***I received this book for free in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.***
Charming, hilarious, and emotional, Starry-Eyed Love is Helena Hunting at her very best!
Having just broken up with her boyfriend, London Spark is not in the mood to be hit on. Especially not when she’s out celebrating her single status with her sisters. So when a very attractive man pays for their drinks and then slips her his number, she passes it right back to him with a ‘thanks, but no thanks’. As the business administrator for their family’s event hotel, the Spark House, London has more important things to worry about, like bringing in new clientele.
As luck would have it, a multi-million-dollar company calls a few months later asking for a meeting to discuss a potential partnership, and London is eager to prove to her sisters, and herself, that she can land this deal. Just when she thinks she has nailed her presentation, the company’s CEO, Jackson Holt, walks in and inserts himself into the meeting. Not only that, but he also happens to be the same guy she turned down at the bar a few months ago.
As they begin to spend more time together, their working relationship blossoms into something more. It isn’t until their professional entanglements are finally over, that London and Jackson are finally ready to take the next step in their relationship. But between Jackson’s secretive past and London’s struggle with her sisters, London must question where she really stands - not just with Jackson, but with the Spark House, too.
Starry-Eyed Love by Helena Hunting is the second book in her Spark House series, but can be read as a stand-alone book. This fun contemporary romance is just a bit steamy, and a lot of romantic fantasy all in one book.
London Spark is out at the local pub with her two sisters, as they dissect London’s recent breakup with her boyfriend. When a handsome but somewhat scruffy man asks out London, she has to refuse. It’s too close to her breakup and she’s not in the market for a new relationship. But, three months later, she attends a business meeting, and when it’s interrupted by the CEO of the company, London is stunned to realize that the CEO is the same man who asked her out all those months ago.
Jackson Holt is the CEO of Holt Media and is intrigued by the charming woman who runs Spark House with her sisters. But, he learned from experience never to mix business with pleasure so he vows to keep away from the charming London Spark.
As with the previous Spark House book, I enjoyed the sisters and their bond. They work, laugh, and support each other. They lost their parents a few years back and they are determined to continue the legacy of their parents and grandparents. In Starry-Eyed Love, they find a few cracks in this bond, but they don’t allow it to break them.
The romance is a bit of a slow burn, but once it heats up, it’s full-on. Jackson is a rich CEO and he’s able to woo London with expensive trips and gifts, but he’s still a down-to-earth guy who always remembers his simple roots. He has wonderful friends and is especially close to his childhood best friend, Trent.
I recommend Starry-Eyed Love to anyone who enjoys a good romance. I received a complimentary copy of this book. The opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
About Helena Hunting
NYT and USA Today Bestselling author, Helena Hunting lives outside of Toronto with her amazing family and her two awesome cats, who think the best place to sleep is her keyboard. Helena writes everything from contemporary romance with all the feels to romantic comedies that will have you laughing until you cry.
Wonderful review Wendy. I love the idea of the bond between the sisters as well, but Avery was definitely less likable in this book. Even with the steam, I still enjoyed it.
This one was adorable. I really loved it. I didn’t read Book 1 though so I really did not like her sister Avery. I wonder if reading the book will change my impression of her.
I still have yet to read anything by Helena Hunting, but her books have been on my TBR for some time now. I might need to start with this series. I’m definitely one for reading things in order, so I’d go for the first book and then follow up with this one – which sounds super cute!
I like the bonds you mention – between the sisters and with Jackson and his best friend. It immediately makes me like the characters more. Glad you enjoyed it, Wendy!
Wonderful review Wendy. I love the idea of the bond between the sisters as well, but Avery was definitely less likable in this book. Even with the steam, I still enjoyed it.
Slow burns are my favorites! This sounds amazing!
I have been meaning to read a book by this particular author but haven’t yet. Glad you liked this one!
I like good Romance specially when one character is rich. Great review!
This sounds like a fun book. Lovely review! 😀 Thanks for sharing!
I liked it a lot too. Can’t wait to read about the rest of the sisters.
I’ve seen lots of positive review for this. Glad you enjoyed it too.
This one sounds so good! I love a slow burn romance.
Thank you, Tanya!
Sounds fun.
Thank you, Rosie!
Is When Sparks Fly her first book in this series? I still need to read that one. But I like the sound of this one, too. 🙂
Yes, it is. This can be read as a stand alone, but it’s nice to read the series in order.
Sister stories are the best! This sounds like a lovely read ❤️. Excellent review!
Thank you, Tessa. I agree!
I pass on the steamier books, but I like the plot idea and the characters sound well drawn. Good review, Wendy!
Thank you, Linda.
I’d like to give Helena Hunting’s romances a try sometime. A lot of people seem to enjoy her romances. Glad this was a hit!
Thank you, Rachel. I’ve only read this one, and the one before this, and I have enjoyed them very much.
This sounds really good, great review 💕
Thank you, Jenny!
Great review! I loved this one even more than the first book. I thought the slow burn was done so well.
I agree! This one was better.
This one was adorable. I really loved it. I didn’t read Book 1 though so I really did not like her sister Avery. I wonder if reading the book will change my impression of her.
It might. I liked this book a bit better than the first one.
Great review Wendy 🙂 This sounds cute, and I’d love to see how she reacts to finding Jackson in such a different scenario.
Thank you, Mallika!
I still have yet to read anything by Helena Hunting, but her books have been on my TBR for some time now. I might need to start with this series. I’m definitely one for reading things in order, so I’d go for the first book and then follow up with this one – which sounds super cute!
This is a cute series, and I’m glad I started this one from the beginning. I hope you enjoy it!
I like the bonds you mention – between the sisters and with Jackson and his best friend. It immediately makes me like the characters more. Glad you enjoyed it, Wendy!
Thank you, Teri!
Jackson makes for a great book boyfriend. Great review!
He sure does! Thank you, Rae!
Great review, Wendy!
Thank you, Cindy!
Lovely review Wendy!🤗📚💜
Thank you, Susan!