Dear Fellow Reader,

I have decided that it should be Spring. I’m sure the weather will cooperate, right? One can hope…

Last September I reviewed a book entitled When Sparks Fly by Helena Hunting. (https://cecooney.com/2021/09/21/when-sparks-fly-by-helena-hunting/) When I started reading Starry Eyed Love, I was confused. It sounded so much like a book I had read but not exactly like it. It took me a minute to connect that this book was a sequel to When Sparks Fly. In the first book, we learned about Avery Spark and her love life. In the new book (to be published on May 10, 2022) London Spark, the middle sister is the center of attention.


London Spark has just ended a relationship that she didn’t feel was going to go anywhere. She and her sisters are in a bar talking when a handsome stranger makes a pass at London. She is not interested and shoots down the guy telling him that she just broke up with someone and is not interested.

Months pass. London gets a call from a large corporation asking for a meeting. It seems that the corporation would like to connect small firms with other firms interested in doing business in an ecologically sound manner. London is the business administrator of Spark House, the small inn that she and her two sisters run, and sees this as a big opportunity. She goes to the meeting and while she is talking to some of the corporate representatives, the CEO of the company, Jackson Holt, walks into the meeting and starts asking her a lot of questions. The guy looks familiar, but she can’t place him.

Of course, he ends up being the guy who hit up on her in the bar a few months before. There is a definite attraction there but since they are going to work together on a project, he knows he can’t act on the attraction. Thus begins a series of misunderstandings between the two of them.

While London loves working with her sisters, she is not exactly comfortable with her role as business administrator for the Inn. She has an Etsy company where she makes and sells floral arrangements and that is much more her love. How long can she continue to give up what she loves to work with her sisters?

I liked this book more than I liked the first book. If you are looking for a light read, this could be your book. There are plenty of conflicts both romantic and with her work life to keep it moving along. I also (which will come as a shock to those who know my feelings on reading books in order) don’t think you need to have read the first book to know what is going on in this book. (I was given a copy of this book in exchange for an unbiased review.) (Phew! I almost forgot the disclaimer.)

Thanks for reading!

Starry-Eyed Love⁣
By Helena Hunting⁣
Publisher: St Martin’s Griffen (May 10. 2022)⁣
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This is the second book in the series about 3 Spark sisters finding love. The first book was about Avery and I liked it but didn’t love it, so I was hesitant to pick this one up… I think what propelled me was more that I really like how the author writes her romance novels, so I took a chance. And dang it, I really enjoyed this one. ⁣
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London Spark meets a smooth talking (𝘴𝘭𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘭𝘺 𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘧𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘵?!) guy when out for drinks with her sisters. Coming off of a breakup, she turned him down, and toasted to her single status. Fast forward months later and 💥 guess who meets again, just in a meeting about connecting their two businesses. ⁣
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A multi million company would set the Spark House up with recognition and success… which is why London needs to say yes despite knowing that she turned down the CEO months earlier…..⁣
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Something about this relationship where it seemed like it was built on more of a friendship (𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘥𝘦𝘧𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘦 𝘴𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘬𝘴) that leads to 🔥 romance hooked me. I loved the slow build up but I think it’s because I also really loved the two main characters. Jackson & London together brought steam but it was the gritty side stories about their lives that endeared me most. ⁣
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𝘠𝘰𝘶 𝘬𝘯𝘰𝘸 𝘮𝘦, 𝘴𝘪𝘥𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘨𝘳𝘪𝘵 (𝘢𝘬𝘢 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘭 𝘭𝘪𝘧𝘦) 𝘩𝘰𝘰𝘬𝘴 𝘮𝘦 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘰 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘮𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘢𝘳𝘺 𝘳𝘰𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘮𝘰𝘴𝘵. 𝘛𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘬 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘶𝘣𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘢 𝘨𝘪𝘧𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘤𝘰𝘱𝘺 𝘪𝘯 𝘳𝘦𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘯 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘢𝘯 𝘩𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘳𝘦𝘷𝘪𝘦𝘸. 4.5 ⭐️

This was such a cute fun read! I can’t wait to tell all my family and friends to read it! I’m so glad I got chosen to read it

Starry-Eyed Love is witty, funny and super steamy! I really enjoyed this story! The second book in the Spark House Series follows London who just broke up with her boyfriend. She has zero interest in the man hitting on her at a the bar. She blows it off till three month later he walks back into her life. He's the hot hot CEO of the company she's partnering with. Their chemistry sizzles as they struggle to keep their relationship strictly business. This story is ton of fun and it was surprisingly funny! I loved it!

London is creative and the business side of Spark House that she runs with her sisters. She is hit on by a hot bearded guy in a bar one night and turns him down. Three months later, they meet again as he is the CEO of the media company she is pitching to for an initiative. Jackson is attracted to London, but tries to remain professional since they are now working together.

Overall, I enjoyed their romance and the story. The romance had great build up and was sweet. Second in the series, it can be read standalone and I enjoyed this one much more than the first.

Thanks to the publisher for a review copy via NetGalley.

This book is a well-developed romance, with a great balance between humor and honest characters. The relationship develops at a great pace and this book is incredibly well written

This was a solid 3 for me. I really enjoy Helena Hunting but this series is hit n miss for me. Londons character was interesting to me in Book 1 of the series and I was excited for her book. But, I didn't connect with her like I thought I would and that's why I dropped the stars down. I enjoyed Jackson and his characters backstory and his eco-friendly business venture. It is a slower burn type book so if these are not your cup of tea then maybe skip.

Starry-Eyed Love is the second (standalone) book in the Spark House series by Helena Hunting. While the Spark House series is slightly different than many other writing styles by Helena Hunting this this happens to be one of my favorites. The story of London and Jackson is just adorable and the dynamics of their relationship- business and personal will pull you right in. Helena Hunting is always able to find a way to have characters from her other series interlink within her books and brings you back all the feels from the other series and gives you a big smile on your face. If you are looking for a sweet, adorable read then Starry-Eyed Love is the book for you.

resh from her breakup London is not ready for a new relationship, so when a super hot guy pays her tab and ask her out she turns him down. Months later she gets the chance of a lifetime to work with a big company that would help her company in turn... but the company she plans on working with is owned by the same guy she turned down, Jackson Holt. But the more time Jackson and London work together the more they start to fall for each other. Jackson however has drawn a clear line, he won’t ask her out until after their business is done because one should never mix business with pleasure. But when Jackson’s secretive past finally comes out, London will have to ask herself if she can handle all his secrets and if she is ready for the heartbreak that will come with opening up to someone. This was a pretty sweet story about unexpectedly falling in love. Overall, a cute read and great for romance lovers!

*Thanks Netgalley and St. Martin's Press, St. Martin's Griffin for sending me an arc in exchange for an honest review*

This book is laugh out loud funny! I love Jackson and London. The writing is great. Helena Hunting knows how to write rom com so you are belly laughing. I thoroughly enjoyed this book! I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced free copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own. I received a copy from the publisher through NetGalley.

What a wonderful book!!! I loved everything about it and couldn’t put it down!! The perfect read to get me out of my reading slump

I loved this book! It was even better than the first in the series. I really enjoyed the main characters as well as the plot. I was able to read this quickly and did not want to put it down.

Thanks to the publisher and NetGallley for a copy to honestly review.

A complimentary copy of this book was provided by NetGalley for my honest review and opinion. Helena Hunting brings another sega to the sister love search. Jackson and London are not able to escape the pull of love when working together so they must fight to not mix business with romance.

I really liked When Sparks Fly so I was excited to read this second book in the Spark House series. This was an enjoyable workplace romance that kind of is a bit of friends-to-lovers. The chemistry between Jackson and London from that first time they meet is undeniable. I was so excited to see their journey together after reading that scene! And then when they finally decided to take the plunge into a relationship, it was like fireworks.

I thought that star theme throughout the book was super cute. I used to make those puffy stars out of paper when I was little so it made me a feel a little nostalgic.

I hope to see a story for the third sister, Harley, soon!

Steam level : 🔥🔥🔥
⚠️mention of a fatal car accident, mention of cancer

Book 2 of the Spark sisters kicks off with a fun, flirty meet cute. Little do we know what’s down the road for the adorably scruffy Jackson and serious London (who’s finally being fun!). The instant chemistry between London and Jackson, the way he deviates from his no-nonsense business mindset to woo and pursue her had me with hearts in my eyes the entire time. The story is well rounded with the build up of tension between the sisters over their shared business endeavor as well as the hang ups that both London and Jackson must overcome in order to be together. And the cameo’s of other characters in this universe always bring me joy. The mix of humor, heartache and heat is *chef’s kiss* perfection. I voluntarily read an Advance Reader Copy for the purpose of review. All opinions are my own.

This book has it all - emotions, a strong heroine, a hero we'd all love to know, and a story that hits every single mark! I knew this one would be a winner because the amazing Helena Hunting wrote it but I didn't realize how deeply I'd fall in love with it. This is the PERFECT read!

Such an amazing book!! London Spark & Jackson Holt are a great couple that you will love reading about, you won’t want the book to end. It’s got one of the best lines too!! “I feel like it should rain glitter every time Jackson enters a room.”. This book has wonderful characters, will pull on your heartstrings, make you laugh, has all the feels!! Helena Hunting is an incredible author that never disappoints!! A definite must read!! I received an arc from Netgalley & publisher for an honest review.

2nd installment of the Spark House series has London Spark, business administrator for Spark House, meeting her dream man in media mogul, Jackson Holt, while working on charity events to bring Spark House some much needed exposure. Both know that mixing business with pleasure can have disastrous results.
I really enjoyed reading this book and seeing how they navigate these tricky waters.

I'm living vicariously through the love and bond of these sisters. I know they are book characters but they just make me so happy! Looking forward to the next book of the series!

Review to come on BookTrib closer to pub date. I'll circle back and post when complete. Spoiler alert: it's a rave.