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Under An Italian Sky
The Skye Collection (Related to this series)
- Author
- Lisa Hobman
- Narrator
- Eilidh Beaton
- Publisher
- Boldwood Books
- Publish Date
- 8 July 2021
- Run Time
- 12 hours 41 minutes
- Format
- x-book®
What to expect
From the top 20 bestselling author of Dreaming Under An Island Skye.
'An uplifting and adventurous romance which reminds us that all that glitters is definitely not gold!' Heidi Swain
'I loved the book. It’s a captivating story with a relatable heroine and beautifully vivid settings. A perfect holiday read!' Darcie Boleyn
Global box office sensation, Ruby Locke, is a long way from her Yorkshire roots. Together with her fiancé, movie heartthrob Tyler Harrison, they are Hollywood’s new glitterati.
Overnight, Ruby’s life implodes when her social media accounts are hacked with a multitude of vile posts, turning her into an international pariah. Even Tyler breaks off their engagement.
Confused and heartbroken, Ruby escapes to the beautiful island of Sicily to avoid the media scrutiny. With only a Yorkshire Terrier to comfort her, Ruby is befriended by a handsome, mysterious neighbour and slowly begins to heal. But are his inentions true?
When her Sicilian hideaway is compromised, Ruby is once again forced to relocate, this time to the stunning Isle of Skye, off the West Coast of Scotland. Here Ruby is left to question who wants to destroy her career, and also if the celebrity lifestyle is really for her...
What everyone's saying about Under an Italian Sky!
'Involving and intriguing!' Sue Moorcroft
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Ruby’s dreams come true in this heart-warming and sometimes heart-wrenching journey of discovery' Heidi Swain
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'Straight away I was hooked... Such a fabulous book' Reader review
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Praise for Lisa Hobman:
'I love it! - escape to the beautiful **Isle of Skye** with this feel-good, uplifting story of lost love and second chances...' Holly Martin
'Simply gorgeous. An uplifting story of two broken individuals trying to find the courage to take a chance on love again’ Jessica Redland
'A really uplifting, feel-good read about hope, love and second chances, that really did warm my heart.' Kim Nash
'A gorgeous, heart-warming romantic journey, reminds us to never give up on love...' Lucy Coleman
'You will fall in love with this story of fresh starts and mending broken hearts' Mandy Baggot
'A heart-breakingly beautiful story of love and loss set in the stunning village of Glentorrin. Be prepared to fall in love over and over again.' Nancy Barone
'What a beautiful read this was. I was rooting for Juliette from the first page. Lisa handled some tough subjects with a delicate and deft touch. I'm ready to escape to Skye!' Sarah Bennett
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Details
- Author
- Lisa Hobman
- Narrator
- Eilidh Beaton
- Duration
- 12 hours 41 minutes
- Release Date
- 8 July 2021
- ISBN
- 9781800488847
- Format
- x-book®
- Publisher
- Boldwood Books
- Genre
- Contemporary romance, Travel and holiday, Romance, Narrative theme: Identity / belonging, Narrative theme: Sense of place, Narrative theme: Love and relationships, Narrative theme: Coming of age
Synopsis
From the top 20 bestselling author of Dreaming Under An Island Skye.'An uplifting and adventurous romance which reminds us that all that glitters is definitely not gold!' Heidi Swain'I loved the book. It’s a captivating story with a relatable heroine and beautifully vivid settings. A perfect holiday read!' Darcie BoleynGlobal box office sensation, Ruby Locke, is a long way from her Yorkshire roots. Together with her fiancé, movie heartthrob Tyler Harrison, they are Hollywood’s new glitterati.Overnight, Ruby’s life implodes when her social media accounts are hacked with a multitude of vile posts, turning her into an international pariah. Even Tyler breaks off their engagement.Confused and heartbroken, Ruby escapes to the beautiful island of Sicily to avoid the media scrutiny. With only a Yorkshire Terrier to comfort her, Ruby is befriended by a handsome, mysterious neighbour and slowly begins to heal. But are his inentions true?When her Sicilian hideaway is compromised, Ruby is once again forced to relocate, this time to the stunning Isle of Skye, off the West Coast of Scotland. Here Ruby is left to question who wants to destroy her career, and also if the celebrity lifestyle is really for her...What everyone's saying about Under an Italian Sky!'Involving and intriguing!' Sue Moorcroft ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Ruby’s dreams come true in this heart-warming and sometimes heart-wrenching journey of discovery' Heidi Swain ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'Straight away I was hooked... Such a fabulous book' Reader review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Praise for Lisa Hobman:'I love it! - escape to the beautiful **Isle of Skye** with this feel-good, uplifting story of lost love and second chances...' Holly Martin'Simply gorgeous. An uplifting story of two broken individuals trying to find the courage to take a chance on love again’ Jessica Redland'A really uplifting, feel-good read about hope, love and second chances, that really did warm my heart.' Kim Nash'A gorgeous, heart-warming romantic journey, reminds us to never give up on love...' Lucy Coleman'You will fall in love with this story of fresh starts and mending broken hearts' Mandy Baggot'A heart-breakingly beautiful story of love and loss set in the stunning village of Glentorrin. Be prepared to fall in love over and over again.' Nancy Barone'What a beautiful read this was. I was rooting for Juliette from the first page. Lisa handled some tough subjects with a delicate and deft touch. I'm ready to escape to Skye!' Sarah Bennett
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