Sweet Salt Air in Ask Barbara Delinsky

Mar 27, 2013 Michelle rated it it was amazing

Shelves: favorites, 2013-challenge, first-reads

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Jan 26, 2013 Maria Ulery rated it it was amazing

I won this book as my first Ms. Delinsky book and my first good reads giveaway and wow what a winning combo. I loved the story, the characters and everything in between. Nicole invites her bff to Quinnapeg Maine where her parents have a beach house. Her dad has just passed away and her mom is going to be selling it soon and this is there chanc for one last summer together even thou they havent seen each other in 10 yrs Nicole wants to see her and needs her friend Charlotte the author of many fam ...more

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Feb 27, 2013 Crystal rated it it was amazing

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I have been a fan of Barbara Deslinksy for years. She never fails to amaze me with her wonderful talent. and her ability to always tell a fabulous story with compelling characters and intriguing plots. Sweet Salt Air is no exception there are wonderfully compelling characters and a very intriguing plot. I had no idea when I started reading it that the plot would have such a personal meaning to me. I myself have MS so it was nice to see it brought into the spot light by one of my favorite authors I have been a fan of Barbara Deslinksy for years. She never fails to amaze me with her wonderful talent. and her ability to always tell a fabulous story with compelling characters and intriguing plots. Sweet Salt Air is no exception there are wonderfully compelling characters and a very intriguing plot. I had no idea when I started reading it that the plot would have such a personal meaning to me. I myself have MS so it was nice to see it brought into the spot light by one of my favorite authors.

Nicole is a strong woman who has a lot of stress on her plate. She is the sole supporter of her husband Julian whom has MS, her father has recently passed away, and she is writing a cookbook with recipes from the island. I totally admired Nicole. When she is met with a challenge or fear she takes it on with with a force to be reckoned with. She has handled so much on her own that that I loved when Charlotte returns to her life and is able to lend the support that Nicole so needs.

Nicole's husband Julian is a high profile surgeon that doesn't want anyone to know he has been diagnosed with MS. This book shows us first hand some of the symptoms of MS and how they can have a horrible effect on the the patient but clearly be invisible to others. I was completely intrigued by Barbara Delinsky's ability to show how the strain of an illness effects a couple's marriage but with love they can get through anything together.

Charlotte is Nicole best friend and has been since childhood. Charlotte has been hiding a secret and trying to forget a secret from her past that could very well be the end of her life long friendship with Nicole. She's has been busy living the life of a freelance writer taking only the jobs that appeal to her and traveling all over the world to get the stories. I admired the friendship between Charlotte and Nicole. This a wonderful written story of friendship that can over come any obstacle in it's path.

Leo Cole is the island bad boy with a heart of gold. When he meets Charlotte sparks fly, the chemistry between these two is so thrilling and sweet. Leo has some issues that he has to overcome from his past. Charlotte is just the woman to help him. Leo & Charlotte are such a wonderful couple is great fun watching these two find their way together.

I loved this book, it is full of drama and romance. Ms. Delinksy has written a fabulous story about friendship, love, romance, and family connections. I would recommend having a box of Kleenex handy when reading this book. There are a few scene where you might them.

If you are a fan of Barbara Delinsky, as I am, I think you are going to love this story. If you have never had the opportunity to read one of her books and are looking for a book with some drama and romance I think you will enjoy Sweet Salt Air.

I was thrilled to win this Advanced Readers' Copy from goodreads in exchange for a review. It was my pleasure to share my opinion of this wonderful story with you.
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Jun 03, 2013 Dianne rated it really liked it · review of another edition

There were 3 different stories going on in the book that were all inter-related. One of the things that I liked was that none of these stories over took any of the others. There was the story of Charlotte and Nicole, a life long friendship that had a huge betrayal in it that came to light. There was the story of Charlotte and Leo who find love but both of them have so much emotional baggage that they have to make peace with before they can truly make a lifetime commitment. There was also the sto ...more

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May 03, 2013 Lynn B. rated it really liked it

Our book club won copies of this book and we will be discussing it in early June. It was a nice departure from some of our"heavier" books . I felt totally relaxed reading and enjoying island life in Maine. I only wish the cookbook was real and I could buy it for myself and a "foodie" friend named lisa! ...more

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Jun 12, 2013 Vikki rated it it was ok

Not as good as previous books, but was an okay read.

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Mar 22, 2013 Shondra rated it really liked it

Shelves: book-club

Based on storyline, 5 stars. Based on language and graphic sex scenes, 3 stars. Compromised rating, 4 stars.

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Jun 18, 2013 Janet rated it it was amazing

Shelves: favorites

loved this book - my favorite character was Leo. It's one of those books you hate that it's ending ;-( ...more

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Jun 07, 2013 Joan Wise rated it it was amazing

Shelves: chicklit, fiction, library-book, 2013, summer-challenge

Loved it!

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Feb 19, 2013 Jamie rated it it was amazing

Please note that I won an Advance Readers Copy of this book through Goodreads.

I love Barbara Delinsky, I have been actually been waiting for Sweet Salt Air to come out for the last couple months because I was so looking forward to reading this. When I won an ARC I thought I hit the jackpot, one of my favorite authors? An advance copy of a book I was eagerly anticipating? Yes and yes please.

Readers of Barbara Delinksy know what to expect to an extent, we look for well thought out novels that will ...more

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