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Scottish Isles #3
Twilight Tides
When I escaped to a Scottish island, I never expected I’d agree to a marriage of convenience with rugged local businessman and single dad, Murray Shaw.
That was before my dangerous ex started threatening me and my visa. The thought of being kicked out of Scotland, leaving behind my friends and the safety I’ve found here, is unthinkable. I’m determined to solve the problem myself. Everyone knows Murray is battling his ex-wife for control of his company and the only way to stop her is to remarry. So I propose a marriage deal that’ll solve both our issues. The fact that I’ve been attracted to the handsome, gentle giant of a Scot since we met is something I’ll just have to ignore if I want to remain in Scotland.
But marriage to Murray is proving to be complicated. Living under the same roof is a far bigger temptation than I anticipated. Beneath Murray’s reserve is a passionate nature that stokes the fires of my own. Soon we’re fighting a searing attraction and an intense emotional connection that’s as thrilling as it is terrifying. After my last disastrous relationship, I don’t trust myself enough to admit there’s far more than physical desire between us.
Yet when Murray finds himself caught in the grasp of a criminal organization intent on using his business for their own means, just as my ex decides to intensify his harassment, I realize there’s no denying that what I feel for my husband is a life-changing kind of love.
However, just as I begin to trust myself enough to give our marriage a real chance, danger rushes to our shore on rough tides, submerging us in a battle that might tear us apart forever…
That was before my dangerous ex started threatening me and my visa. The thought of being kicked out of Scotland, leaving behind my friends and the safety I’ve found here, is unthinkable. I’m determined to solve the problem myself. Everyone knows Murray is battling his ex-wife for control of his company and the only way to stop her is to remarry. So I propose a marriage deal that’ll solve both our issues. The fact that I’ve been attracted to the handsome, gentle giant of a Scot since we met is something I’ll just have to ignore if I want to remain in Scotland.
But marriage to Murray is proving to be complicated. Living under the same roof is a far bigger temptation than I anticipated. Beneath Murray’s reserve is a passionate nature that stokes the fires of my own. Soon we’re fighting a searing attraction and an intense emotional connection that’s as thrilling as it is terrifying. After my last disastrous relationship, I don’t trust myself enough to admit there’s far more than physical desire between us.
Yet when Murray finds himself caught in the grasp of a criminal organization intent on using his business for their own means, just as my ex decides to intensify his harassment, I realize there’s no denying that what I feel for my husband is a life-changing kind of love.
However, just as I begin to trust myself enough to give our marriage a real chance, danger rushes to our shore on rough tides, submerging us in a battle that might tear us apart forever…
426 pages, Paperback
First published July 16, 2026
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Samantha Young
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August 4, 2026
4,5 stars
Samantha Young knows how to write a brooding Scottish hero and I eat them up every single time! It his one, Murray is a single dad and agrees to marry London when she needs a way to stay in Scotland to escape her abusive ex. He needs to earn full custody of his daughter, so he's hoping being married will help keep her. I loved the forced proximity slow burn of this one! Murray especially was trying so hard to stay away from London while living with her, but they had so much chemistry! I also loved Murray's daughter and her connection with London. And, as always, this one had a great suspense plotline that hooked me until the end!
Samantha Young knows how to write a brooding Scottish hero and I eat them up every single time! It his one, Murray is a single dad and agrees to marry London when she needs a way to stay in Scotland to escape her abusive ex. He needs to earn full custody of his daughter, so he's hoping being married will help keep her. I loved the forced proximity slow burn of this one! Murray especially was trying so hard to stay away from London while living with her, but they had so much chemistry! I also loved Murray's daughter and her connection with London. And, as always, this one had a great suspense plotline that hooked me until the end!
June 30, 2026
I knew it, I just knew it! I knew London and Murray would be my favorites. And my gosh how they were! INFINITE STARS! My new favorite Samantha Young book is here and it is glorious! Twilight Tides marks the third installment in the Scottish Isles series and I'm telling you, every new book tops the last great one! Buuut there's just something extra special about London and Murray. From the very first crumb the series laid out for them, I was addicted. I yearned for more and more crumbs to be dropped in the background of the first two books, all of it positively serving to heighten my anticipation for their story.
And it's finally here.
London and Murray are a gorgeous match. Firstly, can I just say how much I love that it's London who proposes the marriage of convenience? I love how she's given that moment, after being dimmed, diminished, and ultimately abused in her prior relationship. I love how she takes control of her power and agency to suggest marriage to Murray. It's of course a contract relationship to benefit them both, but it's still a big, courageous moment from London. And she has one big courageous heart. And I love how she opens that heart to Murray. Murray has long paid attention to London, and he takes great care to always give her space and support in the way she needs it. And her proposal is not one he takes lightly or immediately for his own benefit, he ensures it's something that will benefit her as well. They become a terrific tag team. Murray will do what it takes to protect his daughter and London readily joins him to do the same. And he readily does what it takes to protect London too. Their marriage becomes more than what their respective goals are, it becomes about truly supporting and aiding each other’s goals as well. And through it all, a mutual benefit becomes a safe, comforting home. A home where they learn to open up, to trust, and to believe they deserve a new chance at love.
It just was so extremely satisfying to witness. There is a natural build to both their chemistry and relationship, nothing ever felt rushed or unearned, rather its exact opposite. Every new milestone was so highly earned between London and Murray. And their chemistry?! Fireworks! An endless stream of fireworks. The love story is dynamite!
I also want to say how much I loved how the narrative takes its time to also develop a lovely bond between London and Murray's daughter, Kelly. The latter is initially resistant and cold towards London but they bond over a mutual love of Taylor Swift and piano, and London ensures she becomes a safe space for Kelly. The found family aspect in this one is really beautiful, not just the family London and Murray find in each other and Kelly, but their friends as well.
I've been lucky enough to read and love many Samantha Young books but Twilight Tides is now my crown jewel of the collection. Perfection on every level.
Thank you to Samantha Young and House of Hearts for this complimentary eARC, I leave this honest review voluntarily.
And it's finally here.
London and Murray are a gorgeous match. Firstly, can I just say how much I love that it's London who proposes the marriage of convenience? I love how she's given that moment, after being dimmed, diminished, and ultimately abused in her prior relationship. I love how she takes control of her power and agency to suggest marriage to Murray. It's of course a contract relationship to benefit them both, but it's still a big, courageous moment from London. And she has one big courageous heart. And I love how she opens that heart to Murray. Murray has long paid attention to London, and he takes great care to always give her space and support in the way she needs it. And her proposal is not one he takes lightly or immediately for his own benefit, he ensures it's something that will benefit her as well. They become a terrific tag team. Murray will do what it takes to protect his daughter and London readily joins him to do the same. And he readily does what it takes to protect London too. Their marriage becomes more than what their respective goals are, it becomes about truly supporting and aiding each other’s goals as well. And through it all, a mutual benefit becomes a safe, comforting home. A home where they learn to open up, to trust, and to believe they deserve a new chance at love.
It just was so extremely satisfying to witness. There is a natural build to both their chemistry and relationship, nothing ever felt rushed or unearned, rather its exact opposite. Every new milestone was so highly earned between London and Murray. And their chemistry?! Fireworks! An endless stream of fireworks. The love story is dynamite!
I also want to say how much I loved how the narrative takes its time to also develop a lovely bond between London and Murray's daughter, Kelly. The latter is initially resistant and cold towards London but they bond over a mutual love of Taylor Swift and piano, and London ensures she becomes a safe space for Kelly. The found family aspect in this one is really beautiful, not just the family London and Murray find in each other and Kelly, but their friends as well.
I've been lucky enough to read and love many Samantha Young books but Twilight Tides is now my crown jewel of the collection. Perfection on every level.
Thank you to Samantha Young and House of Hearts for this complimentary eARC, I leave this honest review voluntarily.
July 4, 2026
I have been waiting for London’s story ever since we first met her, and it was everything I wanted and more. Did I binge this in one day? Yes I did!
Samantha Young has such a gift for writing emotional romances that never lose sight of the bigger story. The marriage of convenience setup was fantastic, but it was the slow burn, the yearning, and all the quiet moments between London and Murray that completely stole my heart. They both carried so much emotional baggage, and watching them slowly become each other’s safe place was incredibly satisfying.
Murray was such a wonderful hero. He was kind, protective, an amazing father, and somehow still had that rugged, quietly intimidating presence that made him impossible not to love. London was equally easy to root for. After everything she’d been through, seeing her find the courage to trust again made her journey feel especially rewarding.
The romance wasn’t the only thing keeping me turning pages. The suspense added so much tension, and I genuinely didn’t know how everything was going to come together. Samantha Young balances romance and suspense so well, giving both equal weight without either one overshadowing the other.
One of my favorite parts of this entire series is the setting. Returning to the Scottish island feels like coming home, and the audiobook made it even better. The Scottish accents added so much atmosphere that I never wanted to stop listening.
I honestly love this series more with every book, and Twilight Tides might be my favorite yet.
Samantha Young has such a gift for writing emotional romances that never lose sight of the bigger story. The marriage of convenience setup was fantastic, but it was the slow burn, the yearning, and all the quiet moments between London and Murray that completely stole my heart. They both carried so much emotional baggage, and watching them slowly become each other’s safe place was incredibly satisfying.
Murray was such a wonderful hero. He was kind, protective, an amazing father, and somehow still had that rugged, quietly intimidating presence that made him impossible not to love. London was equally easy to root for. After everything she’d been through, seeing her find the courage to trust again made her journey feel especially rewarding.
The romance wasn’t the only thing keeping me turning pages. The suspense added so much tension, and I genuinely didn’t know how everything was going to come together. Samantha Young balances romance and suspense so well, giving both equal weight without either one overshadowing the other.
One of my favorite parts of this entire series is the setting. Returning to the Scottish island feels like coming home, and the audiobook made it even better. The Scottish accents added so much atmosphere that I never wanted to stop listening.
I honestly love this series more with every book, and Twilight Tides might be my favorite yet.
July 31, 2026
nothing hits better than a found family, single dad + marriage of convenience romance 💅🏼
Review of advance copy received from Author
London + Murray
We already met them in the previous books.
London is Tierney's bestie from New York and after escaping her horrible ex she's now the chef in her friend's new little hotel on the island. But her visa might not be renewed because her ex is threatening her with ... things.
Murray is eleven years older than London. He runs a super successful fishing company and his horrible ex is getting a lot of money out of it every month. Unless he gets married again.
Plus the ex is not treating their teenaged daughter very good - she just wanted custody because of the money. So Murray will try everything to get his daughter and his company back.
Might there be someone one the island in need of a husband?
Plus also, London's ex is not the only dangerous element in this book!
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That was so heartbreaking and sad and sparky and slow burnish. They both don't think that the other might be interested. Ugh. Idiots. LOL.
I loved reading this. It's all very exciting and dangerous and suspensy and thrillerish.
But also funny and sweet and adorable and islandy. Full of music and baked goods and friends and so much more.
I loved being back on that island.
Like I already said about the first books:
Amazing location.
Perfect Cast!
Can't wait for the final book in this series!
Cammie and Forde!
TWILIGHT TIDES was another perfect book in this amazing series!
Adorable. Funny. Frustrating. Sparky. Heartbreaking. Suspensy. Thrillerish. Slowburnish. Dangerous.
Amazing location. Amazing cast!
Run to your nearest bookdealer for your own Murray - this one is MINE!
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August 1, 2026
single dad x marriage of convenience x FMC in danger
How does Samantha Young keep giving us 5 star reads? This entire series is SO GOOD and I never want it to end.
I love the Scotland setting, the way they were secretly obsessed with each other for so long before anything happened, the found family moments with the previous couples, and of course the way he would do ANYTHING to protect her. Sign me up for my own Murray, please and thank you.
Read this when you’re in the mood for…
- marriage of convenience
- FMC in danger
- single dad
- found family
- he only sees her
I would highly recommend!
How does Samantha Young keep giving us 5 star reads? This entire series is SO GOOD and I never want it to end.
I love the Scotland setting, the way they were secretly obsessed with each other for so long before anything happened, the found family moments with the previous couples, and of course the way he would do ANYTHING to protect her. Sign me up for my own Murray, please and thank you.
Read this when you’re in the mood for…
- marriage of convenience
- FMC in danger
- single dad
- found family
- he only sees her
I would highly recommend!
July 17, 2026
5 Stars!
(ARC provided by author)
When London Wetherspoon felt lost, and had become someone she barely recognized, she left behind her life in New York for a fresh start on a remote Scottish island called Glenvulin. She works as a chef at her best friend Tierney's B&B. She'd been there for eighteen months, and it had become her home and safe place full of friends that had become family. She'd finally felt like she could maybe stop running from her past. Then her ex begins threatening her visa. She'd made a life there, and the thought of leaving filled her with panic. She decides to take back her power, and find a way to stay in Scotland. She proposes a plan to a friend whose desperation lately mirrored her own. Murray was a single father battling his ex wife, and marriage was the solution that would fix both their problems. The hot Scottish fisherman will be her husband in name only. She wasn't even ready to date, but she was about to be married to a man she'd shared a connection with from the start. There was something different about him. He was one of the gentlest souls she'd ever met. As they spend more time together she realizes he's everything she wanted and needed in her life. Could she be brave enough to go after what her heart truly desired?
Murray Shaw had expanded the family business into a small empire, and now owned the largest fishing company on the west coast. He had a daughter he adored, but an ex wife that stressed him out. He decides to remarry to take away his ex's control. He marries London, and they are now under the same roof. She'd captivated him from the first moment he'd laid eyes on her. He needs to keep his attraction to himself if their plan is going to work, but he wasn't sure how much longer he could pretend he didn't want his wife. As sparks fly, emotions get involved, and things turn complicated, will they realize their marriage might actually be something real?
Twilight Tides (Scottish Isles #3) by Samantha Young is a small town, single dad, age gap, forced proximity, friends to lovers, marriage of convenience romance about trust, friendship, found family, and undeniable connections. It's a steamy, emotional love story full of action, suspense, sizzling chemistry, and delicious tension. I really loved this couple together and couldn't put down my kindle. Murray and London are now my favorite in the series! Murray Shaw brings ALL the swoon!!! <333
***NOW AVAILABLE***
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FQ65KYYV?...
(ARC provided by author)
When London Wetherspoon felt lost, and had become someone she barely recognized, she left behind her life in New York for a fresh start on a remote Scottish island called Glenvulin. She works as a chef at her best friend Tierney's B&B. She'd been there for eighteen months, and it had become her home and safe place full of friends that had become family. She'd finally felt like she could maybe stop running from her past. Then her ex begins threatening her visa. She'd made a life there, and the thought of leaving filled her with panic. She decides to take back her power, and find a way to stay in Scotland. She proposes a plan to a friend whose desperation lately mirrored her own. Murray was a single father battling his ex wife, and marriage was the solution that would fix both their problems. The hot Scottish fisherman will be her husband in name only. She wasn't even ready to date, but she was about to be married to a man she'd shared a connection with from the start. There was something different about him. He was one of the gentlest souls she'd ever met. As they spend more time together she realizes he's everything she wanted and needed in her life. Could she be brave enough to go after what her heart truly desired?
Murray Shaw had expanded the family business into a small empire, and now owned the largest fishing company on the west coast. He had a daughter he adored, but an ex wife that stressed him out. He decides to remarry to take away his ex's control. He marries London, and they are now under the same roof. She'd captivated him from the first moment he'd laid eyes on her. He needs to keep his attraction to himself if their plan is going to work, but he wasn't sure how much longer he could pretend he didn't want his wife. As sparks fly, emotions get involved, and things turn complicated, will they realize their marriage might actually be something real?
Twilight Tides (Scottish Isles #3) by Samantha Young is a small town, single dad, age gap, forced proximity, friends to lovers, marriage of convenience romance about trust, friendship, found family, and undeniable connections. It's a steamy, emotional love story full of action, suspense, sizzling chemistry, and delicious tension. I really loved this couple together and couldn't put down my kindle. Murray and London are now my favorite in the series! Murray Shaw brings ALL the swoon!!! <333
***NOW AVAILABLE***
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FQ65KYYV?...
July 16, 2026
I love this series with my whole heart and to get Murray and London's story next was the cherry on top. Twilight Tides by Samantha Young was emotionally beautiful and heartfelt.
London is having problems with her conviving, abusive, and sociopath ex, while Murray wants to break ties from his ex-wife and get sole custody of his daughter, Kelly. That's a light bulb moment for London. She proposes to Murray to get married. And from there on there's tension and attraction so thick you could cut with a knife.
What may have started as a marriage of convenience soon turns into so much more. Watching these two finally come together was a healing balm. Of course there were the moments of suspense that kept you on the edge but seriously this book couldn't be more perfect!
I got the opportunity to listen to the audiobook and it was magnificent! God bless James Cassidy and his Scottish accent 🙂↕️. Samantha Brentmoor is always a favorite and she brought sentiment and passion to London's performance. There wasn't a moment I didn't get teary eyed 😭.
I also loved how music played such a pivotal role in the story. It was a powerful connection not only between London and Murray but London and Kelly as well. Bravo Samantha, on another successful story 👏🏼.
Thank you Samantha and Must Love Audio for the ALC and e-ARC copies ✨
London is having problems with her conviving, abusive, and sociopath ex, while Murray wants to break ties from his ex-wife and get sole custody of his daughter, Kelly. That's a light bulb moment for London. She proposes to Murray to get married. And from there on there's tension and attraction so thick you could cut with a knife.
What may have started as a marriage of convenience soon turns into so much more. Watching these two finally come together was a healing balm. Of course there were the moments of suspense that kept you on the edge but seriously this book couldn't be more perfect!
I got the opportunity to listen to the audiobook and it was magnificent! God bless James Cassidy and his Scottish accent 🙂↕️. Samantha Brentmoor is always a favorite and she brought sentiment and passion to London's performance. There wasn't a moment I didn't get teary eyed 😭.
I also loved how music played such a pivotal role in the story. It was a powerful connection not only between London and Murray but London and Kelly as well. Bravo Samantha, on another successful story 👏🏼.
Thank you Samantha and Must Love Audio for the ALC and e-ARC copies ✨
July 4, 2026
HOLY CRAP, this book… it had me hooked from chapter one & I did not want to put it down!! I LOVE Murray & London so much & had been waiting on their story! let me say, this did not disappoint! it was everything I thought it would be plus so much more. Samantha truly has a way of writing a story that makes you feel like you’re actually there with the characters. I loved the suspense aspect so much, too. it kept me on my toes the entire time. & let me just say, I LOATHE Jill. no spoilers, just ugh she’s annoying lol. But anyway, I listened and read, and loved doing this immersive read. This series has a special place in my heart💖
Samantha also has a way of writing the found family trope, I loved that aspect so much too! I love the female (and male) friendships, I honestly just adore all of these characters! The chemistry between Murray & London… whew, you could cut that tension with a knife and I loved every minute of it!
🌊 𝚃𝚁𝙾𝙿𝙴𝚂:
✧.* romantic suspense
✧.* Scotland setting
✧.* single dad
✧.* found family
✧.* marriage of convenience
✧.* slow burn
✧.* domestic abuse survivor
✧.* small town
✧.* duet pov/narration
5⭐️
4🌶️
🫶🏼 HUGE thank you, @authorsamanthayoung for trusting me with your baby! I adore you always💖
Samantha also has a way of writing the found family trope, I loved that aspect so much too! I love the female (and male) friendships, I honestly just adore all of these characters! The chemistry between Murray & London… whew, you could cut that tension with a knife and I loved every minute of it!
🌊 𝚃𝚁𝙾𝙿𝙴𝚂:
✧.* romantic suspense
✧.* Scotland setting
✧.* single dad
✧.* found family
✧.* marriage of convenience
✧.* slow burn
✧.* domestic abuse survivor
✧.* small town
✧.* duet pov/narration
5⭐️
4🌶️
🫶🏼 HUGE thank you, @authorsamanthayoung for trusting me with your baby! I adore you always💖
July 11, 2026
Oh my heart! I completely MELTED and swooned with this INCREDIBLE BOOK! Tears lots and lots of tears!😭😭🥹🥹
I am a sucker for a book playlist but when Samantha tells us to listen to a specific song while reading specific scenes. I bawled my eyes out. What an impact that scene had. The love of music that Murray and London shared and the way they expressed their feelings through music was absolutely beautiful and I swooned so hard. (I’ll be listening to these songs on repeat😭🥹)
Murray is the calm and collected single dad who runs a business. He shares custody with his evil ex and he’s determined to protect his daughter and get full custody. Not only is there a battle with that but also the fact that his ex has the reigns on his business unless he remarries….
London escaped to Scotland to get away from her dangerous abusive ex. Her best friend convinced her that she would be safe getting as far away from the states as possible. She has never felt true love by anyone besides her best friend who feels like a sister. Her work visa will be ending soon. Which sparks her idea of a marriage of convenience! Murray needs a wife and she needs a husband. The relationship she built with his daughter had me in my feels something fierce. 😭
My heart related to this story on many levels.
Learning how to love yourself…
Learning who you are at your core without other controlling you…
Learning how to accept true unconditional love…
Learning that needing help does NOT make you weak…
There are some heavy topics in this book but Samantha showcased the BEAUTIFULLY.
This book has most definitely become my favorite book of the series!
Well done Samantha! Well👏🏼done👏🏼
Tropes:
💜Romantic Suspense
💜Single Dad
💜Marriage of Convenience
💜Age Gap
💜Heroine in Danger
💜Slow Burn
💜Forced Proximity
I am a sucker for a book playlist but when Samantha tells us to listen to a specific song while reading specific scenes. I bawled my eyes out. What an impact that scene had. The love of music that Murray and London shared and the way they expressed their feelings through music was absolutely beautiful and I swooned so hard. (I’ll be listening to these songs on repeat😭🥹)
Murray is the calm and collected single dad who runs a business. He shares custody with his evil ex and he’s determined to protect his daughter and get full custody. Not only is there a battle with that but also the fact that his ex has the reigns on his business unless he remarries….
London escaped to Scotland to get away from her dangerous abusive ex. Her best friend convinced her that she would be safe getting as far away from the states as possible. She has never felt true love by anyone besides her best friend who feels like a sister. Her work visa will be ending soon. Which sparks her idea of a marriage of convenience! Murray needs a wife and she needs a husband. The relationship she built with his daughter had me in my feels something fierce. 😭
My heart related to this story on many levels.
Learning how to love yourself…
Learning who you are at your core without other controlling you…
Learning how to accept true unconditional love…
Learning that needing help does NOT make you weak…
There are some heavy topics in this book but Samantha showcased the BEAUTIFULLY.
This book has most definitely become my favorite book of the series!
Well done Samantha! Well👏🏼done👏🏼
Tropes:
💜Romantic Suspense
💜Single Dad
💜Marriage of Convenience
💜Age Gap
💜Heroine in Danger
💜Slow Burn
💜Forced Proximity
July 16, 2026
Headlines:
Chemistry through music
Trust through trauma
Healing through hearts
I really was anticipating London and Murray’s story. I’m trash for a marriage of convenience but I already could see their chemistry through their glances and skittishness around one another in the last book. This marriage of convenience was quick to get off the ground which I loved, instead of having to anticipate it throughout the book! What was surprising was their awkwardness, difficulties and reticence around one another.
Kelly, Murray’s daughter was a big part of this story which enriched the plot. Jill, his ex was a tool and awful mother. Murray wasn’t the only one bringing a ton of baggage into this relationship as London had her abusive and powerful ex in the background.
The plot was wholly engaging, taking me from views in the house, connections through music that had me opening my Spotify and adding new favourites and of course the slow burning romance that was worth the wait. The suspense was en pointe, made me tense and stressed in the best way.
Samantha Young brings such a richness to the families and the found families in this small island. It makes me want to visit and find all this people in the flesh. Shame it’s not real!
I loved this instalment and I can’t wait for more of this island life and relationships.
Thank you to the author for the early copy.
Chemistry through music
Trust through trauma
Healing through hearts
I really was anticipating London and Murray’s story. I’m trash for a marriage of convenience but I already could see their chemistry through their glances and skittishness around one another in the last book. This marriage of convenience was quick to get off the ground which I loved, instead of having to anticipate it throughout the book! What was surprising was their awkwardness, difficulties and reticence around one another.
Kelly, Murray’s daughter was a big part of this story which enriched the plot. Jill, his ex was a tool and awful mother. Murray wasn’t the only one bringing a ton of baggage into this relationship as London had her abusive and powerful ex in the background.
The plot was wholly engaging, taking me from views in the house, connections through music that had me opening my Spotify and adding new favourites and of course the slow burning romance that was worth the wait. The suspense was en pointe, made me tense and stressed in the best way.
Samantha Young brings such a richness to the families and the found families in this small island. It makes me want to visit and find all this people in the flesh. Shame it’s not real!
I loved this instalment and I can’t wait for more of this island life and relationships.
Thank you to the author for the early copy.
Review of advance copy
4.5 rounded up!
Babyyyy, I've been ready for this one. I knew it was coming since book one, and I was ready to eat it up.
This romance was everything, two guarded and previously BADLY burnt by love people, 'forced' together by their circumstances and a burning attraction that refused to fizzle...my perfect recipe! And Samantha ate with it as usual.
Both London and Murray had me in my feels; they healed together and fixed what others broke. Their chemistry was amazing, but the friendship they developed was the true foundation. It made the romance more beautiful, and coupled up with the songs? Gold.
And the plot? That was intense and intriguing. I was hooked. In terms of suspense, Silver's book is still my top 1, but this one came real close. The danger, the mystery, the threats...all kept coming and making everything more raw and real between Murray and London.
Oh, and the relationship with Kelly was the sweetest thing. It was sad, but I cared so much for all of these characters that I was happy London and Kelly had the traumatic parent thing to share so they would connect more easily.
Not going to lie, this series is making me want to move to Scotland BADLY!!
Thank you, Samantha and House of Hearts, for this arc!
Babyyyy, I've been ready for this one. I knew it was coming since book one, and I was ready to eat it up.
This romance was everything, two guarded and previously BADLY burnt by love people, 'forced' together by their circumstances and a burning attraction that refused to fizzle...my perfect recipe! And Samantha ate with it as usual.
Both London and Murray had me in my feels; they healed together and fixed what others broke. Their chemistry was amazing, but the friendship they developed was the true foundation. It made the romance more beautiful, and coupled up with the songs? Gold.
And the plot? That was intense and intriguing. I was hooked. In terms of suspense, Silver's book is still my top 1, but this one came real close. The danger, the mystery, the threats...all kept coming and making everything more raw and real between Murray and London.
Oh, and the relationship with Kelly was the sweetest thing. It was sad, but I cared so much for all of these characters that I was happy London and Kelly had the traumatic parent thing to share so they would connect more easily.
Not going to lie, this series is making me want to move to Scotland BADLY!!
Thank you, Samantha and House of Hearts, for this arc!
July 12, 2026
Did I finish this book in 1 day, yes I did. I have loved this series & London’s story was so perfect!!
This narration was fantastic!! Samantha Brentmoor & James Cassidy did an amazing job bringing this story to life & giving these characters so much emotion!!
I absolutely loved the emotional aspects Samantha Young gave us in this one. London’s strength & tenderness despite all she’s been through never failed to shine through! Watching her learn to trust was so beautiful! Murray was everything! Kind, protective, and the best daddy to Kelly, but he also had a rough exterior & dealing with his own struggles. I loved how both of these characters loved so fiercely!!
This book was wrapped together with suspense, emotion, and a romance that just kept me rooting for these two!! The Tension, the angst, an amazing slow burn, plus the marriage of convenience trope that hit just right!! Murray & London’s chemistry and the tender moments they shared just made me love this so much! I loved being back in this Scottish town with these characters!! This might be my new favorite of the series!! 🤭
Thank you Samantha Young & House Of Hearts for this gifted early copy! - my opinions are my own!
This narration was fantastic!! Samantha Brentmoor & James Cassidy did an amazing job bringing this story to life & giving these characters so much emotion!!
I absolutely loved the emotional aspects Samantha Young gave us in this one. London’s strength & tenderness despite all she’s been through never failed to shine through! Watching her learn to trust was so beautiful! Murray was everything! Kind, protective, and the best daddy to Kelly, but he also had a rough exterior & dealing with his own struggles. I loved how both of these characters loved so fiercely!!
This book was wrapped together with suspense, emotion, and a romance that just kept me rooting for these two!! The Tension, the angst, an amazing slow burn, plus the marriage of convenience trope that hit just right!! Murray & London’s chemistry and the tender moments they shared just made me love this so much! I loved being back in this Scottish town with these characters!! This might be my new favorite of the series!! 🤭
Thank you Samantha Young & House Of Hearts for this gifted early copy! - my opinions are my own!
July 12, 2026
If you haven’t discovered this series yet, consider this your sign to add it to your TBR. This is book 3 in the Scottish Isles series and whist you can read them as standalones, I’d definitely recommend starting from the beginning. You’ll get so much more context for some of the characters and what they’ve been though!
I binged this in 24 hours which is becoming a theme with Sam’s books. Her writing and the world she’s created are so addictive, once you start you just can’t stop!
Whilst this wasn’t my favourite of the series, (sorry but I just love Tierney and Ramsay) I really enjoyed it and am so glad we got London and Murray’s story as well as some closure on her dickhead of an ex!!!! Honestly he is the biggest douchebag ever!
Murray as a dad, friend, and partner was the biggest green flag ever, I just love him! And London has been through so much and all she wants is to be loved and to feel part of a family!. Getting to see her get the HEA she deserved made my heart so happy.
If you want to take a trip to Scotland, without actually taking a trip to Scotland then make sure you read this series! Can’t wait for the next one.
Read if you like:
Marriage of convenience
Found family
Slow burn
Single Dad
Small Town
Romantic suspense
I binged this in 24 hours which is becoming a theme with Sam’s books. Her writing and the world she’s created are so addictive, once you start you just can’t stop!
Whilst this wasn’t my favourite of the series, (sorry but I just love Tierney and Ramsay) I really enjoyed it and am so glad we got London and Murray’s story as well as some closure on her dickhead of an ex!!!! Honestly he is the biggest douchebag ever!
Murray as a dad, friend, and partner was the biggest green flag ever, I just love him! And London has been through so much and all she wants is to be loved and to feel part of a family!. Getting to see her get the HEA she deserved made my heart so happy.
If you want to take a trip to Scotland, without actually taking a trip to Scotland then make sure you read this series! Can’t wait for the next one.
Read if you like:
Marriage of convenience
Found family
Slow burn
Single Dad
Small Town
Romantic suspense
October 19, 2026
I tossed up whether to give this 4 or 5 stars, but in the end decided on 5. The story sucked me In & I wanted to know what was happening at all times. Such a good story x
July 5, 2026
I have a new book boyfriend and his name is Murray...
Only Sam Young could get me to swoon with a hero named Murray. I ADORED this. I loved the idea of forced proximity and marriage of convenience troupes for these two.
I went back and forth about which couple I wanted to see next in this series and I was so happy to see that it was going to be London and Murray. After London's tragic past, I really wanted to see her happy. What I loved most about this one...besides the deliciously sexy scenes that are Sam's signature... was London's relationship with Kelly. I wouldn't mind a spin off for Kelly in the future. My heart hurt for this girl and watching London be a part of her safe space was super sweet.
As always, Sam does such a good job creating a village of people and places that become real while reading. It makes me want to travel and find these places in real life.
Ok, so now's the time we start begging for the next. Because I'm DYING to see Cammie and Forde get their HEA. If you haven't yet, download the bonus scene because the opening to it definitely pique your interest on these two.
Only Sam Young could get me to swoon with a hero named Murray. I ADORED this. I loved the idea of forced proximity and marriage of convenience troupes for these two.
I went back and forth about which couple I wanted to see next in this series and I was so happy to see that it was going to be London and Murray. After London's tragic past, I really wanted to see her happy. What I loved most about this one...besides the deliciously sexy scenes that are Sam's signature... was London's relationship with Kelly. I wouldn't mind a spin off for Kelly in the future. My heart hurt for this girl and watching London be a part of her safe space was super sweet.
As always, Sam does such a good job creating a village of people and places that become real while reading. It makes me want to travel and find these places in real life.
Ok, so now's the time we start begging for the next. Because I'm DYING to see Cammie and Forde get their HEA. If you haven't yet, download the bonus scene because the opening to it definitely pique your interest on these two.
July 18, 2026
This one was fun to read. Both London and Murray were smitten with each other, but didn't dare make a move due to their own issues. But when London took a chance to help clear both of their issues it opened the door for more. It wasn't easy, things were awkward between them, both fighting the attraction and not wanting to be a burden. Slowly as they started to share things from their past they grew closer. For Murray, seeing how London dealt with Kelly, also broke down walls for him.
It was nice to see how the trouble in their lives was taken care of, even if things became dicey at times. So glad to see them happy and thriving at the end, they deserved the happiness they found.
It was nice to see how the trouble in their lives was taken care of, even if things became dicey at times. So glad to see them happy and thriving at the end, they deserved the happiness they found.
April 20, 2026
London and Murrayyyyyy yayyyyy
August 24, 2026
It didn’t take my breath away, but it was good.
July 16, 2026
Twilight Tides was such an amazing story filled with emotion and intensity. I loved the suspense blended in and the slow build of Murray and London’s relationship, which always seems to be simmering. I adored the picturesque island and all the different friendships and bonds with their friend group, and I loved Murray’s daughter Kelly and how she played into everything. Murray and London had their ups and downs, and there were times I was holding my breath, but I loved every second to their well-deserved HEA!
I loved how strong London was as she moved forward from past trauma. It wasn’t easy, but I admired her persistence and strength to start her life again. I loved Murray, he seemed gruff and quiet but had a heart of gold. I swear everything this man did made me melt. The marriage of convenience aspect was excellent, and I loved learning about their true feelings for each other. There were so many fantastic moments filled with looks and longing. I could feel how much they wanted one another. I also enjoyed their connection through music, it was incredibly heartfelt. There was a wonderful slow burn happening between them, and I loved when they opened up and shared, and when the sexual tension between them finally exploded.
There was a nice amount of drama happening, and I loved how it all played out. There was an exceptional build to the suspense element that I found exciting. I thought it balanced well with everything going on in London and Murray’s lives. I thought his daughter Kelly was sweet, and I felt for her with all that was going on. I really enjoyed seeing Tierney and Ramsey, and Quinn and Taran again and getting updates on their lives. I loved all the tension building between Forde and Cammie, and I cannot wait for their story.
The third book in the Scottish Isles series hooked me from the start. It took me on an emotionally intense journey with the right amount of spice and suspense mixed in. I loved all the healing and growth happening! Fantastic read!
Complimentary copy received.
I loved how strong London was as she moved forward from past trauma. It wasn’t easy, but I admired her persistence and strength to start her life again. I loved Murray, he seemed gruff and quiet but had a heart of gold. I swear everything this man did made me melt. The marriage of convenience aspect was excellent, and I loved learning about their true feelings for each other. There were so many fantastic moments filled with looks and longing. I could feel how much they wanted one another. I also enjoyed their connection through music, it was incredibly heartfelt. There was a wonderful slow burn happening between them, and I loved when they opened up and shared, and when the sexual tension between them finally exploded.
There was a nice amount of drama happening, and I loved how it all played out. There was an exceptional build to the suspense element that I found exciting. I thought it balanced well with everything going on in London and Murray’s lives. I thought his daughter Kelly was sweet, and I felt for her with all that was going on. I really enjoyed seeing Tierney and Ramsey, and Quinn and Taran again and getting updates on their lives. I loved all the tension building between Forde and Cammie, and I cannot wait for their story.
The third book in the Scottish Isles series hooked me from the start. It took me on an emotionally intense journey with the right amount of spice and suspense mixed in. I loved all the healing and growth happening! Fantastic read!
Complimentary copy received.
July 24, 2026
Audiobook review and the narration was amazing Samantha Brentmoor was so good her voice for Murray was almost better than James Cassidy’s. I think the Scottish accent is difficult however they both did great jobs. Even though this was duet this really didn’t effect the impact and was a first class performance and gave this an additional star for me as this was a 2⭐️ book.
Murray is the local boy who turned his abusive father’s fishing boat into a business. His first wife managed to get a prenup that means she gets a salary from the business and this is causing issues not only for the business but because she is not looking after their daughter Murray wants sole custody but can’t get it as she keeps fighting it for the money.
London has escaped an abusive relationship and has parents that cut her off when she was younger and didn’t believe the abuse. As this was the first book I read in this series I am not sure if her relationship with Nick was covered elsewhere but it really felt missing here it is lightly touched on and of course I didn’t need details of the abuse but understanding how she got away from him how long she stayed with him after the prologue would of been nice.
Nick is back after 2 years threatening London and her visa is due to expire and Murray wants to get rid of his ex wife from his daughter’s life so a marriage of convenience is born.
Murray did annoy me as apparently he liked London from the moment he saw her but made her feel the opposite not in a nasty way but by his need to protect her as the story would have you believe. I just hated that once they were married he did thoughtless things like not telling her and excluded her from dinner plans and she was home cooking for him and his daughter.
This was slow burn which I like but really I didn’t feel their relationship built they avoided each other made each other feel bad then suddenly Murray is confessing feelings in a song in front of the whole island.
The drug sting was a sub plot that didn’t really need to happen and Nicks reappearance didn’t need to happen and was tacked on at the end.
Murray is the local boy who turned his abusive father’s fishing boat into a business. His first wife managed to get a prenup that means she gets a salary from the business and this is causing issues not only for the business but because she is not looking after their daughter Murray wants sole custody but can’t get it as she keeps fighting it for the money.
London has escaped an abusive relationship and has parents that cut her off when she was younger and didn’t believe the abuse. As this was the first book I read in this series I am not sure if her relationship with Nick was covered elsewhere but it really felt missing here it is lightly touched on and of course I didn’t need details of the abuse but understanding how she got away from him how long she stayed with him after the prologue would of been nice.
Nick is back after 2 years threatening London and her visa is due to expire and Murray wants to get rid of his ex wife from his daughter’s life so a marriage of convenience is born.
Murray did annoy me as apparently he liked London from the moment he saw her but made her feel the opposite not in a nasty way but by his need to protect her as the story would have you believe. I just hated that once they were married he did thoughtless things like not telling her and excluded her from dinner plans and she was home cooking for him and his daughter.
This was slow burn which I like but really I didn’t feel their relationship built they avoided each other made each other feel bad then suddenly Murray is confessing feelings in a song in front of the whole island.
The drug sting was a sub plot that didn’t really need to happen and Nicks reappearance didn’t need to happen and was tacked on at the end.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 24, 2026
Ahhh!! It's so good to be home!🥹🥹🥹
I say this every time but Samantha is such a comfort read for me, I am in love with this world! And this story has been my most favorite of hers.
And the audiobook?? My God!!😮💨😮💨😮💨 I need Samantha Brentmoor and James Cassidy to read to me forever. Breferably in the background as I pack up my life to move to Scotland (maybe if I manifest this long enough one day it will happen??🥹🙏🙏🙏)
James's Scottish accent... thr gruffness and banter and spice, the "my wife"s... Samantha's warm melodic voice... I cannot. Please inject it in my veins.
So, Twilight Tides. Book 3, my friends. And my favorite trope and dynamic ever. 🥹🥹🥹 So good to be back in this world, on the Scottish Isles, with this found family, cozy vibes and a world so vividly and beautifully portrayed, I could almost taste the sea in the air as I was reading.
London is so fun and relatable, and Murray is the perfect single dad, mature, dependendable, protective, posessive, the new standard in men. Like, who could resist him??
The vibe in this one is somewhat softer, more grounding and heartfelt. Less banter and tension, more real relationships and growing. I ate it up.
I loved how the relationship with his daugther developed, so sensitive and real and nuanced. They started with a fake marriage but ended up building a beautiful family. Everything just clicked for them - all 3 of them. Yes there was tension (the slowest burn??), angst and drama, but in the end, it all worked out. Kelly is such a fierce strong girl, I loved how she wasn't bratty but just added more sensitivity and clarity to the characters.
Even the suspense factors were my favorite in this story, so much was happening, I was just like London, constantly in a state of waiting for the other shoe to drop. Especially after they started acknowledging their feelings and not hiding things from his daugther. I was so scared for them!
So yeah, all the feels. All the vibes. Loved, loved!!
Thank you so much to Samantha Young and Must love audiobooks for the ARC & ALC, I will reread it any chance I got for sure 🥹🫶🫶🫶🫶
I say this every time but Samantha is such a comfort read for me, I am in love with this world! And this story has been my most favorite of hers.
And the audiobook?? My God!!😮💨😮💨😮💨 I need Samantha Brentmoor and James Cassidy to read to me forever. Breferably in the background as I pack up my life to move to Scotland (maybe if I manifest this long enough one day it will happen??🥹🙏🙏🙏)
James's Scottish accent... thr gruffness and banter and spice, the "my wife"s... Samantha's warm melodic voice... I cannot. Please inject it in my veins.
So, Twilight Tides. Book 3, my friends. And my favorite trope and dynamic ever. 🥹🥹🥹 So good to be back in this world, on the Scottish Isles, with this found family, cozy vibes and a world so vividly and beautifully portrayed, I could almost taste the sea in the air as I was reading.
London is so fun and relatable, and Murray is the perfect single dad, mature, dependendable, protective, posessive, the new standard in men. Like, who could resist him??
The vibe in this one is somewhat softer, more grounding and heartfelt. Less banter and tension, more real relationships and growing. I ate it up.
I loved how the relationship with his daugther developed, so sensitive and real and nuanced. They started with a fake marriage but ended up building a beautiful family. Everything just clicked for them - all 3 of them. Yes there was tension (the slowest burn??), angst and drama, but in the end, it all worked out. Kelly is such a fierce strong girl, I loved how she wasn't bratty but just added more sensitivity and clarity to the characters.
Even the suspense factors were my favorite in this story, so much was happening, I was just like London, constantly in a state of waiting for the other shoe to drop. Especially after they started acknowledging their feelings and not hiding things from his daugther. I was so scared for them!
So yeah, all the feels. All the vibes. Loved, loved!!
Thank you so much to Samantha Young and Must love audiobooks for the ARC & ALC, I will reread it any chance I got for sure 🥹🫶🫶🫶🫶
July 15, 2026
This series is somehow both one of my biggest comfort reads and one of the most stressful things I listen to all year. Every book makes me want to pack my bags and start a new life on this tiny Scottish island, and every single time Samantha Young reminds me that absolutely no one who lives there is allowed to have even one peaceful day. Somehow she perfectly balances the cozy small town atmosphere with suspense that keeps me constantly wondering what’s coming next.
London and Murray were absolutely perfect together. Their marriage of convenience developed in such a believable way, and I loved that their relationship never felt rushed. Every step of their romance fit who they were as characters, making the slow burn even more satisfying. Murray’s relationship with his daughter Kelly also wasn’t magically fixed overnight, and I appreciated how authentic that felt. The suspense was just as strong as the romance. Samantha Young always keeps me guessing, and I honestly never know where these stories are headed. Every time I thought I had things figured out, another twist had me second guessing everything.
The audiobook was phenomenal. Samantha Brentmoor continues to become one of my favorite narrators because she does everything so well—from the humor to the emotional moments to the everyday conversations that make characters feel real. James Cassidy was absolutely perfect as Murray. The Scottish accent, protective single dad energy, and that wonderfully growly hero voice made him impossible not to fall for. At this point, I have a probably unhealthy attachment to everyone on this island, and I already need Book 4 immediately.
Perfect for Readers Who Love
* Romantic suspense that keeps you guessing
* Marriage of convenience
* Protective single dads
* Small town Scotland
* Slow burn romance
* Found family
* Heroine on the run
* Forced proximity
London and Murray were absolutely perfect together. Their marriage of convenience developed in such a believable way, and I loved that their relationship never felt rushed. Every step of their romance fit who they were as characters, making the slow burn even more satisfying. Murray’s relationship with his daughter Kelly also wasn’t magically fixed overnight, and I appreciated how authentic that felt. The suspense was just as strong as the romance. Samantha Young always keeps me guessing, and I honestly never know where these stories are headed. Every time I thought I had things figured out, another twist had me second guessing everything.
The audiobook was phenomenal. Samantha Brentmoor continues to become one of my favorite narrators because she does everything so well—from the humor to the emotional moments to the everyday conversations that make characters feel real. James Cassidy was absolutely perfect as Murray. The Scottish accent, protective single dad energy, and that wonderfully growly hero voice made him impossible not to fall for. At this point, I have a probably unhealthy attachment to everyone on this island, and I already need Book 4 immediately.
Perfect for Readers Who Love
* Romantic suspense that keeps you guessing
* Marriage of convenience
* Protective single dads
* Small town Scotland
* Slow burn romance
* Found family
* Heroine on the run
* Forced proximity
October 16, 2026
Samantha never misses! I am always so excited to return to her worlds. She’s given us another fantastic tension-filled romantic suspense. And you seriously can’t beat the stunning Scottish isle setting - I say it every time but her beautiful and descriptive writing makes you feel like you’re there right along with the characters. London and Murray have the best kind of slow burn, secretly pining after one another and trying to fight it. The relationship development felt natural, as did everything with his daughter. The way they bonded over music was so sweet and one of my favorite parts. I love the small town drama, and the suspense had me on the edge of my seat. And the setup for the next and final book in this series is so good, I can’t wait!
🎙️𝗔𝗨𝗗𝗜𝗢𝗕𝗢𝗢𝗞 ⇣
Narrated by James Cassidy + Samantha Brentmoor - I am going to need more of James with his Scottish accent, he did an incredible job. This is one of my new favorites from him. Samantha is always perfect in any role, and I love her accents and distinct character voices. I definitely recommend listening!
𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁 ⇣
Romantic suspense
Small town
Marriage of convenience
Single dad
Age gap
Forced proximity
Lots of tension + yearning
Found family
Toxic ex
Dual POV
Spice
Thank you Must Love Audio and Samantha Young for the advanced copies!
🎙️𝗔𝗨𝗗𝗜𝗢𝗕𝗢𝗢𝗞 ⇣
Narrated by James Cassidy + Samantha Brentmoor - I am going to need more of James with his Scottish accent, he did an incredible job. This is one of my new favorites from him. Samantha is always perfect in any role, and I love her accents and distinct character voices. I definitely recommend listening!
𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁 ⇣
Romantic suspense
Small town
Marriage of convenience
Single dad
Age gap
Forced proximity
Lots of tension + yearning
Found family
Toxic ex
Dual POV
Spice
Thank you Must Love Audio and Samantha Young for the advanced copies!
July 11, 2026
I'm forever obsessed with everything and anything Samantha Young writes. And Twilight Tides was no exception and it might be my new fav book in the Scottish Isles series!!!
Samantha Young books always bring me the best comfort and this one absolutely nailed it.
This is a romantic suspense set in an island in Scotland (can I move now???) with a marriage of convenience with lots of forced proximity and a incredible slow burn. It was emotional and raw and absolutely perfect.
Like always in Samantha Young books, I read it in one sitting because it was that good!!!
I’ve been waiting for London’s book for so long and it completely lived up to it. The marriage of convenience between London and Murray was incredibly done and it made so much sense with the plot of the book and to both of them with all the baggage both of them carried.
London is so strong and she’s still healing after everything she went through. She’s a fighter and I absolutely loved her!! If in the previous books in the series I had already liked her, it was in this book that made me love her.
And then we have Murray that is the absolute sweetest and gentle. He’s an amazing dad to Kelly and I couldn’t be more obsessed with him.
The tension, the yearning, the love, the friendship, the found family!!! Everything in this book is a complete masterpiece.
Consider this your sign to read this book!!
Samantha Young books always bring me the best comfort and this one absolutely nailed it.
This is a romantic suspense set in an island in Scotland (can I move now???) with a marriage of convenience with lots of forced proximity and a incredible slow burn. It was emotional and raw and absolutely perfect.
Like always in Samantha Young books, I read it in one sitting because it was that good!!!
I’ve been waiting for London’s book for so long and it completely lived up to it. The marriage of convenience between London and Murray was incredibly done and it made so much sense with the plot of the book and to both of them with all the baggage both of them carried.
London is so strong and she’s still healing after everything she went through. She’s a fighter and I absolutely loved her!! If in the previous books in the series I had already liked her, it was in this book that made me love her.
And then we have Murray that is the absolute sweetest and gentle. He’s an amazing dad to Kelly and I couldn’t be more obsessed with him.
The tension, the yearning, the love, the friendship, the found family!!! Everything in this book is a complete masterpiece.
Consider this your sign to read this book!!
August 11, 2026
I really can’t tell if I like this author or not…she has a habit of making her characters completely dislikable so that there’s a third act breakup/conflict. London suddenly became this selfish, self absorbed ass who used her trauma as an excuse to be a jerk to whoever. And don’t get me started on the nicknames she and her bff had for each other…Nee and Spoon…too much.
BUT the romance is very sweet with a healthy dash of spice. Murray was a fantastic father and a great husband. London’s skill with cooking and music made her interesting. And the suspense was a little watered down but intriguing enough to keep my attention.
I’m not sure how I’ll feel about Forde and Cammie next…Cammie annoys me with her characteristic bluntness (it’s a polite way to say she’s often bitchy) and Forde has seemingly wasted 20+ years sleeping around with whoever makes eyes at him.
BUT the romance is very sweet with a healthy dash of spice. Murray was a fantastic father and a great husband. London’s skill with cooking and music made her interesting. And the suspense was a little watered down but intriguing enough to keep my attention.
I’m not sure how I’ll feel about Forde and Cammie next…Cammie annoys me with her characteristic bluntness (it’s a polite way to say she’s often bitchy) and Forde has seemingly wasted 20+ years sleeping around with whoever makes eyes at him.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 20, 2026
I was really excited for Murray and London’s story! From their chemistry and connection I was immediately rooting for them. I low key LOVED that SHE was the one who proposes the marriage of convenience. I also loved the sense of suspense and tension and it had me saying just one more chapter.
I was even more excited for the audio when I saw two of my favorite narrators were going to bring London and Murray to life. Samantha Brentmoor always brings so many layers to the characters - you feel everything from strength to vulnerability to yes, those spicy scenes. She switches between characters flawlessly. James Cassidy can do no wrong as far as I am concerned - the yearning and emotional moments and suspense were so good.
I LOVE a good “my wife” moment and hearing it in audio was *chef’s kiss 💋
✨What To Expect:
🏴Contemporary Romance
💋Small Town Romance
🥀Romantic Suspense
💍Marriage of Convenience
❤️🔥Forced Proximity
💙Single Dad
🏃♀️Heroine on the Run
🔥“My Wife”
💕Found Family
🏴Scottish Coastal Town
I was even more excited for the audio when I saw two of my favorite narrators were going to bring London and Murray to life. Samantha Brentmoor always brings so many layers to the characters - you feel everything from strength to vulnerability to yes, those spicy scenes. She switches between characters flawlessly. James Cassidy can do no wrong as far as I am concerned - the yearning and emotional moments and suspense were so good.
I LOVE a good “my wife” moment and hearing it in audio was *chef’s kiss 💋
✨What To Expect:
🏴Contemporary Romance
💋Small Town Romance
🥀Romantic Suspense
💍Marriage of Convenience
❤️🔥Forced Proximity
💙Single Dad
🏃♀️Heroine on the Run
🔥“My Wife”
💕Found Family
🏴Scottish Coastal Town
July 11, 2026
The best of the series so far for sure.
This was the most beautiful story, everything I want from a romance with the perfect amount of suspense. Watching London and Murray’s slow burn was torture in the best way. I was swooning into my book at their dancing around each other as they found their place within their newfound marriage of convenience.
Murray really took the wife card and ran with it. I’ve never read a man who can do the ‘my wife’ trope like him.
Murray’s relationship with Kelly was bittersweet for me and a really beautiful and tender story. The way he would go to bat for his girls, and the way they all cared for one another had me craving more and tearing up at all the right moments.
A truly beautiful story, Samantha you’ve done it again!
This was the most beautiful story, everything I want from a romance with the perfect amount of suspense. Watching London and Murray’s slow burn was torture in the best way. I was swooning into my book at their dancing around each other as they found their place within their newfound marriage of convenience.
Murray really took the wife card and ran with it. I’ve never read a man who can do the ‘my wife’ trope like him.
Murray’s relationship with Kelly was bittersweet for me and a really beautiful and tender story. The way he would go to bat for his girls, and the way they all cared for one another had me craving more and tearing up at all the right moments.
A truly beautiful story, Samantha you’ve done it again!
July 2, 2026
4,5✨
Samantha Young is one of my all time favorites, and with Twilight Tides, the Scottish Isles series has now become one of my comfort series! I truly love this little family!
I knew from the moment London was introduced, that I was going to love her! However I wasn’t prepared for the amount of emotions this book would bring! I absolutely adored her fierceness and vulnerability, how she overcame everything that happened to her and learned to take control back!
As for Murray! He was incredible! I adored his relationship with his daughter, Kelly and how he would do anything for those he loves!
Murray and London have instant chemistry, but at the same time Samantha manages to build a delicious slow burn with these two. The marriage of convenience was so good in this one, I really loved how bit by bit they learned to let each other in. They are so sweet! But omg their chemistry was incredible!!
One of my favorite aspects of the story was Kelly and London’s relationship! Kelly is this really sweet child that has also survived a lot for her young age, so she is a bit hesitant of London at first. I really really adored how they found a kindred spirit in each other and built this beautiful bond.
As for the suspense, Samantha had me at the edge of my seat as always! This series is so much fun!
Cannot wait to read what comes next! I have the feeling it’s going to be my favorite 🤭
💍 Marriage of Convenience
💜 Age Gap
🎀 Single Dad
✨ Heroine in Danger
🎹 Forced Proximity
❤️🔥 Slow Burn
🏴 Small town in the Scottish Isles
Thank you to Samantha Young and her team for the ARC, all thoughts are my own!
Samantha Young is one of my all time favorites, and with Twilight Tides, the Scottish Isles series has now become one of my comfort series! I truly love this little family!
I knew from the moment London was introduced, that I was going to love her! However I wasn’t prepared for the amount of emotions this book would bring! I absolutely adored her fierceness and vulnerability, how she overcame everything that happened to her and learned to take control back!
As for Murray! He was incredible! I adored his relationship with his daughter, Kelly and how he would do anything for those he loves!
Murray and London have instant chemistry, but at the same time Samantha manages to build a delicious slow burn with these two. The marriage of convenience was so good in this one, I really loved how bit by bit they learned to let each other in. They are so sweet! But omg their chemistry was incredible!!
One of my favorite aspects of the story was Kelly and London’s relationship! Kelly is this really sweet child that has also survived a lot for her young age, so she is a bit hesitant of London at first. I really really adored how they found a kindred spirit in each other and built this beautiful bond.
As for the suspense, Samantha had me at the edge of my seat as always! This series is so much fun!
Cannot wait to read what comes next! I have the feeling it’s going to be my favorite 🤭
💍 Marriage of Convenience
💜 Age Gap
🎀 Single Dad
✨ Heroine in Danger
🎹 Forced Proximity
❤️🔥 Slow Burn
🏴 Small town in the Scottish Isles
Thank you to Samantha Young and her team for the ARC, all thoughts are my own!
July 10, 2026
Since reading about London in book one of this series, I have been waiting for her to get her happy ending!
London is already strong AF before she enters into her marriage with Murray but she gets stronger and stronger as we read her story. Murray helps her to see that she is not a burden to others and that asking for help does not make you any weaker.
Murray is the most perfect MMC. He is a walking, talking GREEN FLAG. I loved the relationship between him and London so much. But loved seeing his relationship with his daughter Kelly too… he is the most perfect dad.
Samantha Young knew what she was doing when she told us he SINGS! I am not going to give away any spoilers but the scene at the pub… I melted into a puddle. 🫠
I only discovered Samantha Young a couple of months ago when I started this series and I adore her writing. I am so glad that I have her entire back catalogue to work through whilst I wait for the next book in this series to release.
London is already strong AF before she enters into her marriage with Murray but she gets stronger and stronger as we read her story. Murray helps her to see that she is not a burden to others and that asking for help does not make you any weaker.
Murray is the most perfect MMC. He is a walking, talking GREEN FLAG. I loved the relationship between him and London so much. But loved seeing his relationship with his daughter Kelly too… he is the most perfect dad.
Samantha Young knew what she was doing when she told us he SINGS! I am not going to give away any spoilers but the scene at the pub… I melted into a puddle. 🫠
I only discovered Samantha Young a couple of months ago when I started this series and I adore her writing. I am so glad that I have her entire back catalogue to work through whilst I wait for the next book in this series to release.
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