A Skye Full of Stars

Another lovely read from Sue. Set in Scotland during the build-up to Christmas, this was a beautiful setting for a festive story. Loved the descriptions of the Isle of Skye and all the celebrations. My thanks to Netgalley and the publishers for giving me the opportunity to read this book in return for an honest review.

wow I really loved this second book in the Skye sisters trilogy. Fantastic story and loved finding all about Ezzies birth family. I really could not put this book down and cant wait for the third book in the series.

This is book two in the wonderful Skye Sisters Trilogy and was everything I hoped it would be. I'd been looking forward to Ezzie's story after learning about her in Under a Summer Skye and it drew me in right away, written in such a way where you couldn't help but want things to work out for her.

Ezzie Wynter has been made manager at Rothach Hall but is thrown a bit when the Larsons, the hall's owners and their family decide to spend Christmas there - and not only that, but some of them appear a few weeks early! The early guests include Mats and his two children, upset because their mum has left them and decided to go travelling over the holidays.

Ezzie and Mats relationship gets off to a rocky start, and when Mats inadvertantly discovers Ezzie's and her sister Thea's secret from the first book, she soon has to decide whether or not she can trust him. And then when unexpected visitors turn up looking for her, she suddenly feels alone and confused.

I don't want to give too much away but I loved the way we saw Ezzie's relationships develop and change during the course of this book. Her two sisters had issues to deal with themselves, leaving Ezzie feeling alone, before realising she had others who cared about her and that her sisters would always be her sisters.

The descriptions of beautiful Skye were also a highlight of this book, and it really is the perfect Christmas book. ❄️⛄ I highly recommend this one and the first in the series - and I also can't wait for book three!

What is family? Is it safe to connect with your birth family? Are you an orphan even if you’re an adult when your parents die? All thoughts going through Ezzies head as she takes on the manager role at the hall. Living in the Isle of Skye working for a Norwegian family, with her sister by her side, Ezzie has it all. Or does she? Secrets and lies and unexpected visitors are all part of what make this a great read. If you like romance and family drama mixed with a need to go to the Isle of Skye this is a must read for you,

Another thoroughly enjoyable read from Sue Moorcroft and the second in the series following three adopted sisters Valentina, Ezzie and Thea. This book follows the middle sister Ezzie and I don't think one needs to have read the first book in the series as it would stand alone. Wonderfully atmospheric wintery descriptions of the Isle of Skye. Plenty of ups and downs with well drawn characters plus love interest for Ezzie in the form of Mats Larson the son of the family Ezzie and Thea work for at Rothach Hall. A few more serious issues in amongst the festive cheer with a sprinkling of Swedish Christmas traditions throughout make this a cosy Christmassy book.

Thoroughly enjoyed this story and how it is part of a series but with a non essential read of the previous book. This brought so much emotion to me as you followed Ezzie's story.

Great story with a beautiful cover. I hadn’t realised that this was part of a series but I understood it as a stand alone. Essies story was great and the theme of adoption handled well. Can’t wait to catch up with the rest of the series.

I loved this 2nd instalment of the Skye sisters trilogy, although it is perfect as a standalone, you would be missing out on the lives of Ezzie, Valentina and Thea and their connection with Rochach Hall on the Isle of Skye.
This book centres on Ezzie Wynters life where she has just been promoted to Manager of the Hall, which is owned by a Swedish family who arrive to spend a traditional Scottish Christmas. Ezzie feels the pressure that the family bring, along with the day-to-day running of the Hall. She is thrown a curve ball when her birth parents pay a surprise visit disrupting her life. A secret from long ago, hidden from her eldest sister Valentina, resurfaces and is revealed but not taken well.
This story is packed with emotion. I was caught up with the gorgeous scenery and the magic of Christmas as the Swedish family’s children delight and excitement shone every day.
My thanks to Net Galley and Avon for the digital advanced copy. I can’t wait for the next and final instalment which will be Valentina’s story.

A lovely uplifting successor to the first book in the series although this can easily be read as a standalone novel. The 2nd sister in the series is going through an emotional roller coaster with job, families, love life and the book flows from one to the other seamlessly with great understanding of human nature and emotions. Carefully crafted, very Christmassy with some interesting facts about Swedish folklore and language - just perfect!

Thank you to Netgalley the author and publishers for an arc in exchange for an honest review

Having read book one of the Skye Sisters trilogy I was excited to read the next book in the series, A Skye Full of Stars (love the play on words). I was not disappointed, this is a delightful read continuing the story of the three Wynter sisters on Skye.

This is Ezzie's story, I really like Ezzie she is organised and efficient and loves her job at Rothach Hall. When the part of the Larson family arrives early for their Christmas break Ezzie has everything organised but she isn't expecting Mats Larson to come with his two adorable children. This story is all about families of different dynamics and Ezzie is in a whirlwind of emotions over her family(s). The characters are well developed and I became involved in their stories quickly.

Set on the island of Skye this delightful story is full of emotion, poignant moments and festive sparkle. I can't wait for the third book to be released.

I’ve just binge read this book as it was so enjoyable. Having read the first in the series, I met some old friends in this part and quickly became ‘involved’ in the lives of these characters. The description of the setting and the storyline itself are very good and the range of characters is wide. The slow burning romance between the main characters is enthralling. I eagerly await the next part of the trilogy.

A wonderful book with a great wintery island setting and very believable characters. Best to read the books in order as Ezz is the second of the three adopted sisters to tell her story. Lots of heartwarming moments and a lovely ending. Roll on book 3.

This is brilliant .A second in the series but can read alone. A great great read. The Skye descriptions were lovely. You follow Ezz story. You never think there are two sides to each child being given up for adoption. Made you think. Could not work out the ending but I loved it. Can not wait for book 3. A must must read.

I thoroughly enjoyed slipping back into the lives of adopted sisters Ezzie, Thea and Valentina and the lovely setting of the Isle of Skye. This book focusses on Ezzie’s (Esmerelda Wynter) story and her role as manager of Rothach Hall which is open to the public. The family who own the hall arrive for Christmas and this adds to the preparations for the Christmas season for Ezzie and the complications of the story, especially when sparks begin to fly between Ezzie and the owner’s son Mats, a divorced dad of two young children.

It is difficult to review this title without giving too much away, but suffice it to say that readers are treated to a rollercoaster of emotions about relationships and adoption with added Christmas flourishes.

I am really loving this series set on the Isle of Skye and already looking forward to book three about Valentina.

This is the second book in the Skye sisters trilogy and highly recommend reading the previous one before this one although it could be read as a standalone. In this instalment we return to Rothach hall in the beautiful setting of the isle of Skye for Ezzies story who is the second of the three sisters.

This was a soul searching poignant read which covered loneliness and not feeling like you belong and also adoption and the relationship between the the sisters. . This book is hard to review without giving spoilers and I would just say that you need to read this fabulous captivating series for yourself

Once again this author has captured the beauty of the Isle of Skye and transports the reader there and makes you feel like you are actually there whilst reading with the amazing descriptions. After reading these books it is somewhere I would love to visit.

I am looking forward to the next book in this series for Valentine’s story.

Having already fallen in love with Skye from the first book in this series, I was not expecting to fall even more deeply and buy into the storytelling so quickly. This time, we are following Esmerelda, or rather Ezzie Wynter, as she navigates her own story. Aside from the storyline, I must highlight Sue’s love of Skye and her genuinely remarkable descriptions of the local area. I could even sense the influence of another author who may have lent some personal knowledge of the Viking connection…
When we last visited, we met Ezzie, Thea, and their elder sister, Valentina. That was Thea’s story, which was the perfect introduction to the Skye Sisters and paved the way for this gorgeous story. Once again, the action takes place at Rothach Hall, as well as the local pub and a couple of cottages. We meet up with Thea and her partner, but the focus is squarely on Ezzie.
I loved getting to know Ezzie and soon discovered that I share many of her traits. Driven to work diligently yet fiercely protective of her family and privacy, she’s protected a secret for the last decade and has not even shared it with Valentina. So, when her boss’s son Mats inadvertently places that secret in jeopardy, a sequence of events that could never have been imagined is put into motion.
I was genuinely on the edge of my seat, trying to imagine how this story would work out. Clearly, Ezzie may risk a fling with Mats, but how could that work out? I should never have doubted Sue’s firm hand on this story’s rudder, as all eventually became evident.
Once again, and I’m sure it will feature in the final book, adoption was at the forefront of the story. All three sisters were adopted and had never been moved to seek out their birth families. This was handled beautifully in the first book, but it soon became apparent that Ezzie was resistant to learning more and would guard herself from any unwelcome exposure. Adoption, and in particular birth families, remains a delicate subject and programmes like Long Lost Family tend to cast a romantic gloss over the less savoury elements. I can only imagine how I would feel in the same situation, and I’m afraid I have no clue.
Mats is a terrific addition to the Larson family, and I even liked that he didn’t always make the right choices. There’s a potential for a romantic lead to be a little too perfect, but Sue got the balance right and showed us that he is human. He was not only human but also displayed a depth and warmth that lent itself to him being ideal for Ezzie. It’s a shame that they didn’t live nearer to each other.
For the avoidance of spoilers, I shall leave it there.

Thank you to NetGalley and Avon Books UK for this ARC.

This is the second book in the Skye Sisters Trilogy about Thea, Ezzie and Valentina. This book focuses on Ezzie, manager of Rothach Hall on the Isle of Skye, living there together with her sister Thea who is head gardener and whose love story we got in the first book, Under a Summer Skye. All three sisters are adopted which comes up quite a bit.

This time it's Christmas and the Swedish Larsson family, owners of Rothach Hall, descend for the festivities. Grete and Erik have three adult children, Mats, Jonas and Maja. Mats and Inger are divorced, and Mats arrives with small children Alvin and Astrid and their nanny Josefin.

Mats develops an interest in Ezzie who first doesn't like him. Ezzie also receives news about her birth parents, and the car accident that played a role in the first book rears its ugly head again. So there's a lot going on and and we learn quite a bit about Swedish Christmas traditions too.

The third book about Valentina is expertly and organically set up. I'm sure you can read each book as a standalone but it's so much better to get the connections in each story because while it focuses on one sister, the other characters are always present too and their stories progress in the background.

This is a cracking read. I absolutely loved the first book and this is even better. Parts of it are predictable but there is so much to hold interest. Also, I've been to Skye and the scenery is just breathtaking. It's like taking a mini holiday in book form! I also like that the author tells us how to pronounce Gaelic words and names. I suppose, if I have to criticise something, it would be the overlong chapters.

This book has it all - a wintery landscape, festive activities, fantastic storytelling with emphasis on family relationships and lots of emotions, a lovely romance and a gorgeous cover. I couldn't put it down and I am so looking forward to the final book in the trilogy, just to meet everybody again. Highly recommended.

This is the second book in the Skye series, and it’s great to catch up with the characters again though could be read as a standalone book. The setting is Rothach Hall, surrounded by beautiful scenery on the isle of Skye.

Ezzie is manager of the hall, and unexpectedly, the Swedish Larsson family who own the hall, have decided to spend Christmas there. At first there is tension between Mats and Ezzie, they clash as he seems to be taking over. I enjoyed how the story develops, and the special relationship between the three adopted sisters.

All characters are relatable, and various themes weave their way through the main story, giving a more rounded picture. When Ezzie’s past catches up with her she becomes angry and confused. I could empathise with her feelings as she begins to question her past, though she seems overly harsh at times.

This is a light hearted story about family relationships and romance; there is the strong relationship between the three sisters, with hints of humour but also touching on difficult issues. Crisp snowy scenes with young children enjoying times spent with Mats their dad, exploring the countryside and feeding the animals bring extra amusement. A fast paced story which keeps you turning the pages, and I can’t wait for the third book in the series.

I was so happy to read this after enjoying the first book in this trilogy (Under a summer Skye). This book is about Ezzie who works in Roth’ach Hall with her sister Thea. However we still get to hear about Thea and Dev which I was please about.
I really enjoyed this book and I loved reading more about the Larson family and how in this book they seemed more approachable. I found the adoption storyline very interesting and it really pulled on my heart strings and (no spoilers) some parts had me in tears.
This book is definitely 5 stars and I can’t wait to hear more of Valentina’s story in the third instalment.
Thanks to NetGalley, Avon Books UK and Sue Moorcroft for an advance copy in exchange for an honest and unbiased review..

Ezzie loves her job at Rothach House especially now she's the manager. Then she dicovers the owners are coming back early from Sweden. Loved the first book and this one just as much. It was good to find out what has happened to the original characters

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When I read the first book in this trilogy (Under a summer skye), I was gutted I may have to wait a year for the next book, but I was so lucky to have been chosen to review this book as well, and it did not disappoint me in any way.

This book picks up at Christmas time after the last book finished but this time the book is about the middle sister Esmeralda, who has been made manager of Rothach hall, after the previous manager was let go. While Ezzie is quite capable of doing the job, she has been participating in some online management courses, which makes her aloof but capable. When members of the family decide to descend on Rothach Hall for a few months over Christmas instead of a few weeks it throws Ezzie into a bit of a tail spin. With events also going on in her personal life as well it looks like she will lose everything that is dear to her and she feels that she cannot turn to her usual support system of her 2 sisters as they have their own issues to deal with.

I found this book very poignant, as I could relate to Ezzie, in the loneliness she felt and feeling that sometimes there was nobody to turn to, losing a parent is a big thing and she lost both. This book tugged at my heart strings and I was sad and happy whilst reading it. I haven't given too much of the story away as I feel you have to read and enjoy it yourselves.

The characters are real, and there are a few that I didn't like, Characters I didn't like some of the time and some I loved and that was because their characters were well written.

It is no secret that Sue Moorcroft is one of my favourite authors and she never disappoints me, so can you release the final book soon please 🤞🤞🤞 I cannot wait to read Valentina's story

It's lovely to be back in Skye again with the second part of the trilogy of the three skye sisters. In the last book most of the story was about Thea with the other two sisters in supporting roles. Thea and Ezzie both work in Rothach Hall,Thea as head gardener and Ezzie as the manager.
Expecting a quiet Christmas as the hall is closed to the public the girls are surprised when the owners and all their family are arriving from Sweden to spend Christmas at the hall.
When Ezzie meets the oldest son Mats with his two young children he immediately rubs her up the wrong way and she expects this won't be the last time their paths will cross.
I loved this book. Like the last one it gives us insight to what it feels like to be adopted and not know where you are from or even if you want or need to know.
There are dilemmas and misunderstandings between the three sisters. There is a love interest for one, good news for another and a heartache for the third.
This book is mainly about Ezzie with the other two sisters having their sideline stories. I suspect the third book will be Valentina's story.
I'm trying not to give too much away as I didn't read anything about the story before reading it and I want everything to have the same experience.
Another great read by Sue Moorcroft.

Another superb sequel.**********************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************

A brilliant story based at Rothach Hall in the Isle of Skye, written beautifully by Sue Moorcroft who describes the settings so well in this novel you will imagine yourself there and lose yourself in this book.

This is the second novel in the Sky Sisters trilogy, but can be read as a stand alone book. This novel concentrates more on Ezzie and her relationships, Ezzie is the manager at Rothach hall and the Swedish family who own the hall are all coming home for Christmas!

A romantic uplifting novel set in the most gorgeous setting at the most wonderful time of the year, everything you could want in a book!!!

This is book two in the Isle of Skye series from Sue Moorcroft.

Ezzie Wynter and her two sisters were adopted from being babies, They had a lovley life with there new parents,They all have differant birth parents and Ezzie never needed to no who her birth parents were.
Until one day a stranger appears were Ezzie and Theo work at Rothach hall on the Isle of Skye.
Ezzie runs the halls staff and Theo is a gardener at the hall.

The Larrsen family own the hall and come and stay during holidays as they live in sweden.
They return over christmas and Ezzie becomes close to Mats the son and his children until his ex wife turns up unexpectidly

What a wonderful follow up visit to the beautiful Isle of Skye and the people who live there. Christmas brings both sadness and joy to the Isle and the past arrives with a bang for Ezz. Beautiful scenery and stories within a story that will tug at your heart strings. This will make a wonderful seasonal read. I loved it from start to finish.

A Skye Full Of Stars is a festive novel by Sue Moorcraft.
I have read some of Sue's previous books and A Skye Full Of Stars certainly didn't disappoint. This is the perfect book to curl up with over the festive season. The story was easy to follow and had a great cast of characters. The pace was just right also. Overall a brilliant novel that I would recommend to other readers. I look forward to reading more by the author.
💝 Thank you to netgalley, the author and publisher for my arc ebook copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.

Back to the island of Skye with Ezzys story.
Ezzy’s peaceful Christmas is about to become hectic as the Larson family are arriving to Rothach Hall en masse for a Scottish Christmas leaving her feeling overwhelmed with the amount she has to do.
Mats the eldest son turns up first with his two children and nanny and Ezzy thinks he’s self absorbed and spoilt wanting everything his way. They clash at every opportunity .
But Mats is there for here when her past comes creeping back to haunt her and also some relatives come calling throwing her into a tailspin. But they love so far apart him in Sweden and her on Skye how can that possibly work?
Loved this book and can’t wait for the next instalment well written and heartwarming.