On the Ferry to Skye by J.A. Forde: Book Review

 **ARC received for consideration. All opinions are my own. 

The Book

Eight summers. Two broken hearts.

One shocking truth.

It took eight summers for Avonlea Stewart to give her heart to her best friend but only moments for him to shatter it. In the wake of her heartbreak, she found herself facing a life-altering decision—one that drove her away from the Isle of Skye and the memories of her first love.

More than a decade later, the opportunity of a lifetime pulls her back to the place forever stitched into her soul. But returning means confronting the past—especially when the man she’s hidden it from is the first person she sees: her childhood best friend, her first love… the father of her child.

Jamie Murray loved Avonlea Stewart, but he realized it too late—after he’d already broken her heart. That mistake cost him more than their friendship; it cost him Scotland—the home he left behind, believing she’d moved on with someone else.

Years later, a devastating family situation calls him back, but the past he’s fought to forget is still there, waiting for him, because Avonlea’s back too. And facing her, and the life she built without him, is more than he can bear.

Stuck together under the same roof, Avonlea and Jamie are forced to face everything they lost—and the truth they once promised each other.

On the Ferry to Skye is book three in the Love Along the Way series. It showcases the resilience of young love, the strength of old love, and how true love always finds a way—so long as you’re willing to work for it.

The Author

J.A. Forde is a romance writer, Navy wife, and full-time mom to two crazy kids (and a furry pup). She currently resides in Nevada with her family where you’ll most likely find her with her nose stuck in a book… or more realistically chasing her two kids with an audiobook in her earbuds.

She loves to travel and go on adventures which is why she decided to set her first book in Sydney, Australia. She hopes to write more books set in fun locales both as an escape for herself in writing, and for you as the reader!

Book Review

I've loved all the books in this series and was excited to travel to Scotland for Jamie's story, but I've got to admit, I was a little uncertain when I saw that this one was going to involve a secret child as that's not a trope I tend to prefer... but J.A. Forde made me love Jamie and Avonlea's story just the same. These two met when they were just ten years old, spending each summer together until they were seventeen. I loved getting to watch these two grow up through the dual timelines. There was such a sweetness to watching how their relationship evolved through the years... and the present timeline? Oh my heart... this one was had me reaching for the tissues more times than I could count. Their story definitely had some heartbreak, but it had a lot of healing too... this truly was a beautiful story, and I loved every minute.

On the Ferry to Skye is a fade to black romance with steamy lead in (clothes coming off, etc.). While nothing explicit happens on the pages, there is no doubt as to what is happening off pages. There is also some strong language, to include the f-word. It is the third book in the Love Along the Way series, and while there will be some familiar characters, I do believe this could be enjoyed as a standalone as well. 


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