This was a really well done romance novel from Grace Santamaria, it was written in a realistic way and worked with the characters of the story. I was engaged with what was happening and enjoyed the overall package of the story. It was everything that I wanted and was glad I got to read this.

Sea Salt and Coffee Beans provides a meaningful glimpse into the experience of being an immigrant in the United States, though of course not all immigrant experiences are the same. The protagonist, Sofia, has left her home country to make a new life for herself in Miami, and feels obligated to support her mother and brother back in Colombia. Unfortunately, that means she’s been barely scraping by financially, and when she loses her job, not only is her livelihood at risk, but also her ability to remain in the U.S.

Sofia struggles to find a new job while dealing with growing feelings for Estaban, the driven, handsome man she meets in unlikely circumstances. Her plight is realistic and frustrating, and Sofia must come to terms with how and why she intends to stay in Miami. I enjoyed reading her story. Thanks to NetGalley and Rising Action Publishing for the e-ARC of this novel!