Thank you to NetGalley, STORM Publishing and the talented author for the opportunity to read this book pre-release.

A triumphant return to Strathkin in this third captivating installment of love and lingering secrets - it’s every bit as stirring, sharp, and soulful as readers could hope for.

Like a brisk Highland breeze, it sweeps you right back to the glens and the lives of Marcie and friends, where drama simmers beneath the surface and loyalty runs deep. With its trademark blend of heart, humor, and fierce friendships, the story proves once again that in Strathkin, the bonds between bold female spirits and the resilience found in small-town kindness come with more punch than a ceilidh brawl!

Bonus content alert: a fresh Balfour gent has arrived, and let’s just say, things in Strathkin are heating up nicely….

We follow a number of villagers from Strathkin in the Highlands after a series of loses. It took me a bit to get into it, until the stories began to mesh a bit. Overall, I enjoyed the variety of stories lines, but I did find it a bit tough to stay invested due to the number of discreet plots.

This series continues to confuse me, even with allmy patience.tge sheer number of characters and relationships is hard to keep track. And Marcie, is still not on my favorite list, which is a problem as she plays a vital part in all 3 books.

Still, I have hope that one day I have the patience to read all the books in the series to get the flow of the storyline and characters.

#ReturntoLochStrathkin #NetGalley

This was a lovely and mostly gentle romp with a charming cast of characters. The characters are added slowly over the first section of the book, each with their own personality, friendship group and past. They are then slowly woven together as couples form, friends discover more about each other and money shapes who speaks to whom. There is also a sensitive look at violence against women and what happens when a marriage goes wrong, as well as what a good relationship can look like. A little bit of a far fetched episode with a drone felt a bit odd in the plot however a strong read with memorable characters and stunning Scottish highland scenery.

The third book in the Loch Strathkin series does not disappoint. Fantastic female characterisation and once again a wonderful thread of stories all stitched into one. The language is rich and engaging and the plot runs at a good steady pace. There are inevitably some sad moments but also laugh out loud too as Maureen Berman establishes herself in the quarter of women 😁. Absolutely adorable to see young love blossom after a family tragedy.
Read it in two days - can’t wait for more! 🙏
(PS I think I’m joining Marcie Mosse in having Balfouritis! 🤦‍♀️❤️)

This is book #3 in a series and as a reader just introduced to this series, I wish I would have read the first two installments. Be sure to read the first two before this one and you'll enjoy it so much more. That said, I'm ready to travel to this picturesque fictional little village and hang out with these characters.

Thank you, NetGalley and Storm Publishing for the e-ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This series keeps getting better! The cracking ending to book two has been worked so well into part three. Great writing that makes you feel like a local in this highland village. Book three has lovely new characters developing and believable plot twists. Funny, true to life moments - and a few that tug at the heartstrings!

I say give us more - and it’s never too early for gin at a The Strathkin Inn!

Elayne Grimes has done it again with her third exciting and beautifully written page turner set among the Scottish Highlands.
The plot twists and turns throughout. New loves blossom, friendships are deepened and old enemies return. It left me on the edge of my seat right up to the end.
This is a great read and once again transports the reader to the beautiful Highlands of Scotland. It made me want to be right there.

This is a sequel but I think you can read as a stand alone . Oh my hard to review. Some great characters . Some lovely twists. Sadness and laughter. Some beautiful food descriptions . You do have to concentrate. I liked that Ross came back . Sad about the letters . Hannah was a lovely person. I also liked Jamie . The playing on the Lochside and the bbq’s would be nice. Read it .

What a smashing story, easy to read and it flowed along like a Scottish Stream. I loved all the descriptions of the area and all the mountains and flowers. A feel going story which I expect from this author. My thanks to netgalley and the publisher's for giving me the opportunity to read this book in return for an honest review.

Although it was great to revisit these characters and the wonderful setting, I found myself a little lost at times, as I have read a lot of books in between. This may be a series that works better by waiting for the final book and reading it all at once. Aside from that, the return of Ross and the introduction of Hannah to the story made for interesting reading, as well as how everyone is coping with the loss of Dina. Clearly, there is more to come, as Jamie and Heather’s story was left dangling as well as the future for the womens shelters. So I am looking forward to the next book, to see what happens next to these wonderful characters. Thanks to NetGalley and Storm Publishing for the opportunity to read and review this book.

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

2.5 stars rounded up
Book 3 in the Strathkin series and my least favorite so far. I still can't get a handle on Marcie and I'm not sure I'm ever going to like her, really, but I do love all the other characters. There was a lot of repetition which never moved the story along and nothing much happened until the very end. I was very confused about the unveiling of the mystery surrounding Ross and the reason he returned to Strathkin. Without spoilers, I read that section twice and have no idea what the revelation meant. Maybe that will be different in the final version? Also, what happened to Dieter? And Jamie and his job? I will definitely continue this series and do recommend it, I just didn't particularly like this one.