STARRY-EYED LOVE – Helena Hunting
St. Martin’s Griffin
ISBN: 978-1-250-62472-7
May 10, 2022
Romantic Comedy 

Colorado Springs, Colorado – Present Day 

London Spark had recently broken up with her boyfriend and was in a bar with her sisters, Avery and Harley, when a stranger offers to buy her a drink. He also asks her out on a date, but she informs him sternly that she has a boyfriend. London thinks nothing more about the incident until months later a company contacts her about providing help to publicize the event hotel she runs with her sisters. Meeting the company team in Denver, she is shocked to learn that the company is owned by the man who hit on her in the bar—Jackson Holt. 

Jackson had no idea that his company was considering working with London and her sisters to promote their event hotel. But now that he does, he decides to get personally involved. His staff is shocked at his involvement, mainly because as the head of a multi-million-dollar company he is kept busy. The sparks fly hot and heavy between them, but London wants to keep things strictly business between them, and after Jackson’s business partner warns him to not get involved with her while they are working together, he backs off. But once the event is over, he plans to pursue London. 

The romantic relationship between Jackson and London moves slowly in STARRY-EYED LOVE by Helena Hunting. As the story opens, London is bent on celebrating with her sisters the breakup from her cheating ex. She wasn’t in the mood (or looking for) to date any man at that moment. Once London learns months later that she turned down a millionaire business owner like Jackson, she has an oh-my-God moment. Despite the brush-off by London, Jackson continues to support his company’s involvement in promoting the Spark Event Hotel. Of course, this means spending time together—which only increases their mutual attraction for each other. 

STARRY-EYED LOVE takes place over several weeks. London and her sisters welcome the publicity provided by Jackson’s company, but it soon overwhelms them as the business heats up, leading to a few tense moments. Meanwhile, London and Jackson develop a friendship. She is curious about his relationship with his assistant and head of social media, Selene, but he insists that they are only good friends. While the friendship between London and Jackson soon turns romantic, there are enough outside forces that aren’t happy with their romance. Will it cause them to break up? Jackson’s life is in New York City, though his company has now established a location in Colorado. But soon he will need to return to New York City permanently. Will London be okay once she can no longer see him? It doesn’t help that the event hotel is busier than ever. Add in that Avery’s wedding is around the corner and it’s all hands-on deck. London should be concentrating on what is happening within her family, and not the cute rich guy who is wooing her. 

STARRY-EYED LOVE is an enjoyable tale with several scenes that will make you laugh and have you commiserating with London and Jackson’s problems. Be sure to put this on your book shopping list.

Patti Fischer