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Salt Love by Marika Ray – Review by La Toya Lewis

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

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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Salt Love by Marika Ray – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

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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Salt Love by Marika Ray – Review by Jules Herbert

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

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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Salt Love by Marika Ray – Review by Lisa Helmick

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

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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Salt Love by Marika Ray – Review by Kerry Baker

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

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.

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Salt Love by Marika Ray – Review by Toni Sellers

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

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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Salt Love by Marika Ray – Review by Krista Moulthrop

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

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 by Marika Ray – Review by Micalah Weatherholtz

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

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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Salt Love by Marika Ray – Review by Jennifer Gordon

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

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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Salt Love by Marika Ray – Review by Heather Bass

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

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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Salt Love by Marika Ray – Review by Shelly Kittell

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

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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Salt Love by Marika Ray – Review by Audrie Harrington

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

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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Salt Love by Marika Ray – Review by Kimberly Filer

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

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.

Salt Love by Marika Ray – Review by Maisie Dickinson

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

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 by Marika Ray – Review by Alicia Furlan

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

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

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

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??
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Karrie Sears June 2024

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Salt Love by Marika Ray – Review by Angela Hayes

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

4 – 4.5 Stars

 

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…

Thank you, Marika Ray!

 

Reviewed by @angelahayes

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Salt Love by Marika Ray – Review by Jenni Bishop

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

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.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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Salt Love by Marika Ray

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Genre – Romantic Comedy
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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?

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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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