Book Review - Summer Escapes on the Scottish Isle by Lilac Mills

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Title: Summer Escapes on the Scottish Isle

Author: Lilac Mills

Format reviewed: Ebook

Source: Netgalley

Publisher: Canelo

Publication Date: 17th July 2025

Rating: 4 Stars

Will she give everything up for love?

Freya Sinclair has it all. An exciting life in London, a successful career as a ceramicist and a handsome boyfriend. But when she receives a call that her father is in hospital, she drops everything to support his recovery in Skye.

On the island, Freya finds new inspiration – Coorie Castle’s craft centre is firing her creativity and she’s glad to be back with her dad again. Being so close to her schoolgirl crush, Mackenzie Burns, is an added bonus. The two share an instant connection and Freya misses London less and less.

But Freya has a boyfriend at home and now a dazzling job offer in New York. She must figure out what she truly wants, before anyone gets hurt.

A heartwarming, feel-good cosy romance perfect for fans of Sarah Morgan, Julie Shackman and Sue Moorcroft.

I am loving this Coorie Castle Crafts series.  It's just such a great setting for a series of books, on the island of Skye. 

And although a familiar location with some recurring characters from the previous book, this felt entirely different, as Freya is only back on the island as her father has had a fall. 

She decides she will stay with him until he is back to full mobility which leads to some clashes. She also reconnects with Mack, although she does in theory have a boyfriend back in London.  She's not really looking for anything, but is happy with friendship. 

I enjoyed seeing Freya and reconnecting with some of the other crafters. And Mhairi is fabulous once again too! 

This is just so enjoyable, such a heartwarming and cosy sort of a read. I loved Mack, his boat trips, how he is with Freya's dad and just everything about him.  Whereas I had nothing but contempt for Hadrian. 

Learning more about ceramics was also fascinating, and I would have loved to have seen some of Freya's creations. 

An incredibly pleasurable book to read that left me with a smile on my face. 

Thank you to Boldwood Books and Netgalley for this copy which I have reviewed honestly and voluntarily.