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Sandcastle Kisses: A Billionaire Love Story (The Kisses Series Book 4) Kindle Edition

by Krista Lakes (Author), Mel Finefrock (Editor) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 1,820 ratings
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“How about this, then? I'll tell you what I do when I leave,” he said.
“Then I hope I never find out...”

When Isabel Baker agreed to moonlight as a bartender at a private party, she never imagined she'd get anything more than tips. However, on this resort island, nothing was ever that simple.

After tending bar with the deliciously handsome Noah who was flown in for the party, Izzy realized that she was about to break her number one rule: never fall for a tourist. But with his quick wit, charming smile and passion for marine life, Noah was the kind of guy that she couldn’t resist. At the end of the night, she barely managed to turn him away from coming home with her.

Noah had only come to the island for one of Jack Saunders' famous parties. Yet once he met Izzy, he couldn’t bring himself to leave. After one steamy night together, he knew that he would do almost anything to keep her.

Theirs should have been an easy love story, complete with a happily ever after. Except Noah was also moonlighting as a bartender that night and his true identity threatened Izzy’s research. When his billion-dollar company and her marine research project collide, their entire relationship crumbles into the sand. Will they be able to rebuild their beautiful sandcastle together, or will it be washed away by the rising tide, forever just a memory?

“Did you know that my back porch has the best view on the island?” he asked quietly. I smiled. The man knew how to change the subject.

“Is that so?”

“Best view on the island.” He crossed his arms with a smug smile.

“And you've been everywhere on the island to check this?”

Noah grinned, standing up and offering me his hand. I couldn't refuse the opportunity to touch him, so I took it and followed him out onto the back porch. He only let me go so that he could close the door behind us.

I leaned up against the railing, looking up at the moon. Her silver light reflected down on the ocean waves, turning their white tips bright. The sky was dark purple now, and the air was humid, dark, and full of promise.

“Yup, definitely the best view on the island,” Noah whispered, making me turn. He wasn't looking at the night sky or the ocean. He was looking at me. It was slightly cheesy, but I enjoyed the compliment.

Noah moved forward, gathering me up in his arms. The masculine scent of his light cologne was exhilarating. His mouth slowly slanted to mine, sending small thrills up and down my spine. He went further, tasting me with his tongue like I was something to be savored. A low moan escaped my lips as he pulled me closer to him, his arms strong and demanding around me. His kiss was sweeter than heaven and hotter than hell.

I didn't want to fall for another tourist. You're not falling, I told myself. You're simply enjoying. I knew he was going to leave and I would be sad. But I would also be far more disappointed if I missed this. His kiss was insistent, intoxicating, and driving me insane. I wanted to melt into him and let him melt into me. I wanted to kiss every inch of his skin. Every inch.

I had never been so turned on by a kiss before. It was as if Noah knew everything I loved in a kiss and was delivering and then some. I had never felt this sort of connection with another human being before. I didn't want to get hurt, but I wasn't going to miss this either. Just one last tourist...
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00JRBN26M
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Zirconia Publishing, Inc. (April 16, 2014)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 16, 2014
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2616 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 182 pages
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New York Times and USA Today Bestseller Krista Lakes is a thirtysomething who recently rediscovered her passion for writing. She enjoys writing about billionaires, beaches, babies, and everything in between. She is living happily ever after with her Prince Charming. Her two sons keep her busy as they all chase after a fluffy puppy for their "Happily Ever After"!

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Arlena
5.0 out of 5 stars Good Read!
Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2014
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Title: Sandcastle Kisses A Billionaire Love Story
Author: Krista Lakes
Publisher: Zirconia Publishing
Series: The Kisses Series #5
Reviewed By: Arlena Dean
Rating: 5
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"Sandcastle Kisses" by Krista Lakes was the first of this author's reads for me that I found this sweet romance was well written and a beginning of a new author for me. I like how this author was able to keep you smiling as you are turning the pages reading this intriguing novel as she is able to create for the reader. There will even some drama that will present some real tension that will give you a non stop read to the end. You will be definitely taken on a ride of romance of this researcher (Isabel) and businessman (Noah). Let me not leave out the flirting that finally lead this couple together in this sweet, sexy romance however, there will be problems that were presented before we get to the happy ever after. I loved the author's description of this island setting in Grove especially taking in the ocean scenes, restaurants and I extremely liked that I was able to learn something about sharks from the read that I did not know.

I like the sex scenes that were nicely done.... hot and sandy!
The couple Izzy and Noah definitely had so sweet chemistry and here is a quote I liked....

"Stay the night," he whispered. It wasn't a question, but it wasn't a command either.
"I was hoping to," I replied, kissing the line of his pectoral muscle. "I'm not done with you yet." He twitched against my leg, already growing hard."

The characters were all brought to life being so well developed, rounded, so real and believable. Will this story bring these two together after the secret that Noah has held from Isabel finally came to light or just a reasonable explanation would explain it all? This is where I say you will have to pick up "Sandcastle Kisses" to see how this author brings it out for the readers. For it was indeed a plot twist that in the end will only give the readers one good read. Would I recommend "Sandcastle Kisses?" Yes and Yes!
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CINDY F.
4.0 out of 5 stars I don't think I'll ever get enough of this series, it's just that good!!!
Reviewed in the United States on October 11, 2016
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I am so hooked on this series. Each book can actually be read as a stand alone, although it's better to read the whole series. I say that because you'll see some of the same characters in each of stories, and you'll better understand how they are linked together. Not that these characters play a major role in the other books, but they are mentioned, or they may even show up from time to time.

I won't go into the whole jest of this story, so many others have done a good job of that already. But I will give you my opinions on the story, without trying to give too much of the story away.

I loved Izzy and Noah's story. I loved learning about what those biologist were doing, and how they explained all the ways they were trying to protact and study all those species from the deep watery wonderland of our oceans. I found all that to be very interesting. I also love the banner between the two as the worked as bartenders at the party. The cameraderie between the guys was hilarious, but what was even better was the way Izzy out-smarted all the men and won the bet. That part had me laughing so hard.

I did have some questions about a few parts of the story, though. #1-I had to wonder how how in the heck Noah could not know just how important the mangroves were for Izzy & how important the sharks were for her. After all; she took him snorkling and told him point blank about her studies, and what those Groves meant to the whole Eco system and the Island itself. That part of the story just didn't compute for me. And #2- I really couldn't understand why Noah was so secretive about what he did for a living. I did understand that he didn't want her to know about how rich he was, he wanted her to like him for himself first, but he could have at least told her he was into the hotel business, or even that he was into Real Estate, either option wouldn't have meant that he was filthy rich because of it, right?

I highly recommend not only this book, but the whole series to everyone! Now I'm off to read the next installment.
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Squid
5.0 out of 5 stars A Definite Return to Form
Reviewed in the United States on April 17, 2014
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Krista Lakes seemed to have taken some time off since last year, resting on her laurels and probably best pondering how to continue on with writing such fun, light and well-written outings in romance. The writing here is better than ever before, with great characterization that starts forming early on and continues to develop deep into the story.

Both Izzy and Noah can see sparks and feel electricity crackling between them with every interaction, and its the easy conversation, the tight focus and genuine humility that makes everything so interesting. Along those same lines, Izzy sees development first-hand, with care taken to describe her job, environment and interests within her very specific and familiar frame of reference. She's a professional, and as such we see through her own eyes, with enough context to provide clues on a general island background and beyond.

Both characters are realistic, with troubles their very own and room for growth and development on either side. It's a nice balance of knowing one character through thoughts and actions and the other through somebody else's attentive eyes.

Though the book flew by, it's the kind of writing that sticks with you, and is a pure joy to read. Never did I feel uninterested or even baffled by any of the events in the story, and sometimes with romance, and books in general, it's a hard feat to accomplish.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Cute but cliche
Reviewed in the United States on May 4, 2014
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This book is sweet but full of really blatant foreshadowing that does get distracting and detracts from the story. For the most part the whirlwind romance is pretty good, not especially believable but different nonetheless. I especially liked the turn from the normal roles with Izzy being a marine biologist who does shark research. This was refreshing and even with the overly written romance during the ending. I don't believe that the epilogue was necessary at all not even to set up the next billionaires romance novel. However, I would continue to read books from this author.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Two hearts join together.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 16, 2017
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This story has it all loss power struggles with finding the trust .it begins with two people meeting one a marine biologist and the other secret billionaire. Trust issues between the two nearly destroy their love for one another. But true love prevails.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Very cute indeed...
Reviewed in Australia on April 23, 2017
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Read and reviewed May 1, 2014. I've read all of the Kisses books and I've loved them, I reread this today and realized I didn't post my review on amazon.com.au.

'Sandcastle Kisses' is one of my favourites. Izzy's been hired to work the bar at a private party, and unexpectedly she learns that she's got a co-bartender in the form of Noah. After that first night, things get a little complicated, though. Noah's a nice man and starts teasing and flirting with Izzy. He's a tourist, though, so she knows he's going to go away. They can't have anything lasting or "real" in her mind, as she only bartends to try and make money to help fund a research project. Izzy and Noah's connection is very real and how they came together throughout the story seemed natural and real not fast or forced.

If you love the Kisses books, I think you'll definitely love this one. Overall, it's just a wonderful story and one that I'd highly recommend!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in Canada on August 10, 2016
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Anja
5.0 out of 5 stars Wunder.., Wunderschön..........
Reviewed in Germany on October 18, 2014
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Es ist das dritte Kisses-Buch, das ich lesen und es ist noch besser als die anderen beiden. Und auch da war ich schon voll des Lobes. Ich lese eigentlich englische Romane um die Sprache zu üben. Hier habe ich das lernen zu Gunsten der Handlung oft zurückgestellt. Eine tolle Liebesgeschichte bei der man bis zum Schluss mitfiebert. Es angenehme Portion Erotik ist auch dabei. Ich freue mich auf mehr Kisses.
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Qqn
2.0 out of 5 stars Soap, soap, soap
Reviewed in France on April 23, 2014
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Really? Falling in love in 24 hours, without knowing anything about the other person? The story had a good idea, but for me it developed so unrealistically that I almost stopped reading. I was waiting for the punch line, for some deeper developments... nope, that was it, a couple days love story.
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