Gabriela Díaz, connue sous le nom de "Night Hawk," est une pilote de combat décorée. Sa nouvelle affectation est la base militaire américaine de Zelanova, un pittoresque village européen, où elle participera à une mission classifiée d'une durée de plusieurs mois. Dans les airs, Gabriela trouve la liberté. Aux commandes de son chasseur, elle se transforme en la légendaire pilote que tous respectent. Mais sur la terre ferme, elle garde jalousement une partie fondamentale de son identité : son orientation sexuelle. Un secret qu'elle maintient par crainte des réactions possibles dans le monde hermétique et traditionnel des pilotes d'élite. Pendant son séjour dans le village, elle découvre "Le Café Littéraire," un endroit attachant qui l'accueille à bras ouverts. Mais ce n'est pas seulement l'ambiance qui la captive, mais Emma Carter, la propriétaire de l'établissement, dont les yeux verts et la personnalité chaleureuse l'attirent comme un aimant. Soudain, sa vie, complètement contrôlée et disciplinée, est bouleversée. Se laissera-t-elle aller comme jamais auparavant ? Que se passera-t-il lorsque la mission prendra fin ?
Although this book was also available in Spanish, I chose the English version, and I’m glad I did because it turned out to be a very compelling story. The author builds a world where strength, vulnerability, and love collide in a way that feels both intense and heartfelt. As Gabriela slowly finds her place in Emma’s heart, Emma discovers her own courage through the love they build together. Their connection feels earned, especially with everything they’re both carrying.
I absolutely loved the moment Emma finally put her ex in his place — it was satisfying and empowering, the kind of scene that makes you cheer for her growth. Her best friend Lucy was another highlight; she brings warmth, humor, and loyalty that balance the heavier moments. And Gabriela’s friends add even more depth, making the story feel full, supportive, and alive.
Overall, this book blends military tension, emotional healing, and sapphic romance in a way that kept me engaged from start to finish. It’s a story about finding strength in love, finding courage in vulnerability, and finding your people when you least expect it.
This book was the definition of U-Haul and forced as well as dramatic conflict! I did love the premise of the book with the main character being a fighter pilot in the Air Force! The military is fascinating and quite intriguing to me! But, the worst aspect of this book was the ending! Quite literally ended after they got together not even married, with children, or even a pet! Read at your own risk, prepare to be irritated, to cringe, and hate the ending!
I loved Emma and Gabriela from the first page. The authors created two wonderful main characters and I got so involved in their story I couldn’t stop reading until the wonderful ending. Both characters are fantastically depicted and their attraction to each other is palpable.
I enjoyed this story, and the two main characters from Page 1. Found the book hard to put down. No fluff here much appreciated. A very talented author!
Es una lectura ágil y entretenida. La novela no trata solo de una misión, sino de lo difícil que puede ser quedarse cuando siempre hemos aprendido a volar lejos. Sí, esperaba más intensidad en las escenas pasionales… pero tratándose de la combinación de dos escritoras diferentes, lo que prima es el romanticismo, esa idealización suave del amor que a veces nos atrapa como un cielo sin escape. Como lectora que ya ha explorado ambas escritoras por separado, el estilo visceral de Clara Ann y la forma en que Carmen Colorado suaviza los bordes de una relación entre protagonistas se ve a leguas. Esta novela no busca el clímax pasional inmediato, sino una entrega más lenta. Es un encuentro entre dos formas de narrar el deseo: una más urgente y otra más poética. La lucha entre el instinto de protección y el deseo de quedarse.
La narrativa de las autoras es lo más sobresaliente de la historia. Te adentran en ella al grado de sentir el aire pasar por tu cara con casa vuelo. La tención que se siente durante el libro, es de lo mejor.