ro be back on Skye in what I presume is the last in the series from the sister.
Lovely setting great characters what not to like.
Thank you netgalley for the advance copy

How good was it to be back on the Isle of Skye and with the Wynter sisters again.

I felt right at home in this book very quickly, and it was wonderful getting to know Valentina and her son Barnaby a whole lot better.

While catching up with everyone from the previous two books.

And Valentina who is just on Skye for the the summer, is hoping for a nice peaceful break to regroup before knowing she needs to move on with her life.

But between chance meetings of Americans on the train from Inverness, to a horrible accident involving her ex-husband, there is a whole lot going on for her suddenly, and I really felt for her being pulled in various directions.

And add in all of that she discovers messages from a DNA site, which throw her into turmoil too.

This is one action packed summer, with plenty to keep a reader entertained with. I was totally enjoying all of it and thought it was a lovely way to end this trilogy.

Excellent writing as always from Sue Moorcroft, and a joy to read.

Thank you to Avon and Netgalley for this copy which I have reviewed honestly and voluntarily.

I think this is my favourite of the Skye Sisters trilogy. The story of Valentina really captured my attention and I found myself picking up my Kindle often to continue reading, even in the middle of the night!

There are so many strands to this story that it holds your interest and makes you want to know what happens next. Those who have read the first two books in the series will already be familiar with the characters from these stories and enjoy seeing further developments in their lives.

I found myself invested in the outcome of the relationship of Valentina and Xander and feeling for Barnaby’s young troubles about his father. Issues around adoption and meeting blood siblings also provides an interesting angle to the book.

An altogether lovely read which had me reading faster but not wanting the book to finish all at the same time.

Sue Moorcroft is a must read author for me and the third in trilogy of the stories of the three adopted Wynter sisters focuses on Valentina the eldest. Valentina and her son are spending summer on Skye in her recently purchased holiday home following a difficult divorce. During this challenging period details of her adoption emerge. Lovely to catch up with the people and places on Skye and a fitting conclusion for the Wynter sisters.

A wonderful read!
This novel drew me in from the very first page and kept me hooked until the end. The characters were vibrant and relatable, the writing was engaging, and the story had just the right balance of heart and humor. Highly recommend!
Many thanks to NetGalley, the author, and the publisher for my ARC. All opinions are my own.