Happy Publication Day – 17 August 2026

Escape To The Sun By Rachel Barnett

One honeymoon. One broken promise. One unforgettable escape.

Alone on her dream Caribbean Christmas cruise after her husband’s betrayal, Hannah is determined to leave her heartbreak behind, honeymooning in solitude.

Until she meets Captain Louis King – charming, confident, and completely off-limits. She’s sworn off love… and he’s the man steering the ship.

But as island nights glow and the ocean carries them closer together, Hannah’s carefully rebuilt walls begin to crack.

When the voyage ends and the islands fade behind her, Hannah must decide if this Caribbean escape was only about healing, or the start of something she was never meant to find.

Review Card & Book Review- Making Sparks Fly At The Highland Repair Shop By Kiley Dunbar

The Highland Repair Shop is a place where anything can be fixed… from vintage radios and rusting bikes to hearts and lives. đź«¶

Euan Sparks is back in town, newly self-employed and newly mortified after a disastrous first job threatens his fledgling electrician business. Can he prove that he belongs in Cairn Dhu?

Peaches McDowell is a gifted fashion student on the brink of her Master’s showcase. She’s focused, ambitious and bound tightly within the expectations of her formidable mother. Romance is a distraction she can’t afford. But when a crisis throws Peaches and Euan together at the repair shop, a spark is ignited…

Meanwhile, repair shop founder’s wife Roz McIntyre is also facing a turning point: a marriage in need of attention, an empty nest and the worrying question of what comes next.

As Beltane approaches and the town prepares for its wild and wonderful spring celebrations, can Peaches, Euan, Roz – and her husband – find the courage to let sparks fly?

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My Review

This book is about fresh starts, gentle romance, and the healing power of community.. Euan Sparks returns home determined to rebuild his electrician business, but an early disaster shakes his confidence and threatens his future. When he crosses paths with ambitious fashion student Peaches McDowell, their lives become unexpectedly intertwined, and a tender slow-burn romance begins to unfold.

Euan is instantly lovable—earnest, kind, and quietly determined—making it easy to root for him as he navigates setbacks and self-doubt. Peaches brings warmth and depth, balancing creative ambition with the pressure of a controlling mother and the looming expectations of her career. Their relationship develops naturally, filled with sweet moments, emotional honesty, and believable growth.

A standout element is Roz’s subplot, which thoughtfully explores long-term relationships and the strain of secrecy in marriage. This adds emotional richness and broadens the novel’s themes beyond first love.

The Highland setting sparkles with spring festivities and small-town charm, while the repair shop remains the emotional heart of the story—a place where broken things and people find renewal. Cozy, heartfelt, and uplifting, this romance leaves readers smiling.

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