He’s the reclusive fisherman everyone warns her about. She’s the runaway baker hiding from a monster. When their worlds collide, the past threatens to drown them both.
Marina thought she’d found safety in the quiet rhythms of Sandpoint Cove. Her sourdough starter, her sea glass collection, and her loyal dog, Cooper, are the only pieces of a life she’s carefully rebuilt. She trusts no one, especially not men. But when her produce stand is mysteriously robbed, the only clue is a name and number: Dean.
Dean is a ghost in his own hometown, haunted by a tragic past and the whispers that he killed his father. He prefers the solitude of the sea to the judgmental eyes of the town. When a fiery baker accuses him of theft, he’s determined to prove his innocence, even if it means stepping back into a world that hates him.
Their connection is as instant as it is dangerous. Dean sees the fear in Marina’s eyes and vows to be her shelter from the storm she’s running from. Marina feels a safety in Dean’s arms she never thought possible. But the fragile world they’re building is shattered when Marina’s worst nightmare comes true.
Her violent ex, Snake, has found her.
Kidnapped and thrown to the mercy of the sea and sharks, Marina’s fate rests in Dean’s hands. To save the woman he loves, Dean must confront the darkest secret from his own past—a secret that is very much alive and determined to drag them both under.
Saltwater Kisses is a steamy, small-town romance packed with suspense, danger, and a protective hero who will stop at nothing to protect the woman he calls his "little seahorse." Perfect for fans of emotional, edge-of-your-seat romantic suspense.
This book contains mature content and themes, including depictions of violence, past domestic abuse, kidnapping, and stalking, which may be triggering for some readers. Please see the inside front matter for a full list of triggers.