Blog Tour - A Scottish Island Summer


 

Review - 4 out of 5 stars:


I’ve enjoyed several books by Julie Shackman before, so I was pleased to be offered a chance to review A Scottish Island Summer. 


I have to confess that I didn’t warm to Darcie to start with. She just seemed to complain a lot. However, she soon mellowed a bit and I liked her better. She seems to be a good person at heart, but very controlled by fleeting emotions.


I liked Logan a lot more, though admittedly he seemed a little irritating on the first encounter. 


The setting was lovely. Skye comes across as a really beautiful location, even if it does rain a lot. I loved the coral beach especially (though it doesn’t sound comfortable to walk or sit on!). 


I liked the plot too, with the treasure hunting and the romance. It felt like a holiday from the here and now.


Overall, this was a really enjoyable romance, with a beautiful location, and a touch of adventure.


I was given a copy of this book, my opinions are my own.


Blurb:


When ambitious city girl, Darcie Freeman is sent to the Isle of Skye to conduct research for a travel guide, she’s horrified. The prospect of having to travel to a remote island in the Scottish Highlands leaves her wondering what she’ll do.


Step in Logan Burns. Gorgeous and adventurous, he lives and breathes the island, and along with his sister Iona, who owns a rather haphazard PR company, they’re going to show Darcie everything she needs to know about Skye.


As Darcie swaps her designer shoes for her walking boots and her faux fur jacket for her raincoat, will she learn there’s more to life than the picture-perfect presence she shares on social media, or will it be the case that Skye is the limit…


Purchase Links:


https://www.amazon.co.uk/Scottish-Island-Summer-escapist-romance-ebook/dp/B0CW1767DP

https://www.amazon.com/Scottish-Island-Summer-escapist-romance-ebook/dp/B0CW1767DP




Author Bio: 


Julie Shackman is a former journalist from Scotland, who has always wanted to write feel-good romance. 


As well as being an author, Julie also writes verses and captions for greetings card companies. Julie admits to having an obsession with stationery and handbags. 


She is married, has two sons and adopted a Romanian rescue puppy, Cooper. 


A Scottish Island Summer is Julie's twelfth novel.


Social Media Links: 


Julie Shackman Author

Julie Shackman (@G13Julie) / Twitter

Julie Georgina Shackman (@juliegeorginashackman) • Instagram photos and videos

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