Helena Hunting is one of my favorite authors and I have read everything she has written, so I was excited to read her newest book, Starry-Eyed Love. She knows how to paint a picture, she is a wonderful storyteller and she makes this story come alive.
I devoured this delicious story and I just couldn’t put it down. It has a plot that kept me spellbound, realistic character development and witty dialogue. In fact, the banter between Jackson and London, the two main characters, was what I loved the most about this story. Their chemistry just explodes off the pages.

London and her sisters own Spark house, a quaint hotel in Colorado surrounded by beautiful grounds where they host events. When London meets Jackson, a billionaire who owns Holt Media, it changes both of their lives forever. Jackson and London have an intensity that leaped off the page and I loved all of their encounters. Their communication through email and text messages made me laugh out loud as they got to know each other through these messages.

I loved Jackson. He is charming and sweet and totally into London. Jackson is a billionaire who has seen it all and is feeling bored with his life when he meets London, who he finds refreshing. Jackson is vulnerable with London and he shows her a side of him that he doesn’t share with anyone else. You don’t want to miss this delightful, charming and spicy romantic story.

Helena Hunting never fails. I caught myself numerous times smiling and feeling giddy with each turn of the page. In true Helena fashion this book will have you laughing, smiling, and swooning. The chemistry between London and Jackson was unmatched sparks everywhere. My favorite thing about London and Jacksons relationship was the banter and Helena knows how to do it so well. You will not want to put it down. Very fast paced and easy to read. I didn't get the opportunity to read the first book in this series but I did not feel like I was missing much, but I'm excited to go back to the first book. I highly recommend this steamy romance novel.

This is the second book in the Spark House Series but can be read as a standalone.
This is London's story and I was hooked from the moment I started reading. She just ended a dead end relationship and isn't looking for a new one, so when a man approaches her and asks for a date she turns him down. Low and behold they will meet again. He is the CEO of a company that wants to team up and work together. Only one problem, they are very much attracted to each other and mixed signals begin. I love all the emotions this story game me. Jackson has been burned in the past and knows he can't date while he is working with London. So much chemistry and fighting what they both want. Will all the mixed signals doom this relationship? Really enjoyed this story.

I don’t know that there has ever been a book by Helena Hunting that I haven’t enjoyed. She always makes you fall in love and makes my heart feel so very full.

This book is no different. I adored London. Even more than I loved Avery. I can’t wait to see what happens with Harley. This was one of the best meet cutes that there has been in a book. I adore this entire beginning of these two.

Jackson was like a dream. Sweep you off your feet millionaire with sex appeal and a heart of gold. Some moments of denseness on his part, but he figures it out.

I can’t wait to read Harley’s story.

This was my second ARC in the series, and I enjoyed it more than the first one. London and Jackson were a cute couple and the conflict/misunderstanding was relatable and not as frustrating as they often are in romance novels. I enjoyed their story and especially the flirting via Google Doc (lol). I felt like the steamy stuff was a little lacking… I think there was not enough build-up/tension. It was good but not great. Overall, an enjoyable HEA and I’m looking forward to reading Harley’s story.

✨Starry Eyed Love by Helena Hunting✨

This is the second book of the Spark sister series, thank you @netgalley for this ARC!

London loves the creative aspects of running the Spark House hotel with her three sisters, such as creating center pieces and has an Etsy store on the side for such crafts. However, her role has grown more administrative and she is frequently preparing for meetings with sponsors. One day, while hastily preparing for another meeting, she receives a call inviting her to meet with Holt Media. This is a multi-million dollar company with green goals like Spark House, that could help their hotel and event space grow.

London goes to meet with a Holt Media assistant when the CEO unexpectedly drops in and takes over the meeting. She realizes halfway through that she actually turned him down when he asked her out at a bar a few months back. Is he still mad about this and going to hurt their chances for this opportunity? Will they develop a spark that could jeopardize this business relationship??

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If you like Helena Hunting or the previous Spark book I’m sure you’ll enjoy this one.

I think I liked the first better. I actually didn’t like London in the first book, but she’s the saint in this one and Avery is awful. So I’m confused in my feelings towards these sisters. However, wedding planning, increasing business with not enough help, sister/relationship troubles would burn me out and make me a witch too ha.

-instant attraction
-kinda workplace romance
-small town girl with a big city guy
-hot car scene that I couldn’t bring myself to finish in the middle seat on a plane 🔥
-CW: loss of parents off page
-terrible pick up lines at the beginning 😬

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I absolutely adore the Spark sisters and had loved Avery and Declan’s story in When Sparks Fly. Even though they are not part of a series, I would definitely recommend reading that book first to understand and honestly read more about these awesome sisters. I loved the chemistry between London and Jackson. It is a beautiful story about love and family. One that kept me up through the night and gave me happiness when I was sick. I would definitely recommend this book and I cannot wait to read Harley’s story.

I received this ARC from NetGalley and the publisher for an honest review*

Oh I loved this book. London, she is a funny , a little odd and perfect in so many ways. If you have read When Sparks Fly, then you already know who London is, but in this book to get to see another side of her.

Jackson is amazing.

A chance meeting that is almost forgotten, however when a chance interest in The Spark House is on the table, London is the only sister able to make the meeting and do the presentation….. a 1st impression sometimes opens doors you never knew about and Jackson can’t believe who he just passed on the way to his office. He can’t believe his luck and he joins the party.

A sassy London holds her ground and makes Jackson think about his involvement in this project a little differently. Business and pleasure don’t mix, but when the project has a timeline to end, you never know what might come next.

Business partners, to friends to lovers maybe? Or will his past come back and bite him and send London in a free fall she can’t recover from?

A charming addition to the 1st book.

I was definitely excited for London's story after reading book one. I seemed to gravitate towards her character more in the previous book so having her next was perfect for me! This series is different than most of the authors previous series, more rom-com and slow burn, Written in dual POV...... this workplace romance will be a great read for sure!

I enjoyed the first book in the series. This one just didn't do much for me. I found myself disinterested in the characters for some reason. This must've just not been a book for me.

This is London’s story we return to the Sparks sisters. They are all incredible in their own way and London is the one who will work herself to the bone in order for their business to succeed.

Jackson is the swoony hero of the story and plays the part perfect. The banter between them is wonderful and I always enjoy it.

Overall, I loved the story it was captivating and page turning the characters were amazing and I’m looking forward to the next book.

I love being back in the Spark sisters world again! I was so intrigued by London in the first book, and I was so excited to get her story. She’s so serious and focused, and very much a willing martyr for her sisters. I loved seeing her shine. Of course, Jackson is the millionaire hero dreams are made of. I adore the business-y banter these two share! I also enjoyed seeing more of the sisters and their special connection. Endearing and enchanting all around.

This was such a cute story. Helena's writing is so easy to read and is just perfect for relaxing on a sunny afternoon (or a warm starry night). There was a little spice in this one, but not like her other books so this may appeal to people who like a lower spice level. I really liked both characters and how they handled a lot of the situations in the book.

4.5 stars!

Starry-Eyed Love is such a sweet love story and it gave me the all the warm fuzzies. London is the middle Spark sister. She manages the business and financial side the Spark House. One night, while at a bar with her sisters and fresh out of a breakup, she gets hit on by a hot guy. She’s not in the right headspace to date so she turns him down.

A few months later, London is given the opportunity to partner with a multi-million dollar company and it is a fantastic opportunity for Spark House to grow. However, it turns out the owner of the company, Jackson Holt, is none other than the guy London rejected. She may be ready to date again but now that she and Jackson are working together, he is off limits.

I adored this story. London is fantastic. She is smart and hardworking, and she puts her all into things. Though she loves Spark House, she is super creative and that is where her passion lies. I love that Jackson takes an invested interest in her and what she does. And not just the business side but her creative side too. He is different than I expected and I enjoyed him so much. He has been through a lot yet he is so fun to be around and has such a big heart.

"I’d forgotten what it was like to authentically enjoy spending time with someone who wasn’t one of my sisters. It feels effortless, natural."

I love that they are both interested in each other but the timing isn’t the best so they actually have time to get to know each other. The attraction is there but it’s not insta-love. I felt the spark between them and even though the sexual tension skyrockets the more they are with each other, they handle it well and fall into an easy, natural friendship.

"There’s chemistry between us. It crackles like thin sheets of ice under heavy treads every time I’m near her. I just need to stay on the right side of the line…"

There is a little bit of drama but I see both sides of the story. I think that some of the heartache could have been avoided if they were completely open with each other; however, I loved the way things played out and fell hard for Jackson and London.

I also loved getting more time with all three sisters together. There was a lot of growth between the three of them and they are finally at a better place with each other and what they want for Spark House.

Overall, I love this series and cannot wait for Harley's story!!!

This was a cute romance between London Spark, one of 3 sisters who run Spark House, and Jackson Holt, CEO of a multi-million dollar company. These two have not one, but two Meet Cutes and they were both great, catching London off guard each time! ⁣
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This was a fun romance with more of a slow burn than you might be used to in a Helena Hunting book! The relationship between Avery, London, and Harley is the perfect example of sisters who love each other while also sometimes annoying each other. It is one of my favorite parts of the series!⁣
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Jackson and London started off slow and through most of the book, keep things professional…until they don’t. Once they got together, I was so happy to see more of Jackson’s personality and feelings for London come out. Their chemistry really comes out in the second half of the book!⁣
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As always, expect Helena’s signature humor and perfect steam! This series is perfect for a summer read!⁣⁣
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Thank you, Helena, St. Martain's Press, and NetGalley, for an eARC of this book in exchange for my honest opinion!

Thanks to St. Martin's Press for providing an ARC via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. 3.5 stars rounded up!

Starry-Eyed Love is my second Helena Hunting book and I went into it with my trepidation because of how much the first book in this series was not my cuppa. I'm happy to say that I enjoyed this one so much more! Once again, it's a fast and easy romance that I managed to finish in one sitting. It is a very slow-burn romance but the payoff, even with the third-act breakup drama and all, was worth the HEA they get in the end. It was great to see more of the work that goes into Spark House and the different events they can come up with, plus, I enjoyed getting to know London and seeing her relationship with her sisters, especially Harley!

I appreciated how the romance between London and Jackson developed slowly. Their initial meet-cute was a meet-awkward as London turns Jackson down and when they unexpectedly meet again a few months down the road, they enter a strictly business arrangement that prevents them from becoming more. I would say the first half has a more serious tone to it as it's largely focused on the business relationship that develops between Spark House and Jackson's environmentally conscious new venture. Although there's a clear mutual attraction you don't find much of the flirty fun banter that you'd expect to find in a romance in this first part but I enjoyed getting to know more about Spark House and the work London does. I appreciated how Hunting addressed the power dynamic between London and Jackson, and that Jackosn actually doesn't push crossing that professional boundary.

It's a very slow-burn romance but they take the months to really get to know each other and I loved the support Jackson gives to London and Spark House over the course of the novel. Also, as a result of the slow burn, there's a delightful simmering tension that builds between them that makes it all the more satisfying when the business side ends and they finally get together. I'm surprised by how much I liked London in this book because I wasn't a fan in the first. She's hard-working and passionate about her work for Spark House, even as it regularly puts her out of her comfort zone, and she's a loving sister. I loved the close bond that she has with Harley and I loved seeing so much more of the sibling dynamic in this book. I still wasn't a fan of Avery (sorry, not sorry) and this book didn't change that but their relationship was so relatable and I think anyone with siblings will say realistic.

Surprisingly, although I did like him for the most part, I struggled a little with Jackson… I loved how he supported London and Spark House and brought them so much attention but some of his actions were slightly off-putting and there were a few moments of frustrating poor communication that had me gritting my teeth and wondering WHY. There were also times in the first half of the book when I wasn't sure whether he actually felt anything for London cos he was so emotionless. I don't want to get into spoiler territory but there were several missed opportunities for better communication between him and London, and there were some omissions that had me feeling "eh" (and again had me wondering WHY). Not saying that London was perfect as I also found her reaction to be a little overdramatic, but I think I empathised with her character more. I didn't think he was a bad guy but I had trouble with those communication issues. However, I do like how the third-act break up was handled overall—the woman to woman moment was great and helped redeem this last bit for me.

Overall though, I genuinely enjoyed this so much more than the first book! Although it was slow at the start and there were communication issues that I wished had been handled better, London and Jackson had great chemistry and I liked how their romance played out. They had sweet moments with just the right amount of cheese to make it cute and I really liked how they supported each other. I also loved the sibling dynamic between the Spark sisters and although I'm not sure if Hunting's books are 100% for me, I'm looking forward to Harley's story because she's my favourite sister so far!

Loved this book!!

I absolutely loved When Sparks Fly, so i knew i would love Starry- Eyed Love too! And i was right since this book was amazing. First, i loved seeing the "after" story, kinda, for Avery & Declan but i wholeheartedly have to say that London and Jackson stole my heart in this one!!

London is at her wits end trying to juggle running the hotel with her sisters especially now that Avery is planning her own wedding and dropping the ball and completely unwilling to hire help outside the family. These girls are being so overworked with no chance of a social life.

Except Jackson sneaks into her life... and then it explodes! Lol he is the owner of a media company looking to partner with their family event hotel. And this opens so many doors for them, but with only the three of them, and a wedding being planned, things quickly go out of control and tempers rise.

Loved this story.

I received an ARC for my honest review!

So in love with the Spark sisters!

This is book #2 in the series and I already loved London from the first book. Now we get to know her much more and she is hilarious.
Oh and of course she snags the sights of a hot CEO because she is a powerhouse herself.

This book is funny, charming, and adorable. Loved this book to pieces. Completely recommend and can’t wait for the next one

This book! I really enjoyed this book. It took me longer to read it because of my schedule but it was so good that I was sneaking in reading it every moment I had.

London is the business administer of the family event hotel she and her two sisters run. It isn't a job she would choose but she will do it because it affords her time with her sisters.

London recently ended a relationship because it was getting serious and she wasn't at that point in her life. She is in a bar with her sisters when she spies a very handsome man. He comes over and asks her out, giving her his phone number. London doesn't want a relationship and gives it back to him.

Months later she runs into him again and the sparks still fly. When Jackson's company books the family hotel for an event, they end up having a lot to do with one another.

Jackson is so taken with London but since they are working together a relationship is off the table. But the more time they spend together, the stronger the attraction becomes. Obstacles present themselves and my heart was sad for these two.

These two have souls that are definitely in need of love. I really enjoyed seeing their relationship grow as they interacted with each other in some of the cutest ways. I can't wait for the next book.

London and Jackson’s story is a great addition to this series. Again, the author doesn’t gloss over the hard stuff on the way to their HEA. I look forward to the next story on the series, which I hope is in the works so Harley can find her man.