Helena Hunting’s “Starry-Eyed Love” is book 2 in a series but can definitely be read as a standalone. It’s a second chance workplace romance with Spark sister #2, London, and swoony billionaire, Jackson. Their meet-cute is absolutely superb with mutual flirting, banter and an invitation to a hot air balloon date.

London is trying to elevate the sisters’ shared business by partnering with a company, and it is Jackson who is helping to make that happen - which means they have to keep their attraction to each other controlled and remain in a professional relationship. Their messages via their laptops are cute and flirty; the close proximity during work appointments is on point; and honestly these two simply ooze sexual chemistry.

I enjoyed the story, the humour, and the pining - oh and the open door steam is present, making this book - for me - much better than the first. I was a little frustrated with Jackson and how he handled his secret in the end though. I kinda cringed and wanted to slap his silly head.

On a different note, both London and Jackson have experienced deep sorrow over parental death and decisions based on such a loss is something I definitively resonate with.

“I understand what it’s like to lose parents far earlier than you’d expect. It leaves scars on the heart. Sometimes we need to share those memories to help them heal.”

What I appreciated about this story is that the author takes her time in their road to a HEA. This is a slow burn at its best. The friendship…conversations…sexual tension….it’s just all so raw and genuine. I highly recommend it!

During a rare night out with her sisters, soon after London's latest breakup, a handsome charming man asks her out. Not in the mood to be hit on in a bar, London says she has a boyfriend. Three months later she's humiliated when, sitting in a meeting to lure a new client to her family's event hotel Spark house, that same man turns out to be Jackson Holt, the millionaire CEO. All of a sudden she's working to organize a charity event with him, going on day trips to estate sales, and being flown to New York to meet his influential friends and create more business opportunities. But where was the man who so charmingly asked her out? Now he's all business and the attraction now seems all on her side.
Jackson had never been turned down for a date before, but London didn't seem to know who he was. He hasn't been able to get her out of his mind since, so when he catches sight of her at his own company, he's not willing to let her go. But by agreeing to let her hotel host his event means that she's now a business partner and off limits for dating. Now she seems interested while he's fighting to keep things professional.
I liked the family closeness of the three sisters running Spark House and especially the bond between London and Harley. I never read the first book in the series, but I really hated Avery's attitude about the business and how she kept cluelessly dumping all the work on the other two and refusing to listen to their input on business decisions. The story was a bit slow in the beginning until after the event. But I loved how they were with each other even then as comfortable friends. Jackson seems so down-to-earth for a millionaire in his approach to their relationship. I've read and enjoyed other books by this author and this one was no exception. Sweet romance with a strong family vibe.
I received an advance reader copy of this book. The views and opinions expressed in this review are completely my own and given voluntarily.

I absolutely adored the first installment to this series When Sparks Fly. When I got an e-ARC of this one, I was ecstatic as Helena Hunting is quickly becoming one of my most favorite rom-com writers! I was so excited to jump back into the Spark House sisters!

Thank you so much to Netgalley, St. Martin’s Press, SMP Romance and the author Helena Hunting for an advance reader’s copy!

London just got out of a relationship and is out celebrating with her sisters when a guy asks her out. She turned him down due to being emotionally unavailable. A couple of months later, she is set for a business meeting with a multimillion dollar company to grow their hotel Sparks House, and the CEO just so happens to be the same guy she turned down a couple of months ago.

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5. Cute, cheesy and charming. That’s how I would describe this book! A classic workplace romance/ dating the CEO that comes with the typical conflict of interest issues. I must say that I liked the first book better than this one. Even though we get a glimpse of Avery and Declan here, Avery seemed like a totally different and annoying character in this one. Which made me like London’s character more and how her love for family is paramount. I loved the bond between the three sisters too. I found Jackson really charming and down to earth despite his VIP status. I couldn’t help but gush over him because he carries himself really well and i love the alpha male vibe!

Read this one if you like: Dating the CEO, work place romance settings, alpha males, billionaire boyfriends

Starry-eyed Love by Helena Hunting
2nd book in the Spark House series. Contemporary romance. Can be read as a stand-alone. This is the second sister’s story and will be a spoiler if the first book was not read. Multiple POV with 80% by London and 20% by Jackson. First person present tense.
Hailey and her sisters run an Hotel that specializes specifically in Events and focusing on promoting green habits. Jackson brings his company to the Sparks Hotel and he and London can’t resist the chemistry and attraction they both feel.

I loved the instant chemistry from the start and what feels like fate bringing them together. The sisters dedication to the business and each other is admirable and without spoilers, their “talk”should have been earlier but at least it was finally done. And I didn’t really agree with the drama at the height of it (throwing a quarter million dollar necklace at his feet was a crime for the faceted sparkle!) but it’s a romance book and everything can’t go right all the time or it would be a boring book. Right?
I enjoyed the sisters closeness and look forward to reading the romance of the next sister.
Delightful, a bit steamy, and a fabulous ending with epilogue.

I received a copy of this from NetGalley.

En bref, j'ai passé un super moment avec London et Jackson, j'ai aimé le côté un peu slow burn étant donné qu'ils bossent ensemble et que Jackson ne veut pas mélanger romance et travail. Ils prennent sur eux, vont apprendre à communiquer pour dire ce qu'ils ressentent et pensent, ils sont plein de doutes et pas forcément sur la même longueur d'onde au même moment ce qui va donner une romance qui nous file le sourire du début à la fin, nous fait rire et nous fait aussi réfléchir à ce qui a son importance dans la vie. Le final est vraiment chouette et on ne peut que les quitter avec le cœur empli d'amour. Un très chouette moment en très bonne compagnie qui ne nous laisse pas souffler une seule seconde !

I hit the arc jackpot with this one, being approved for both the eBook and the audio! So, I did my own version of whisper-sync, following along on my Kindle while listening to the audio. Either way you read it, Starry-Eyed Love is another sweet and swoony installment to the Spark House series!

This series is equal parts women’s fiction and romance in my opinion. It follows the Spark sisters who together run a growing event venue/hotel that has been in their family for generations.

If you enjoy audiobooks like I do, Jason Clarke and Stella Bloom do an amazing job bringing the voices or Jackson Holt and London Spark to life!

Thank you to Helena Hunting, SMP Romance, Macmillan Audio and NetGalley for the opportunity to read/listen and provide my honest review!

Starry-Eyed Love is the 2nd book in the Spark House romance series, but it can be read as a standalone! I really enjoyed reading London and Jackson's love story! The characters were really cute to read about. I think this was is the first multimillionaire romance I ever read, btw 🤭

With romances that are based on a working/business-based relationship, I always struggle a little, but after readinf the first few chapters, I started getting invested in Jackson and London's romance! The plot was really intriguing, so by the end, I was really forward to seeing how things wrapped up.

The family theme in Starry-Eyed Love was beautifully written too. I loved London's relationship with her sisters, even though Avery got on my nerves quite a couple of times. 😭😭😭 I also felt that London and Jackson could have a few more casual conversations without the formal tone, but I guess that was essential to the story. 🥺 Overall, if you like cute and fast-paced romances with an intriguing storyline, you'll definitely like reading Starry-Eyed Love!

London Spark loves her family business, even if her portion of the business is not her favorite aspect of working events. It is important that she do her best to continue to grow and carry on the business in her parent’s memory. But with the increasing popularity of her Etsy side-hustle, she is finding herself overworked, stressed out, and not enjoying the parts of her job she used to love. With all the work on her plate, she barely has time for herself, let alone a relationship, so when an extremely hot stranger asks her out, it is easy to turn him down. Several months later, it is harder to ignore the fact that the handsome stranger is the owner of the company responsible for the newest partnership at Spark House.

Jackson Holt is a workaholic CEO focused on his company’s goals with little deviation from his work focus. I loved him from the start and though he was confident in his choice to work with Spark House, forgetting that the working relationship would put a hold on anything actually happening between him and London made it hard to watch some of their working interactions.

This was a slow burn with so many sparks flying between them I applaud their restraint. The working relationship was so important to London and Spark House that they did everything possible to keep things professional as long as they could. But it also becomes clear that there is more in Jackson’s past than he is letting on, and London has a lot to sort through when everything comes to light.

It was fun to return to Spark House and the business run by the three sisters. I was a little shocked by some of Avery’s actions towards her sisters (especially London) and felt very protective of London when things finally snapped between them. I look forward to continuing this series and seeing where the growth of the business takes them and especially what is in story for Harley!

Starry-Eyed Love | Spark House #2

It is London’s turn for love after lackluster dating with someone she didn’t feel the “spark!”

A bearded stranger.
A gentle no thank you.
Fast forward months.
Chance encounter.
Billionaire.
Slow burn.
Friends to lovers.
Sister friendships.
Sweet romance read.

Thank you Helen Hunting SMPromance GetRedPRbooks and LetsTalkBooksPromo for the complimentary copy of this book. Unfortunately the chemistry didn't work for me, and the conversations were too business tone even when speaking causally.

This was a fun book to read. There was humor, drama and some steamy interactions. London has put the business before her personal life. So we get to see her journey to realize she needs some me time too and maybe a little steamy romance too. Jackson seems to stroll in to help her but has bad timing. I loved seeing how Jackson and London's love journey turn out. If you want laughs, total hotness and romance this is the book for you.

Absolutely LOVED this story! Helena Hunting has the most hilarious, heart-warming, sexy stories. This rom-com is set at a super slow burn for our London and Jackson which delivers the most amazing combustible first “date” after months of “non-dating” dates!

London is out with her sisters, Avery and Harley, for a post-breakup girl’s night out. A guy across the bar is trying to get London’s attention, while he is pretty hot, she is determined to ignore. Not ready for a re-bound BF. Jackson makes his way over to London’s table to ask her out. Best quote: “I just needed to tell you that from across the room, you were beyond stunning, but up close.” He lets out a low whistle. “You are an absolute work of art.” Swoon! Alas, London gives him the “I have a boyfriend” blow off. Jackson states that hopefully karma will bring the back together in the future.

Four months later, London is in a boardroom, presenting for an event that would gain Spark House a major collaboration with Holt Media. The CEO of Holt Media, one Jackson Holt, walks by the boardroom and happens to see London presenting. Karma brought her back to him. He interrupts the meeting and hijacks the interview. It takes London a while to realize this was the GUY that she brushed off at the bar. Now embarrassed and sure that she will lose this opportunity – London successfully answers all his questions. Spark House gets the deal and Jackson personally takes over the collab for Holt Media.

Jackson is so enamored with London that he forgets that “he can’t date anyone while they work for him.” This sets up a series of “non-dates” as they meet out and about to work out the coordination of the event. Lots of sexy intensity with no sexy times allowed due to the workplace thing – but they do actually get to know each other. Now he can’t wait to get this event over and London out from under his direct employment! After some jealous ex behavior, a heart-wrenching break-up, and a major sister business melt-down, Jackson and London get to their sexy times and HEA.

Starry-Eyed Love is filled with snarky banter, sweet humor, and an invested cast of characters. The sisters all have different passions but they are loyal to each other and to their shared family business. Helena Hunting writes some sexy romantic adventures with such depth in her heroines and heroes. This book is a part of the Stark House series but is easily enjoyed as a standalone. Looking forward to Hayley’s social media romance next.

I received this ARC from the publisher (St. Martin’s Griffin) and NetGalley for an honest review.

It’s pub day for Starry Eyed Love by @helenahunting

This series follows the Spark Sisters who run their family event hotel Spark House. This book is the second in the series and introduces us to London the middle sister who is the administrator with the creative eye. After a tough break up she finds herself being hit on by some random guy in a restaurant. After a humiliating rejection she later finds out he is a big time CEO for a company looking to partner with their hotel. Forced to have to work with Jackson she tries to redeem herself. Well you see where this is going.

Starry Eyed Love is a fun romance with some steam 🌶🌶🌶 Did I mention Type A businessman Jackson is HAWT?!?! I also appreciated the family focus between the three sisters. Lord knows I can relate to these issues with my own sister 😆

If you are looking for a cute romance with a dreamy businessman and heavy on the steam 🥵…look no further!

Thanks to @stmartinspress and @netgalley for the E-ARC

I am absolutely loving the Spark House series! Helena Hunting’s writing is perfect. I think this book is my favorite of the series so far, but I have a feeling Harley’s book might end up being my favorite.

I loved the slow burn romance between Landon and Jackson, their chemistry was spot on and banter between the two of them was perfect. I could not put this book down because I was waiting for the things between them to finally heat up and when it does the sparks fly!

I love the relationships between the three sisters, it is not perfect but the love is there. This is another cute, sexy, fun book in the Spark house series and it was a pleasure to read. I recommend it and the first book, When Sparks Fly to anyone who loves a fun romcom.

Thank you so much St. Martin's Griffin and Netgalley for the ARC in exchange for my honest opinion

Starry-Eyed Love is the second book in the Spark House series and it's London Spark's story.

After having just broken up with her latest boyfriend because he was soooooo boring, London decides she is done with men for a while. While out with her sisters celebrating her single status, a gorgeous man buys their drinks and is very interested in London. Having no interest in a rebound guy, she turns him down flat. Fast forward three months and Holt Media and Consulting is interesting is in possibly hiring London and her sisters to work with their company. While London is giving her presentation, who should walk by the conference room but Jackson Holt, the CEO of the company, and also the guy who she turned down three months ago! London is thrown even further when Jackson ends up sitting in the her presentation, asking her some direct questions. Afterwards, Jackson ask London to come up to his office where they talk privately. Jackson is still very attracted to London but suddenly realizes that now that they will have a professional relationship, she is off limits!

The more time these two spend together, the harder it is to keep their relationship strictly professional. When these two can finally cave in to their feelings things just combust! London and Jackson have a sizzling chemistry that is off the charts. Everything is going wonderfully until the past comes back to bite them in the butt! They both have a lot of things they need to overcome in order to find their happy ever after, but once they do....the ending is just perfect!

I just loved this contemporary romance story! Two souls who both had emotional things from their past, coming together to find love is just so beautiful. Jackson was off the charts yummy while London was just the right amount of sass and together these two just worked. I can't wait for Harley's story!

Starry Eyed Love by Helena Hunting is the second book in the Spark House series. London and Jackson first met in a bar after she broke up with her boyfriend and Jackson asked her out….she turned him down. A few months later, they are brought back together when Jackson’s company is interested in working with Spark House. This time, they keep their relationship professional or so they try.

This was a sweet love story that was a fast and easy read. They get to know each other slowly while keeping things professional; bonding over how they both lost their parents at a young age. After two months London and Jackson stop fighting their attraction and start dating.

I enjoyed the sisters and their relationship running the family business. I really related to London and how she is coping with her stress and anxiety. If I could wish for one thing to be added to this story, it would be more of Jackson’s point of view.

Starry Eyed Love is the second book in the Spark House series but can be read as a stand alone. I did not read When Sparks Fly and was able to follow along. That said, I will be reading book one and am looking forward to Harley’s story.

Read this if you enjoy a romance with:
⭐️ Billionaire Hero
⭐️ Workplace Romance
⭐️ Sisters and family relationships

Thanks to NetGalley and St Martin’s Press for the ARC.

London + Jackson's story is adorably sweet, and I absolutely loved it.

After a brief encounter months earlier, they re-connect and the chemistry basically radiates from the page. But their working relationship adds in a forbidden aspect, resulting in a slow burn story that finally ignites and kept me glued to the page. There are laughs and tears, incredibly sweet moments, and plenty of adorable awkwardness that I couldn't get enough of. And while the steam level is quite low, Helena Hunting still excels at bringing the fire.

Long-time readers are treated to some amazing guest appearances, and the dynamic between the sisters is explored really well. Spark House is never far from center stage, and I'm so excited to see how it evolves in Harley's story. I loved the pacing and truly enjoyed everything about this story!

Starry Eyed Love is the second book in the Spark House series and it was a wonderful addition. The main characters London and Jackson had such great chemistry and I loved how they both worked through their own issues. I also enjoyed the humor the sisters brought into the book. As always Hunting did a phenomenal job and I cannot wait until the next book!!

First of all, I need to learn how to make origami stars! This was a sweet romance tale that we dive back into the world of Spark House and the three sisters.

We see a bit of Avery and Declan in this story after reading their love story in When Sparks Fly, their HEA continues.

Spark House is growing and they can’t keep up. London sees it, Harley sees it, Avery is in denial but deep down sees it too that they need help. This particularly becomes even more of an issue when Holt Media finds them and starts creating events and networking them.

Jackson Holt, owner of Holt Media, immersed himself in the project between Teamology and Spark House because he wants to be around London as much as he can. He knew she’d come back to him after that initial meet cute! They are very careful not to cross any lines, to remain professional leading up to the charity event. So when that’s over, all bets are off and they’re ready to see where their spark takes them.

While it was slow moving in parts, it made it for a much better build up to be able to experience their starry-eyed love type passion and inevitably their heartbreak.

If you’re looking for a feel good story that’ll make you smile throughout, you should grab this one today… maybe along with a How To Do Origami book too! We all need to make stars!

Starry-Eyed Love is the second book in a trilogy about three sisters. I didn’t read the first book in the series and it didn’t make a difference. There are minor spoilers, but I felt that it didn’t matter much to me. This story is focused on middle sister London Sparks who works with her two sisters who run The Spark House, a family owned event hotel. When a multi-million dollar company calls them out of the blue with a business proposition, the sisters think it’s just the advantage they need to bring their business to the next level. During her presentation London is thrown off balance when the incredibly handsome and wealthy CEO crashes the meeting. He seems vaguely familiar, but she can’t quite place him until she realizes that the manscaped and charismatic man in front of her is the same scruffy man from the bar she turned down a few months before. London and Jackson get to know one another while working on a fundraising event. They both have feelings for the other that they try to deny while working together, but once their professional relationship ends, their personal relationship heats up. When a misunderstanding threatens to end their blossoming romance both London and Jackson have to make choices about what matters to them the most. The story is told in alternating perspectives between London and Jackson and I loved it. It was refreshing to peek behind the screen and know the intimate thoughts of both of the MCs. I enjoyed all the characters and although a bit predictable at times I enjoyed their intoxicating love story. This was a fast-paced whirlwind of a read with a little bit of heat. This is the perfect vacation read! Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for an advanced copy in exchange for my honest review.

A new author for me and although part of a series I didn't feel like I was missing content although I would like to go back and read the first book.

In this one, London and Jackson meet for the first time right after she has broken up with her boyfriend and is out at a bar with her sisters. Flash ahead 3 months and she arrives for a presentation with a possible partner only to discover it's the guy who asked her for a date , which she turned down.

As they work together their friendship grows, but they're unable to embark on a personal relationship until the business one has ended.

There is plenty of laughs, romance, and sibling challenges as they maneuver through the expansion of their family business. A fun story of balancing work/life commitments between 3 siblings.

I received a free ARC eBook from Net Galley and the publisher in exchange for my honest opinions.