Book Review: Sand Castle Bay by Sherryl Woods

I received a copy of Sand Castle Bay by Sherryl Woods in exchange for an honest review.

Sand Castle Bay is the first in the Ocean Breeze trilogy which revolve around the Castle Sisters and their dear, sweet Grandmother, Cora Jane. Emily Castle left home years ago to become an interior designer. The baby of the trio, she desperately wants to prove herself, even if that means leaving behind Boone, the man who stole her heart. But when fate steps in and takes her back home after a hurricane hits too close to home, she finds herself back right where she left off. She helps her sweet grandmother rebuild her restaurant but she doesn’t expect to run into Boone. Things aren’t quite what they seem though as things are complicated with Boone because he is a widower with a young son now and in-laws who will stop at nothing. Although things are tumultuous, Emily and Boone feel the spark between them, even after all of these years. But, will that be enough to see them through a second chance at love? Or is their relationship forever doomed?

Whoa! This book was a ton of fun and I instantly fell in love with the writing and the characters. Emily and Boone have so much chemistry and sexual tension that it practically jumps off the page. First of all, I love stories like this where the characters are granted a second chance at something and this love story is no exception. I absolutely loved Boone and thought that he was handed the rough end of the stick but I was rooting for him the whole time. I desperately wanted him to find his happily ever after. I must say that I have been a fan of Sherryl Woods for a while though, so I wasn’t surprised that I loved the book so much. But, needless to say, I am so very excited that I have the next two books sitting at home, waiting for me.

4.5 stars