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Under a Storm-Swept Sky
"Beautifully evocative and romantic." - NYT bestselling author, Monica McCarty
An eighty-mile trek across the rugged, stunning beauty of Scotland’s Isle of Skye isn't something I imagined myself doing. Ever. This isn't a trail for beginners. And I'm not a hiker.
But I have to finish it, even if it kills me. I have no choice.
With the ever-changing weather and relentless terrain, I’m in over my head.
Rory Sutherland, my guide on this adventure, is not happy. We clash with every mile, but we recognize a shared pain. Not only is the journey a struggle, but the tension between us is taut with unsaid words. And hope.
He’s broken. I’m damaged. Together, we’re about to make the perfect storm.
An eighty-mile trek across the rugged, stunning beauty of Scotland’s Isle of Skye isn't something I imagined myself doing. Ever. This isn't a trail for beginners. And I'm not a hiker.
But I have to finish it, even if it kills me. I have no choice.
With the ever-changing weather and relentless terrain, I’m in over my head.
Rory Sutherland, my guide on this adventure, is not happy. We clash with every mile, but we recognize a shared pain. Not only is the journey a struggle, but the tension between us is taut with unsaid words. And hope.
He’s broken. I’m damaged. Together, we’re about to make the perfect storm.
382 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2018
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About the author
Beth Anne Miller
7 books90 followersI have a fascination for all things Scottish (including, but not limited to, men in kilts), as well as a love of travel, both of which have influenced all my writing to date. My first novel is a time travel called INTO THE SCOTTISH MIST, the earliest drafts of which were inspired by a road trip in Scotland; my second, A STAR TO STEER HER BY, which has a Scottish hero, is loosely based on my college semester at sea aboard a schooner; and my newest book, UNDER A STORM-SWEPT SKY, is set on the Isle of Skye, and was inspired by my own long-distance hikes in Scotland. I’m a native New Yorker, living on Long Island and working in the publishing industry, and I’m always looking ahead to my next trip. You can find me online at https://www.bethannemiller.com
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April 18, 2018
★ 5 stars!!! ★
Eu tenho pra mim e acredito muito, que tudo o que acontece em nossas vidas, tem um porque. Certamente naquele exato momento não compreenderemos seu significado, mas que com o passar do tempo veremos que tinha que acontecer e ponto... Por mais dolorosas que sejam, são essenciais para o nosso crescimento.
Penso também que certas pessoas entram em nossas vidas com um propósito e cada uma delas nos marcam de maneira única —tanto para o bem, quanto para o mal— nos transformam.
E esse livro me tocou de maneira significativa, reforçou aquilo que acredito. Independente de ser uma ficção, essa história aqueceu meu coração.
Amelia & Rory são apaixonantes e não sei dizer quem eu amei mais.
Dois personagens cativantes, cada um a sua maneira, mas que carregam tanta dor, arrependimentos e culpa...
Meu coração doeu por eles, consegui sentir a angústia e sofrimento de cada um, fiquei completamente envolvida e encantada pelo casal. Adorei demais cada interação que tiveram do início ao fim!
Apesar do tempo que compartilharam juntos ser relativamente curto, a maneira como o relacionamento se desenvolveu e ganhou forma foi convincente, pelo menos pra mim. Gosto quando há toda uma construção, quando devido às circunstâncias a ligação dos personagens vai se solidificando gradualmente, quando um coração cheio de dor reconhece outro e mesmo com toda a tensão sexual, o foco em si é mais o emocional e sentimental. É prazeroso demais ler histórias assim.
Under a Storm-Swept Sky traz uma história bem escrita, encantadora, emocionante e linda. Rica em detalhes, em sentimentos, que me deixou com um nó na garganta em certos momentos e me levou às lágrimas em outros.
Finalizei essa leitura sentindo meu coração transbordar de amor e com um enorme sorriso no rosto! Valeu a pena cada página e só não terminei antes porque li devagar, aproveitando ao máximo cada detalhe!
Eu simplesmente amei, ainda mais porque fui surpreendida porque ele é muito mais do que está na sinopse! Tudo o que eu precisava, tudo o que eu queria, tudo o que eu sentia falta há tempos!
PS: Não sabia que antes desse havia um outro livro. Prentendo ler o mais rápido possível, porque me encantei pela escrita da autora! E espero amar tanto quanto amei este! 💖
“Sometimes just one person can truly make a difference in someone’s life.”
Eu tenho pra mim e acredito muito, que tudo o que acontece em nossas vidas, tem um porque. Certamente naquele exato momento não compreenderemos seu significado, mas que com o passar do tempo veremos que tinha que acontecer e ponto... Por mais dolorosas que sejam, são essenciais para o nosso crescimento.
Penso também que certas pessoas entram em nossas vidas com um propósito e cada uma delas nos marcam de maneira única —tanto para o bem, quanto para o mal— nos transformam.
E esse livro me tocou de maneira significativa, reforçou aquilo que acredito. Independente de ser uma ficção, essa história aqueceu meu coração.
“She had made my heart beat again, and she had the power to destroy it.”
Amelia & Rory são apaixonantes e não sei dizer quem eu amei mais.
Dois personagens cativantes, cada um a sua maneira, mas que carregam tanta dor, arrependimentos e culpa...
Meu coração doeu por eles, consegui sentir a angústia e sofrimento de cada um, fiquei completamente envolvida e encantada pelo casal. Adorei demais cada interação que tiveram do início ao fim!
“Let me take away some of your pain, just for a little while. And you can take away some of mine.”
Apesar do tempo que compartilharam juntos ser relativamente curto, a maneira como o relacionamento se desenvolveu e ganhou forma foi convincente, pelo menos pra mim. Gosto quando há toda uma construção, quando devido às circunstâncias a ligação dos personagens vai se solidificando gradualmente, quando um coração cheio de dor reconhece outro e mesmo com toda a tensão sexual, o foco em si é mais o emocional e sentimental. É prazeroso demais ler histórias assim.
“She’d made me feel again, made me think that I was worthy of some happiness.”O livro é longo, porém a escrita é tão cativante que eu nem vi a hora passar, pelo contrário, não queria que chegasse ao fim. A narrativa da autora é maravilhosa. Principalmente nas descrições dos ambientes, das paisagens. Nesse ponto em especial foi simplesmente magnífico, em muitos momentos consegui visualizar o que estava lendo. Fiquei louca de vontade de conhecer as belezas da Escócia e até mesmo de me aventurar pelas montanhas.
“He’d been my nemesis, my helper, my friend, my lover. We’d shared laughter, tears, and the kind of passion I’d only ever read about.”
Under a Storm-Swept Sky traz uma história bem escrita, encantadora, emocionante e linda. Rica em detalhes, em sentimentos, que me deixou com um nó na garganta em certos momentos e me levou às lágrimas em outros.
Finalizei essa leitura sentindo meu coração transbordar de amor e com um enorme sorriso no rosto! Valeu a pena cada página e só não terminei antes porque li devagar, aproveitando ao máximo cada detalhe!
Eu simplesmente amei, ainda mais porque fui surpreendida porque ele é muito mais do que está na sinopse! Tudo o que eu precisava, tudo o que eu queria, tudo o que eu sentia falta há tempos!
PS: Não sabia que antes desse havia um outro livro. Prentendo ler o mais rápido possível, porque me encantei pela escrita da autora! E espero amar tanto quanto amei este! 💖
July 13, 2018
5 haughty guide and hapless trekker stars
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UNDER A STORM SWEPT SKY: Is a full length romance novel by NEW TO ME AUTHOR ‘Beth Anne Miller’ Spoken in ‘Dual Perspectives’ In this we meet tour guide 'Rory' & novice hiker 'Amelia'
For one whole week Amelia will be taking on the Isle of Skye, a novice hiker with practically zilch hiking experience, doing this hike wasn't even on her radar, she hated hiking, it was never really planned that she would do it, but things changed dramatically in the blink of an eye and she ended up doing this walk for her best friend Carrie who was the one that really wanted to partake in this hike.
Carrie's my best friend, the sister I never had. She's the hiker, I'm the beach girl. This was supposed to be her dream trip-her college graduation gift from her parents, and I as supposed to meet her after for a week of sightseeing in Scotland.
Straight away Rory and Amelia rubbed each other up the wrong way, being honest Rory was kind of a twat, not knowing Amelia's back story he just assumed with the amount of pictures she was taking was a popularity quest on her social media accounts.
She's been taking the damn pictures for her friend, while all this time I thought she was just another social media addict obsessed with how many likes she got on Instagram
Rory was a seasoned guide, he had plenty of treks under his belt, but there were other reasons why he was doing it. He felt it was his penance.
Amelia couldn't help but notice how gorgeous he was even though he was the bane of her existence since the very beginning. But when she twists her knee and it looks like she may have to stop half way, Rory promises her that he'll get her to the finish line.
What occurs when it's just the two of them left alone on the trail is where all those feels came at me, you get a deeper understanding of Rory, you see at what point in his life changed him irrevocably, you end up rooting for them, wishing for a HEA, their connection was beautiful, their chemistry was undeniable.
I'd come off such a book funk from a previous book that nothing was holding, or keeping my attention until I was tagged in a post recommending this book to me. So with a leap of faith I dived in and from that very very first page I was hooked, I can't even pin point what I loved the most about this, I guess the simplicity would be the main thing, nothing was over empathised, the storyline flowed effortlessly, I connected with the characters, the scenery described came alive, the hike itself took my breath away, and not being a hiker myself I wanted to get out there and go on a hike. I truly loved this. Highly recommend. Such a unique, outdoorsy kind of book.
April 3, 2018
Some books just call out for you to read them and whilst Under a Storm-swept Sky had my attention at the blurb—I love me a brooding Scot—it was what lay beneath that I quickly found myself lost in.
Sometimes just one person can truly make a difference in someone’s life.
Set amongst the stunning scenery of the Isle of Skye, Beth Anne Miller has created a touching, emotional story of love, self-discovery and forgiveness between two characters each harbouring their own personal pain. And as US tourist, Amelia and trekking guide, Rory embark on their journey across the rugged terrain of the western Highlands, it’s one which both breaks, and warms, your heart.
Whilst on the surface Rory and Amelia are complete opposites, underneath is a different story. Their connection was so well played bringing plentiful verbal sparring, tension, fight, tenderness and intimacy, and I adored watching two broken, but oh-so-stubborn souls come together to make a whole.
Make me forget, Amelia. Just for a little while.”
There’s no better reading experience than one where you feel part of the story and through her words Beth Anne Miller has created so many lovely moments that call to your senses. Under a Storm-swept Sky is a beautifully written, memorable romance with a wonderful cast of characters which brought both tears of sadness and joy all whilst reminding me how lucky I am to be able to get in my car and 8 hours later be breathing in the clean Scottish air and fighting off the midges. My first read by this author certainly won’t be my last.
You can take a hundred shots that will show a brown speck against the sky, and they will never capture this moment the way your eyes can.”
Copy received courtesy of Entangled Publishing via NetGalley for an honest and unbiased opinion.
Sometimes just one person can truly make a difference in someone’s life.
Set amongst the stunning scenery of the Isle of Skye, Beth Anne Miller has created a touching, emotional story of love, self-discovery and forgiveness between two characters each harbouring their own personal pain. And as US tourist, Amelia and trekking guide, Rory embark on their journey across the rugged terrain of the western Highlands, it’s one which both breaks, and warms, your heart.
Whilst on the surface Rory and Amelia are complete opposites, underneath is a different story. Their connection was so well played bringing plentiful verbal sparring, tension, fight, tenderness and intimacy, and I adored watching two broken, but oh-so-stubborn souls come together to make a whole.
Make me forget, Amelia. Just for a little while.”
There’s no better reading experience than one where you feel part of the story and through her words Beth Anne Miller has created so many lovely moments that call to your senses. Under a Storm-swept Sky is a beautifully written, memorable romance with a wonderful cast of characters which brought both tears of sadness and joy all whilst reminding me how lucky I am to be able to get in my car and 8 hours later be breathing in the clean Scottish air and fighting off the midges. My first read by this author certainly won’t be my last.
You can take a hundred shots that will show a brown speck against the sky, and they will never capture this moment the way your eyes can.”
Copy received courtesy of Entangled Publishing via NetGalley for an honest and unbiased opinion.
September 21, 2020
The last couple of days I had the second reading slump of the year and believe me when I tell you that I really tried everything (except for rereading because I usually don't like that). Other genre, getting used to the idea of not reading anything for a few days and therefore not stressing myself, graphic novels, favourite genre etc. But it just didn't help. And then my eyes fell on this novel and I just tried again without expectations.
This book is about a hiking trip on the Isle of Skye and discovering new sides of the own personality. I immediately felt reminded of my own time in Scotland and I always googled the places and looket at pictures where the main characters were passing by. It was really great to follow the love story of Amelia and Rory and I am so grateful this story catapulted me out of my reading slump! THANK GOD! I read this book within 4-5 hours because I could not put it down.
This was exactly what I needed. I absolutely loved it but now I want to go back to Scotland!
This book is about a hiking trip on the Isle of Skye and discovering new sides of the own personality. I immediately felt reminded of my own time in Scotland and I always googled the places and looket at pictures where the main characters were passing by. It was really great to follow the love story of Amelia and Rory and I am so grateful this story catapulted me out of my reading slump! THANK GOD! I read this book within 4-5 hours because I could not put it down.
This was exactly what I needed. I absolutely loved it but now I want to go back to Scotland!
April 16, 2018
4.5 - "I kind of wish we could go back to hating each other..." Stars!
My first read by Beth Anne Miller, can definitely be classed as a winner. Having traveled to Scotland a few times myself over the years I was interested to see how the author would handle the dialect, and the descriptions of the land itself.
What the hell was I doing here…
And I think that is part of the reason why I enjoyed the book so thoroughly, because she absolutely nailed it. Rory as a Scot came across as such, but the language wasn’t overplayed, like it sometimes can be, and the scenery, well it wasn’t a struggle to picture at all. What with having spent time touring the area myself, but the author really captured the essence of it all perfectly. I could smell the heather, feel the wind and touch the misty rains that come on with the blink of an eye, and that also disappear just as quickly leaving a rainbow smile behind to remember them by.
She made my heart beat again… she had the power to destroy it.
It takes a second for you to realize that on first meeting both Rory Sutherland; Guide for the Skye Trail, and Amelia Benson; unenthusiastic hiker taking a walk, are not feeling all warm and fuzzy about each other. Rory’s initial assumptions bring about incorrect judgements which when commented on raise a few hackles in our American who is wholly trekking outside of her comfort zone. It’s only as their journey progresses, and they start to learn things about the other that the realization that more than a healthy dislike is growing between them.
He’d been my nemesis, my helper, my friend, my lover… We’d shared laughter, tears and the kind of passion I’d only ever read about…
I loved the way the author revealed the inner-most workings of this couple as their hike progressed, and with each new day on the trail, another part of their pasts, their motivations, and their reasons for being where they were, were revealed. It made for an entertaining, emotive and engrossing read.
"It’s always the quiet ones who say the dirtiest things."
It might have been my first read, but it certainly won’t be my last book by this author. I look forward to reading more from her in the future.
ARC generously provided via Netgalley, in exchange for the above honest review.
My first read by Beth Anne Miller, can definitely be classed as a winner. Having traveled to Scotland a few times myself over the years I was interested to see how the author would handle the dialect, and the descriptions of the land itself.
What the hell was I doing here…
And I think that is part of the reason why I enjoyed the book so thoroughly, because she absolutely nailed it. Rory as a Scot came across as such, but the language wasn’t overplayed, like it sometimes can be, and the scenery, well it wasn’t a struggle to picture at all. What with having spent time touring the area myself, but the author really captured the essence of it all perfectly. I could smell the heather, feel the wind and touch the misty rains that come on with the blink of an eye, and that also disappear just as quickly leaving a rainbow smile behind to remember them by.
She made my heart beat again… she had the power to destroy it.
It takes a second for you to realize that on first meeting both Rory Sutherland; Guide for the Skye Trail, and Amelia Benson; unenthusiastic hiker taking a walk, are not feeling all warm and fuzzy about each other. Rory’s initial assumptions bring about incorrect judgements which when commented on raise a few hackles in our American who is wholly trekking outside of her comfort zone. It’s only as their journey progresses, and they start to learn things about the other that the realization that more than a healthy dislike is growing between them.
He’d been my nemesis, my helper, my friend, my lover… We’d shared laughter, tears and the kind of passion I’d only ever read about…
I loved the way the author revealed the inner-most workings of this couple as their hike progressed, and with each new day on the trail, another part of their pasts, their motivations, and their reasons for being where they were, were revealed. It made for an entertaining, emotive and engrossing read.
"It’s always the quiet ones who say the dirtiest things."
It might have been my first read, but it certainly won’t be my last book by this author. I look forward to reading more from her in the future.
ARC generously provided via Netgalley, in exchange for the above honest review.
June 3, 2019
3.5 STARS!
Amelia arrives in Scotland from New York to do an arduous, week-long trek across the Isle of Skye. Rory, one of the guides for her group, is a quiet and broody type who seems to take an instant dislike to her.
Sparks fly, tension ensues - all against the dramatic backdrop of the isolated Scottish countryside.
I admit that it was the setting that sold me on this one . . . and it was just as spectacular as I thought it would be.
Amelia and Rory weren't my favorite types of characters though - they were both a bit whiny and wishy-washy - but I could definitely understand and accept this because of their ages. They were young and this is a new adult read after all. And on the plus side, their backstories were well done. Rory's especially tugged at my heartstrings.
Unfortunately, I thought the author overplayed her hand with the plot. A few times I cringed at how the author had her characters 'facing their fears' - a lot of that part of the story felt contrived with too many coincidences and situations that were 'set up' to mirror the past.
I couldn't bear the thought of being with her and then letting her go.Lots to like about this one!
Amelia arrives in Scotland from New York to do an arduous, week-long trek across the Isle of Skye. Rory, one of the guides for her group, is a quiet and broody type who seems to take an instant dislike to her.
Sparks fly, tension ensues - all against the dramatic backdrop of the isolated Scottish countryside.
I admit that it was the setting that sold me on this one . . . and it was just as spectacular as I thought it would be.
"You should see Skye in the winter, with the Cuillins covered in a blanket of snow, sparkling in the sunlight. All around you is blue sky and white snow, and you breathe in that cold, clean air, and you just . . . feel alive."The author did such a good job describing the majestic beauty of Skye - it was obvious that she'd done the hike in real life. In that respect, this was a 5 STAR read.
Amelia and Rory weren't my favorite types of characters though - they were both a bit whiny and wishy-washy - but I could definitely understand and accept this because of their ages. They were young and this is a new adult read after all. And on the plus side, their backstories were well done. Rory's especially tugged at my heartstrings.
He was so alone. And he was so casual about it, like he had no right to expect anything different.I loved that I could feel their connection to each other.
Unfortunately, I thought the author overplayed her hand with the plot. A few times I cringed at how the author had her characters 'facing their fears' - a lot of that part of the story felt contrived with too many coincidences and situations that were 'set up' to mirror the past.
It was exactly like my nightmare.Regardless, I still recommend this one. The author is new as far as I can tell, and she definitely has talent. I'll be watching for her work in the future.
May 26, 2020
4,5 🌟
Wer mich kennt, der weiß, wie sehr ich das “Ich-gehe-wandern/auf-einen-Roadtrip-oder-ähnliches-eventuell-auch-weil-ich-denke-es-jemandem-schuldig-zu-sein-und-verliebe-mich-währenddessen-unsterblich“-Motiv liebe 😍 Damit hat man mich eigentlich immer am Haken, und so ist es auch hier.
Die unglaubliche schottische Landschaft gepaart mit sympathischen Wanderern und einem süßen Tourguide - da kann man eigentlich nur dahin schmelzen. Genau das tut Protagonistin Amelia auch, zu recht übrigens. Mich konnte die Geschichte handlungstechnisch auf jeden Fall überzeugen, ich war emotional total dabei und auch das Tempo der Erzählung hat mir richtig gut gefallen 😍
Meine einzigen klitzekleinen Kritikpunkte: hier und da ein paar sehr kitschige Szenen gegen Ende der Geschichte - aber das ist einfach mein persönlicher Geschmack, weswegen ich dafür nichts abziehe - und die Tatsache, dass ein paar bestimmte Szenen ausgeblendet wurden, obwohl das nicht nötig gewesen wäre. Ich finde, man hätte sie entweder elegant zu Ende bringen müssen, oder aber viel früher ausblenden sollen, wie es in einigen der Szenen ja dann auch passiert.
Mit hat auch Carrie richtig gut gefallen, obwohl sie selbst eigentlich nur sehr kurz vorkommt, aber sie war eine großartige beste Freundin.
So schade, dass es keine Fortsetzung gibt, hach 😍
Ich kann das Buch nur wärmstens empfehlen ☺️
Wer mich kennt, der weiß, wie sehr ich das “Ich-gehe-wandern/auf-einen-Roadtrip-oder-ähnliches-eventuell-auch-weil-ich-denke-es-jemandem-schuldig-zu-sein-und-verliebe-mich-währenddessen-unsterblich“-Motiv liebe 😍 Damit hat man mich eigentlich immer am Haken, und so ist es auch hier.
Die unglaubliche schottische Landschaft gepaart mit sympathischen Wanderern und einem süßen Tourguide - da kann man eigentlich nur dahin schmelzen. Genau das tut Protagonistin Amelia auch, zu recht übrigens. Mich konnte die Geschichte handlungstechnisch auf jeden Fall überzeugen, ich war emotional total dabei und auch das Tempo der Erzählung hat mir richtig gut gefallen 😍
Meine einzigen klitzekleinen Kritikpunkte: hier und da ein paar sehr kitschige Szenen gegen Ende der Geschichte - aber das ist einfach mein persönlicher Geschmack, weswegen ich dafür nichts abziehe - und die Tatsache, dass ein paar bestimmte Szenen ausgeblendet wurden, obwohl das nicht nötig gewesen wäre. Ich finde, man hätte sie entweder elegant zu Ende bringen müssen, oder aber viel früher ausblenden sollen, wie es in einigen der Szenen ja dann auch passiert.
Mit hat auch Carrie richtig gut gefallen, obwohl sie selbst eigentlich nur sehr kurz vorkommt, aber sie war eine großartige beste Freundin.
So schade, dass es keine Fortsetzung gibt, hach 😍
Ich kann das Buch nur wärmstens empfehlen ☺️
June 4, 2018
I seem to be in the minority with this one, but I found Under a Storm-Swept Sky by Beth Anne Miller to be predictable and, frankly, boring.
I struggle a lot with contemporary romance, and books like this one are part of the reason why. It isn't that this was a bad book, but when the best part about the story is the setting, it is hard to get invested in the characters.
I found the female MC to be a bit TSTL. She gets in way over her head with a hike she is ill prepared for, and takes risks time and time again that put her safety and the safety of her companions in jeopardy. I got tired of her ruminating and photo-taking, and of her in general, if I'm being honest. The male MC had a hero complex a mile wide, and though I understood the motivation behind both of the characters, they just felt really superficially made to me.
Look, I'm not saying that the story is bad, just that it wasn't memorable, didn't have that spark that excites me. I'm picky when it comes to romance novels because I read so many of them. It takes a lot to impress me, and a slow-moving story (the second half went on forever) with a predictable plot just doesn't cut it.
*Copy provided in exchange for an honest review*
I struggle a lot with contemporary romance, and books like this one are part of the reason why. It isn't that this was a bad book, but when the best part about the story is the setting, it is hard to get invested in the characters.
I found the female MC to be a bit TSTL. She gets in way over her head with a hike she is ill prepared for, and takes risks time and time again that put her safety and the safety of her companions in jeopardy. I got tired of her ruminating and photo-taking, and of her in general, if I'm being honest. The male MC had a hero complex a mile wide, and though I understood the motivation behind both of the characters, they just felt really superficially made to me.
Look, I'm not saying that the story is bad, just that it wasn't memorable, didn't have that spark that excites me. I'm picky when it comes to romance novels because I read so many of them. It takes a lot to impress me, and a slow-moving story (the second half went on forever) with a predictable plot just doesn't cut it.
*Copy provided in exchange for an honest review*
May 2, 2020
Hat mich absolut positiv überrascht! 😍
Wahnsinns Naturbeschreibungen, tolle Charaktere, genau das richtige Maß an Dramatik und Humor, und eine Liebesgeschichte, die ich richtig gespürt hab. Einfach schön zu lesen, das Gesamtpaket stimmt rundum. Kann ich definitiv empfehlen!
Wahnsinns Naturbeschreibungen, tolle Charaktere, genau das richtige Maß an Dramatik und Humor, und eine Liebesgeschichte, die ich richtig gespürt hab. Einfach schön zu lesen, das Gesamtpaket stimmt rundum. Kann ich definitiv empfehlen!
June 3, 2020
Eine herzerwärmende Geschichte über Freundschaft, die große Liebe und Schottland. Flüssig und schnell zu lesen. Wunderschönes Cover. Authentische Charaktere und wundervolles Setting.
4,5 Sterne
4,5 Sterne
April 8, 2018
After reading and loving A Star to Steer Her By last year, I kept placeholder in my calendar for this book for months. I had been greatly anticipating this story and y'all? It might have actually exceeded my expectations.
Under a Storm Swept Sky is riveting.
It's one of those books that appears to have found the perfect formula: action, adventure, romance, drama all doled out in doses that kept me glued to my Kindle, heart held in thrall, mind racing to know what happens next. I was pulled in immediately, and my attention never wavered from these fascinating, multi-faceted characters, or this brilliantly told story.
Rory and Amelia were so easy to love. Both damaged and wounded. Both working through their own healing processes and battling their own demons. I feel like "enemies to lovers" is a bit too strong of a label, but there was definitely no insta-anything here. Their burn is slow - but it felt steady to me, and when it finally paid off, it was so sensually scintillating, and satisfying - it was completely worth every way it tugged on and bruised my heart during the build-up.
This is my second book by this author, and she seems to have a gift for weaving her romance into a greater adventure. It's done in such a way that you literally feel like you're along for the ride. My heart raced at times, my body rigid with tension during some of the more intense scenes. I felt part of the story, fully invested, heart full of love for these characters and this brutally beautiful landscape (that yes, I now yearn to see for myself).
What can I say? I loved it. The adventure. The secondary characters (Tommy!). The emotional punches. The strong and brave heroine. The wounded but honorable hero. That slow steady burn that once flared to life basically incinerated my heart (and possibly left some scorch marks on my kindle). With Under a Storm Swept Sky, Ms. Miller has delivered a deft one-two punch of remarkable storytelling and beautiful writing. This is easily an early 2018 favorite for me and I cannot recommend it highly enough! ~ Shelly, 5 Stars
Under a Storm Swept Sky is riveting.
It's one of those books that appears to have found the perfect formula: action, adventure, romance, drama all doled out in doses that kept me glued to my Kindle, heart held in thrall, mind racing to know what happens next. I was pulled in immediately, and my attention never wavered from these fascinating, multi-faceted characters, or this brilliantly told story.
Rory and Amelia were so easy to love. Both damaged and wounded. Both working through their own healing processes and battling their own demons. I feel like "enemies to lovers" is a bit too strong of a label, but there was definitely no insta-anything here. Their burn is slow - but it felt steady to me, and when it finally paid off, it was so sensually scintillating, and satisfying - it was completely worth every way it tugged on and bruised my heart during the build-up.
This is my second book by this author, and she seems to have a gift for weaving her romance into a greater adventure. It's done in such a way that you literally feel like you're along for the ride. My heart raced at times, my body rigid with tension during some of the more intense scenes. I felt part of the story, fully invested, heart full of love for these characters and this brutally beautiful landscape (that yes, I now yearn to see for myself).
What can I say? I loved it. The adventure. The secondary characters (Tommy!). The emotional punches. The strong and brave heroine. The wounded but honorable hero. That slow steady burn that once flared to life basically incinerated my heart (and possibly left some scorch marks on my kindle). With Under a Storm Swept Sky, Ms. Miller has delivered a deft one-two punch of remarkable storytelling and beautiful writing. This is easily an early 2018 favorite for me and I cannot recommend it highly enough! ~ Shelly, 5 Stars
April 8, 2020
Ich fange direkt mit einer Bitte an: Lest dieses Buch! Bitte! Unbedingt! Es ist sooo herzzerreißend schön!!! 🥰😢♥️
Die Geschichte um Amelia und den schottischen Wanderguide Rory ist von vorne bis hinten einfach wunderschön, berührend und romantisch! Das Buch ist eine Mischung aus Colleen Hoover meets Outlander! Die Beschreibungen der Isle of Skye sind so bildlich, dass man sich fühlt, als würde man den Skye Trail gerade selbst mitwandern, der Schreibstil ist so einnehmend, dass man nicht aufhören kann weiter zu lesen und die Charaktere sind durchweg so sympathisch und wundervoll! Die Tragödien um Amelia und Rory haben mich sehr tief berührt und vor allem Rory‘s Erlebnis hat mich wütend aber vor allem unfassbar traurig gemacht! 😭💔
Fazit: Dieses Buch ist etwas ganz besonderes und ich kann es wirklich nur jedem ans Herz legen! Authentisch, bildlich, erwachsen, romantisch, kämpferisch, stark, herzzerreißend - für mich ein ganz ganz großes Highlight!!!❤️❤️
Die Geschichte um Amelia und den schottischen Wanderguide Rory ist von vorne bis hinten einfach wunderschön, berührend und romantisch! Das Buch ist eine Mischung aus Colleen Hoover meets Outlander! Die Beschreibungen der Isle of Skye sind so bildlich, dass man sich fühlt, als würde man den Skye Trail gerade selbst mitwandern, der Schreibstil ist so einnehmend, dass man nicht aufhören kann weiter zu lesen und die Charaktere sind durchweg so sympathisch und wundervoll! Die Tragödien um Amelia und Rory haben mich sehr tief berührt und vor allem Rory‘s Erlebnis hat mich wütend aber vor allem unfassbar traurig gemacht! 😭💔
Fazit: Dieses Buch ist etwas ganz besonderes und ich kann es wirklich nur jedem ans Herz legen! Authentisch, bildlich, erwachsen, romantisch, kämpferisch, stark, herzzerreißend - für mich ein ganz ganz großes Highlight!!!❤️❤️
April 2, 2018
Fantastical! I don't know where to start. The first thing I have to say is this is a must read. I loved it.
Absolutely hands down, loved it. This book doesn't miss a beat. From the very first page you'll be sucked right in and you won't want to put in down after it ends.
Amelia, travel weary flying to Skye to take the place of her best friend who couldn't make the trip so she's doing it in her place. She's exhausted, inexperienced and hates hiking. So why would she sign up for an 80 mile hike across the Isle of Skye, the rugged terrain, the weather, the surly guide who for no reason took an immediate dislike to Amelia from the first moment. Tommy the other guide runs interference but Rory seems to get off on ticking off Amelia. They both have secrets they hold close and the emotions run high in places in the book. When they finally settle into some sort of truce, they open up a little to each other. When Amelia is injured and Rory makes the decision to help her finish the hike, he understands her need to do that. I'm not saying much more than that. This is really a story that has to be read. It's a fantastic read and the writing is stellar. Amelia is snarky and takes no guff from Rory, while carrying her own story. Rory is undeniably a grump, while soft and bears his own burdens. I loved all the characters in this story.... deserves far more than 5 stars.
*advanced review copy from NetGalley and Entangled for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.*
Absolutely hands down, loved it. This book doesn't miss a beat. From the very first page you'll be sucked right in and you won't want to put in down after it ends.
Amelia, travel weary flying to Skye to take the place of her best friend who couldn't make the trip so she's doing it in her place. She's exhausted, inexperienced and hates hiking. So why would she sign up for an 80 mile hike across the Isle of Skye, the rugged terrain, the weather, the surly guide who for no reason took an immediate dislike to Amelia from the first moment. Tommy the other guide runs interference but Rory seems to get off on ticking off Amelia. They both have secrets they hold close and the emotions run high in places in the book. When they finally settle into some sort of truce, they open up a little to each other. When Amelia is injured and Rory makes the decision to help her finish the hike, he understands her need to do that. I'm not saying much more than that. This is really a story that has to be read. It's a fantastic read and the writing is stellar. Amelia is snarky and takes no guff from Rory, while carrying her own story. Rory is undeniably a grump, while soft and bears his own burdens. I loved all the characters in this story.... deserves far more than 5 stars.
*advanced review copy from NetGalley and Entangled for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.*
April 5, 2018
First person, Dual-POV, HEA. Standalone.
This was such a SWEET love story. Bonus? It's set in Scotland, and I'm a sucker for a man with a Scottish brogue.
Rory and Amelia most definitely don't hit it off in the beginning. He's the tour guide leading her, along with a few other people, through the Isle of Sky trail. A daunting 7-day hike that Amelia is most definitely not equipped for. Hiking is her best friend's thing, not her's, but she's there in her place.
She'll finish, even if it kills her. (And it almost does.)
Throughout their incredible journey - I mean the descriptions of the locations alone, my god - Rory and Amelia start to open up to one another little by little, and they find out that they're both chasing away their individual demons.
It's a story set in the beauty of Scotland, about a man and a woman who help each other find their peace again.
It gave me all the warm-feelies and I couldn't stop reading. The author's note about her own personal trip through the Isle was beautiful, too.
'Til next time cuties ;)
April 1, 2018
When I read the description, I had to check it out. Hike 80 miles, on purpose you say? Oh but wait, hike through Scotland with a grumpy hot guide? Sold! I don’t hike or do nature at all. The thought of doing everything in this book makes me want to spork both my eyes out, twice. The way everything was described though, I felt I was right there in Scotland hiking beside everyone else. Rory and Amelia started off rocky but along the way, they had to work together and help each other out more ways than one. I enjoyed this one and I’ll for sure check out other books by the author. I like her writing.
*ARC received through Netgalley for an honest review *
*ARC received through Netgalley for an honest review *
April 10, 2018
I adore a surly Scot, and Rory Sutherland ticked every last deliciously grumpy hero box. A wild, sexy, and yet deeply emotional adventure that has me packing my bags for the Isle of Skye. My favorite new adult read in years.
August 11, 2021
Eine wirklich schöne Geschichte mit ganz großen Gefühlen.
Die Figuren sind sympathisch, die Umgebung, nämlich die Isle of Skye in Schottland, ist absolut faszinierend. Die Liebesgeschichte entwickelt sich langsam aus anfänglicher Abneigung und Streitereien heraus. Ich fand alles nachvollziehbar und mochte den Verlauf ziemlich gerne.
Die Figuren sind sympathisch, die Umgebung, nämlich die Isle of Skye in Schottland, ist absolut faszinierend. Die Liebesgeschichte entwickelt sich langsam aus anfänglicher Abneigung und Streitereien heraus. Ich fand alles nachvollziehbar und mochte den Verlauf ziemlich gerne.
March 19, 2018
Warning: Reading this book will have you wanting to fly to Scotland immediately. I loved this book! The descriptions had me on every trail, under every sky, and feeling everything - it was breathtaking. But what I loved most was the beautiful relationship between Rory and Amelia. Their journey is emotional and romantic, and ultimately left me with the biggest smile on my face. Sweet, heartbreaking, adventurous, and sexy, this book has it all.
May 7, 2018
Amelia is heartbroken and guilt-ridden. Her best friend Carrie is in a coma because of an accident she caused. She wasn't paying attention well enough and their car crashed. Carrie was looking forward to an eighty-mile hike on the Isle of Skye and to do something meaningful for her friend, Amelia is going in her place. She will take plenty of photos and makes sure she talks to Carrie on videos and through phone calls, so her friend can experience a little of what the trails are like when she wakes up. Amelia isn't a skilled hiker, which means she has quite a challenge ahead of her.
Amelia pushes all of Rory's buttons. He's angry because she's constantly using her phone and her level of experience scares him. They frequently clash, but while hiking together Rory discovers that first impressions can be wrong, Amelia isn't a superficial woman at all and she actually has a story to tell. Rory is fighting his own demons and Amelia understands him better than anyone he's ever met before. Can they overcome their differences and give each other a chance?
Under a Storm-Swept Sky is a beautiful romantic story. Rory and Amelia are both broken. They have been through a lot and that makes it difficult for them to communicate at first. There's plenty of tension between them and they repeatedly argue. When the journey progresses they find something with each other that they both desperately need though, comfort. They are soul mates and it's clear from the start that they belong together. They are from different continents, so I was curious to find out if they'd find a way to be with each other. I couldn't turn the pages quickly enough and loved every single chapter of their story.
Beth Anne Miller has written a gorgeous deep love story. I admired her thorough descriptions of the emotions of her main characters. She clearly understands what they're feeling and that makes it possible to get very close to Rory and Amelia. I love it when the surroundings intensify a connection, Beth Anne Miller combines their complex relationship with many stunning settings. She makes the Isle of Skye come to life in an amazing way, I could easily picture every single path and each fantastic view, which is something I absolutely loved. Under a Storm-Swept Sky is a mesmerizing moving story, a precious adventure combined with heartwarming true love.
Amelia pushes all of Rory's buttons. He's angry because she's constantly using her phone and her level of experience scares him. They frequently clash, but while hiking together Rory discovers that first impressions can be wrong, Amelia isn't a superficial woman at all and she actually has a story to tell. Rory is fighting his own demons and Amelia understands him better than anyone he's ever met before. Can they overcome their differences and give each other a chance?
Under a Storm-Swept Sky is a beautiful romantic story. Rory and Amelia are both broken. They have been through a lot and that makes it difficult for them to communicate at first. There's plenty of tension between them and they repeatedly argue. When the journey progresses they find something with each other that they both desperately need though, comfort. They are soul mates and it's clear from the start that they belong together. They are from different continents, so I was curious to find out if they'd find a way to be with each other. I couldn't turn the pages quickly enough and loved every single chapter of their story.
Beth Anne Miller has written a gorgeous deep love story. I admired her thorough descriptions of the emotions of her main characters. She clearly understands what they're feeling and that makes it possible to get very close to Rory and Amelia. I love it when the surroundings intensify a connection, Beth Anne Miller combines their complex relationship with many stunning settings. She makes the Isle of Skye come to life in an amazing way, I could easily picture every single path and each fantastic view, which is something I absolutely loved. Under a Storm-Swept Sky is a mesmerizing moving story, a precious adventure combined with heartwarming true love.
March 7, 2019
4 estrelas
Esse livro foi uma grata surpresa. O cenário do livro foge um pouco do que estou acostumada , então eu gostei de poder acompanhar a jornada desses personagens .
Amélia e Rory são dois personagens cativantes e cheio de cicatrizes e ao longo da jornada deles foi bom ver o crescimento do relacionamento deles ao mesmo tempo um ajudar o outro a deixar a culpa de lado .
Única coisa que achei um pouco cansativo foi a narrativa do livro no começo , mas depois que peguei o ritmo eu me vi imersa nessa história.
Esse livro foi uma grata surpresa. O cenário do livro foge um pouco do que estou acostumada , então eu gostei de poder acompanhar a jornada desses personagens .
Amélia e Rory são dois personagens cativantes e cheio de cicatrizes e ao longo da jornada deles foi bom ver o crescimento do relacionamento deles ao mesmo tempo um ajudar o outro a deixar a culpa de lado .
Única coisa que achei um pouco cansativo foi a narrativa do livro no começo , mas depois que peguei o ritmo eu me vi imersa nessa história.
April 17, 2018
I loved this story! It is a beautifully touching story with so many layers to it, like a tasty treat you just don’t want to put down till it is finished.
It is an amazing story of Amelia’s attempt to fulfil the dream of her close friend and complete the eighty mile trek across the Isle of Skye. She’s never attempted anything like this before, in fact she’s always refused to join in such activities. As the reasons for her doing it this time are revealed, her determination and resolve to complete it grow. Rory is initially so disparaging of her goals but ends up being her biggest supporter. Both are on their own journey to emotional healing because of personal painful events that have severely impacted on them, leaving them with heavy guilt pains.
The setting is superb and the carefully crafted descriptions bring them to life in the reader’s imagination. The interactions between all the characters are so well portrayed that it feels as though you are there, witnessing everything - the sights and smells, the wind and rain, the sunshine, the struggles and successes. It is a poignant story that I suspect will stay with me for years to come and it is certainly one which I intend re-reading in future. This is a keeper, one of the best books I’ve read and very worthy of the 5* rating I’m giving it IMHO. I’ll definitely be looking for more by this highly talented author in future!
I requested and was lucky enough to be given a copy of this novel, via NetGalley, with no obligation. This is my honest review of the book after choosing to read it.
It is an amazing story of Amelia’s attempt to fulfil the dream of her close friend and complete the eighty mile trek across the Isle of Skye. She’s never attempted anything like this before, in fact she’s always refused to join in such activities. As the reasons for her doing it this time are revealed, her determination and resolve to complete it grow. Rory is initially so disparaging of her goals but ends up being her biggest supporter. Both are on their own journey to emotional healing because of personal painful events that have severely impacted on them, leaving them with heavy guilt pains.
The setting is superb and the carefully crafted descriptions bring them to life in the reader’s imagination. The interactions between all the characters are so well portrayed that it feels as though you are there, witnessing everything - the sights and smells, the wind and rain, the sunshine, the struggles and successes. It is a poignant story that I suspect will stay with me for years to come and it is certainly one which I intend re-reading in future. This is a keeper, one of the best books I’ve read and very worthy of the 5* rating I’m giving it IMHO. I’ll definitely be looking for more by this highly talented author in future!
I requested and was lucky enough to be given a copy of this novel, via NetGalley, with no obligation. This is my honest review of the book after choosing to read it.
October 27, 2021
Konnte mich richtig begeistern. Ich will sofort auch so eine Trekkingtour machen 😍
Rory und Amelia mochte ich sehr gerne zusammen 🥰
Rory und Amelia mochte ich sehr gerne zusammen 🥰
April 25, 2021
Dank diesem Buch möchte ich nach Schottland... Ich möchte über den Isle of Skye Trail wandern, obwohl ich eigentlich nicht der Typ fürs Wandern bin... Ich möchte mich in der wunderschönen wilden Landschaft verlieren... und in den Armen eines schottischen Tourguides namens Rory Sutherland...
May 16, 2022
„𝙰𝚕𝚕𝚎 𝚜𝚒𝚗𝚍 𝚑𝚎𝚞𝚝𝚣𝚞𝚝𝚊𝚐𝚎 𝚜𝚘 𝚊𝚞𝚏 𝚒𝚑𝚛𝚎 𝙷𝚊𝚗𝚍𝚢𝚜 𝚏𝚒𝚡𝚒𝚎𝚛𝚝.
𝙶𝚎𝚛𝚊𝚍𝚎, 𝚠𝚎𝚗𝚗 𝚎𝚜 𝚞𝚖𝚜 𝙵𝚘𝚝𝚘𝚜 𝚞𝚗𝚍 𝚗𝚒𝚌𝚑𝚝 𝚞𝚖𝚜 𝚃𝚎𝚡𝚝𝚎𝚗 𝚐𝚎𝚑𝚝,
𝚟𝚎𝚛𝚐𝚎𝚜𝚜𝚎𝚗 𝚍𝚒𝚎 𝚖𝚎𝚒𝚜𝚝𝚎𝚗, 𝚍𝚎𝚗 𝙰𝚗𝚋𝚕𝚒𝚌𝚔 𝚣𝚞 𝚐𝚎𝚗𝚒𝚎ß𝚎𝚗,
𝚍𝚎𝚗 𝚜𝚒𝚎 𝚜𝚘 𝚟𝚎𝚛𝚣𝚠𝚎𝚒𝚏𝚎𝚕𝚝 𝚏𝚎𝚜𝚝𝚑𝚊𝚕𝚝𝚎𝚗 𝚠𝚘𝚕𝚕𝚎𝚗.“ ~ 𝚂. 𝟼𝟷 💭
𝙶𝚎𝚛𝚊𝚍𝚎, 𝚠𝚎𝚗𝚗 𝚎𝚜 𝚞𝚖𝚜 𝙵𝚘𝚝𝚘𝚜 𝚞𝚗𝚍 𝚗𝚒𝚌𝚑𝚝 𝚞𝚖𝚜 𝚃𝚎𝚡𝚝𝚎𝚗 𝚐𝚎𝚑𝚝,
𝚟𝚎𝚛𝚐𝚎𝚜𝚜𝚎𝚗 𝚍𝚒𝚎 𝚖𝚎𝚒𝚜𝚝𝚎𝚗, 𝚍𝚎𝚗 𝙰𝚗𝚋𝚕𝚒𝚌𝚔 𝚣𝚞 𝚐𝚎𝚗𝚒𝚎ß𝚎𝚗,
𝚍𝚎𝚗 𝚜𝚒𝚎 𝚜𝚘 𝚟𝚎𝚛𝚣𝚠𝚎𝚒𝚏𝚎𝚕𝚝 𝚏𝚎𝚜𝚝𝚑𝚊𝚕𝚝𝚎𝚗 𝚠𝚘𝚕𝚕𝚎𝚗.“ ~ 𝚂. 𝟼𝟷 💭
October 23, 2020
Definitiv was für zwischendurch und ganz gut zu lesen.
April 23, 2018
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I'll be honest with you, the cover is what first drew me in to Under a Storm-Swept Sky. But when I read the blurb, I thought it sounded like a great read. One about a land I'll likely never visit, but I could to escape into. It was that and more. The romance, the setting, the emotions all made it a fantastic book.
Amelia and Rory were amazing and, thanks to the dual narration, I got to spend time in both of the heads. It's so much easier to understand a character when I get their POV, so I always appreciate that when I'm reading. I was Team Amelia from the very start. I didn't know exactly what happened with her friend Carrie to push her to take this trip to the Isle of Skye — and take on the 80+ mile hike — but I knew it had to be something bad. She was carrying around a lot of guilt, yet she was so determined to do this for Carrie (and herself). Her drive and determination, especially when things got really tough, moved me and made me love her that much more. Grumpy guide Rory got the side-eye a bit in the early chapters because he was, well, grumpy. I suspected he was carrying some pretty heavy baggage himself, but it took awhile for that to be revealed. Despite their differences, I was all in for Amelia and Rory, even when it didn't look like there would be a way for them to be anything more than a fling.
While the romance was sweet (and even sexy at times), it was the character development that really made this one special for me. Don't get me wrong, I loved the romance. There was something special about Amelia and Rory. I was here for the swoons, but I ended up with a bunch of emotions too. They were both broken in their own way, but somehow this trip together found a way to put them back together. I had feels galore as I watched them navigate their past — and the rough terrain of the Isle of Skye. Tears were shed. But there were plenty of smiles, too. I also had unhealthy amounts of envy over the scenes depicted from the Isle of Skye. I didn't really need to Google it to picture it because Beth Anne's descriptions THAT good. But, I still did because I had to see if the pictures I had in my head were accurate. (They were.) The Isle is absolutely magical. Amelia and Rory's story would've been wonderful no matter where it was set, but I can't deny the Isle of Skye was a gorgeous option.
Under a Storm-Swept Sky was the first of Beth Anne's books that I've read, but it certainly won't be the last. A Star to Steer Her By looks wonderful and I'm planning to read it as soon as I can make time. Then I'll stalk her social media as I impatiently wait for her next release.
I received a complimentary copy of this book for review consideration. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
FAVORITE QUOTES
"You can take a hundred shots that will show a brown speck against the sky, and they will never capture this moment the way your eyes can."
"I don't think you're ridiculous. Determined, brave, and stubborn as hell, but not ridiculous. Never that."
I'll be honest with you, the cover is what first drew me in to Under a Storm-Swept Sky. But when I read the blurb, I thought it sounded like a great read. One about a land I'll likely never visit, but I could to escape into. It was that and more. The romance, the setting, the emotions all made it a fantastic book.
Amelia and Rory were amazing and, thanks to the dual narration, I got to spend time in both of the heads. It's so much easier to understand a character when I get their POV, so I always appreciate that when I'm reading. I was Team Amelia from the very start. I didn't know exactly what happened with her friend Carrie to push her to take this trip to the Isle of Skye — and take on the 80+ mile hike — but I knew it had to be something bad. She was carrying around a lot of guilt, yet she was so determined to do this for Carrie (and herself). Her drive and determination, especially when things got really tough, moved me and made me love her that much more. Grumpy guide Rory got the side-eye a bit in the early chapters because he was, well, grumpy. I suspected he was carrying some pretty heavy baggage himself, but it took awhile for that to be revealed. Despite their differences, I was all in for Amelia and Rory, even when it didn't look like there would be a way for them to be anything more than a fling.
While the romance was sweet (and even sexy at times), it was the character development that really made this one special for me. Don't get me wrong, I loved the romance. There was something special about Amelia and Rory. I was here for the swoons, but I ended up with a bunch of emotions too. They were both broken in their own way, but somehow this trip together found a way to put them back together. I had feels galore as I watched them navigate their past — and the rough terrain of the Isle of Skye. Tears were shed. But there were plenty of smiles, too. I also had unhealthy amounts of envy over the scenes depicted from the Isle of Skye. I didn't really need to Google it to picture it because Beth Anne's descriptions THAT good. But, I still did because I had to see if the pictures I had in my head were accurate. (They were.) The Isle is absolutely magical. Amelia and Rory's story would've been wonderful no matter where it was set, but I can't deny the Isle of Skye was a gorgeous option.
Under a Storm-Swept Sky was the first of Beth Anne's books that I've read, but it certainly won't be the last. A Star to Steer Her By looks wonderful and I'm planning to read it as soon as I can make time. Then I'll stalk her social media as I impatiently wait for her next release.
I received a complimentary copy of this book for review consideration. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
FAVORITE QUOTES
"You can take a hundred shots that will show a brown speck against the sky, and they will never capture this moment the way your eyes can."
"I don't think you're ridiculous. Determined, brave, and stubborn as hell, but not ridiculous. Never that."
March 29, 2018
Under A Storm-Swept Sky is a captivating story about a young woman who goes on a journey for her very best friend, even though it was a feat she never wanted to take on in the first place. I will admit it took me a few pages to really become interested in the story line, but once the angst kicked in I was hooked. I have laughed, and teared up while reading and I love that this author was able to pull those emotions out of me, showing their talent for writing! This is one of the best books I’ve read recently. If you like a slow burn that turns to fire between two characters that can’t really stand each other then PICK THIS BOOK. It is worth the read!
*I received an ARC which was voluntarily read and all views expressed in this review are my own.*
*I received an ARC which was voluntarily read and all views expressed in this review are my own.*
March 31, 2018
With a breathtaking setting and riveting romantic tension, I devoured Miller's latest. It's impossible not to get swept away with this heart-pounding read. UNDER A STAR-SWEPT SKY's broody Scottish hero, whirlwind travel romance, and gorgeous writing totally captivated me!
April 19, 2018
I bought it yesterday, and was too intrigued last night to start the other book I had planned. Then stayed up all night reading it. I couldn’t put it down. There was so much depth from both the MCs with the perfect amount of romance to balance it.
April 22, 2018
It was so refreshing to stumble upon this emotional and unique story. The blurb promised the book would be good and it didn't disappoint. What a lovely romance! So full of adventure, adorable and sometimes steamy romance. Set on paradisiac Scotland, we get to know Rory and Amelia. Both troubled by their own issues, the handsome grumpy guide and his stubborn amateur hiker discover along their journey that they have more in common that they can imagine. Amelia won't let anything stop her from finishing the trek and Rory is willing to help her achieve it.
A must-read for those who like unique romance! I'm looking forward to more Beth Anne Miller books.
A must-read for those who like unique romance! I'm looking forward to more Beth Anne Miller books.
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