Starry-Eyed Love is the newest book by @helenahunting and it released last month! It is the second book in the Spark House series, but can easily be read as standalone. Last year I read the first book, When Sparks Fly, and I fell in love with Spark House and the Spark sisters.

This book follows London Spark as she desperately tries to manage the business side of Spark House and their growing popularity as well as her growing feelings for the CEO of the multi-million dollar company, Holt Media which has now formed a partnership with Spark House. This was a slow burn “workplace” billionaire romance and it was done SO well! I loved the sisterly bond (and sister drama), seeing the business side of Spark House, and the steamy romance between London and Jackson. This is only the second book by Helena Hunting that I have read, but I am convinced that she can do no wrong. I really want to go back and read more of her backlist and I’m always so excited for Harley’s book next!

Thank you so much @getredprbooks, @stmartinspress, and @netgalley for the gifted copies!

The is a fantastic second installment in the Spark House series. London is starting to feel in over her head. The event company she runs with her sisters has really taken off, her personal Etsy business is growing, and her boyfriend just broke up with her. So she has no time for the charming, hot stranger who pays for her night out and asks her out only to find out a few months later that the man she turned down is none other than the CEO of the huge company that she is hoping to build a partnership with for her family business. Jackson has never forgotten the beautiful woman who turned him down months ago and is delighted to run into her in a business meeting. His company and hers have agreed to a partnership and so Jackson must force himself to keep things professional.

The chemistry with these two was fantastic! The way that Jackson adores London is so sweet. I normally do not enjoy instalove but this one definitely works. I loved London and her ambition. The two together provided a fun, flirty read perfect for an afternoon escape. I enjoy the sisters aspect of this series and am really looking forward to the next book coming out. If you are looking for a light-hearted steamy read then this one is for you.

I was provided a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest and fair review.

I have really enjoyed some of Helena Hunting's books in the past - specifically some of her books in the Pucked series I thought were really good. And I had read the first book in the Sparks House series so I thought I'd try this one too. I have to be honest though, this book just wasn't for me. It was a perfectly lovely book and I'm sure many people would really enjoy it. But I found Jackson to be way way too much. I think the shut off point for me was when he arranges a surprise trip to New York (for a woman who doesn't like surprises) and then doesn't tell her that dinner is with a hugely successful hotel colleague because he didn't want her to "overthink it" ahead of time. I'm sorry but no. If that were me I honestly would've walked away from him after that dinner, that would've been inexcusable for me. London felt like a bit of a doormat to me in parts of this book too - it was just hard for me to get through. It was very sweet and very rich man sweeps in and saves the poor overworked little lady so if that's your deal then I'd definitely recommend this one.

I really enjoyed this book, it was fun and sweet and a great blend of the wit and humor I love about Helena Hunting's writing! London and Jackson are great characters and I loved the development of their attraction and relationship.

Talk about mixing business with pleasure, even though it's not what they set out for, it's definitely what happens. I liked how conflicts were handled, without too much angst and really working through it. It kept me reading and I enjoyed it from start to finish!

Helena Hunting takes us back to Sparks House,which is an event hotel that three sisters run. This book is focused on newly single London. Her and her boyfriend just broke up and her mind is as far away from a new relationship as possible. She even had to turn down an extremely handsome man when she was out celebrating her new found freedom.

London has decided to concentrate on Sparks House and her online Etsy shop instead of getting into another relationship.
Then Jackson Holt, CEO of a multi-million dollar company and as luck would have it, they guy that hit on her in the bar.

London starts working with Jackson on a huge event at Sparks House and suddenly the lines between business and pleasure become blurred. London has a lot to figure out for herself…what to do about Jackson, her place at Sparks House and her life overall.

I really enjoyed this book. I loved going back to Sparks House and how Avery and Declan are doing and getting to know London better. Super fun read and I love how all of the characters have flaws that they need to overcome to find happiness.

I received this book in exchange for my honest opinion.

My friends let me start off by saying that I have a lot of books to review, a lot, and you will see this sentence at the top of a lot of them till I catch up, so if you tend to read any of my reviews you will notice it has been quite a while since I have written one, let's just say lots has happened. So, let's begin.

So, we have the Spark sisters who run a hotel business and that should be their focus, and it is London's main focus. London has recently broken up with her boyfriend and decided to go out to celebrate with her sisters, she gets hit on, but it is too soon for her and declines the invite., she has more important things to worry about and is celebrating being single with her sisters. While keeping her family's business running a business opportunity arises, and who should appear but the man that she rejected! She is attracted to him, there is no denying it, but she just does not have the time, or does she? I am not a fan of audio books; I will stick to reading.

I enjoyed this fun and charming contemporary romance with unforgettable characters and a story that immediately pulled me in and kept me totally immersed in all that was happening until I read the last word. I loved the undeniable attraction and chemistry between London Spark, business administrator for their family event hotel, Spark House, and Holt Media and Consulting CEO Jackson Holt. The strong secondary characters added to my reading pleasure in this can't-put-down book. I received an advance reader copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley and am voluntarily leaving my review. I liked it so much, I purchased a copy to read again later.

After reading When Sparks Fly I really wanted to continue on with the Spark House series and read London’s story! I really liked London in the first book and I loved her even more after reading Starry Eyed Love!

A billionaire boyfriend, whirlwind workplace romance full of family drama and 🔥🔥🔥⁣
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𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐲-𝐄𝐲𝐞𝐝 𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐞 is the second book in the 𝘚𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘬 𝘏𝘰𝘶𝘴𝘦 𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴 and it did not disappoint. I love books where hard working, always pleasing others people meet someone and have their worlds turned upside down, in the best way of coursel Here we have media mogul, Jackson Holt - who brings the charm, heat and sparks and London Sparks who to me is by far the hardest working and most giving of the sisters. The two meet at a bar and London⁣
rejects Jackson after recently suffering a break-up only to have the two meet again through business. I adored this couple together - the chemistry was spot on and you could just feel how impossible it was for them to keep their relationship as strictly business. The emotion, angst and steam was perfect for the story. I also loved how Hunting has developed the relationship between the sisters and their business between the two books. Looking forward to little sister Harley's story next. ⁣
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If you enjoy romances with steam, humor, emotion, HEAs and family drama you must read this series.

BOOK REVIEW: Starry-Eyed Love by Helena Hunting
Series: Spark House | Book 2
2022 Publication Date: May 10

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T.I.M.E. BOOK REVIEW: As I started this book, I got a feel of a cross between how the main characters met in Fifty Shades Of Grey and The American President. That wonderful "spark" that flares between characters upon a first meeting — and although the "power balance" might appear off — the strong female lead confidently steps into her own... Sometimes even surprising herself in the process.

Loved the story... Loved the characters... Loved it, loved it, loved it!

If you read Book 1 of this series, When Sparks Fly, expect sister number two of the Spark Sisters Trio to take the focus in Book 2. But, as the focus shifts amongst the sisters, we still learn more about each sister as the storyline continues to support a strong sister dynamic. Both professionally (as they run a business together) and as they try to balance their own personal interests as well.

And... I am very happy to report... it also supports a strong sisterhood dynamic amongst women overall. Without giving away any spoilers, I will just say that I am always a big fan of stories that encourage women to treat each other with the highest respect and with integrity.

For the record, ladies... It is absolutely stunning whenever we draw the line at any action that diminishes each other as sisters. Whether sisters by blood or simply by gender... Draw the line, ladies.

Perfect for readers looking for a book series that features strong female character leads who are discovering their strength together as sisters... and individually on their own... ✨😎✨

Pages: 352
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Sub-Genre: Workplace Romance | Steamy Romance
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Time Period: Present Day
Location: Colorado | New York

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Book: When Sparks Fly by Helena Hunting (Spark House Series | Book 1)
T.I.M.E. TIP: You can read this book series as standalone books… But for the optimal reading experience, I recommend starting with Book 1 and reading in order… ✨😎✨
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An absolutely delightful story. London, Avery and Haley, three sisters are out in a bar celebrating the end of Landon’s failed relationship, when an attractive man pays their bar tap and approach’s to ask London out on a date. London turns him down. Fast forward and London is in a business meeting for her family bed and breakfast venue Spark House making a pitch to be part of an green initiative. This would be a big boost for their family business. London is in the meeting giving a presentation when the COE Jackson Holt walks in. London is shocked to find out that is the same man she turned down 3 months ago.

Will Holt media work with Spark House? Will London give Jackson a chance? Thank you to netgalley for complimentary copy.
This is a very enjoy book and funny too.

4 stars

I love Helena Hunting and her books. This one was no different, London and Jackson were such a swoonworthy couple. London is such a hard working and kind character. I loved getting to know her more and Jackson is just so well written. I loved getting to read their story and the oragami stars... *heart eyes* just really enjoyed the whole thing. I look forward to reading her next book!


Thanks Netgalley and St Martin's Griffin for an eARC of this in exchange for an honest review...

Another great read in the Spark House series. I adored the first book in this series and couldn’t wait to jump into London’s story. She was such a force in the first book, and a character I wanted to read more about.

When London and Jackson meet at a bar, she is not in the mood to be hit on and shuts him down thinking she’ll never see him again. She’s shocked to come face to face with him several months later as the CEO of a company that could change everything for Spark House’s business. Jackson insists on working with London directly on the project between their companies, and their attraction quickly escalates from there. While I really loved London in the first book, I was a bit surprised by her choices at times. She seemed like such a confident character, but had quite a lot of self-doubt which wasn’t consistent with how I initially pictured her. Having that disconnect made it difficult for me to get into this story at first but by the end I really loved the relationship between London and Jackson. Now, I’ll just be impatiently waiting to read Harley’s story.

I love this series, The Spark sisters have overcome a lot in their life, and one by one all their dreams are coming true. This is London's story, after a breakup she is on the mend. She puts herself into her work and is determined to fulfill her dreams while she helps with the family business.

This story has all the feels i laughed, became mad, and cried. I really enjoyed it.



** i received a copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for a honest review**

Loved this second book. I thought that London was a great character as was Jackson. This book was steady in the characters' relationship and though it did have some good drama as the climax it all resolved itself for the better. Both of the protagonists had significant growth and were funny and quirky which made the storyline move quickly. I can't wait to read the third book. It's gonna be good!

Starry-Eyed Love was a funny and enjoyable quick read. A little steamy, sweet romance, fun characters and a relatable main character made for a nice little escape. The dating a billionaire thing is really not my favorite trope, but I found this book to be enjoyable if not a little forgettable. I would still recommend it to all my romance loving friends.

I'm so glad I was able to go right into this one after finishing When Sparks Fly. London is such a fun character and it was nice getting to see her let her hair down a bit. I thought the meet cute between London and Jackson was a nice little start to the story. Jackson is a bit Christian Grey minus the red room. I thought he was a good balance to London and enjoyed their romance.

I'm bummed I'll have to wait six months until the next Spark House book but I know it'll be a good one! I definitely recommend the audiobook format if you have the option for these.

SOOOO cute. I love a billionaire (rich person) and "normal" person romance - so fun! This was great & very swoony. Great chemistry. Can't wait for book 3!

Starry Eyed Love is the second book by Helena Hunting about the three sisters who run Spark House. This is London's book, the origami star-maker, queen of the wildly creative centerpieces, and maven of her Etsy store. London is a bit of a square peg in a round hole; she's operating outside her passion because her love for her sisters far outweighs her desire to seek fulfillment through her crafting. And she is excelling because that is who London is, attention detailed and willing to do the work to make Spark House look the best.

We first saw her meet Jackson at the end of Sparks Fly when he asked her on a date, and she turned him down. She didn't know who he was and now she's found out, much to her surprise. They are drawn to each other but resist because of the working relationship; their story is a tantalizing slow burn that leaves you in a cold sweat. What makes it even sweeter is they like and respect each other, and as they get to know each other, the tension only increases. Oh, but where would we be without some angst? And we get angst. There is tension and angst from Avery from Sparks Fly as she prepares for her wedding and somewhat bullies her two sisters trying to keep up. Then there is some angst from those in Jackson's world. It's all well written and not overwrought with a delicious make-up scene and even better HEA. I cannot wait to read the final story about the third sister; she's bubbly, feisty, and a great cook! What will her HEA look like?

The second book in the Spark House sisters series follows, London, as she begins a working relationship with Holt Media only to discover that Jackson Holt was the same man who she shot down at the bar a few months ago. I love the dynamics of the sisters in this series as they navigate being business owners, family, and relationships. It was a sweet story and I loved the strong women characters.