Half-Light Harbor

Scottish Isles Series, Book 1

By: Samantha Young

Narrated by: Shane East, Stella Hunter

I went to Scotland looking for answers about my past. The last thing I expected was getting trapped on a private island with my stoic, brooding, gorgeous contractor.

Ramsay McRae is a man with secrets. He prefers the company of his dog to people and silence to any semblance of politeness. He says I’m too young, too sweet, too innocent. Only he doesn’t know the truth. That I’m haunted by a crime that tore my life apart two years ago. I’ve come to Half-Light Harbor not just to start over, but to bring the monster who killed my parents to justice.

The last thing I need is a tortured Scot distracting me from my mission. But when his restraint snaps and my walls crumble, the results are explosive. We say it’s only a no-strings-attached affair. A temporary moment to burn out this fire between us. However, when my search for the truth brings danger to my door, it’s Ramsay stepping in to protect me. But it might be the secrets from his past that tear us apart forever…

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Gripping

This was an entertaining romantic suspense story that ticked all the boxes for me. Well written, the narration was good and the narrators, and   were easy to listen to. From the first chapter I was hooked on the story that was told. There were equal amounts of romance and suspense which was entertaining. The characters were easy to relate to and I really liked them. The chemistry between them was intense and I found myself laughing out loud on a number of occasions with the witty banter and humour. The secondary characters were just as entertaining and I will be looking at other books in the series ASAP. The narrators certainly did justice to the characters and the wonderful story that the author created.

Romantic Suspense at its Finest!

There’s nothing better than a Samantha Young novel. She writes such strong characters and such intense storylines. This is a new series with characters I ALREADY love. Every twist and turn in this had me gasping. Our MMC is the burliest, broodiest, mysterious man while our MFC has a heart of gold with a background of so much pain. We have a delightful dog representation of a Malamute, incredible side characters (London, I just adore you) and more drama than we know what to do with.

Tierney is a troubled heiress left suddenly orphaned, in a wretched relationship, yearning for something that’s not NYC. She travels to the Scottish lands and meets our broody MMC Ramsay who is her main muscle in helping her renovate an air Bnb. What comes next is lots of pining, lots of past secrets, danger, delight, and everything in between.


I cannot wait to see where this world takes us, it’s going to be good. 10/10 recommend this one, Samantha’s writing this round is impeccable!

The whole story.

Only someone that’s experienced life with a narcissist and how they manipulate and isolate could capture it so perfectly. I cried as I related to it.

Shane East with a Scottish accent is a must listen

I immersive read this book and I can’t recommend the audiobook enough! Shane East with a Scottish accent is a gift to us all and a must-listen! I do wish the conspiracy of Silver’s parents death had been a bigger part of the plot, the resolution felt rushed, but the rest of the story is wonderful, including a sub-plot around domestic abuse (so check your trigger warnings).

That Scottish Accent…

I love Samantha Young’s writing and the narration by Shane East is always on-pointe! Both narrators truly perform with all the chemistry!