London Spark works with her sisters at their hotel, Spark House. When an opportunity arises to work with Jackson Holt in one of his initiatives, London accepts. As they work together, sparks fly.

Since I haven't read the first one, I'm so glad this is a standalone novel. It doesn't take away from the character or the story, and readers get enough of a background of the Spark sisters. I enjoyed all the characters and drama.

The way Jackson and London flirt together with their use of Google docs was adorable and made me so happy. It was a unique and modern love story that kept me reading. I especially enjoyed the Spark sisters and how they felt very realistic as a family unit. Each of their interactions made me think of my own sisters.

I loved how this romance began and continued. London was shown the celebrity lifestyle, both the ups and downs. There was a slight miscommunication trope, but it was fine for me to read because it was more of omitting information rather than actual miscommunications.

I can't wait to read more of the Spark sisters' stories!

This was so sweet! I liked it way more than the first Spark House installment - I think because I related more to London than I ever did to Avery. Hunting's signature charm and banter is present throughout this and I love how side characters from her other series appear. Overall a charming romance novel.

***ARC received from St Martins Griffin and NetGalley in exchange for honest review, opinions are all my own. Thank you!***

This is the first book that I have read by Helena Hunting so I wasn’t really sure what to expect. I was happy with what I read. Starry-Eyed Love is the second book in the Spark House series and while I didn’t read the first book I did not feel that it was necessary to enjoy this house. The first book was older sister Avery’s story and while there are things that may be necessary to understand her story you don’t need to read it as this book focuses on London and Avery’s story line is the secondary background story.

London and Jackson first meeting is full of sparks even if both are not in a place to start a new romance. Thankfully we don’t have to wait very long for the reunion. A large company reaches out to Spark House regarding a new initiative that while brought up a few times and explained by Jackson and London I still only vaguely understand how it works. Not really important but when the book talk more about Jackson and his companies views I did begin to lose interest. I know its plot point but this is more of a character driven story and the work dynamics with Spark House are far more interesting and fleshed out than what is going on with Jackson’s company.

The romance is a bit of a slow burn despite their attraction to each other they do work very hard to keep it mostly professional while London is working directly with Jackson. Once they are no longer working together things burn hot and fast. Both London and Jackson are likable characters, I particularly liked London and how she struggled with her insecurities, trying to find a work life balance and the fears that she has about falling so hard for Jackson.

Since this is a romance book there has to be some form of conflict that potentially keeps our leads apart. It sets itself up as miscommunication designed specifically to generate conflict which is something I’ve always disliked but the way the author handled it I actually liked. When its all laid out the reasoning made sense I understood why they wouldn’t or felt it wasn’t really necessary to communicate this information and I appreciate that the author did make sure that it was more than just necessary to create conflict.

The book is well written, I liked the romance and the characters and want to go back to read the first book.

Rating: 3/5
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Read if you liked: When Sparks Fly
Steam: 3/5
Tropes: Workplace

Thank you to St. Martin's Press and NetGalley for this advanced copy in exchange for my honest opinion. Starry-Eyed Love will be released on May 10th, 2022.

I've said this before and I will say it again, Helena Hunting is forever Hit or Miss for me. I read When Sparks Fly last year and enjoyed it for the most part...the conflict was a bit much for me and I didn't like the language London used when talking to her sister Avery. I wanted to see if I would enjoy London's story.

It was fine...nothing outrageously wrong with this book. If I am honest, I was just kind of bored. Another green millionaire CEO as a hero to save the day? Sister's fighting over the business? More business verbiage than romantic dialogue? The first 1/3 of the book was such a slog that by the time we got to the romance, I wasn't invested in the characters or the story. They were sweet together, I will give them that. But I think overall I need an HH break.

There is something enchanting about the way this author writes this series and specifically this book. There’s a fairytale element that makes Jackson and London feel magical and enchanting with a story that brings to life a Taylor Swift love song. It was so easy to get swept up in these pages and get lost in the author's words.

I enjoyed how delicious the author made tension between Jackson and London. She made the mundane work days filled with spark and fire because of the forbidden nature of their situation. London and Jackson embodied a true romance where emotions are intense, passionate gestures are seen through small actions, and there’s an adoration and connection to London and Jackson.

Just like every love story, there were moments I wanted to scream because they were the end game, but they let trivial actions inhibit themselves. I think if the author included more chapters from Jackson, this would have given the story more insight than just feeling like this was mainly told from London's POV. Regardless of this, I still thoroughly enjoyed this story, felt my heart ache, and I did not want to leave this world. Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin Griffin for this eARC

<i>Starry-Eyed Love</i> is the second book in the Spark House series, and it’s my favorite so far. It is heartwarming with the perfect touch of whimsy.

The three Spark sisters own Spark House, a boutique events hotel. I got a better feel for how special the venue is and why it means so much to their family, which is important because the business is integral to the plot.

This is London’s story, but the author continues to emphasize the sisterly bond, their distinct personalities, and the different roles each plays in the company’s success. London takes care of the finances and business administration; however, her passion is design and crafting. She tends to put others first, and her struggle to find a good work/life balance was easy to sympathize with. I especially enjoyed the interactions between the sisters and how they navigate their sometimes strained relationship.

Jackson. *sigh* The billionaire won me over by doing everything in his power to encourage London and help her succeed. You’ve got to admire a man who isn’t threatened by a strong, intelligent woman. In fact, it’s those traits that seem to make Jackson fall even harder for London, even though he does a remarkable job not crossing professional boundaries. The chemistry between them is top notch.

One conflict involving secondary characters is resolved too quickly at the end, but it didn’t dampen my enjoyment of this romantic tale. I’m looking forward to the next book.

It’s London’s turn to find love in the second book about the Spark sisters. London meets a cute guy at a bar but turns him down because she’s not ready…cue a random work meeting that happens to involve cute bar guy and a potential partnership with his company. London was a spitfire during the first book but her character is built out well in this book and Jackson is a sweet guy. The only drawback for me in this book was that Jackson and London’s dialogue felt too formal and stiff at times.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the arc.

Thank you to the publisher for my review copy. All opinions are my own.

Enter book 2 of the Spark House series. This one was HIGHLY anticipated for me. Did I set myself up a little too much? Yes, I did. Sadly. I wanted to love this one so much. I enjoyed it. But I was not over the moon about London's story. The sexual chemistry was fantastic. The buildup. Chef's kiss.... the story ran a smidge long for me. I was ready to move on...before the actual story ended. Overall. I think if you are invested in this series, pick it up. If you want to read this one as a stand-alone. Don't ok lol. Start at Book 1.

Now, I will be sitting over here waiting for Harley's story.

From the opening paragraph, Helena Hunting’s Starry-Eyed Love, had me hooked…Jackson and London’s attraction to each other drew me in and quickly created an emotional connection to their story…not to mention that their chemistry was palpable and set the tone for just how enjoyable the journey to their HEA was going to be. The complexities and dynamics of the characters was captivating, their vulnerabilities and struggles identifiable which made this engrossing story a page turner.

This ARC book was complimentary, provided by the Publisher and NetGalley. I am voluntarily providing my honest review.

I absolutely loved this sequel!! It was so much fun. I thought it would be difficult to top the first book and was delightfully surprised to say that I may have liked this book a bit more. I absolutely adored this whole story. The storyline is very interesting and I like that the sisters are really starting to come together as people both in their own books and together as adults. I am anxiously awaiting the third sister's book and am super happy that Ms. Hunting decided to continue the story of the sisters.

Helena Hunting knows how to write romance books. This is book #2 in the Spark House series about three sisters. They are all in this one, but we are getting London's story this time around. When sparks fly with a charming CEO, London and Jackson's working together creates this slow-to-build romance. This story is about finding that balance in life that makes you happy. The story brought out the emotions. Family and business created a background current for this romance to work through. I like these sisters and the business that they have created. I am looking forward to getting Harley's story next. Sweet romance, funny moments, and two characters that I couldn't help rooting for make this a great read for me.

Thank you, NetGalley and St Martin's Griffin for the ARC in return for my honest review.

Ok, so first off, I had lots of issues with book 1, but nothing problematic was in this one. Though I did get annoyed every time Declan's name was mentioned.

Overall, this was fairly standard and consistent all the way through. I personally never connected with the characters. The attraction between London / Jackson veered towards instalove and it never really seemed to develop beyond that initial attraction. I wasn't a huge fan of the third act conflict, as it was fairly typical, but the characters seemed to mostly handle the situation in a mature way, which I appreciated.

This is technically a sequel, but you don't need to read the first book to understand the plot here.

This was another sweet and emotional love story in this great series. I've enjoyed each sister's journey in finding love and look forward to the next one.

Helena Hunting does it again, a great storyline, great book.

London Spark who recently broke up with her boyfriend is working with her sisters and running a hotel when Mr. Jackson Holt provided his number and she just rejected him.

Well low and behold they run into each other again, he's the millionaire CEO of a company they're trying to get to work with their hotel.

I loved the chemistry between London and Jackson from the moment they meet, even though she initially turns him down.

A love story, an enjoyable read, never disappoints. Cinderella style. :)

3.5

This is the second in the Spark House trilogy, with the middle sister, London, finding her match with a business associate. She's introverted and creative, which made her easy to relate to, though I'm not as fussy with appearances. I thought her character was well-developed, but this story didn't have as many H viewpoint chapters as the first in the series, so I never felt like I really knew much about what was going on in Jackson's head. He didn't have too much personality, tbh.

And Avery, the sister from the previous book, seemed to have an entire personality transplant. I don't know if it was mainly supposed to be assumed it was Bridezilla tendencies; either way; she was completely unrecognizable here and incredibly annoying. The OW is also incredibly predictable by the first scene with her, and that whole business almost made Jackson irredeemable to me. At least London makes him work for his apology, unlike the first book.

This is a slow burn, which I didn't mind romantically, though the extra dose of business talk kind of bogged things down. It was an OK read for me.

Starry-Eyed Love is the second book in Helena Hunting's Spark House series. The story line is unique and very enjoyable. The characters are well developed and likable.

Thanks NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read and review.

I received an advanced reader copy of this book to leave an honest review. I have read many of Helena Hunting's books and this one did not disappoint! I loved it! Such a fun romantic comedy. It was an easy read that kept you invested in the character's and their lives. I also love that she incorporates characters from her other books into these new series in minor roles. It makes me want to go back and reread her previous works.

This is the second book in the series and follows London Spark, the middle sister who helps run the Spark boutique hotel, and Jackson, the CEO of a large media company. When London gets a chance to present to Holt Media for a teaming effort, little does she know that the man she turned down for a date 3 months ago would be the CEO of the company. So starts a working relationship between them even though they both feel a major connection to each other. But nothing can happen while they work together so it is stressful on both ends. And of course there has to be some drama thrown in when a big wig like Jackson is seen with a new woman when he rarely dates.

This is just a fun, fast read that I would definitely recommend. Such a cute story and I cannot wait for the third book in the series!

What a fun and engaging story to read! I love how fleshed out London and Jackson are as our two lead characters. They had real ups and downs along with a believable relationship together. I enjoyed reading about their friendships as they were also authentic. I often struggle with first person POV novels but I love the way this one was written in the changing perspectives of Jackson and London. It was very clear to me who was speaking but more than that, I feel like I got to them better as individuals and not just in a couple. The plot development was well done in my opinion. I enjoyed the pace of the different scenes that all added together. I am very interested in reading book 1 now that I have read my first Helena Hunting novel. I also really want to know what happens next!

I received an arc via Netgalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

This is my first book by Helena Hunting and I wish I had read one before. She is a gifted story teller! This book has great characters, is so easy to read and I really enjoyed it. It's the second book in a series about three sisters. This is London's story. She meets Jackson for the first time while having dinner with her sisters. It's a sweet, emotional story with the usual twists and turns to keep it interesting. I highly recommend this author and this book!

What a wonderful and charming read from Helena Hunting, the second book in The Spark House series is a hit!

London Spark is coming off a failed relationship, the last thing she needs is another man in her life. But of course that’s exactly what happens, in comes Jackson Holt. The sparks fly between these two although not from the start, London wants nothing to do with him.

I loved London’s quirky personality, it seems to blend effortlessly with Jackson. And, don’t get me started on their sexy times, their chemistry is off the charts hot. With lot’s of laughs and some sweet feel good moments, I can’t wait to see what’s next.