Rosie goes to arran after a divorce, Isobel, her best friend comes to help her. very sweet story about friendship and second chances.

I have read all the titles in this series, and this latest instalment was a solid addition to the series. It's a very safe read, as not a lot happens, aside from the initial reason Luke goes to Arran. As others have said, there is less scenic description in this story than there was in the other books. The characters were nice, as they always are. There was some romance but it was all very polite and perhaps lacking in a bit of emotion. There was lots of coffee and cake! Loved the little dog. I would continue reading this series, if there are any more instalments, but I have to say this one was my least favourite out of them all so far. With thanks to NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I have been loving this series, the only thing that would make it better would be more interaction with characters from the previous books (mostly just because I like getting to catch up with characters I have met before). The idea of finding love in the last place you expected works really well here, even if the events that bring Luke to Arran could be considered a little over-the-top. The only reason that part really worked was because Luke was so desperate to get away from where he was when Bella found him. When it is realized that Bella had actually found Rosie's diaries you could almost feel how embarrassed everyone involved in the situation was. I liked that Rosie and Luke did not just fall right into romance and instead have a chance to reconnect as grown-ups rather than jumping right back where they had left off as young adults. That also made sense for both of them as their last serious relationships had both ended in betrayal (with Rosie's obviously being a fresher wound). I also really enjoyed following Bella's story from searching to find out the truth about her father to starting a new professional life and leaving behind everything she had known. Reconnecting with Ben after having grown apart was also really sweet. What I appreciate the most about this series is that the author does not lean into melodrama and instead just gives you stories that unfold in a natural way and characters to whom one can relate.

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.

The only problem with this series set in Arran is that each book makes me want to go to Arran a little bit more. This one is a great split between Rosie, an older woman reeling from being divorced by her cheating husband, and Bella, a younger woman who has always longed to know who her father is. A forgotten diary brings the two stories together and romance follows. Not only a great read but leaves us on the brink of the next book in the series and Isobel’s story

I adore Brotish wonens fiction. The setting is gorgeous. The characters become uojr friends and duou become heavily invested in the changes they are making to their lives. Well-]llotted and inventive. Adored it.

Thanks to the publishers and Netgalley for an advance copy of this book in exchange for a review.

An easy, pleasant summer read. I've read all of the series so far and this is probably my least favourite although it was still an enjoyable read.

What a lovely summer read! I enjoyed every moment of Rosie, Isobel, and Bella’s stories.

A Summer of Secrets on Arran is a summer romance filled with deep friendship, and a dash of mystery. Ellie Henderson does this so well!

If only I could take a trip to Arran and visit with everyone. The romantic aspect of the book was well developed, and the male characters written in a way that made me really like them. I felt connected to everyone throughout the book, which can be hard to do when there are layers to each character!

Thank you to Choc Lit/Joffe Books for the ARC via NetGalley! All opinions are my own.

I just finished a great book. A Summer of Secrets on Arran by Ellie Henderson is available soon. Pick it up! You won’t regret it.

I would give this a solid 4.5 stars. I haven't read any of the previous books in this series, but it is my understanding that these are interconnected standalones. I am now tempted to go back and read the first four books. This book was so easy to read and left me feeling happy and cozy. I loved the setting and became fully invested in the characters. I do wish that the romances had a little more depth to them/that more time and focus had been spent on detailing how the relationships went from friendships to romantic relationships. I felt there was a lack of romantic dialogue. It seemed like more of a character study and novel about family drama on an island with a side of romance. I did appreciate the representation of people in their 50s finding love again as well as the story containing two love stories rather than just one.

I was intimidated by there being so many characters at the beginning, but Henderson did a wonderful job of describing each of them as well as making them unique and memorable.. I loved the short chapters. The writing style was lovely and very easy to consume. I found one plot point a bit fantastical, (How L arrives at Arran) but I suppose it is a story after all and not real life. I loved learning about the families and Arran. This would make a fantastic beach read.

Although the storyline of A Summer of Secrets On Arran is solid enough the character's dialog isn't. At times it was written overly formal and came off feeling stilted. It felt more like the way titled English converse than old friends who are Scots. There wasn't any sense of casual familiarity with each other, which one would expect after having known each other for decades.

The characters themselves were a bit one dimensional as well. They never really came alive upon the pages and I didn't feel as if they were fully developed. One wants to feel as if they live through the characters experiences, that you actually know them. Or at least want to. However, the lack of emotional depth simply failed to create the connection necessary for that to occur.

The world building lacked atmosphere as well. You truly didn't get the sense of where in the world the novel took place. There was nothing about it that conveyed the sense of "Scottish Island". Where was the charm unique to the sense of place? It felt generic, just an island, nowhere in particular. I love a novel which makes you feel as if you're there, which evokes such a strong sense of place you feel as if you'd know it anywhere. This didn't accomplish that for me.

Again, the storyline itself was solid. The execution was lacking, unfortunately.

A sweet story about second chances and revealing secrets. I enjoyed the various characters and their stories. A lovely story with a beautiful setting.

Easy, enjoyable read! The characters are lovable and interesting. There are a few gentle twists and turns. Overall, a decent escapist read. At times, the transitions felt a little choppy and disjointed - but I’m interested in reading the other titles in the series!

Thanks to NetGalley, the publisher, and the author for the opportunity to read an advance copy of this book.

A nice palate cleanser from my usual mystery books. As with the others in the series, nothing much happens - except eating and drinking coffee! I don't drink coffee so I always think it's so funny when there's so much time spent doing that in books, no matter the time of day! The characters are all nice, there is almost no action, and it's not very memorable. Read this in a few hours. I wish there had been more description of the setting - it felt like it could have been anywhere - and I think the earlier books did a better job of that. The stilted language was a bit weird - I don't think anyone talks like that in real life. I do like that we get a glimpse of characters from the other books. I'll continue the series if there are more in future.

Oh my . Read in a night . Loved it . Very clever opening and then 25 years later.. Some great secrets . Set on Arran. Loved the cottage . Cheating husbands always get the treatment they deserve. Fame is funny not what we think. A great read. I was unable to stop reading it. Got romance as well. Read it .