Midnight on the Scottish Shore + Giveaway

The only way Cilla van der Zee can survive the German occupation of the Netherlands is to do the unthinkable–become a spy for the Nazis in Britain. She soothes her conscience with a plan to abandon her mission and instead aid the Allies. Her scheme is thwarted when naval officer Lt. Lachlan Mackenzie finds her along the Scottish shore and turns her in to be executed.

But perhaps she is more useful alive than dead. British intelligence sends her to Scotland to radio misleading messages to Germany, messages about the naval base at Scapa Flow to be crafted by Lachlan. At the station in the lighthouse at Dunnet Head, Lachlan and Cilla must work together if the war is to be won. But how can he trust a woman who arrived on his shores as a tool of the enemy–a woman certain to betray both him and the Allied cause?

Master of World War II fiction Sarah Sundin takes you to the wild Scottish seaside, where danger lurks under the surface of the water–and in the depths of the human heart–for a WWII tale you won’t soon forget.

My Review:

Intense. Dramatic. Emotional. The kind of edge-of-your-seat World War II novel that Sarah Sundin is famous for. She fits this literary niche perfectly and I’m always amazed at the fresh points of view and different angles she finds to approach this subject matter. I always learn some new about this complex time in world history.

This time round I discovered how the war reached northern Scottish shores and the integral workings of the naval base at Scapa Flow. I had no idea! And what an atmospheric setting for espionage and intrigue! It even comes complete with a taciturn Scotsman whose loyalty to the United Kingdom is challenged because of the behaviour of his separatist brother. So, brooding is a skillset Lachlan has perfected. And he’s not about to give any leeway to a German spy, no matter what fantastical tale she spins.

But when Cilla is recruited by British Intelligence and sent back to Scotland to work as a double agent, Lachlan is forced to work with her and that’s when the sparks start to fly. They are so different in temperament, opposites in every way, though, surprisingly they compliment each other’s strengths and weaknesses.

Loved the balance between heart-stopping danger and heart-melting romance! Along with plain old real life struggles that happen even during (maybe especially) wartime. Complex characters with layered backstories enrich the story even more. ‘Midnight on the Scottish Shore’ is the definition of unputdownable read.

GIVEAWAY OPPORTUNITY:

US – paperback or ebook – winner’s choice

Canada – ebook or audible — winner’s choice

International – ebook copy if you have a US Kindle account.

If you would like a chance to win a copy of Midnight on the Scottish Shore, leave a comment below or email me at kavluvstoread AT yahoo DOT ca. If you add an email to your comment, remember to use AT and DOT instead of @ and . in order to protect yourself from spammers. If you enter the draw via email, please add the title to the subject line so it’s easy to spot your entry. Draw will be held and winner announced on Saturday December 20 2025

25 thoughts on “Midnight on the Scottish Shore + Giveaway”

  4. First off, I have to give MIDNIGHT ON THE SCOTTISH SHORE some cover love. 🙂 Love stories in this era and being an Army brat military settings are always a hit for me. Foregoing who the author is, time of the story and my cover love, your statement “heart-stopping danger and heart-melting romance” would make this a must read for sure. Can’t wait for the opportunity to dive into Sarah Sundin’s telling of World War II and Lachlan and Cilla’s story.

    Thank you so much for the amazing chance to win a copy!

    2clowns at arkansas dot net

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  5. I loved this one too, already on my keeper shelf! Sarah Sundin’s historical perspectives are always so interesting. Mists over the Channel Islands coming in February is already on my TBR list.

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    1. I’m waaaay late to the party with this one but I couldn’t let the year close with me not being up to date with Sarah Sundin’s books. Just in time I see, since you say the new one is coming out early next year. And the Channel Islands as a location is interesting. Happy Reading, Sandy!

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  9. I feel like there’s no one to compare with Sarah Sundin for sheer amount of WWII knowledge, and yet she finds more and more to write about, with unique angles of the war in every book. I don’t think I’ve read any that take place in Scotland before!

    rdalquist AT gmail DOT com

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  11. Hey, Kav! Not an entry altho cover is lovely & your review is awesome as always.

    B’day’s Saturday & kids/gkids will be over Monday to celebrate Christmas (since gsons work Christmas Eve), so want to wish you & fellow book buddies a very Merry Christmas! 🎀✨🎁🎄🐪 I’ll probably hop on here Sat for a minute to see what’s happening (if anything) next week. Stay warm & happy reading!

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      1. Thank you, Kav. I told hubby not to do anything for my b’day bc family will be over on Mon, so we’ll see. 🤔 I can hardly believe Christmas for us is in a few days! More than that, I can’t believe I’m ready! lol

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