Ruling Out Robyn (Men of the Isles #3), Book Review

Book Summary:

Robyn Lane is sunshine embodied. Or so her fans call her. She really has it all—loving parents, protective older brothers, unfailing optimism, and millions of subscribers on YouTube. She also has a dream job that is about to become even dreamier.

Having fallen into the unpredictable world of crowdfunding, Robyn has found her calling in life by filming herself partaking in whatever her millions of fans wish her to do, whether that be skydiving, attempting to repair a 1933 Ford Roaster, or auditioning for every singing competition in America—all without being a singer.

And now? Well, now, she’s about to pack up all her belongings and live out an entire year on a dilapidated sheep farm in Snowdonia, Wales to see if she can revive the farm from the ground up. Does she know one thing about sheep or farming? Not even a lick. Is she even aware if Snowdonia is a real place? Well, she is now, thanks to Google. (It is real, BTW.) But she’s not concerned. She’s thrilled. Everything is going to be amazing. It always is for her.

And yet, running the farm is nothing like she expects. She finds herself falling short in every way—including fitting in with the locals, particularly with her neighbor on the adjoining sheep the surly, impatient, and insanely attractive Cedric Davies. Apparently, the guy used to be some famous soccer—oh, sorry, football—player for England, but after an injury, he chose live out the remainder of his days on this rainy, windy land like some crazy recluse. A recluse who isn’t afraid to express his disapproval with her filming her life from sun-up to sun-down.

Robyn can handle anything life throws at her—even this frigid sheep farm. And yet, when Cedric’s wind-tossed hair and scruff-covered jawline become more appealing than anything else, including her job…she isn’t sure whatshe can handle anymore.

This is the third book in the clean and sweet romcom Men of the Isles series by Deborah M. Hathaway. Although this dual POV, grumpy/sunshine, sports, and celebrity romance is a stand-alone novel, the books are best enjoyed when read in order as minor spoilers are given about previous characters.

Don't miss the other novels in this series!

Book 1: Winning Winnie's Hand
Book 2: Driving Maisie Crazy
Book 3: Ruling out Robyn
Book 4: TBA 2026

My Review:

This third installment in the Men of the Isles series gives us Cedric’s story and it doesn’t not disappoint! It has all of the feels, a stellar storyline, and so many awesome moments! This romcom made me smile and cheer every step of the journey. I loved the grump sunshine mix! I was all in watching  Cedric come out of his shell with the help of Robyn! To see someone so determined to stay out of the spotlight and then have a neighbor whose entire career was being in the spotlight was an interesting combination! Honestly this story just makes me smile! And it will make you smile too! Run and get yourself a copy of Ruling out Robyn! Now for book four, I need Graham’s story! I received a complimentary copy of this book; all thoughts and opinions are my own. 

Happy Reading!!!