London Spark is newly single and not in the mood for dating. She'd rather work on business for Spark House than date, and months later CEO Jackson Holt walks into her business presentation for a partnership between companies. Of course, he's the one she turned down before, and now the two must work together. They do have a connection and take it further once the business side of things is concluded. But Jackson has his secrets and London is entangled with her sisters. What does she really want out of life?

If London sounds familiar, that's because she showed up in her sister Avery's story "When Sparks Fly." Avery is juggling her wedding planning and the hotel events, one part of which stresses London out. She tries to handle the work of the Spark House, setting up relationships for future business, her Etsy shop, and then the relationship with Jackson. The two fall fast for each other, and I love their banter. Their chemistry is great, and they try to keep things professional even though they attend events in a decidedly romantic manner. I do love how Jackson tries to honor London's choices as much as possible, though it's also incredibly easy for him to do so when he has private jets and the ability to buy space or equipment whenever he wants. There's still the emotional work to be done before the happily ever after, and even the Spark sisters come to an agreement at the end of the book. I enjoyed seeing all of the pieces fall into place, and that even the side characters have growth.

Starry-Eyed Love had all of the things I love in a romance and more. London Spark has just gotten out of a lackluster relationship when an incredibly handsome man approaches her during a night out with her sisters. After turning him down, she’s shocked when he reappears in her life a few months later as a potential business partner. Not only is he handsome, kind and charming - he’s a self made millionaire.

As London and Jackson work together, they explore their personal relationship as well as business. The chemistry is palpable and their connection is sweet and caring. While the romance is the emphasis of the novel, I loved getting to know the relationship between London and her sisters. It was authentic and I could really feel the love and tension that comes with the bond of sisterhood. I haven’t read the first book in the Spark House series, so this can definitely be read as a standalone, but you may enjoy it more if you read When Sparks Fly first.

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Griffin for a review copy. I can’t wait to read When Sparks Fly and check out Harley’s book in the future.

I adored the first book in this series, even with all the angst and drama, it was such a fun read. And I think this one would be too except I cannot get past the hero. I'm not normally anti-rich people in romance, as long as they are likable, but this guy is just not likeable. I'm sorry! I wish I could say otherwise. I kept reading, and the more I read, the more insufferable he became. It wasn't his fault, I suppose...he just couldn't help flaunting his money every five seconds. And his commitment to being green...while also flying a private jet everywhere. I think maybe millionaire romance just isn't for me.

Also, I just really didn't like his intro, which caused me to already have a bad impression of him before I even found out he was rich. He hits on the heroine in a bar, and when she lies and says she has a boyfriend, he's like "Is it serious?" Like...EXCUSE ME SIR. If the woman tells you she has a boyfriend, the appropriate response is that he's a lucky guy, not a calculation on whether or not you could steal her from him. Ew. Not a good look.

I love the way Helena Hunting writes. I adored When Sparks Fly and was so excited to see London's part. I enjoyed the quick preface in the beginning to basically set a snippet of the story. It was fun to see London and Jackson's story unfold.

I also started to dislike Avery in this book! I was shocked at how much she bothered me, but I think that was her bridezilla showing. I think it was neat to watch London's character grow and really shine this story. I enjoyed the added in antagonist, which added in some drama, twice.

As always, we know how the story is going to end, but I was actually not a huge fan of the very end of the story. I think the timing of the ending did not make sense in my personal opinion. Jackson kind of turned me off a few times with his mannerisms and the way he took charge of so much, which slightly dulled London's shine.

I do think the story was cute. I loved watching the sisters work together and the sneak peeks of Declan and Avery's wedding planning. I am excited for the next book to hopefully see where Harley goes!

I don't know how this happened, but it felt like I had just started Starry-Eyed Love by Helena Hunting, and then it was over! I sped through this second installment of the Spark House series and even ended up enjoying it a bit more than the first. The audiobook is narrated by the same people that narrated When Sparks Fly (Jason Clarke & Stella Bloom), and I thought they fit the characters much better this time around. The story centers on another Spark sister, this time London, and her love interest Jackson. I am pretty sure I could never get sick of Clarke's voice, and it seemed really fitting for the influential CEO Jackson Holt. Both Clarke and Bloom's narration was incredibly smooth for this audiobook, and I highly recommend listening to it!

I loved being back in the Spark House world, and I really liked the fact this was a bit more of a family drama as well as a romance. There is a dash of spice as well, but I did think some of Hunting's verbiage was a little odd. Probably not words I would have picked if I were writing these scenes, but they got the point across just the same. It was really interesting seeing the dynamics between the sisters change a bit in Starry-Eyed Love, and I feel like they all grew as characters for me even with the other two sisters both being secondary characters this time around. And did I mention this series is set in Colorado? I love that I get to recognize the cities Hunting mentions, and it is always fun reading about somewhere you live. I will definitely be continuing on with this series, and I am hoping the next book will be centered around our final sister in the family.

I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

What a cute, cozy, starry eyed romance!
Sisters London, Avery and Harley take over running their family’s event hotel called the Spark House from their grandmother. London goes to a business meeting and meets Jackson Holt, the CEO of Holt Media. This is when I can say this cheesy line…..sparks begin to fly! Though the romance is what I consider a slow burn romance, it keeps your attention as they get to know one another.
All in all, a sweet romance that I enjoyed reading. Family ties play a big part in the story which I found enderaring.
I have not read the first book in the series, but the author does a great job of recapping some of the first book. I am looking forward to reading book three!
Many thanks to NetGalley, the publisher and author for the opportunity to read this book for my honest review. All opinions expressed are my own.

This is my first Helena Hunting book. I didn't have super high hopes, and went into it semi blindly, just knowing it was a romance book with a cartoon cover like so many have. Let me tell you now, this won't be the last one!!! I adored the story!!! I hated Jackson at first and by the middle of the book, I adored him! And the sisters were all amazing. Excuse me while I go hunt down the first book in this series now....and hope that this series continues!

Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for the early copy of this one.

I enjoyed the first book on this series but this one dragged for me and I didn’t care what happened. I read about a third of it.

While I enjoyed When Sparks Fly, the first book in the series, this one was a DNF for me at 9%. It started out cute, though I could predict the direction the story was going. But London’s anxiety was a trigger for my own anxiety. Therefore I am unable to finish.

Helena Hunting is one of my favorite writers. Her romantic comedies crack me up and give me just enough steam to satisfy without being over the top. As expected, this book left me starry-eyed and in love.

And while London is trying to prove herself and her "worth" in the family business, Jackson Holt is trying to woo a beautiful women. Unfortunately, London is the wrong woman to try and woo, or is she?

And working together (forced proximity) causes sparks to fly despite London trying her best to avoid that. This is one of my favorite troupes as it gives way for many hilarious moments, and this one definitely cost me some funny looks from my family when I literally laughed out loud.

I feel like London is determined to prove herself and I loved watching her "find herself" and the book progressed. Everyone loving RomCom should read every book Helena Hunting writes. No questions asked. Add her to your auto-buy list. Despite St. Martin allowing me to read this and give my honest opinion, a paperback of this book is already on my shelf!

I’m so excited to tell y’all about Starry-Eyed Love by Helena Hunting, the sweet, sexy romance that you’re going to want on your summer reading list! When I got the opportunity for an early read from St. Martin’s Press via Netgalley I didn’t hesitate.
London Spark runs Spark House, an Inn and event space in Colorado, together with her sisters. Having just come out of a long term relationship London is quick to turn down the handsome stranger who asks her own during a girls night out. This becomes awkward when the handsome stranger, Jackson Holt, turns out to be the very wealthy owner of the company who wants to partner with Spark House, moving them forward to the next level. Can London and Jackson work around their undeniable attraction, staying professional? Can two sisters convince the third that they can maintain the integrity of a ‘family business’ and bring in the additional help they so desperately need?
This is the second in the Spark House series but Starry-Eyed Love is fine as a read alone. Helena Hunting does a seamless job giving enough background on characters and storyline, but doesn’t get bogged down in retelling the first book. I enjoyed the first in the series, When Sparks Fly, but think this second book is Helena Hunting at her best. I thought the delayed romance hit just the right tone, it felt honest and believable. I loved the relationship between the sisters, their frustrations, their ability to see each other and cut through the noise.
This is a fantastic summer read for holidays and vacation, by the lake/pool/beach or your backyard. I recommend for lovers of HEA, romance, and contemporary women’s fiction.

Starry-Eyed Love has one of my favorite couples so far this year. London and Jackson just fit so well together in an odd and unexpected way. London is an anxious woman, and the paper starts she’s known for making to keep her hands busy sound beautiful. I loved her creativity and crafty side, and I felt for her when she never seemed to have enough time to dedicate to it.

Jackson is a bit of the opposite. He’s down to business and very focused on his company. But he also never seems to take time for himself. When they first meet, it was super cute – the ultimate meet-cute – and their second meeting was delightfully awkward for London, while Jackson is business-line and completely unaware.

When they end up working together, their attraction is put on hold. But while they may think they’re doing a good job hiding it, everyone around them can see it whenever they are together. And while they seem perfect together, it would just be far too easy for them to just get their HEA without some struggle.

When London gets dragged through a social media nightmare because of their relationship, things start to fall apart, mistrust builds, and it’s only some really open and honest discussions that can save the day. But can they both put it all on the line when it really matters? Starry-Eyed Love took that dive into communication and nailed it. I can’t recommend this book enough.

**I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book**

This one a really cute. I enjoyed it. It was a good book to breeze through. It was great for just coming out of a slump. I cannot wait to read more by her.

"The heart is stupid. It doesn't like logic. It gravitates to the things that make it feel intensely, even if those things will eventually cause it pain."

Starry-Eyed Love is the second book in the Spark House series and features the second of the Spark sisters, London. She has not one, but two meet cutes with leading man, Jackson and their inventible HEA seems written in the stars.

Jackson and London are working together so any relationship between them is off-limits, despite how much they clearly want one another. Jackson sends quite a few mixed signals with his behavior as he's trying desperately to keep some distance between himself and London. That leads to a lot of tension in this slow-burn romance.

London and Jackson each lost their parents when they were young. They both recognize the grief the other carries and are able to open up to each other. While London had her sisters and grandmother to lean on, Jackson had his friends. Those friends play an important role in this story.

Speaking of friends, fans of Hunting's Shacking Up series will enjoy appearances by the Mills and Moorehead gang in this one.

Starry-Eyed Love, by Helena Hunting, was a fun book to read. This is my first time reading Helena Hunting and I look forward to reading more. This book has laughter, romance, and heartbreak centered around family, friends and romantic relationships. There were some tear jerking moments and I loved every bit of it, including the way it ended. I enjoyed all of the characters and look forward to the next book in the series,

3.5*
I have to say, I enjoyed Starry-Eyed Love more than I did the first book in this series, When Sparks Fly. Although I haven't quite felt the "spark" with this series like I have with many of Ms. Hunting's other books, I do like the Sparks sisters and am enjoying seeing how things are progressing with Spark House. I have to say, Avery, the sister from WSF, really worked my nerves in this book. Although I didn't love her story, I didn't have a problem with her until SEL- she really needed to be put in her place.

I was happy there wasn't a lot of crazy back and forth between London and Jackson. I appreciated that Jackson didn't want there to be conflict because of the business relationship, but he could have approached things with London a little differently.
While there was the typical "big conflict" that definitely could have been avoided if the two had just, oh you know, communicated, I was glad things didn't drag out. I think Jackson and London brought out the best in each other. They both needed someone like the other in their lives and I'm happy they found their way together.

Their first meeting didn't go well. During a night out with her sisters, London Spark was approached by a stranger, Jackson Holt, who asked her out. For her, the timing wasn't right. Months later they meet again, and she is shocked to learn who he is. A business relationship was established which led to a romantic one. and that was when things became complicated. They both brought baggage from the past. Could they leave the past in the past?

I found this well written multi-layered story enjoyable to read. The narrative deals with family relationships as well as interpersonal ones. Serious matters are presented with sensitivity. The protagonists are well defined, and readers get to know them well as the story is told in their voices. Even though the dialogue is often witty, there is a lot of serious discussion which keeps the reader engrossed. I found Starry-Eyed Love to be a heartfelt and romantic story. Highly recommended.

The opinions expressed in this review are my own.

Thank you so much to St. Martins Griffin and Macmillian Audio for the advance reading and listening copies of Starry-Eyed Love by Helena Hunting. Starry-Eyes Love came out last week, on May 10 - Available now!

This is the second book in the Spark House series, following sisters Avery, London and Harley. Avery, the oldest, was the focus of book one, and I absolutely adored her friends to lovers relationship with Declan. This book followed London's story when she meets Jackson and we get to see their relationship unfold.

I had a lot of trouble with this one, I didn't understand where their relationship came from, it felt very insta-love (which I'm not a fan of). I didn't understand the why behind their attraction. I also found London to be a very helpless character, always needing her sister or Jackson to pull her out of problems.

I did enjoy seeing the relationship between the sisters develop, they are so fun on their own and I liked seeing the two younger start to stand up for themselves.

The third act conflict between Jackson and London was pretty typical of romance books - it didn't stand out to me.

The audiobook narrated by Jason Clarke and Stella Bloom is a great way to experience this story. It was awesome having a different narrator for each perspective.

Overall, I'm feeling very meh about the book but I will come back to the series to see how it wraps up with Harley's story.

2.5 stars rounded.

I loved this book. What wonderful characters and a great storyline. I can't wait to read the next book!

I found the plot so refreshing. I love a woman who can be comfortable with being single but also who realizes sometimes the bigger the risk the stronger the love. The writing was so well planned out. I love that there is no added fluff just straight to the storyline. The characters have great personalities and I loved the secondary characters. I look forward to reading more from this talented author in the future.