Is there really such a thing as a second shot at true love?
After three wonderful years of marriage, librarian Juliette Fairhurst’s heart is shattered when her husband, Laurie, is taken from her much too soon. Devasted, Juliette decides to take a sabbatical and reconnect with her mother’s birthplace, the village of Glentorrin on the picturesque Isle of Skye.
Welcomed by most of the villagers, Juliette throws herself into an idyllic community life, taking on the role of temporary summer guardian at The Lifeboat House Museum; a role that offers her the perfect escape from the tragedy of her real life.
During her time on the island, Juliette clashes with brooding single dad and artist, Reid Mackinnon and is befriended by his son Evin and dog Chewie. It’s clear that divorced Reid is struggling and scarred by his own painful experiences.
Can these two lost souls find a lifeline to rescue each other?
Or will their pasts scupper their second chance at real happiness?
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Review
A word of warning: this book will make you cry. Well, it made me cry. Multiple times.
Widowed young, Juliette starts processing the untimely death of her beloved husband and realises she's got to get away. Choosing to visit the village of her mother's birth, she takes a summer off to visit the beautiful isle of Skye (yes, like the song). There, she makes new friends, finds work looking after the local museum, and runs up against grumpy divorcee Reid.
Written entirely from Jules' point of view, the book also delves into flashbacks explaining her loss - hence the tears. I think there were perhaps a few too many of them - they didn't all feel necessary to the plot or knowing Jules, and they slowed the start of the book down. It took a little while and a few tissues to get to the feel-good part.
Once we got there, however, I found myself charmed by the (mostly) welcoming villagers as Jules settled in. I was especially fond of the kind banter and teasing from Morag and Kenneth, and it is impossible to dislike young Evin and his giant dog Chewie. The book deals with the rather heavy subjects of depression and loss, but in a respectful and honest way as it draws Jules and Reid together in a way that felt natural and ultimately uplifting. The beautiful prose flowed and relationships grew naturally over the summer, even as jealous Leanna and Evin's mother Kate made trouble in the background.
For a hopeful story about love and life after loss, pick this book up - but bring tissues!
Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book from the publisher via Rachel's Random Resources; all opinions are my own.
Author Bio
Lisa Hobman has written many brilliantly reviewed women’s fiction titles - the first of which was shortlisted by the RNA for their debut novel award. In 2012 Lisa relocated her family from Yorkshire to a village in Scotland and this beautiful backdrop now inspires her uplifting and romantic stories.
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