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erin_robbins19's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Death of parent
kb33's review
lighthearted
tense
fast-paced
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.0
I don’t really enjoy books that even hint at the source of conflict in this book, so it was tough for me to enjoy this book as a whole. Still, I love the Spark sisters, tough they had a lot of tension throughout this book. London seems to have a lot of unaddressed anxiety that made this a bit of a tense read. Crossing my fingers that the last in the series is a bit lighter.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Infidelity
Minor: Death of parent, Cancer, and Car accident
100_pages_hr's review against another edition
fast-paced
4.0
Really loved this slow burn romance!
This book has such a great meet cute. I absolutely love meet cutes and I really like how this one worked out.
I also love books with workplace type romance and long distance because the long distance ones always have really good digital communication (texts/emails) and this one used Google docs too!
Actually now that I'm writing this review I realize this book also has the shared past experiences trope too. In this book it isn't a fun one but it definitely helps London and Jackson relate to each other.
I will admit the issues the sisters have with running their business kept me from loving this book more, but I really loved London and was glad that she knew what she wanted and needed in life.
Jackson overwhelmed me at times as the wealthy men usually do. But, he was really good for London and I loved that about him.
If you live for hot kisses then you'll love this book!
I received an advanced copy of this book through NetGalley. This is my honest review.
This book has such a great meet cute. I absolutely love meet cutes and I really like how this one worked out.
I also love books with workplace type romance and long distance because the long distance ones always have really good digital communication (texts/emails) and this one used Google docs too!
Actually now that I'm writing this review I realize this book also has the shared past experiences trope too. In this book it isn't a fun one but it definitely helps London and Jackson relate to each other.
I will admit the issues the sisters have with running their business kept me from loving this book more, but I really loved London and was glad that she knew what she wanted and needed in life.
Jackson overwhelmed me at times as the wealthy men usually do. But, he was really good for London and I loved that about him.
If you live for hot kisses then you'll love this book!
I received an advanced copy of this book through NetGalley. This is my honest review.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Grief
Minor: Death of parent
lauriereadsrom1's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
"Starry-Eyed Love" was a sweet, heartwarming slow burn romance between middle sister London Spark, responsible for the financial and administrative aspects of family-run event hotel Spark House, and multi-millionaire tech mogul Jackson Holt, CEO of Holt Media & Consulting. Their feelings for each other were apparent early on, but they fought to remain professional as they worked together to plan a charity event at Spark House. I loved their banter and the way the chemistry between them steadily increased as the event approached. When they finally acted on their feelings, it was totally worth the wait.
The main reason I rated the book 4 stars instead of 5 is that London's older sister Avery, the protagonist of the previous book in the series ("When Sparks Fly"), drove me crazy in this story. Even as Spark House continued to grow and host more events, she refused to consider hiring additional staff, insisting that only family members should be involved in the hotel's management. It made her seem really insensitive to London and their younger sister Harley's needs, especially their need for an improved work-life balance.
Overall, I enjoyed this book and recommend it for all contemporary romance fans. I look forward to Harley's story next year.
*Review copy provided by the publisher via NetGalley. All opinions expressed are my own.
The main reason I rated the book 4 stars instead of 5 is that London's older sister Avery, the protagonist of the previous book in the series ("When Sparks Fly"), drove me crazy in this story. Even as Spark House continued to grow and host more events, she refused to consider hiring additional staff, insisting that only family members should be involved in the hotel's management. It made her seem really insensitive to London and their younger sister Harley's needs, especially their need for an improved work-life balance.
Overall, I enjoyed this book and recommend it for all contemporary romance fans. I look forward to Harley's story next year.
*Review copy provided by the publisher via NetGalley. All opinions expressed are my own.
Content Warnings
Minor: Death of parent
foldingthepage_kayleigh's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
This is book two in Helena Hunting’s Spark House series, this time following middle sister London Spark as she tries to navigate doing the business admin side of her family business, while balancing her flourishing Etsy shop and a hot billionaire CEO who could be essential in bringing their event hotel to the next level.
This book is quite business-focused, as we follow London’s perspective of feeling shoehorned into a job that doesn’t suit her because that’s what her family expects from her, even though it is soul-crushing and makes her extremely nervous. There are things about the job she likes, sure, but those are the smallest parts of her time. These were elements of London’s story that I loved and found very relatable. But at some point, it was a bit much and I felt like I was back at work listening to a regular meeting. There’s even an interview component!
As well, I thought Jackson’s character was underdeveloped, and even though it’s supposed to be dual POV, we got to hear barely any of his side of things. Overall, I felt like the romance side of this book fell flat for me, and I found it hard to get into this book until the uneven power balances between the main characters was addressed.
I’ll definitely still continue on with this series though, and I’m looking forward to a Harley book, but what I’m really hoping for is to hear more about Grandma Sparks’ whirlwind European romance!
Check out this book if you like:
- Workplace romances
- Slow burns
- Family drama
Thank you to Macmillan Audio and Netgalley for providing me with an advanced listening copy in exchange for an honest review!
This book is quite business-focused, as we follow London’s perspective of feeling shoehorned into a job that doesn’t suit her because that’s what her family expects from her, even though it is soul-crushing and makes her extremely nervous. There are things about the job she likes, sure, but those are the smallest parts of her time. These were elements of London’s story that I loved and found very relatable. But at some point, it was a bit much and I felt like I was back at work listening to a regular meeting. There’s even an interview component!
As well, I thought Jackson’s character was underdeveloped, and even though it’s supposed to be dual POV, we got to hear barely any of his side of things. Overall, I felt like the romance side of this book fell flat for me, and I found it hard to get into this book until the uneven power balances between the main characters was addressed.
I’ll definitely still continue on with this series though, and I’m looking forward to a Harley book, but what I’m really hoping for is to hear more about Grandma Sparks’ whirlwind European romance!
Check out this book if you like:
- Workplace romances
- Slow burns
- Family drama
Thank you to Macmillan Audio and Netgalley for providing me with an advanced listening copy in exchange for an honest review!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cancer and Death of parent
emilyreads123's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
This romantic sequel explores the relationship between London and Jackson. No worries if you haven't read the first installment because this can be read as a stand-alone. The series seems highly reminiscent of the Brown sisters trilogy, so if you enjoyed those, be sure to check this series out as well. The novel features dual POVs from the love interests (we love to see it). He's an almost billionaire and she's an anxious, hardworking small business owner. It's instalove. He's a man with intentions; she's never had a relationship with sparks. They seem to be great communicators about their needs in the relationship...up until the inevitable 3rd act breakup. That was the only disappointing thing in the novel. Trigger warnings include multiple mentions of the death of their parents (mild).
Content Warnings
Minor: Death of parent
nitalibrarian's review
emotional
funny
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent
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