Review: Steamy moments filled with emotion and heart; leaving the reader with a smile on their face
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 10 15, 2013
A contemporary romance that focuses on a happy ever after the horrors of the war zone, Carly Fall’s Chica Bella is a delicious story with heart and hope.  Landon has spent the past 17 years as a Navy Seal, with multiple tours in Afghanistan, and spent more than his share of days away from civilization and the potential for family and love.  He is tired, down to his soul.  In the past 3 years, the only bright spot has been the time spent in Cabo between assignments: made sweeter by a bartender with chocolate brown eyes only for him.Maya works at the resort that Landon has frequented these past years, their connection is palpable and even better; they actually can and do talk about everything, honestly.  Landon has never stayed in touch when he’s left suddenly: she never knows when, or if, he will return.An unexpected return, after she had gone through all of the stages of loss put Landon in her sights: as much as she wants to be angry, she can see the strain in Landon’s eyes, beneath the passion blazing there.A different viewpoint of the soldier returning from the war, Landon is so determined to shield Maya from the inevitable heartbreak he feels he will bring, even as he spends more time than is good for him thinking about her.  While he has requested retirement, he also knows that if that wish can’t be fulfilled, he will do his duty.  Not laden with a great deal of angst or even war-related flashbacks, the story proceeds as a sweet seduction, even though the players know each other well enough to anticipate needs and wants.  Steamy moments filled with emotion and heart; leaving the reader with a smile on their face.I received an eBook copy from the author for purpose of honest review. I was not compensated for this review: all conclusions are my own responsibility.