Sal Hutton books a trip to Cancún on a whim. Needing some time off from work, he sees an opportunity to go and takes it—alone. After a red-eye flight and full of excitement for what he might experience over the next week, he strikes up a conversation with the handsome taxi driver who gives him a ride to his hotel, and hopes their paths cross again.Derrik Green came to Cancún for a vacation, and … vacation, and two years later is still here, after falling in love with the city and its people. He’s working as a taxi driver and is happier than ever. After dropping off the man named Sal, he can’t stop thinking about him, and hopes that eventually he’ll call, even if it’s just to hire him for a ride or private tour.
Soon their wish comes true and they’re spending time together, enjoying all the sights and adventures Cancun has to offer.
Sal and Derrik weren’t looking for love, but maybe they were meant to meet here, half a world away from their regular lives, and right in the middle of a tropical paradise. With so many people behind them, they might just get their happily ever after under starry nights and surrounded by the beautiful blue Caribbean.
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Salt and Lime
By: BL Maxwell
Narrated by: Douglas Wilkin
Length: 1 hr and 39 mins
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A short holiday romance. Sal heads to Cancun for a well deserved break, but he gets more than he paid for.
Derrick, went to Cancun for a holiday and never left, working as a taxi driver he picks up Sal and all I will say is eventually there is a HEA.
I listened to this book and didn’t read it before hand. It’s also the first time listening to Douglas Wilkin. I enjoyed his tone and voice in general but I found it difficult to distinguish between the two characters. His tone was too similar for me, but others may disagree.
Such an absolutely refreshing story, BL Maxwell’s ‘Salt and LIme’ is a delightful short that’s just perfect for enjoying in full before bedtime. We meet Sal Hutton who seizes an opportunity to travel to Cancun all by himself. He meets a gay taxi driver Derrick ‘ Lime’ Green who happens to be both charming and handsome. It becomes obvious throughout the tale that Sal Hutton was so through with the rut his life was in and is so ready for a permanent change.
The relationship he develops with the driver can be seen as a drowning man desperately in need of saving. Lime is just the man to throw him a lifeline and he hauls Sal right in. That Derrick had experience with a need for a life change is noted in the narrative. He found himself in an academic program at college that didn’t mesh with his expectations. Cancun became his refuge and its vibes and rhythms were just what he needed at that time in his life. It can be rationally surmised that he recognized Sal’s need when encountering him.
I love that the writer gave us readers just what we needed in the story. The scenes were not stretched out, there was no over-explaining the men and their choices including their decision to spend time with one another. The sex between them was delightfully hot and in many ways sweet. I found myself sincerely believing this story. It was truly plausible given what we know about the men. Salt and Lime ends in a way that brought tears to my eyes and the epilogue is simply fantastic. Add to this an absolutely perfect narrator named Douglas Wilkin! Well done!
This is the first book I have read from this author. What a great way to “meet” someone!
This was a terrific short story. It has everything you need for a fun and fast read. The characters of Derrik and Sal grabbed me right from the start. Their chemistry was immediate and I enjoyed the trips they took us on. No angst, except possible long distance . Loved how everyone came together and..oh wait! Never mind! Buy this book and experience it yourself!
Looking forward to more books from this author.
I received an ARC and have honestly reviewed it.
A short insta-love m/m story. I liked all the characters especially the main ones, Sal’s conversation with a young man on a plane expressed his caring nature and Derrek’s friendliness was genuine and showed why he was well liked.
I received an ARC of this book and I’m voluntarily leaving an honest review