Starry Eyed Love by Helena Hunting is the newest installment in the stand-alone series, Spark House.

Now, I loved the first book When Sparks Fly but this one? Well, for two nights in a row I had to talk myself into stopping my “Just One More Chapter” thoughts and as the clock got closer & closer to 4AM.. each chapter was just too good to leave off on.

I plain adored/loved/LIVED for this book and I cannot recommend it enough. London and Jackson are a second chance, will they won’t they romance. A romance where two extremely different people can’t help but fall for the chemistry that is so obvious between them. Helena Hunting is definitely one of my favorite rom-com writers and all you have to do is read this book to find out why!

This was such a fun, slow-burn romcom with a meet-cute, a friendship, and then something more. I enjoyed the sparks buzzing between London and Jackson and cheered as they got together. The sparks flying between London and her sisters were a bit tempestuous at times, as they can be with family, but they could still count on each other. There were a few slow spots (at least for me), but I found this to be an enjoyable read overall. This is book two in the series.

Many thanks to St. Martin's Press and NetGalley for an advance copy of this book. My thoughts and opinions are my own and without bias or favor or expectation.

London and Jackson's love story in Starry-Eyed Love by Helena Hunting, book two in her Spark House series, combines the stress of running a business with all that entails; dreams, goals, creative genius with the delicate balancing act of trying to live your life and finding happiness one deserves. It is an amazing story of family, relationships, and acceptance; misunderstand and mistrust; romance, passion and love.

Several months earlier, following the break-up of her most recent relationship, London spent the evening at a bar with her sisters where she would meet a stranger but with her break up still fresh in her mind, London declined the handsome stranger, never getting his name or details. Several months later London is doing an important presentation to help grow the family event hotel business and the CEO of Holt Media and Consulting, stops in to join the meeting and London realizes it’s the man from the bar; super rich and successful Jackson Holt. Holt Media is hoping to liaison with Spark House for a business proposal, a proposal that will bring London and Jackson up close and personal. Despite the sparks flying, the possibility of a conflict of interest forces these to remain a professional demeanor; until their chemistry interferes. What develops is the building romance and relationship between London and Jackson, and the potential fall-out as Jackson’s past refuses to walk away, destroying London. There is plenty of magnetic attraction and sizzling chemistry between these two. There is a large ensemble cast of colorful and energetic secondary and supporting characters including London’s sisters Harley, Avery and Avery’s fiancé Declan. Jackson’s friends and business partners Trent, Lincoln and Griffin, as well as his assistant Mitchell, and Selene Angelis, Jackson’s social media and marketing advisor also add an additional depth to the story.

Ms. Hunting wrote an emotional, wonderful, heartwarming romance that kept me turning the pages as I followed the twist and turns of Avery and Declan’s relationship. She provided a tale rich with magnetic attraction, sizzling chemistry, clever banter, the magic of friends, and charming characters giving London and Jackson a chance at love, happiness, and a future neither expected. I highly recommend Starry-Eyed Love to other readers and can’t wait for Harley’s story.

I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book.

Starry-Eyed Love was a fresh and fun read.

I haven't swooned this hard while reading a book in a while. Jackson Holt, the CEO is proposing a partnership with The Spark House which complicates his desire to date London. However, it is funny how much time they spend together in the name of "business" when Jackson is dating her. London is dedicated to her family. and tries to balance her work life with the possibility of starting a relationship. When we last visited all three sisters, I remember Avery forgiving Declan too soon. The damage he invoked was horrible and I wanted him to suffer even more for forgiveness. However, I don't remember Avery being a pain in the a** like she was in London's story.
Hunting does an amazing job of building the steam. It was the "mini" dates between Jackson and London that kept me turning the pages. If you have a private jet, it's easy to keep my attention (ha ha) . Its completed with the sweetness of a boy-meets-girl love story touched with current events such as sustainability and conservation.
Jackson and London are #couplegoals. I enjoyed reading their cinderella love story.

Helena Hunting brings us back to Spark House, this time following London. When the Spark sisters are given an opportunity to partner with a big company, London makes a presentation and ends up running into the CEO of the company - who also happens to be a man she had a chance encounter with at a bar and rejected. When they begin working together, sparks fly and turn their worlds upside down.

I was immediately drawn to this book by Helena Hunting’s name alone - I have had so much fun reading her books, and this was no exception! I can’t say I’ve read many billionaire romances, and this one definitely kept my interest (especially because I was already invested in the hotel to begin with!)

You can tell that London and Jackson care very deeply about each other, and I felt that the conflict made sense and made for an impactful ending. I also loved how we continued to see the Spark House staying green and becoming so successful!

One thing that I’m stuck on is how strongly Jackson feels about the environment, while also owning a private plane. It’s later explained that it’s “the greenest plane designed”, but it still feels weird.

This was super fun and mildly spicy, and I hope Harper gets her own book too! I’m excited to see what her happily ever after entails!

Starry-Eyed Love is another must read story by the fantabulous Helena Hunting.
I swooned. I laughed. I felt every degree of emotion!!

The bond between the Spark sisters is unbreakable but like any relationship… challenges, conflicts and love is on the menu!

London is the middle sister and is determined to prove that she can also contribute to the family business.

This story is the perfect definition of a slow burn that will have you hooked till the very end.

Jackson and London found themselves having to work together and they became each other confident… secrets, tears, insecurities and SPARKS… LOTS OF SPARKS!!

Gloriously romantic, full of characters who jump off the page and a setting that made me want to visit the hotel immediately. Helena Hunting does sexy, funny and poignant so, so well and her loveable characters are the icing on the cake!

Starry Eyed Love is a modern romance story. Of course they are all beautiful people but they are also smart and caring. And instead of Prince Charming saving the damsel in distress, the independent woman sets her own priorities and takes care of herself. London and Jackson were both great characters and a real joy to get to know.

This is my first time reading this author and series. I must say that I really enjoyed this book. Good story, likable characters, and of course a happy ending. Looking forward to the next book.

London dirige o Sparks Fly, hotel que está se especializando em eventos, junto com suas duas irmãs. Ela cuida de toda a parte administrativa e dedica parte de seu tempo também a sua loja de itens na Etsy. Quando a Sparks Fly recebe um convite para integrar um programa de iniciativa para empresas eco-friendly, London e as irmãs vêem uma oportunidade de levar o negócio da família a um novo patamar. E é assim que ela reencontra Jackson, o CEO milionário da empresa que está oferecendo essa oportunidade a Sparks Fly. Acontece que Jackson chamou London para sair em um bar meses antes e ela disse.... não. Será que eles vão conseguir trabalhar juntos?
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Não costumo ler livros cuja profissão do protagonista seja CEO, MAS é Helena Hunting e eu leio apenas tudo que essa mulher publica. Com uma narrativa menos dramática que o usual, Helena Hunting entregou um livro slow burn com um casal que vai se conhecendo e se relacionando aos poucos.
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London sempre colocou a felicidade das irmãs em primeiro lugar e por isso se fechou para o amor. Quando ela reencontra Jackson a relação deles flui de forma natural, eles tem muito em comum e acabam passando muito tempo juntos por causa dos projetos. Jackson valoriza e respeita o trabalho de London e a apoia e incentiva e esse relacionamento saudável vindo de um CEO? Autoras aprendam!
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Jackson perdeu os pais por conta de um desastre ambiental que acarretou uma doença neles, a partir disso o rapaz passou a incentivar empresas que cuidam do meio ambiente. Meses atrás ele ficou atraído por uma loira no bar, que o rejeitou e agora ele tem uma nova chance com ela. London parece ser tudo que ele sempre quis, agora ele não vai abrir mão dessa possível relação.
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O drama que acontece no livro é tão pouquinho e eu confesso que amei como a autora não incentivou uma rivalidade feminina desnecessária. A relação dos protagonistas se desenrola de maneira muito madura e responsável e sim demora um pouco a acontecer, afinal esse CEO é tudo menos t0x1c0.
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Eu nunca vou deixar de recomendar para vocês os livros dessa mulher, sério se vocês verem por aí Helena Hunting já saibam que a história é boa!
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#ResenhasLeD #HelenaHunting

There are three Spark Sisters and Starry-Eyed Love is London's story. Spark House is the family business that all three sisters took over the running from their grandmother. Each of them has a strength to offer, London's is the artistic side. The problem is that Avery is busy planning her wedding so London attends a meeting with a multi-million-dollar company to discuss a potential partnership. What she was not expecting was to work with CEO, Jackson Holt. London had met Jackson previously and turned him down for a date, but did not know who he was. As they work more together, they begin to have feelings for one another, but they need to keep it professional while working together. Throw in a female friend who wants to be more than friends and there are a few wrenches in the works.

I enjoyed this romance, despite there being some open door romance. London is a great character, but she has some insecurities. She is not comfortable in Jackson's world, so it definitely causes some anxiety. She is a very talented person, who works hard at Spark House as well as running her own store. She goes through a lot of growth in this story, and I was glad to see her stand up for herself. Jackson was a bit harder to like. He was a bit rigid and took a lot for granted, but I guess being as wealthy as he was, he lived a very different life. I did like that he didn't give up on London and was very instrumental in getting her to move out of her comfort zone. I have to say, Jackson was a bit obtuse at times about relationships, which does cause some angst, but he had some baggage from his past to get over. I did enjoy their banter, both in messages and real life. That was where the humor fit in. This was a slow developing romance, which I liked as they got to know each other first. When the conflict comes to a head, it was well done. I saw it coming based on their personalities and baggage, but it was well written and the resolution was great. This story is a romance with family issues thrown in, as well as themes of self-esteem, recognizing your strengths and using them to the best of your abilities. I enjoyed this story and am looking forward to the third and final book in this trilogy, Make a Wish - Harley's story.

The first time London Spark meets Jackson Holt it’s in a bar. He slips her his number, but she tells him up front she’s otherwise involved. End of story. Until a few months later when her family business is approached to work with a large corporation & the CEO is none other than her mystery man from the bar. There is definite chemistry between the two! I fully expected Jackson to break out all the swoony moves but when Landon gets up the nerve to ask him out he declines! She’s feels confused & embarrassed by the mixed signals but he is adamant about not dating someone who works for him even though he wants too. This was the perfect recipe for some heightened sexual tension and I love a slow burn. Sometimes the business & family dynamics overshadowed the romance, but I look forward reading the last sister’s book in the series.

Ohhhhhh this is soooo freaking cute!!! It has a lovely mixture of swoon, cheesy grin and schmexy. London, out with her sisters after a breakup, turns down a very yummy proposal. Only to walk right back into Mr. Yummy's life unbeknownst to all parties involved, a few months down the road for a potential business partnership.

Hunting put a lot into this novel and the delicate way it comes together had me engaged from start to finish. Yes, this is a romcom romance in its own right. But it also looks at taking a step back, not working yourself to death, sisterly bonds and economically smart/women run business life. It just flows so well.

We still have the rich man meets not rich woman trope but Hunting makes the meet cute to the emotional turning point not outlandish or eyerolling. There is Nothing better than not having to yell at the MCs for "seriously" moments.

I laughed, swooney-swooned and fell for London and Jackson. Definitely a poolside or beach read for the upcoming summer. This is the second novel in the Spark House series but it makes a perfect standalone too. Thank you St. Martin's Griffin for the ability to read and review this novel for an honest and unbiased review.

I am enjoying this series so much. Helena Hunting has a way with words and pulling a reader into the story. I’m so excited to be back in the Spark sister’s world. I enjoyed London and Jackson’s story. These two have such chemistry. Once I started Starry-Eyed Love I could not put it down. I smiled so much. Must read

Absolutely love this book. Helena Hunting is an amazing author that I always have to read. Didn't want to put it down.

London had just broken up with her boyfriend when she was approached by a charming (and attractive) stranger at a bar. Turning him down, London thinks nothing of it. Fast forward a couple of months, and London is working on bringing in a new client as a sponsor for her family’s hotel. To her surprise, the stranger that she had rejected was the company’s CEO. The attraction between them is instant, but both are determined to keep things professional until after the auction. After the auction, all bets are off. As London and Jackson start dating, they need to navigate Jackson’s secrets and London being overwhelmed with her job. But, when a secret from Jackson’s not so distant past rears its head, it could cost them everything.

I loved London. I understood why she initially didn’t take Jackson’s number at the beginning of the book. She tried to get over her ex and didn’t want a rebound relationship. Sidenote: Very refreshing for an author NOT to have a romantic lead ping-ponging between men. Anyway, back to London. I also loved her reaction to realizing who Jackson was when she gave the presentation. I was laughing during that. But she also did annoy me. She didn’t want to confront Avery about hiring people to help. She walked in on half a conversation and immediately low keyed flipped out on Jackson (not that he didn’t deserve it—he did, but calling herself the “other woman” when he was clear that he wasn’t in a relationship with Selene was a little dramatic). But that made her more relatable.

Honestly, I wasn’t sure if Jackson liked London until about halfway through the book. His reasons for turning her down were valid, but he kept blowing hot and cold. He also kept ignoring good advice from people close to him until it exploded at the auction. But, the way he tried to win London back tugged at my heartstrings.

I want to mention that I wouldn’t say I liked how Avery was portrayed in the book. She went complete Bridezilla at the end. That went against how she was described in book 1. I wasn’t a big fan of that.

I also wasn’t a fan of Selene or how she was written. I figured what her role in Jackson’s past was, but I thought her arc would go a different way. I wasn’t a fan of how she treated London or how mad she was at Jackson. She was the one who wasn’t responding to texts or answering calls. And what she said to him on the terrace was unbelievable. But, I do like how she did try to make things right with London at the end.

I loved how natural Jackson and London’s romance was. It wasn’t a week of them banging like rabbits and deciding that they were in love. Instead, their relationship grew over a couple of months. It was beautiful to watch that. Even the fight (and Jackson’s “betrayal”) was natural, as was the breakup and reconciliation. I loved it!!

The sexual chemistry that Jackson and London had was instant. And like their romance, it was allowed to grow. The author conveyed so much with a kiss or a touch. The sex scenes were just graphic enough, but enough left unsaid so that I could use my imagination.

The go green/auctions/hiring of Spark House storyline was well written. I liked how the author tied Jackson’s experiences with his parents into his passion for green living. There was a lot of technical jargon that I didn’t understand (or care to google), but it didn’t matter to me. That was a tiny blip in an otherwise terrific storyline.

The end of Starry-Eyed Love was excellent. I’m not going to get into it, but I was wowed with what Jackson did. It was the perfect ending for the book.

I would recommend Starry-Eyed Love for anyone over 21. There is mild language, mild violence, and somewhat graphic sex scenes.

I fell in love with the Spark sisters in When Sparks Fly last year, so I was extra excited when I heard that London Spark, the middle parental sister, was getting her own story!

London Spark has hit a slump. Her relationship prospects are dull at best, and as much as she loves her sisters and Spark House, she doesn't love her work there and it's become physically and mentally draining. As Avery takes more time away from work to plan her wedding to Declan, the more London begins to dread her hours doing financials at Spark House while neglecting her Etsy shop more and more. But then London meets Jackson Holt. A self-made, environmentally-conscious millionaire with many of the same tragedies in his past that London has in hers, Jackson and London couldn't be more compatible with each other. However, with work in the way, plenty of family drama at hand, and secrets Jackson is apparently not ready to share, London accepts that her love for Jackson is just not written in the stars. But he's not ready to give up on her just yet, and with some sisterly support, London might just finally get her happily ever after.

As much as I loved When Sparks Fly, I enjoyed Starry-Eyed Love even more. In fact, Starry-Eyed Love actually retroactively made me like the first book a little less than I did before. I thought I loved Avery in the first book, but Avery is definitely shown in a different light when we see her from her sisters' perspectives and I didn't care for her as a character nearly as much. So, sadly, this book sort of hurt how I feel about Avery and Declan's love story.

I loved London's story. I thought her story was so relatable - an overworked young professional who is trapped between paying the bills and pursuing her passions, all while struggling to find the right balance with her family. If London isn't a millennial archetype, I don't know who is.

While Jackson wasn't quite as relatable for me, I thought Hunting did a fantastic job at making him a swoon-worthy character who was equal parts perfect and flawed. Jackson really was the perfect guy for London and I'm glad Hunting created them for each other.

However, there were a few parts of Starry-Eyed Love that didn't resonate as well for me - all due to my personal tastes and no fault of the author's writing. I really don't care for the secrets/miscommunication trope, and unfortunately, Jackson did keep some big things from London that led to unnecessary drama and strife. The fact that the major problems in their relationship - and a major part of the whole story's conflict - could have easily been avoided had Jackson just been open and honest with London will always be a sticking point for me, in this and any romance. That's really the only issue I had while reading London and Jackson's story, though, and like I mentioned, it's a personal opinion due to my dislike of that particular trope.

Overall, Starry-Eyed Love was a swoony, sister-centric romance between the relatable, overworked London Spark and her environmentally-conscious, self-made second-chance, Jackson Holt. I'm so glad that London got her happily ever after (even if it made me like Avery's HEA a little less), and I can't wait to see what's coming for the third and final Spark sister!

Starry-Eyed Love is the follow up to Helena Hunting's When Sparks Fly, published last fall. Readers will be delighted that the Spark sisters are back with darling London taking center stage!


An ask for a date: a turndown immediately with a lie. London thought the handsome stranger would never be in her life again. Turns out fate had other plans with handsome stranger being CEO of Holt Industries.... a company that may want to work with Spark House. Flash forward where Jackson and London are sitting in a meeting working together with flaming hot chemistry. Both cannot act on carnal desires, that would be violating company policy. But when events are done.... starry-eyed love is just the beginning.

Starry-Eyed love has solid characters that readers will want to be rooting for: especially Jackson and London. The setting floats back and forth between Spark House and New York City, the former destination familiar to readers of the first novel. This book does tie in well with the first novel of the series; however this story may also be read as a stand alone.

I love Helena Hunting so much. She writes anxiety in such a real and relatable way. This was a lovely story that was a romance but also a story of family and sisterhood for the three sisters who run their family's hotel and event venue.

It’s a feel-good romance that makes you think about what is truly important in life.

London Sparks just broke up with her boyfriend and the last thing she needs is another man hitting on her while she is out with her sisters. Life at the inn continues to plug along until the sisters are given the chance to pitch to a multi-million-dollar company for the chance at a once-in-a-lifetime partnership.

London is just the gal for the job and things run smoothly until the CEO, Jackson Holt, hijacks her presentation. Turns out he is none other than the man she so unceremoniously rejected not too long ago. Jackson would love to get to know London more intimately, but they decide to put anything personal on hold until the business deal is sealed.

This book was as much about London and Jackson as it was about London and her sisters and the inn. Meeting Jackson made London realize that she needs more time to pursue the things that she is interested in, and not spend all her energy on running the financial and business side of the inn. Tension between the sisters, Avery’s wedding stress, and London’s increasing dissatisfaction with the status-quo just kept getting bigger and bigger.

Throughout all of this, Jackson provided a safe haven for London. A place where she could find herself again and have fun. Their growing intimacy was almost like a calm oasis in the midst of all the chaos. I loved their slow-developing relationship. They brought out the best in each other. The three sisters also learned some valuable lessons and became closer as a result.

The writing is fun and captivating. There are plenty of humorous moments, serious contemplative moments, sad moments, and very sweet romantic moments. Not to forget the heated moments between London and Jackson.

I can definitely recommend this series for any romance reader. It’s not necessary to read the books in order, each one stands well on its own.

Thank you to Netgalley for providing me with a copy. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

This is the second book in the Spark House series but can be read as a standalone. We get London and Jackson, the story overall was entertaining, I really liked how the characters were developed and the deepness into each one of them, I like the humor that brings Helena Hunting to her stories. The audiobook was excellent and I definitely recommend getting it, we have two fantastic and talented narrators, Stella Bloom and Jason Clark. They did a great job portraying their characters, and the pacing was good, making me enjoy it even more.