A review by mackenzierm
What Stays in Spain by Laurel Chelle

lighthearted
  • Loveable characters? Yes

4.0

Shira's plan never included running into the man that left her stranded on shore and broke her heart. She also wasn't ever supposed to return to Terra's sun-kissed shores. But she's in Terra on a work project, focusing on a coveted promotion in London which will help her ailing father. When she sees Alejandro on the hotel terrace, sparks reignite between them and turn into a no-strings fling. But as the days and nights pass, Shira discovers she's not ready to leave Terra.

WHAT STAYS IN SPAIN is a cute romance that would make an excellent beach read. It's told in Shira's POV with dual timelines, ten summers ago and present day. I adored the setting of Terra in Spain which is unique compared to many of the other romances I've read lately. The descriptions were vivid and lush, with many well described and lovely views on the hikes and adventures Shira takes over the course of the book.

The characters are well written and adorable. I loved both Shira and Alejandro's character - they're so cute together! The romance is carefully crafted with great chemistry and the spice was hot. The epilogue was the perfect ending to such a sweet story.

Many thanks to the author, Laurel Chelle, and SunnyBabePR for the gifted digital advanced reader's copy in exchange for an honest review. All opinions expressed are my own.