There are points in this book that you just have to shake your head and laugh out loud. Then there are also points where you just want to hug Dec or even Kenna due to some of the crap, they have had to deal with over the years. They both come from single parent upbringings and therefore understand what it was like to be missing a parent but they grew up in very different situations. Both characters developed and grew throughout the whole story and they grew together. Fantastic writing and story line. (also for you E-readers there is a link at the end to get an extended Epilogue that will have you laughing out loud!)
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kelli Harperhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKelli Harper2024-06-30 20:28:262024-08-20 12:28:19Salt Love by Marika Ray – Review by Kelli Harper
Salt Love by Marika Ray follows Kenna’s life after her whole world begins to tatter at the seams in a matter of days. Among the wreckage, she receives news that her aunt has died and flies to Florida to meet with a lawyer to discuss her aunt’s final wishes. It’s there that she meets Dec Boggs, a friend and neighbor of Kenna’s aunt. While he is absolutely infuriating to her, she can’t help but be curious about him…and feel an attraction to him. She is temporarily less than thrilled to find out that she is sharing ownership of Maeve’s boat club with him. As the story continues unfolding, a connection between the two of them really begins to flourish. But can their pasts be left where the past belongs, or will secrets keep them from truly letting love in again?
This story had me cheering Kenna on from the very first page. Her lack of luck had me laughing but also feeling sympathetic. When it rains, it pours! But once Kenna finds her footing, she really begins to shine. If you enjoy a well-written romantic comedy with a nice helping of sweet and spicy, I highly recommend this book! I will be looking for more books by this author in the future.
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Salt Love by Marika Ray is a great romantic comedy.
Security escorted her out of the premises, and then she immediately took a plane to Sunshine Key to handle her aunt’s inheritance. She meets her new neighbor there, a sullen, beautiful man with all the charm of a rusty anchor—at least when he’s not frowning. Her aunt gives the two of us her yacht club. Ownership was split 50/50 even though she had no prior boating experience. or Florida. According to the will, she must reside on this small island for a full year to be eligible to inherit the seaside home.
Every page was exciting and I couldn’t wait to see what would happen. The story brings us into their world. I couldn’t put the book down.
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Salt Love: A Romantic Comedy by Marika Kay. It’s just one piece of bad news after the other, first it is finding out that her aunt has died and second is a cheating husband who has only been found out by chance after a jewellery shop called about a bracelet she had never seen, and now it is the morning of the presentation to get a promotion and unfortunately, the bracelet is being worn by the other woman, who just happens to also be the other woman up for the position as well, so when she is overlooked for the cheater, she snaps and gives everyone a piece of her mind. It is probably a good thing that she must go to Florida to sort out her aunt’s estate because she must take a leave of absence after her outburst, however, it is not a smooth start when she arrives in a flurry of rainy weather and stress. Meanwhile, Dec Boggs, is a man who likes to live his life in an uncomplicated manner, by spending time on the water and with his Dad, but when he sees a flummoxed, agitated and drenched woman entering the lawyers office to hear the reading of the will and when it doesn’t go as she expected she explodes, but being the nice neighbour he is, he escorts her back to her aunt’s house, which just so happens to be next door to his. After the initial shock of all the events occurring around her, this lady is at the end of her tether, especially when she finds out that she must live in Sunshine Keys in Florida for a year before she can claim her inheritance and on top of that, she is now a shared owner of a boating club, and she knows nothing about boating, or Florida, or gators! This is where her sexy, yet surly neighbour comes in, helping her to adapt to the salt life and tempting her to forget her past, but when the past catches up to them both, will it change their minds about the future, or will the salt life win out? This is a romantic comedy which is full of ups, downs and everything in between which will entertain you as time plays out and adventures await in Sunshine Keys.
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Kenna gets the shock of her life after discovering her husband is not only cheating on her but that this person is a colleague. Soon after, she comes to find out that her aunt has passed away and left Kenna with her estate if she stays for a year. When she meets her surly neighbor, Dec, things start to look up for Kenna. This book was a lot of fun to read and makes me want to reread it on a beach somewhere. I love the way the story is told from duel perspectives and really dives deep into the characters. This was the first book I’ve read by this author, and it’s definitely going to be labeled as one of my top favorites!
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Salt Love is a cute story. Of two characters who fight to admit who they are and what they want. I really like the growth of the two main characters as they navigated their new life. I say that in a figurative sense. This author sucks the reader in with the fall of Kenna’s life. Kenna has been placed on sabbatical after losing it when she didn’t get the promotion. A promotion that went to a woman who was also currently sleeping with her husband. On top of finding out her aunt passed away. A small trip to Florida to settle her aunt’s affairs finds herself in a situation she’s not sure how to handle. With a man she’s extremely attracted too and doesn’t want to be. Dec leads a quiet life in the keys. Hiding away from a life he left behind. Befriending Maeve was easy. Having to handle the responsibilities after her death not so much. He was attracted to Kenna and he doesn’t like it. He’s not someone to be tied down. He likes her but is scared to admit to himself.. She’s dealing with a divorce and sworn off men. What will they do? They have no choice to run the business together for a year, or she has to give up her inheritance. The dynamic between them is sometimes swoon worthy. Who doesn’t wish for that kind of banter. Playful and fun. That’s what made me love it! Can’t wait to check out more books by this author in the future.
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I love when novels jump right “into it” and Salt Love didn’t miss a beat. This was the first book I’ve read by this author and I was not disappointed. Straight away I was drawn to the cover art! Quickly I was drawn into the storyline and really instantly fell in love with our main female. I liked that we were able to experience Dec’s perspective too with the alternating narration. Overall, this book had a little bit of everything and was the perfect storyline to kick off my lakeside vacation.
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Salt Love is a romantic comedy by Marika Ray. Kenna Cugly is having the worst time of her life when she gets the news that her aunt has died. Now Kenna has to go down to Florida while also reeling from having to take a forced sabbatical from work and being served divorce papers from her cheating husband. Fortunately, this trip to read her aunt’s will is the right step in a new direction. Kenna is such a relatable character. Everyone can relate to being at that point where everything is falling apart. This book gives you hope that a second chance is possible for you too. The romance was sweet. I didn’t like Dec at first but he ended up being a great guy and the chemistry between him and Kenna is great. The other characters in this story are great as well. The friendship between Kenna and Liz is perfect. This is a fun book for those who love to see characters remake their lives.
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When life throws you down…..picking up to move to another state could be just what is in order or how Kenna’s late aunt would know would do her good. Salt Love is a fun, romantic comedy that I absolutely adored from page one. I loved the banter between Kenna and Dec with a mix of emotions, humor, romance with lots of spark and sizzle, letting go of the past, secrets and friendships. This was a fantastic read, the story flowed so easily and I could not put this book down.
Kenna is down on her luck…between losing her husband, losing out on a work promotion and also losing her aunt…this is a lot all at once. Aunt Maeve left specific instructions for not only Kenna but also for Dec..whom befriends Maeve down at Sunshine Key. Kenna and Dec have to work together to take over her business…what can be so hard? Dec comes across as the grumpy neighbor, keeping to himself with some secrets of his own. Having to share a business with Maeve’s niece whom he never met before can be a challenge.
As Kenna and Dec work together with Maeve’s business and Kenna’s remodeling of the house….spark fly instantly between Kenna and Dec. Will Kenna be able to move past her ex-husband and also will Dec be able to share secrets that he keeps near or will the past tear Kenna and Dec apart….
Definitely read and find out. I highly recommend this book…..loved it loved it loved it!!
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Where Oh where do I start with how much I truly LOVED reading this book! It is a fun captivating storyline that keeps you turning page after page joyfully. The characters are just heart warming and so relatable that I wanted to crawl into this book so I could be with them too. With a beautiful HEA this is truly a book not to be missed. I can’t wait to devour more of this super talented authors amazing books!!!
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Such a Fun Story! I enjoyed this as it is filled with wonderful quirky characters. It has crazy times, sexy times along with secrets and family drama. I loved that everyone was brought together by a deceased loved one. The two MC started with a hate relationship and went through stages to reach the love. While Kenna, at times, seemed like a hot mess Dec came off as kind and considerate more than once. His secret was a surprise to me and I could see both sides of his story. Overall I liked these two together and the secondary characters add a lot to the story.
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I had read a few reviews before picking up this book so I expected it to be entertaining. However, this book was so much more amusing and fun than I had anticipated. It is a brilliant romcom story and the characters are right at the heart of this. They are engaging, lively and a joy to read about. I loved watching them explore their feelings for each other and their connection which I definitely became invested with. The story was just as good as the characters on the page. I loved how the author tied everything together and I found myself being completely swept away with everything going on. This is a brilliant story that I would highly recommend.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kerry Bakerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKerry Baker2024-06-26 12:50:162024-08-20 13:07:29Salt Love by Marika Ray – Review by Kerry Baker
If your looking for a good book to take to the beach or just get cozy in the house then, Salt Love is a perfect steamy summer romantic comedy. The characters are well written and likeable and very relatable. I was definitely hooked from the start and loved it all. It checks all the boxes. Spicy, funny, secrets, full emotions, forgiveness, and second chances. I really hope we get more of this, maybe something with one of the fabulous side characters.
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I’m really loving Marika Ray’s writing, she’s becoming another favorite author of mine. This book was just the summer read I’d been looking for. Love the characters and banter. Dec helps Kenna heal from all the bad luck she’s been through, even in the beginning when she was grumpy and fighting him off. Kennas aunt seems like she was a fun character as well, and was wise to “tie them together” for a year.. As if she knew they’d grow to love each other. I couldn’t put this book down, and I’m looking forward to more from this author.
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Salt Love was such a fun, enjoyable read. Marika Ray’s writing is up there with Tessa Bailey, Megan Quinn, and Abby Jimenez. I loved Dec, Kenna, and the cast of quirky characters that live in Sunshine Key. It was laugh out loud funny in some places, serious, and spicy in others, but everything was well written, cohesive, and flowed so well. I would love to read more set in Sunshine Key with other characters, but it has definitely enticed me to check out Marika’s other novels. If you’re looking for a spicy, romantic comedy, perfect summer read definitely give this one a try.
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An entertaining and engaging romantic comedy which kept me happily turning the pages. Kenna finds out that her husband’s been cheating on her. Then her boss gives her promotion to Kenna’s work nemesis, resulting in her threatening him and then being escorted from the building. She then learns that her Aunt in Florida has passed away, and with her life in such a mess she decides to fly to Sunshine Key to deal with her Aunt’s estate. Kenna learns that she will inherit her Aunt’s oceanfront house and half of the boat club, but only if she lives on the tiny key for a year. She meets her new neighbour the handsome but scowling Dec, who owns the other half of the boat club business. Kenna and Dec develop a love/hate relationship which becomes more love than hate as they share boat rides, sultry nights and gator encounters. However, Dec has secrets and despite her best efforts Kenna can’t get him to open up to her about his past. As secrets get revealed and old family wounds are exposed, Kenna must decide whether to stay or go when her year in Florida is up. This is an enjoyable second chance at love story with plenty of emotion, romance and laugh out loud moments. I was hooked from page one until the guaranteed HEA.
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This is the first book I have read from this author and I’m hooked. This is the perfect summer read. I love a good rom com but this exceeded my expectations. I love it when the author makes the book from both characters point of view. I feel more connected with the story. You will fall in love with these characters right away. I could not not put this book until the end. I can’t wait to see what she will write next.
Kenna has the life that she always wanted. She has a husband and job that she loves. Kenna finds out that her husband has been cheating on her and her dream job is now going to a person she can’t stand. She has had enough so she walks out on her old life. Kenna is lost until she finds out that a family member passed away and now she has a place in Florida. She can start a new life. Kenna meets her very handsome neighbor and she feels something there. Will Kenna find her life that she has been waiting for or will the past come back to haunt her?
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I could relate to her so much. This was a romcom that moved right up towards the top of my favorite list. The chemistry of these two had definite spark. The steam fogged my glasses up. The story was entertaining as I felt like a fly on the wall at times. I love alternating POV chapters. It makes it feel a little like an ongoing conversation. The premise of the story is totally realistic. The characters were believable and unique in their own ways. Perfect to the story. This is a romance that shouldn’t be missed. I so recommend this one.
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I have devoured every book I have picked up by this author! The characters are real with messy lives and emotions and they are older, like in their 30s and 40s. Kenna learns that her husband has been cheating on her and her aunt passed away right before a big promotion meeting. The meeting doesn’t go well and she ends up threatening her boss. She ends up heading to Florida to meet with her aunt’s lawyer and also ends up meeting Dec. Dec has been living next door to Maeve, Kenna’s aunt, for 10 years and they have become close friends. Kenna is a hot mess and angry and Dec is sarcastic and rude, obviously they do not hit it off. Kenna and Dec learn that they have to run Maeve’s boat club for a year before selling. Without much happening in San Francisco she decides to stay and fix up her aunt’s house, learn how to run the boat club, and get to know herself in this new life. Dec is a fisherman and trying to live a quiet life. He is hiding a big secret that only a few close friends know. Of course he is also a protector and seems to keep helping Kenna. I loved the Florida setting and would really enjoy visiting a place like Sunshine Key or any of them really!
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The perfect amount humor and romance. Kenna thought that her life had hit rock bottom, he husband is having an affair with someone Kenna is convinced works with her. The hits just seem to keep coming for Kenna and, she sets off to the small town of Sunshine Key, Florida to deal with her late aunt’s estate. It’s there that her life is turned totally upside down, when she comes face to face with a grumbly Dec Boggs her neighbor and new business partner. A great summer read, with just a little bit of everything.
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Marika Ray’s Salt Love follows newly divorced Kenna as she moves to Sunshine Keys, Florida to handle her late aunt’s estate and meets her next-door neighbour with a big secret, Dec. Kenna starts off a bit judgemental and Dec seems like a sweetheart, then Dec seems a bit misogynistic and Kenna becomes really relatable, but eventually they start to sync and become much more likeable. The book was really well-written, including the ending, although I felt like the ending seemed too soon. My favourite character was Maeve, she seems like my kind of person. I recommend this book mainly because I found it inspiring. I feel like I really needed to read this at this point in my life. ‘An acknowledgement that the journey was better than the ending.’
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Salt Love is everything you want in a beach read! Kenna Cugly’s life implodes after finding out about her husband’s infidelity. With the death of her aunt, she heads down to Sunshine Key for the reading of her will. There she meets the gorgeous and gruff Dec Boggs. Along with her aunts beach house she also inherits half ownership in her aunts boating company. Who is the other co-owner? None other than Dec, who is also her new neighbor. Dec’s hiding secrets of his own but can’t resist the growing attraction he feels for Kenna. Will Kenna be able to find herself again? Will Kenna and Dec be able to overcome their pasts? You won’t be disappointed.
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Salt Love by Marika Ray – Review by Karrie Sears This one was hard to put down! From the beginning of the book with Kenna in the board room meeting, the first few days of meeting Dec, I couldn’t help but laugh at some of those moments and banter. The way that Kenna transforms from a quiet pushover to regaining control and grabbing life by the horns and standing up for what she wants in life is inspiring. Marika Ray ranks up there like Emily Henry, Tessa Bailey and Katherine Center in this steamy rom com. She’s going to be a definite favorite to read if you like these other authors. I really hope there is another sequel to this book to see what happens. Maybe Harley and Liz this time?? Salt Love, Marika Ray, Review, Itsy Bitsy Book Bits, Romantic Comedy Karrie Sears June 2024
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Salt Love by Marika Ray turned out to be a fun romantic comedy about second chances and finding love unexpectedly. Mixing chemistry, a little spice, some humour, adventure, a sprinkle of angst & drama, a splash of emotion, two endearing characters, sunshine, and salt- and Ms. Ray delivers a winning recipe. If you love entertaining romcoms, with plenty of plot mixed in with your spice, then you will definitely want to dive into this story asap. Happy Reading…
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The old woman knew what she was about when she made stipulations in her will. It just took Kenna a while to understand that. I mean it’s the last thing on your mind when you run to a place of solace when your entire world has crumbled before your eyes. Not to mention the grumpy neighbour she must endure. Dec didn’t know what it was about her, but he could not deny the pull in her direction every time he saw her. Only his secrets and past are the things that could keep them a part. Marika writes endearing characters that make you laugh. Falling in love with Kenna and Dec was so easy and the things they got up to at times that ended in disaster at times making this a fun, adventurous and sweet second chance RomCom. It was great to see Kenna go from a broken-down girl who had lost her self esteem to a strong, sassy, capable woman. Watching Dec finally let go of his past and live again made my heart sing. But its not just these two there are a cast of others that are just as fun too. Salt Love is the perfect blend of sexy, spicey, hotness and some time alone to enjoy it.
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What do you do when you find out your husband’s cheating on you, your aunt just passed away in Florida, and your boss gave the promotion to your work nemesis, so you threaten him with bodily harm in the middle of a board meeting?
Well, after getting escorted out of the building by security, I fly straight to Sunshine Key to deal with my aunt’s estate.
There, I meet my new neighbor, a gorgeous, surly man with all the charm of a rusty anchor, but at least he’s easy on the eyes when he’s not scowling. My aunt leaves her boat club to the two of us. Fifty-fifty ownership despite the fact I know absolutely nothing about boats. Or Florida. The will declares I have to live on this tiny key one full year if I want to inherit the oceanfront house too.
As I reclaim who I am as a woman, as well as discover which pieces of my fractured life I want to glue back together, Dec Boggs starts to show a sensitive, protective side under that crusty exterior that has my battered heart beating again. But the man is hiding from his own past and not even a string of boat rides, gator encounters, and sultry nights below the palm trees can get him to open up. More secrets get revealed with each day I spend in Florida and old family wounds are exposed.
Should I abandon ship after the year is up? Or will this salty life in the Sunshine State become a salt love?
Marika Ray spends her time behind a computer crafting stories, walking any beach she can find, and making healthy food for her kids and husband whether they like it or not. Prior to writing novels, Marika held various jobs in the finance industry, with private start-up companies, and then in health & fitness. Cats may have nine lives, but Marika believes everyone should have nine careers to keep things spicy.Marika is a national bestselling author, writing steamy small town RomCom to make your heart explode and bring a smile to your face. All her books come with a money-back guarantee that you’ll smile at least once with every book.
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In the cutthroat world of professional sports, I’m the agent who always calls the shots. Until a decade-old feud with hockey superstar Banks Bennet resurfaces, and I’m forced to play nice.
When his agent drops him and rumors of a trade swirl through the league faster than a puck on a breakaway, I find myself in the dreaded role of Banks’s new agent. There’s no doubt I can save his career from crashing into the boards, but only if we don’t strangle each other first.
All I need to do is whip this man-baby into shape and negotiate an epic contract that will establish me once and for all as the top hockey agent in the league. No problem, right? But between babysitting Banks, battling perimenopausal mood swings, and fighting this annoying attraction to my client, I’m facing a hat trick of challenges.
Not everything about Banks is what it seems. Under all that bravado and childish behavior lies a sensitive and considerate guy who values more than just his time on the ice–leaving me to wonder if maybe there’s more to life than just wins and losses.
If I’m not careful, my emotions might have me losing control and throwing away the professional playbook for a shot at happily ever after…and that’s not how this game is played.
USA Today bestselling author Sylvie Stewart loves dad jokes, dirty rom-coms, country music, and baby skunks—preferably all at the same time. Most of her steamy contemporary and romantic comedy novels take place across her favorite state of North Carolina, and her characters never run out of snarky banter or snacks. When her laptop closes, Sylvie is a sucker for hugs from her twin boys and a good laugh with her hot-nerd hubby. If you love smart Southern gals, hot blue-collar guys, and snort-laughing with characters who feel like your best friends, Sylvie’s your gal. Stay up to date on all things Sylvie!https://sylviestewartauthor.com
Marika Ray
Marika Ray spends her time behind a computer crafting stories, walking any beach she can find, and making healthy food for her kids and husband whether they like it or not. Prior to writing novels, Marika held various jobs in the finance industry, with private start-up companies, and then in health & fitness. Cats may have nine lives, but Marika believes everyone should have nine careers to keep things spicy.Marika is a national bestselling author, writing steamy small town RomCom to make your heart explode and bring a smile to your face. All her books come with a money-back guarantee that you’ll smile at least once with every book.
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This book is part of the Silver Springs Pets Series. This was one of the most unique books I have read. Basil is a vegan vampire that finds a way around drinking human blood through science which was an interesting twist.. This is also a fated mates/reverse harame. JJ, Jo, and Theo have to be the most unique supernaturals I have come across. It was a fast, fun read.
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This is the first book in the PolyAm Fam series. First off Molly Rose the main character is a curvy girl and I love a book with a strong curvy FMC. Lachlan is Scottish and agrees to help out in a student’s thesis project. The sparks between Molly and Lachlan as the play progresses. Molly is part of a polycule. This is the first poly book I have read and I found the whole dynamic interesting.
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Basil is the only book I’ve read in the Silver Springs series and can be read as a standalone. The book really sucked me in quickly as Basil wakes to find out she is suddenly a vampire. I did struggle to keep interest as Basil is quickly mated to so many and there was a lot of smut and not a whole lot of plot. I say this as someone who enjoys smutty books, it just fell flat at certain points. Overall, I did enjoy reading about Basil’s new life and business in Silver Springs.
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