Review by Ronny


Series Name: Coorie Castle Crafts, # 1
Surprises on the Scottish Isle is a heartwarming romance that is sure to leave you with a smile on your face.
Favourite Quote:
A sixth sense told her Cal was close.
He was so close that he was standing at her elbow, and she imagined she could feel the heat of his skin and smell the aftershave he wore, as memory and reality swirled together.
Book Synopsis:
Will they get a second chance at first love? When newly divorced Tara McTaigh spots an advert for a studio to let in Castle Coorie’s craft centre, she packs up her Edinburgh life and moves to the Isle of Skye, eager for a fresh start.
Little does she know that the castle’s estate manager, single dad Calan Fraser, is the man who broke her heart back at university.
Thoroughly done with romance, Tara decides to ignore Cal and focus on building her business – creating dollhouses to commission. But Duncoorie is a small community, and the two keep bumping into each other…
Just as she is starting to open her heart once more to Cal, a change in his life puts everything on the line. When a surprise storm threatens Tara’s safety, will Cal realise in time that love is worth the risk?
Review:
If you love a cozy second-chance romance, then this book is for you. I adore the setting, characters, and charming story within this book’s pages. This is an easy romance to sink into. Lilac does a wonderful job at hooking her readers in and keeping them engaged with the story right until the very last page. I’m not always a fan of second-chance romance, but I found myself thoroughly enjoying this one. There was just something so tragic about how Tara and Calan’s first romance ended that you couldn’t help but want to read on because you needed to know how these two would get back together. Another thing that was really well done was the build-up to Tara and Calan’s meeting after being apart for so long. Lilac masterfully turned up that anticipation for their meet-up, and I couldn’t help but want to turn the page because I needed to see what would happen next.
Even though this romance is charming, it also has a sense of realism and what the characters in this book are experiencing is relatable. After their separation, Tara and Calan have gone on to live their lives. They have been married and divorced and have dealt with family issues. Calan also has a child. They are juggling the responsibilities, drama, and challenges that life can throw at you. Their lives aren’t perfect, making connecting with them so easy.
The romance between Tara and Calan is full of angst, and it is clear that both characters have never stopped loving each other. Tara and Calan’s love story is going to take you on an emotional journey with lots of ups and downs, but I loved every moment of it. My heart broke when theirs did and soared when they rekindled their romance.
Surprises on the Scottish Isle is a wonderful romance that is sure to make you believe in true love.
Thank you, Rachel Random Resources, for sending us an ARC in exchange for an honest review.