The room is dark, except for the streetlights coming through the blinds. I can barely see her, but I feel her. She pushes me up against the wall and we kiss harder than we ever have before. I’ve been waiting so long for it to happen, and finally, it’s going to. Then the bedroom door flies open, and someone screams her name…
Britton Walsh has never had a home. After a lifetime in the care system, she doesn't expect she’ll ever find one. But beginning her senior year with new foster parents in a new city, means starting over yet again. Tom and Cate Cahill seem okay. The hitch? Their daughter, Avery.
Beautiful, popular and cool, Avery is everything Britton is not. She’s all Britton could ever ask for in a sister, or even a friend––but having survived without either for so long, Britton knows the way her heart races whenever Avery enters the room can only mean one thing…
But Avery has a secret. Something that is eating away at her and stopping her letting anyone in, least of all Britton. Will Avery’s insistence on punishing herself for a mistake in her past make Britton's last year of high school, and finding a place to call home, impossible? Can two such different people ever find common ground, friendship, or maybe even something more?
An unforgettable new adult lesbian romance for fans of Keeping You a Secret by Julie Anne Peters, Her Name in the Sky by Kelly Quindlen, or Nancy Garden’s classic young adult coming out novel, Annie on My Mind.
New Adult novel: recommended for 17+ due to mature themes and sexual content.
First, I want to thank Kristen Zimmer, Bookouture and NetGalley for providing me with this book so I can bring you this review.
Kristen Zimmer’s When Sparks Fly is an incredibly sweet LBGTQ Romance novel that will pull on your heartstrings and put a smile on your face. On the flip side she writes some really powerful storylines that addresses some important issues.
When Sparks Fly is for Elizabeth, Kristen’s home. And for my sister Breanna, who makes every day an adventure.
I loved how Kristen thanked Bookouture and praised them on their dedication to bringing beautiful literature into the world inspiring.
The cover design was very tastefully done and very beautiful. Kudos to the graphic designers for this cover it really showed When Sparks Fly!
I loved that the book was set in Boston as I am a huge fan of that area for many reasons! One of the scenes that took place was at the Salem Witch Museum. I smiled because it brought back memories of a time I visited there.
My heart ached for Britton who was born with a congenital heart defect and was such a sickly child. However, what killed me more is nobody wanted to adopt her! How crushing is that for a little girl growing up having been bumped around to different foster families?!
The way Avery described what being in love meant to her was very beautiful. It made me smile in hopes I could find what she described one day with the right person.
Oh how I got a kick on Spense naming her car Sweet Caroline after the Neil Diamond Song!
WOW!! Out of the blue comes one shocker after another that totally blew my mind and left speechless. So many things came full circle at this one moment. So many rollercoaster mixes of emotions in this scene.
Kristen threw some comedy into the mix that had me laughing hysterically at!!
Oh this story takes a very unique twist that I didn’t see coming at all-however I loved where Kristen’s mind went!!
Kristen needs to be commended on her beautifully written erotic scenes that were in my eyes arousing.
I have read my fair share of LBGTQ books. One thing I loved about Kristen’s writing is she focused on the relationships and the storylines of the characters. Those aspects were the main focus than the intimate parts. It just heightened that part of the book even more.
It was a pleasure to read and review for Kristen as she just gained a new fan.
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