Review of ‘Sealed With A Swim’ by Sam Skyborne

‘Sealed With A Swim’ by Sam Skyborne is the second story set in Skala Eressos, Lesvos. This time we follow the story of Carol, high flying business woman and Lisa, sports coach and tour guide. Carol is back home on the island for a hen party for her friend. Whilst staying at the resort owned by her family, her mother attempts to pull her into the business more. That would be bad enough, but interfering in her love life is even worse. Meeting Lisa changes everything. Lisa is involved in trying to save the soul of the island from unscrupulous outsiders – and when that is linked to the resort Carol’s mother runs, there’s bound to be trouble. There was tension and angst, and a baddie to get the hackles up. But there was also community and hope and joy.

I loved the links to the first book ‘Sealed With A Kiss’, and hints of the past. The setting is wonderful and beautifully described. I could imagine it so well and hope to hear more of these tales in the future. I really liked these characters and could feel the passion and love. The story is multi-layered and kept me up until the early hours reading. 

I was given this ARC for review.

Review of ‘Sealed With A Kiss’ by Sam Skyborne

This enjoyable age-gap romance is the story of Jacqui and her life-long love for an older woman. After years away from her island home, she returns to deal with something from her past. Dorothy has followed the rules and lived up to other people’s expectations her whole life. Now older, will she begin to life for herself and find the happiness she deserves?
This romance is beautifully told and hits an emotional note that makes the reader want to know more. The descriptions of the island setting are delightful and immersive. Sam Skyborne paints the scene with an artist’s eye. There are a few twists and surprises – and it certainly didn’t go the way I expected. The Lesvos setting is a character on its own, and plays an interesting role in the book. A lovely story with an emotional pull. I enjoyed it.

I was given this ARC for review.

Review of ‘Milton’ by Sam Skyborne

I’ve come to look forward to a new short story from Sam Skyborne.’Milton’ is a very different one, dealing with an aspect of life rarely told in lesbian fiction. Milton is an older woman, a grandmother, who has been left badly injured after an accident. Now living with her family, she requires care. Maybe for some people that would mean the end of any chance at love or a fulfilling life. Can Milton ever get past it? 

The first impression I got of her was that she was a very strong-minded woman, with a forceful personality. Yes, she was infuriating and grumpy, but who wouldn’t be? I liked her. Beatrice was a whirlwind of a woman. Would she be able to jostle Milton out of her dark mood and push her to do more? I’ll let you find out for yourself. 

For me, ‘Milton’ was a story of determination.  And with hope for a life beyond what one might have thought still possible. A lovely and thought-provoking tale. 

I was given this ARC for review.

Review of ‘The Yellow Tandem’ by Sam Skyborne

‘The Yellow Tandem’ is a lovely FREE story, heart-warming and beautifully described. Told from the point of view of a London commuter, it will resonate with those who see the same sights and sometimes the same people every day, but never go on to meet them. Our commuter wonders about the rider of the yellow tandem and I was intrigued too. Why would someone cycle to work every day on a tandem by themselves? Who are they? Finding out was fascinating. A great wee story. 

I was given this ARC for review.

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Review of ‘Alice’ by Sam Skyborne

‘Alice’ is one of those books that surprises, engages and takes the reader off in unexpected directions. It is the story of a young woman trapped in an awful marriage. When she decides she can take no more and leaves, her life becomes one of secrets, new friends and a fight to keep her new found freedom. Sam Skyborne made me feel an affinity with Alice. I felt as if I was along for the ride and worried about her as she became more involved in her new life in Cape Town. A PI, Toni Mendez, is sent to track her down and her part in the story opened up a whole lot of other issues. This book had so many layers and was intelligently plotted. I could never have guessed the twists and turns and I take my hat off to the author. Bravo!

I was given this ARC for review.