Can Coorie Castle Crafts survive under new management, or is this the end of their community?
Giselle Ellis loves nothing better than to make gorgeous pictures out of the sea glass that she finds on the shores of the wild and beautiful Duncoorie loch. Living in a cute little cottage with a studio in the castle’s craft centre and a close-knit community of crafting friends, she’s living her best life.
Then tragedy strikes and the castle has a new owner someone she once had a brief but passionate fling with many years ago
Rocco Moore isn’t the man Gisele remembers. When he threatens the craft centre’s very existence, she knows she has a fight on her hand. But as they reconnect once more and she begins to fall in love with him, Giselle realises she risks more than losing her livelihood. She risks losing her heart.
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This is a wonderfully atmospheric second-chance romance that blends gentle heat with a dreamy sense of place. Ten years after a fleeting, unforgettable encounter in Venice, London businessman Rocco unexpectedly reunites with artsy Isle of Skye native Giselle at a funeral. Their lives couldn’t be more different, and I loved that Rocco’s polished, all-business persona fails to impress Giselle—forcing him to genuinely earn her time and trust.
The romance unfolds slowly, shaped by distance, past choices, and the reality of living in two very different worlds. What truly elevates this story, though, is the vivid setting. Skye is not merely a backdrop; it’s woven beautifully into the narrative. From Portree’s harbour and mouth-watering fish and chips to hikes across the Quiraing and the island’s rich prehistoric and Highland history, the descriptions are immersive without ever feeling heavy.
The pacing is smooth, the writing engaging, and the supporting cast adds depth—particularly Rocco’s bossy mother Beverly and the sharp, vixenish Claire. Overall, this is a heartfelt, escapist read that celebrates love, community, and the magic of reconnecting where it matters most.
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