* ARC provided by the author for an honest review * Izzy is a marine biologist determined to save the Grove. A place where her precious sharks will be sure to survive. If only she can get the bid to win it. To supplement her income, she moonlights as a bartender, and that's where she meets the devastatingly handsome bartender as well, Noah.Noah isn't just a bartender. He's a billion dollar hotel mogul that has finally made a name for himself. He wasn't The Grover so that he can create a great island retreat. He didn't take the time to notice the scenery but he sure did notice the cute bartender that helped the night of his friend Jack's party.With a mixture of cute and sexy, this book is just the right doses of both. You'll find yourself laughing and gushing and swooning right along with the well written script. I was deeply enthralled with Noah not wanting to tell Izzy what exactly he does. And Izzy, just going along with it, although don't be so upset, it's always in the back of her head that he's hiding something from her. The start of this book definitely had me from the first paragraph. It only got better the further into it that I read. From the nosy and openly hostile reporter who's out to make Noah look like a class A jerk to Izzy's overbearing but loving brother like roommates. Every character was so well written that I found myself comparing them to people I might know or would love to know.I was crushed when I found out just what exactly Noah did and how it affected Izzy. While I get that it wasn't on purpose, it still crushed me. I loved that her roommates were there to help her and even willing to possibly plot a murder.The list to love setting was fabulously written. I was definitely in lust with how seductive Noah was. The love between him and Izzy was one for the books and definitely one that I longed for in my life. I loved that Krista wrote that even thought they found love quick, it didn't come without it's obstacles. Her ending was so greatly written. Te message in a bottle was definitely the highlight of endings to end all books. Or perhaps, could it have been what Noah had made for Izzy at the their wedding reception.... You'll have to read and decide for yourself.REVIEWED BY HELENA RIZZUTO FOR SUMMER'S BOOK BLOG A truly sweet quick read that made me smile throughout.Isabel meets a group of rowdy chaps at a billionaires party where she is bar tending. One of the men, Noah, captures her attention. Their mutual attraction is undeniable but will Noah reveal his secrets before it is too late?Delightful descriptions of the island and the grove had me bewitched, perfect escapism for a cold wet Sunday! The characters were great. I'll look forward to reading more in this series.
What do You think about Sandcastle Kisses (2014)?
Enjoyed this story just as much as Saltwater Kisses. Can't wait to read the rest of the series!
—stephnwill
too sweet and unrealistic for my tastes....
—Liz
Another great addition to this series!!
—untamedheart01
