Sun, Sea, and Sangria: Book Review

Sun, Sea, and Sangria
My Rating: 3.5
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Format: eARC*
Publication Date: June 10, 2020
Author: Ashley Farley

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~Book Blurb~

Escape to the palm-fringed beaches of the Canary Islands and wash your worries away.

Kat swore off dating many years ago, after her marriage ended in a catastrophic mess. Having moved to the Canary Islands for a fresh start, she has never had much time for romance, channelling all her energy into managing all-male dance troupe – the Heavenly Hunks.

With golden beaches, sparkling blue water and relaxing after work with a glass of sangria – or three – for Kat, it’s summer all year round. But despite life being postcard perfect, Kat can’t help but wonder if she is missing out on the most important thing of all… love.

The dancers are all well-known for their flirtatious antics and aren’t looking for anything serious… except Jay. Sitting by the pool, watching the sun reflecting in the water, Kat feels like she can tell him anything.

Handsome, caring and a good listener, he ignites a fire in Kat’s heart that scares her witless. But her relationship with Jay should stay strictly professional… right? There is absolutely no way that she can be his boss and his date.

As the temperature rises, will Kat be able to take the plunge, let go of her past and find romance in paradise?

~My Thoughts~

Sun, Sea, and Sangria is a thoroughly adorable, easy, summer book.

The main character, Kat is completely relatable, except in the fact that she started a male dance company. I don’t know many women who have done that, though maybe we should. 😉 . Otherwise, all of her feelings and actions were totally understandable, especially after learning about he past relationship.

The romance was very well done with tons of time spent building up tension. Jay and Kat had immediate chemistry, but it was handled in a realistic way. I felt like their relationship was allowed to develop without having to jump straight into the the sexy parts.

I wish I had a pool and and a cold drink while reading this book. Given the setting and the descriptions, it almost felt wrong to read this in my air conditioned house while in bed. I needed the feel of sand between my toes and the roar of the ocean in the background.

Anyone who likes contemporary romance or Magic Mike will love this book.

~About the Author~

Ashley Farley writes books about women for women. Her characters are mothers, daughters, sisters, and wives facing real-life issues. Her bestselling Sweeney Sisters series has touched the lives of many. 

Victoria Cooke grew up in the city of Manchester before crossing the Pennines in pursuit of her career in education. She now lives in Huddersfield with her husband and two young daughters and when she’s not at home writing by the fire with a cup of coffee in her hand, she loves working out in the gym and traveling. Victoria was first published at the tender age of eight by her classroom teacher who saw potential in a six-page story about an invisible man. Since then she’s always had a passion for reading and writing, undertaking several writers’ courses before completing her first romantic comedy novel, ‘The Secret to Falling in Love,’ in 2016.

Her third novel, Who Needs Men Anyway? became a digital bestseller in 2018.

*Special thanks to Victoria Cooke, HQ Digital, and Rachel’s Random Resources providing a copy of Sun, Sea, and Sangria in exchange for an honest review.