This book was so incredibly good! Sierra Simone’s books are always on point and this book was a solid start to the series, I can’t wait for the next one.

If there is one thing to know about Sierra Simone’s books, it’s that you are in for the most beautiful writing with the most beautifully heartbreaking characters.

Salt Kiss follows Mark, a man with mysterious intentions and the need to be in control, Tristan, Mark’s new bodyguard and his complex feelings around his life as a soldier and his new found desire for his boss, and Isolde, Mark’s wife to be and Tristan’s soon to be obsession.

The first half of the book we get to see Mark and Tristan’s relationship develop. From the start, we’re unsure of Mark’s true intentions but it becomes clear that Mark is more than meets the eye and his dynamic with Tristan is one that is not only hot, but about to be oh so complicated. When Tristan is sent to escort Isolde from Ireland to the states on Mark’s yacht, the moment he sees her, his obsession begins.

Isolde is still a force to reckon with, she didn’t ask for this life and is taking it with such grace. She knows what she’s getting into and I cannot wait to see where her story goes. Her connection with Tristan is immediate and when they give in? It’s everything you could want.

Everything about this is just perfect. It wouldn’t be a Sierra Simone book without a touch taboo and some delicious and unforgettable scenes.

*thank you so much @thesierrasimone and @read_bloom for the advance copy!*

This is the first full-length book in the Lyonesse series. There is a prequel novella called Salt in the Wound that I didn't read beforehand, but I definitely plan on reading it now after this one! Here's what to expect...

• Kink Club with Dom/Sub
• Sort of Love Triangle
• MM and MF

I honestly really enjoyed this one. This was the first book I've read from this author, but I have heard people rave about her books before. I was expecting a good amount of spice based on what I've heard about this author's previous books... and let me tell you this one was definitely spicy.

I love that the storyline outside of the spice was engaging and kept everything moving. I do like spice in my books, but I need some plot too.

I love Tristan! He is just a big, gooey cinnamon roll who needs to be protected. I love that the book was from his perspective. I am kind of hoping for more Mark and Isolde in the next book though!

This is a part of a continuing series, and does end on a bit of a cliffhanger, but it'ssp worth diving into. I already can't wait for the next book in the series!

Sierra Simone a décidé de s’attaquer à la réécriture de Tristan et Isolde avec un MMF et ce premier tome est une réussite

Nous allons suivre Tristan, un jeune homme, qui vient de quitter l’armée et qui va se faire engager comme le garde corps personnel de Mark Trevena, un homme dangereux mais qui l’attire inexorablement… Alors va-t-il réussir à le protéger ou va-t-il succomber?

J’ai adoré ma lecture de ce premier tome qui se déroule dans le même univers que sa série New Camelot (mais rien n’oblige à lire cette série, on a juste des petits easters eggs ^^). La seule petite chose qui m’a chagriné c’est que le résumé spoile énormément le livre et que certains éléments ne se produisent pas avant 70% du livre… Enfin, ça n’a gâché en rien ma lecture car j’ai passé un excellent moment avec Tristan, Mark et Isolde, qui sont des personnages très complexes, attachants mais aussi très complémentaires. J’ai adoré la tension entre eux et la fin m’a clairement laissé sur ma faim donc je me jetterais sur la suite dès sa sortie!

Not a favorite of mine. I was really excited to read a spicy book, which this was spicy, but there was too much setting up the trilogy and not enough story. Just meh from me.

*Thank you @read_bloom for the #gifted copy in exchange for an honest review. Review not posted to Amazon/Goodreads because less than 4 stars or DNF.*

Whew! That New Camelot hangover is no more. Salt Kiss is the story of Mark and Tristan. Mark hires Tristan to be his body guard and forced proximity lead to heat and tension like only Sierra Simone does. We get glimpses of the New Camelot world that we loved. We get angst and emotion and tension and HEAT. And we get extra drama when Isolde is introduced to the scene. The love triangle is real and the set up for this series is so good. She sets us up for a bossy club owner, a stabby fiance and a conflicted bodyguard and I can't wait for it.

I loved Tristan so much, and the chemistry between him and Mark was amazing. Slightly upset about that ending because I really wanted to see all 3 of them interact in this book, but it made for a great cliffhanger!

I could NOT put this down. I am HOOKED. I cannot wait for what comes next. These 3 are gonna be messy and I'm gonna grab my popcorn.

Sierra Simone is one of the few authors I would let bring me down a road like this. But here we are.

Tristan is in deep and the life vests have been thrown away.

Isolde is more dangerous than she seems.

Mark is just twisting everyone in knots but he's sexy as hell and I love it.

5 stars
4.5 on the spice scale

Thank you to the author for a copy of this book. This book is the start of the series and I can't wait for the next one. It's told in Tristan's POV, who is working for his new Uncle in Law, Mark as a body guard. Tristan is feeling lost after leaving the army and Mark takes him under wing. I was expecting more about the journey of Tristan escorting Isodel back to America but this is more about Tristan and his relationship with Mark.

The story is steamy and I am here for it. I love how Simone weaves Catholic references and power into the story.

The story gave me some New Camelot vibe and there's a short sentence about Maxem and Emory which I am not sure is a spoiler since I haven't finished the series.

Loves
❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️

Spice
❤️‍🔥fire

Recommend
💳 100% yes

Sierra Simone is on my top five auto buy authors list and I couldn't wait to get my hands on Salt Kiss, especially after reading the prequel, Salt in the Wound. I was so excited when Source Books/Bloom Books provided me the advanced reviewer’s copy via NetGalley.

If you’re familiar with Sierra’s books, you typically know her stories contain some of the best spicy scenes in the romance/ërotîca genre. Spice aside, her stories [for me] are addictive and some of my favorites.

I love Salt Kiss! It’s a spin off series set in the world of the New Camelot trilogy and is loosely based on the medieval tragedy of Tristan and Isolde and their relationship with King Mark of Cornwall. Elements of Tristan and Isolde are cleverly interwoven throughout Salt Kiss.

Reading the prequel, Salt in the Wound, isn’t needed prior to reading Salt Kiss, but readers are introduced to Mark Trevena and Isolde Laurence prior to meeting Tristan Thomas here. The plot of Salt in the Wound is Mark and Isolde’s connection by [spoiler]. Salt in the Wound readers are aware of [spoiler] going into Salt Kiss; however, this [spoiler] isn’t revealed in Salt Kiss until [spoiler] is exposed to Tristan. So, this will be a surprise unless readers figure it out from the subtle clues. Salt in the Wound is in Isolde’s POV.

I love this story.

Salt Kiss is entirely in Tristan's POV except for the prologue. The prologue hints to a plan(s) that involves Tristan and Isolde but to what extent Mark intends to effectuate his plan(s) is unknown.

Mark is a former soldier turned CIA operative known for being callous and cruel. He owns the exclusive kînk club, Lyonesse, and is Tristan’s new uncle-in-law. Tristan is freshly out of the military and having a hard time acclimating to his new life after serving four deployments in Carpathia. Tristan is also the only candidate Mark invites to interview for the position as his new personal bodyguard, a job that Tristan accepts.

Tristan is incredibly sweet and good. He’s also very lonely and has insecurities about being in like and in love, as well as believing he’s not deserving of or worth being loved. Tristan quickly becomes attached to Mark and their working relationship evolves to a personal relationship – they become lovers.

It’s hard to reconcile the Mark from Salt in the Wound with this version of Mark. Mark openly admits to Tristan that a sexual relationship between them will complicate his plans. However, when they do become lovers, it seems that Mark has thrown those plans out the window. Mark is attentive and treats Tristan affectionately, kindly and with tenderness – almost lovingly.

By the time Tristan learns about Isolde and who she is to Mark, it's too late. Tristan is already in love with Mark, and to his credit, agrees to accompany Isolde home for [spoiler]. A trip that requires him to take Mark’s place on a three week voyage from Ireland. A trip where Mark arranges everything from clothing to suite accommodations. A trip where Mark specifically asks Tristan to help Isolde relax. A trip where Mark encourages Tristan to pretend to be him. A trip where Tristan and Isolde are without communication and isolated.

By the time Tristan and Isolde disembark at their destination to meet Mark, readers know the meaning of Salt Kiss and we find out that someone else knows too.

I keep thinking about what Mark said to Isolde at the end of Salt in the Wound and the plan(s) hinted in the prologue. Was this Mark’s plan? Is Tristan an unreliable narrator? I don't know and now I have to wait a year for the release of Honey Cut to find out what happens next.

Chapter 14 - Mark to Tristan
"You've got to start slow, you see, if you really want to manipulate people. It's no good just to appear like a mirage and expect things to go the way you want - you have to be subtle. Let them think all their ideas and feelings are their own, slowly twist things up so that they unwind precisely the right way. And then as everything is falling apart, your hand is nowhere to be seen."

Just to be completely transparent, this will not be an impartial review. I have been a fan of Simone’s work since a copy of A Lesson in Thorns fell into my lap a few years ago and I have never looked back. Thankfully, Salt Kiss gave me all of the desperate carnality and angst that I wanted, wrapped up in a narrative that was addictive and deliciously taboo.
Starting with the basics, the story is a modern reimagining of the Celtic folk legend, Tristan and Iseult. At its core the original tale is about a love triangle between a knight, his king, and the king’s fiance.
Now, normally I dislike love triangles. However, there is something about the way it is done here that makes the entire experience feel indulgent and satisfying. Perhaps because it isn’t made to be a competition? This isn’t about one character choosing between two others. No, instead there is simply this amorphous need between all three characters, and Tristan’s internal conflict over that desire and his own sexuality… not to mention the BDSM, which was also very well done but I can’t talk much on for fear of giving away spoilers.
All in all, if you want dramatic, unexpected, carnal, kink-friendly romance with a hint of something darker, then I would highly recommend this. Also, just in case you were worried, despite this being the first book in a spin off series, you can start with Salt Kiss and not feel as if you’re missing any key elements or plot.

This book wasn't for me. It was...odd. The love triangle was just too much for me. It was dark and mysterious but definitely not a book I would want to read in the future.

Salt kiss was an unexpected story for me. I read the prequel of Isolde and Mark Trevino. The introduction of Tristan was an unexpected twist. I look forward to reading the rest of the trilogy to see how these 3 fold into each others lives.

Thank you Netgalley, publisher and author for E-arc of salt kiss!

First of all, as someone that are a fan of mmf romance myself this book definitely able to deliver all of my expectations. A bit dark but not that dark i might say, have a bit of suspense and interesting plot so far. but, i don’t really like the cliffhanger😩😩😩 I need book two ASAP

"I want two people. I'm not able to have either of them."

Salt Kiss was beyond what I was prepared for! It was HOT, intense and addictive! I need more asap!

Tristan was feeling lost, having just left the military. But Mark-owner of an elite secret club, has hired him to be his personal bodyguard. And soon Tristan finds himself being pulled into his dark, secretive world of power and desire. Only to find out months later Mark is engaged, and now Tristan's being sent to protect her too.

Holy Moly. This book had me on the edge of my seat. The way the author brought these characters to life in my mind. Tristan all soft and almost vulnerable- despite what he's seen and done in his time in the military. The way he FALLS so easy and fast. I fell just as quickly for him. And Mark- the man is 100% pure sex appeal. So stern and almost cold feeling. His dominance oozes off the pages. And then Isolde- she reads as feeling young, maybe even naïve, but we know there's so much more to this young woman.

I was in the mood for a hot read, and Salt Kiss 100% delivered. The connections were undeniable. The chemistry and tension was palpable. The spice was spicing!!! The kink was kinking!!! This author certainly knows how to write spicy scenes!

What also kept me turning the pages though was the undertone of secrets and mystery. Mostly surrounding Mark. We've yet to get his POV and I have so many unanswered questions. And a ton of theories. While I was expecting this one to be an MMF romance, it wasn't, it definitely sets up the promise of what I think is going to be a fantastic spicy MMF trilogy. Can't wait for more!

Also, I am so glad I went into this one without reading the blurb-so do that if you can!

What You'll Find:
--Romance Retelling
--MM & MF
--Bodyguard
--Forced Proximity
--Forbidden/Taboo Vibes
--BDSM/Kink
--Secrets & Mystery
--Single POV

*Thank you to Bloom Books for the ARC via NetGalley in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own and given freely.

Salt kiss is another beautiful intense slow burn book by Sierra Simone. It is a very hot, kinky story with angsty forbidden desire and love. It's told from Tristan's POV, who is a bodyguard for Mark and later Isolde. Salt in the Wound is the first part of the story and I highly recommend starting with it first.

You can expect the following from this book:
- Beautiful, emotional bodyguard
- A lot of hot kink scenes (dom/sub, wax, rulers, rope)
- Angst
- Emotional Scars
- Dark past
- M/M & M/F
- Forbidden desire/love
- Arranged marriage
- Age gap.

I enjoyed this experience with Tristan. I liked how Mark and Isolde could see right through his soul and see who he really is, a broken tortured beautiful man. Both brought out different sides of him and I loved that we got to see so many parts of him. He craved love so much, I felt it for him. All of his emotions oozed out of the pages. I usually prefer dual POV but I loved that this book was from Tristan's POV only. I already knew this would be a trilogy but I died because of the cliffhanger! I need more of this story!! I cannot wait for the next book.
I hope this will be an audiobook very soon. I've enjoyed most of her books on Audible and I definitely will be buying it once it is available. Fingers crossed Jacob Morgan narrates as Mark in this trilogy.
I was kind of disappointed there was no MMF menage in this story but I trust Sierra to bring it in the next book. I can only imagine how hot the next book will be!! Thank you NetGalley and Bloom Books for sending this book for review consideration.

This book had allllll of the spice, and it was done well. That aspect gets five stars, hands down.

The issue I had with Salt Kiss is that it didn't feel complete- it read like the first half of a book I'd really love- but it feels like it's missing the entire second half of the story. I know it's set to be the first in a series, but it ends abruptly and the cliffhanger feels like a slap in the face.

It was enjoyable- but incomplete. Simone would have been better off combining books 1 and 2 than ending how this one did.

This book was so addictive. But that doesn't surprise me, because Sierra Simone makes addicting books.
This was a fun whirlwind of a romance that I would classify has suspense elements but maybe not so much a straight romantic suspense. Tristan is the brooding yet soft boi of my dreams, and reading this book from his point of view was actually quite fun. I felt immersed in the world, I thought the writing was captivating, and I thought Sierra Simone had done a good job on captivating me throughout the book. This is going to be a trilogy which excites me because I'm ready for it to captivate me like her other books have.

Wow, this one is not for the faint of heart. The story follows a former soldier, Tristan Thomas, who left the army after a tragedy and has been drifting ever since. He finds a new life under the employ of Mark Trevena, his uncle-in-law and owner of a well known kink club. As the lines begin to blur between Tristan’s role as Mark’s bodyguard and their feelings for each other, things get interesting. And just when you think the story is done, Mark’s fiancé is introduced leaving Tristan wanting more from both.

Besides the well thought out characters and NSFW scenes throughout the story, there are also clues that point to what I hope will be a long running series.

Salt Kiss by Sierra Simone
Rating: 5 stars
Steam: 4 chilis
Pub date: 9/12

This book is something else! I am a huge fan of the New Camelot series, so when I heard Sierra Simone was writing a new MMF story in the same universe, I had to get my hands on it!

Tristan is an ex-soldier who goes to work for Mark, the owner of DC’s most exclusive kink club, as his bodyguard. Mark is mysterious, smokin’ hot, and possessive, and Tristan finds himself drawn to him. They begin an illicit affair until Tristan finds out that Mark is engaged to be married to Isolde.

When Tristan meets Isolde it’s like he can smile again for the first time. It’s instant attraction for him, but Isolde is not what she seems, and it doesn’t take long before Tristan starts to fall for her, too.

“I want two people. I’m not able to have either of them.”

Wooooooo! This book is steamy, twisty, emotional, and downright addictive. The book's first half is about slowly getting to know Tristan and how his PTSD affects him now that he’s out of the Army. We watch his one-sided obsession with Mark turn into real feelings as they begin their steamy affair. Once Isolde comes into the picture, the pacing really picks up, and I couldn’t put it down.

I made the grave error of not reading the prequel, Salt in the Wound, first, which is told from Isolde’s POV and explains how she meets Mark and how they wind up engaged. But after that Salt Kiss ending, I had to know more about their relationship. And WOW. Now I’m hooked and can’t wait until the next book.

If you haven’t read anything by this author before (the New Camelot series or Priest), check trigger warnings. And if you’re opposed to seggsy time in a church, you might want to skip this one entirely.

This Tristan and Isolde retelling was everything I didn’t know I needed. Thank you to NetGalley, Edelweiss, and Bloom Books for my digital copy. Salt Kiss will be available on 9/12.

Read if you like:
*forbidden love
*arranged marriage
*morally grey MC
*virgin bodyguard
*insta-love