Spectacularly, engaging and entertaining romance with likable characters that keep you intrigued throughout the book. I thought that the relationships were realistic and the romance was lovely. It’s a book that I read from start to finish without putting down.

4.5 ⭐️ engaging, emotional love story

We return to Spark House and the three sisters who run it with Starry-eyed love. This book features the sister London. Helena puts a welcome ‘spark’ of realism into this story with love in the office place.
I especially like the start of the book with the attempted pick-up in the bar that Jackson didn’t close; London shut him down only to encounter him in a business opportunity three months later. As the story continues, it features the ongoing struggle that Jackson has with his attraction for London but needing to maintain his distance due to their business relationship. So many books blow right through this boundary. This is much more realistic and welcomed.
Both London and Jackson have past relationship issues that make forming long term relationships difficult. London is always giving to her family, not taking time for herself. The story deals well with the emotional issues stemming from their past making it engaging to read. Helena doesn’t skimp on the emotion, laughter and tears. Lastly the sisters have to deal with an exponentially growing business, need to have their own personal time and outside interests. Overall this story packs a wallop, that will have you laughing and then crying. I love 💕 this book.

So adorable! I loved Starry-Eyed Love by Helena Hunting. I enjoyed going on their journey,

I voluntarily reviewed this book.

a delightful romance novel that combines love, family, and the power of second chances. Set in the mesmerizing world of the Spark House, this book takes readers on a journey filled with passion, unexpected twists, and heartfelt moments. Helena has a remarkable talent for crafting well-rounded characters, and Starry-Eyed Love is no exception. London is a relatable and strong-willed protagonist who finds herself torn between her love for the Spark House and her growing affection for Jackson. Jackson, on the other hand, is a complex character with layers of vulnerability that slowly unravel throughout the story. One of the highlights of this book is the author's ability to create a palpable sense of chemistry between the main characters. The romance between London and Jackson is filled with sizzling tension and tender moments, making their love story truly irresistible.

In addition to the captivating plot, the audiobook narration by Jason Clarke and Stella Bloom adds an extra layer of depth and emotion. Both narrators beautifully capture the essence of the characters, bringing their voices to life and immersing listeners into the story.

I wasn't a huge fan of the first book in this series, but I thought I'd give book number 2 a fair chance. However, I wasn't a fan of London or her story just like I struggled with Avery's love story in book one. I seem to like most of Hunting's other books that I've read, but this series (and the Spark sisters) just don't seem to be my cup of tea.

I went into this book ready to love it. I love sibling relationships in books and I love complex romances. unfortunately, I just couldn't really buy into the romance. I liked the characters as individuals, but not as a couple. Honestly, I felt like a lot of the romance was overshadowed by all of the family drama that was happening. Lastly, I think I just wasn't in the right mood to read this one. I kept trying to get into it and was never able to fully dive into the story.

This book was just sadly not for me! I was hoping for something different but it turned out to be something I was not expecting, which is okay and I'm sure someone else would love it!

London Spark and her sisters are enjoying a night out when an extremely attractive man pays for their food and drinks and gives her his number. Since she just broke up with her boyfriend, she refuses the offer. However 3 months later, Spark House is given an opportunity to partner with a large firm. London handles presentations, and at this meeting, handsome Jackson Holt, CEO, sees her, and decides to join the meeting. Of course, he is the man she refused months earlier.
The attraction between the two is undeniable, but Jackson is trying to keep it professional. However, he slips and from then on, they can't stay apart. Yet, London believes he is holding something back, plus she has loads of responsibility at Spark House that she doesn't know if she can manage it all.. Everything comes to a head when a woman that he had a relationship with tells him that she was hoping for more. London doesn't want to be the other woman, so she needs to leave.
Will they be able to find their way back to each other, and to be honest with each other?
Another Spark House romance - now the 2nd sister has her chance at love. This is another sweet romance, with some steamy love scenes, and emotions flying high. I enjoyed it and am looking forward to sister #3 getting her chance!

I really enjoyed the second book in the Spark House series, London and Jackson were the perfect match. They're love story wasn't easy, they both had to face their fears before they were able to be truly happy, but they knew it was worth it for a future together. Would highly recommend.

This is the second book in the Spark House series, but it can be read as a standalone. I wish I had known this when I agreed to read it, because now I am working my way backwards as I am eager to read the first.

This book is about London Spark, and her love interest Jackson Hoyt, a charming and handsome CEO who is so likable that you don’t expect it. London first meets Jackson at a local bar and yes, pun intended Sparks fly! Yet that is where it ends, that is until London is seeking a partner for her business. I would say this is more a slow-burn romance as it does take a while for them to work through their hesitation. I thoroughly enjoyed it, and I am looking forward to going back and then forward reading about the other Spark sisters.

Thank you to St. Martin’s Press, Helena Hunting, and NetGalley for an ARC of this book.

Starry-Eyed Love is the second book in the Spark House series. While the first book is all about Avery, this one is all about her sister London. Having just broken up with her boyfriend and out with her sisters, London is in no mood when an attractive man pays for their drinks. Putting the encounter out of her mind, London is surprised to see the mystery man months later when he proposes a partnership between his company and Spark House. Will London be able to mix business and pleasure?

Just like When Sparks Fly, this romance has a fairy tale quality. Though the plot and characters change, the story is very much the same. Starry-Eyed Love is just as transparent, with a predictable plot. Having read both, but in different formats, I prefer the audio version of the first book over the printed form of this one. The narrator of the story brings it to life, so I would recommend this novel in audio to other readers.

Disclaimer: I was given an Advanced Reader's Copy by NetGalley and the publisher. The decision to read and review this book was entirely mine.

***ARC Provided by the Author***

4 Stars

Helena Hunting books are always fun, and they are always heartfelt with characters you adore and cheer for. This one is no exception. London is, with her 2 sisters, running Spark House, a family hotel and event space when the opportunity arises for her to partner with Holt Media, Jackson's company.

She doesn't know, at first (and neither does he) that he is the man who so charmingly hit on her a few months ago, right after she got out of a relationship. She turned him down, he was sad, but respectful.

Once they realize who they each are, it's too late to do anything, as they have already entered into a business partnership and getting involved would be a bad idea...or would it?

Without going into too much of the plot, the way the author handles this is clever, and adorable, and snuck up on me as much as it did on the characters, which I loved.

This book, while hot and full of fabulous chemistry, is also a little tamer sexually than some of this author's other titles, and it feels like it's more focused on the relationships between the main characters, as well as with the secondary characters.

It's tough to talk about other parts of the title without getting into the details of the plot, so I will leave this here and say that I enjoyed and recommend this title.

This war a cute and funny story that made me cry and released me from my book slump. I’m a fan of Helena Hunting’s writing.

I hadn’t realised going in that this was the second book in a series but I thought it read fine as a stand-alone. I really liked London’s character and enjoyed London and Jackson’s relationship (though I didn’t love the miscommunication). It was a slow burn but one which I really enjoyed.

If a fun, contemporary romance is what you read
This could be the next book that you need!
Three sisters together run the Spark House and events
But growing their businesses are their intents.
London has just broken up her current romance
So doesn't give a stranger any chance.

Months later she's given the chance
To work with a company in partnership perchance
An opportunity it really is too good to be missed
But at the first meeting there's an unexpected twist
She's shocked to discover CEO, Jackson Holt, is the one
She told months ago to be gone!

As they start to work together, however, they find
Their attraction is there, always on their mind.
However business and pleasure don't mix
So how will their dilemma they fix?
With work, origami, secrets and her sisters
Will London make time for this Mister?

It is a fun read that I enjoyed from the start
One where there's a danger of a broken heart.
Can friendship help bring this pair together?
Or will they be parted now and forever?
For my complementary copy, I say thank you,
Such a heartwarming read and this is my honest review.

Thank you to St. Martin’s, Helena, and Netgalley for an ARC of Starry-Eyed Love.
This is the second in the Spark House series, however can be read as a standalone.

While London is nursing her wounds from a recent breakup by having a sisters night out to celebrate, a handsome stranger approaches her and pays their bar tab. She declines a date with him and goes on with her newly single life…until she scores a huge meeting with a potential partner to expand Spark House, the event hotel she owns with her sisters passed down in their family. The CEO who shows up at the end of her sales pitch is none other than Jackson, the man she shot down.

Soon their chemistry becomes undeniable and they struggle to maintain a professional relationship, Jackson reassigns the project to someone else so that they can explore their attraction and see if they’ve got what it takes to make something real. Between juggling work and life, along with their own pasts, London and Jackson have a long road ahead.

I’ve said it several times and in probably every review I’ve ever done for a contemporary romance - I’m not really a contemporary romance fan. I like dark and broody and real life problems as opposed to the normal everyday issues like miscommunication. However, I thought this one was cute. It was, of course, full of miscommunication. However I really liked London, I found her charming and quirky, her dedication to her family and internal struggle to figure out what she really wants is very relatable.

Jackson was just a meh character to me. I didn’t dislike him, but he doesn’t really make or leave a mark. The sisters were a good source of both support and drama for London and offered really solid subplots.

I thought the story was cute. I really like the background of the series of the sisters running and growing their family’s establishment. I like that it’s ultimately a story about a boss woman who is trying to figure herself, her life, her wants and needs out before she brings another person in.

I can’t say that I will prioritize the other books in this series, but if they pop up and I’m looking for an audiobook I’d definitely grab them.

A solid, if a bit cliched, rom-com. Hunting can be relied on for solid dialogue, related heroines, and swoony heroes.

I forgot I had this book and had read the first one. After about 20 pages, I looked the first book up in Goodreads to refresh my memory of what happened there. lol

I liked this book more than the first one. I do know that. I'll likely check out the 3rd book, but I doubt it'll be better this one.

If you like slow burns you will love this one!! Overall I really enjoyed this book! The beginning started a bit slow for me but by the middle I was having a hard time putting the book down. To be fair I don’t think a lot of people will feel this way. It was more than likely me because my attention span wasn’t what it normally is while reading this one. I loved London and Jackson! There was no long drawn out unnecessary drama to slow the book down. By the time I got to the end of this book I wasn’t ready for it to end! I can’t wait for the next book!

Return to Helena Hunting’s Spark House and meet the middle Spark sister, London. I loved getting to know London and hear about her small business! After much success designing centerpieces for events at Spark House, London opens an Etsy store to sell her designs. Jackson is also a great character. While he’s a successful businessman, he is also such a great partner to London. I recommend Starry-Eyed Love to fans of small town romance.