Sal is the son of a mafia boss fighting against a legacy he doesn’t want.And a rogue black ops agent protecting a vulnerable asset.That’s me – Iris.Does taking control over his double life mean he’ll claim me as his?My problem: I was hired to kill Sal. But I fell in love and aborted my mission. Now, our very lives are at stake because a passionate hunger rages through my veins for his confident … passionate hunger rages through my veins for his confident arrogance. He is all I think about. He is all I feel. He is all I want.
With every menacing gaze, he demands my surrender.
And with every stroke of his finger, I willingly comply.
Dodging those chasing me, I fake the bad girl role, doing very naughty things and pitting the corrupt against one another as we play a lethal game of cat and mouse. But those monsters in the darkness are catching up to me. I must escape, but without his shelter, I feel lost and broken.
Will I fall prey when pushed into a corner?
Or hurt the only one I want stalking me?
His compulsion focuses on everyone.
But I fear his obsession targets just one.
a Tomb of Ashen Tears is a dark mafia romance saga focusing on Iris and Sal’s journey to love. TAT Books are epic tales with 500+ pages, addictive storylines, and unexpected twists.
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OMG this woman and her writing powers always amaze me! Sal is such an amazingly beautiful dark twisted mofo! That ending!? There are no words for that…. another must read 5 star book from the world of Sal Raniero just when you think you know what’s going on & what’s happening BAM twist! You never know anything! Page turning hanging on the edge of you seat through the whole book. Can’t wait for TAT 2
A well plotted and written storyline, so many characters, you’ll either love or hate. There is a little something for everyone, assassins, mafia, underground
agents, masters and subs.
The twists and turns have given me whiplash. Heed my warning “do not trust anyone.” It seems the members of Juliet Academy have many hidden agendas and connections. What you see isn’t always what you get, look deep below the murky water. Sal and Iris are a juxtaposition, like oil and water doesn’t mix, but like apple pie and ice cream are a perfect pair. The angst between them is off the charts and they are both guilty of being destructive and hurting each other. They have both endured the immeasurable pain of loss and it’s what brings them together.
Lucas Salvatore Raniero, you have me so spun up! I love this man for all his flaws and imperfections, his ability to live life on his own terms, and his devotion to Iris. Sal is by no means an angel, but he’s strong, he’s loyal, and oh boy, is he hot! How can you not love this man?? He’ll turn your every belief onto its head, he’ll make you cross lines you’d never dream of crossing, and he’ll keep doing it until the day he stops breathing (which would be never if I had my way)!
SKL evoked my every emotion for Sal and Iris! Love, hate, anger, happiness and sorrow, pain and betrayal, and more! After Juliet, I didn’t know what to make of Sal’s world. I know it’s not everyone’s cup of tea, but that’s exactly what makes this character and his stories so amazing. Nothing is as it seems. I’ve laughed and cried, and yet I keep coming back for more! I’ve learned to just expect the unexpected, however that may come. That’s what makes Sal and his stories so special.
Utterly Suspenseful and Intense!
WOW! There are just so many layers of intrigue and suspense in this story that it sinks its claws into you and won’t ever let you go.
This is one unbelievable roller coaster ride that really messes with your emotions. I don’t know what characters to love and who to hate anymore. Each new chapter throws me off and I have absolutely no idea what is coming next. And that amazing ending WTF!
I love Sal and for the most part I love Iris but they are both so messed up! I found myself yelling over and over WHY WHY WHY – NO NO NO! Such amazingly twisted characters.
This is not a story for the faint of heart. This is not a mild and meek love story. This is one dark and twisted crazy ride. So hold on tight because it’s going to get really insane!
Very detailed about a world of temptation the details and the subplots are keeping me reading even when I should be doing other things
Salt Kissed Love=SKL I loved Juliet and even though SKL starts a new spin off series, you NEED to read Juliet first to know Sal and Iris. Those two…. so much attraction, anger, hate, love and passion; the angst with these characters will have you screaming at your kindle one minute, then having those “oh my” moments, then the authors throws you back again. Sal, our wild sub turning Dom is still finding his way and what a journey it is, and you know that when he does… LOOK OUT!!! I loved Iris’s character in Juliet and still do, do I want to b-slap her, YES!! But I saw her trying to comes to grip with realities of things from her past and to grow, to become what she thinks Sal needs, she thinks she doesn’t deserve him as she was, so she’ll become that person. You know those two need and want each other, but can they ever get past the drama and hate they feel towards one another at times? Will it ever happen for them, to be what the other needs to make them whole? There is no denying the hot sex between these two, none!! And there is love on many levels. Sal loves when his Iris is bad, because HE will will enjoy punishing her, to see her on her knees. For Iris, Sal is and will always be part of her, she feels that man down to her soul.. Even at the worst of times, she knows it’s Sal who’s always been there. This book is well layered with it’s story and cast of characters (Juliet), it’s so much more than a story of BDSM, it’s how to deal and love thru it, the give and take, the trust. A story of how a couple can hate and hurt the other so deeply but love as well. Ms. Samuels spins the emotional web, those emotions spill off the pages going from one end of the spectrum to the other. She will have you on your toes through out this story and when you “think” you know, you don’t…. There are absolutely NO WORDS for that ending, I was shocked and kept thinking, she didn’t just write that, but she did, and I for one can not wait for the next book!! So do yourself a favor, grab Juliet to get to know these two, then enjoy the ride with Salt Kissed Love!!
I have read all of Ms. Samuels work so I was surprised to realize I owned this but hadn’t read it, and I’m so glad I did because a lot of pieces fell into place for me.
Sal is still not over Kace even though it’s been a few years, and as he struggles to deal with that loss, he works on his tumultuous relationship with Iris. I’ve had a love/hate relationship with Iris throughout the Juliet world, and this book made me dislike her even more. She’s incredibly nosy, and she is relentless in her desire for drama. Yet that is something that Sal is drawn to, and I found myself screaming at him to just walk away.
As Sal went around connecting with various woman, I found myself drawn to Emily, and while she isn’t the exact fit for Sal, I thought with training, she could be. And am silently cheering for him to dump Iris once and for all, and focus on Emily.
This isn’t to say that Sal is a saint either, because the way he collects women is comparable to that of any collector. But in his world, it’s expected, at least of him. But his relationship with Iris is fueled by fire, and while she is still keeping secrets, she loves nothing more than to fan the fire. This wasn’t an easy read, and it’s a hefty read, coming in at over 500 pages, you are getting valuable, quality puzzle pieces and storyline essential to your Juliet experience. Very well done!
Words to describe this…twisted, mind-bending, toe-curling, loved it! Get this one!
To fully appreciate the unique and complicated love of Sal and Iris, you should read the fabulous “Juliet” first to get a feel for these two characters.
The title of this book could have been Salt Water Taffy, because like the delicious candy, there are a lot of tasty ingredients (characters) and so much stretching (of the imagination) and pulling (of the heartstrings), and twisting (complicated plots) and in the end, you are left with a mouth-watering product. You will not be in danger of cavities because this is definitely not sweet, but you will keep craving more.
Step into this world and join all of us fans!
I can’t encourage readers of darker romances enough to read this book, and also her book Juliet, a prequel to this. This author never disappoints and this book upholds her high standards to their finest.
I won’t go into the plot (read the blurb) but I do want to let you know about the fine quality of writing that Kailee Reese Samuels always delivers. The story is so good, the characters so real, that you forget that you’re reading a book and start to experience the words in a very real way. This book will take you to the heights and then drop you into the depths…that’s the writing talent of Ms. Samuels at work. Highly recommended.
There are some authors’ work you simply can stay away from. Kailee Samuels is undoubtedly one of them; every time I finish one of her her stories, I long to read the next one.
“A night to remember, a day never to forget.”
With Salt Kissed Love, she puts the accent on Iris and Sal’s story and, OMG, was it good!!! This couple is fire, danger, heartbreak and whiplash.
They are messed up, perfectly imperfect, real. They infuriated me, made me cringe and scream, and yet, they are those characters you love and root for, no matter what. The complexity of their couple, the asset versus the target, proved to be challenging, beautiful, intoxicating. And so addicting. Emotionally intense, SKL stirred some strong reactions in me. Jealousy, deceit, doubts, trust issues, betrayal, lust, love, and friendship run the story. Hang on, that is pure craziness.
“Our relationship is a complicated, misunderstood encyclopedia of psychological mind fuckery and we speak a language unto ourselves.”
You can count on the author to make you think, to keep you riveted to her words. Between the sensuality, the pain and the hurt, the thrilling storyline and the multi-layered plot, you’ll never know what’s coming to you, and when it does… Boom, it’s going to blow you away!!!
“We sin with one another as we soar over the edge and fall.”
Collect the pieces of the puzzle, add more revelations to the bigger picture, see the events in another light, let the story unfold. Enjoy the experience….
Just Wow!! Freaking speechless! I’m beyond being blow away! I cannot believe you did that! I had my suspicions but….holy h*ll!! You did me in!
Salt Kissed Love is dark and twisted with k*nk at its best that will send you on one wild and crazy ride. Your kindle will sizzle and other times you want to throw it across the room. When you think you know what will happen next KABAM! You are sent in another direction.
I love the way she crafts her characters and sets up their twisted journey. Unbelievably!
I would recommend reading Juliet first.
I highly recommend anything written by Kailee Samuels.
Kailee is a new author for me but wow does she have me hooked! This world of Sal has it all and i am so loving him! I started reading with the suggested reading order on Kailee’s website with the SOS series but this book SKL just OMG blew my mind! And the ending…need the next book now!!
Salt Kissed Love is another 5-star book by Kailee Reese Samuels!! This author writes the kind of books that pull the reader into the story and believe me when I say you will want to stay in the SKL word. Definitely need to read Juliet to fully understand SKL but you will love Juliet too! Sal and Iris are meant to be together but they go through so many emotions, drama and heartache that you wonder if they will ever get some kind of HEA. I highly recommend all of Kailee Reese Samuels Books because I’ve read them all. Her writing is one of a kind amazing!
Read on behalf of Two Darlin Dolls and a Book Review Blog.
“Together, we merge into one and he is the dark prince of my salvation and I am the angel of his sins.”
There are no words that can describe my feelings and emotions for this book properly but I will try my hardest. Devastation, hopeful, heartbroken, love, despair, happiness and longing. I could tell from the prelude that this one was going to put me through the wringer.
“We seem destined to always be somewhere between the blissful heaven of love and the hell of disgust.”
Juliet is a MUST read before you can even begin to understand the world of SKL.
A lot of things are explained and many answers are given to lingering questions. Sal presents yet another side of himself and once again I’m caught in his web. He is still broken but is evolving into a beautiful, strong dominant. His mind is set on who he wants and heaven help anyone who gets in the way.
“I need Serene’s kiss of leather and want a certain someone special on her knees. The revelation changes me. And the me I was before… Well, he disappears, too.”
Iris…holy shite…Iris blew my mind in this book. I’ve always loved her since the beginning and I feel no matter what I will continue loving her. Did she piss me off? Hell yes, no doubt. Probably one of the biggest shocks ever. She has grown so much since Juliet and I’m excited to see how she will grow from here. Sal runs through her veins and I believe no matter what she will be forever bound to him. I wish I could go on and say more but I don’t want to spoil anything.
“The one my soul seeks safe harbor within. The one my spirit believes as my own. My halcyon devil and my dirty savior. And we are more. More than the hate. More than the love. More than words…”
This is not a mindless read. No skimming allowed. You need to read every line to understand what is going on and right when you think you have it figured out…Be prepared for another turn in the plot. This is what I love most about Kailee’s writing. I think I know what is going to happen but then time after time I am proven wrong. She always keeps me guessing and on the edge of my seat the entire journey. Don’t even get me started on that ending…WTH?? I’m stunned and at a loss for words.
“We are perilous. We are violent. Sal and I are caged.”
Since Juliet I have always been and will forever be TeamSal and TeamIris. I want them to find their balance and their dark, twisted happily ever after. This book is simply breathtaking. Another exceptional read from Kailee Reese Samuels!! I am, not so patiently, waiting for the next book.
“Iris was a bad girl. A really bad girl. And I am going to be the mofo to punish her for her sins.”
This is book five and I feel like i have been waiting forever for this one to be released and holy wow it did not disappoint. This is a lengthy little read so when you start make sure you can burrow in for a dark and twisted escape. Sal, Deacon and Iris are going to take you along for a ride that will bring out every emotion in the most raw of nature, leave you not knowing who to trust and what to believe and leave you longing for more and to find out what is next.
It was very hard to follow.