When Sparks Fly

Pinegrove FD, #1

by

Libby Kay

A satisfying story of hope and healing ushers in this new Southern romantic series.

When Sparks Fly is the first book in author Libby Kay’s new southern romance series set in Pinegrove, Georgia, and features two broken but good-hearted people who both need hope, healing, and a new love. Recently disappointed in love, Fire Lieutenant Trevor Mays receives the news that his rival in love has also gotten the promotion to Captain that Trevor deserved. His dream job as a firefighter, following in the footsteps of his father to eventually become chief, suddenly becomes grim as the new captain deliberately tries to make his life as miserable as possible. 

Meanwhile, in nearby Savannah, Whitney Kerr discovers the long-time boyfriend, who just dumped her less than a month before, proposing to another woman, captured on live television during a baseball game. At a loss for what to do with her life, she embarks on an impromptu road trip, ending up in Pinegrove, the site of many happy childhood memories. Tired and needing a hotel room, Whitney is dismayed to learn every hotel in the small town is completely booked due to its renowned 4th of July celebrations that are just kicking off. However, she is drawn under the wing of the kind, widowed Daisy Mays, who happens to have a handsome and eligible firefighter son who needs a breath of fresh air, just like Whitney, to breeze into his life. 

Whitney and Trevor have much in common when it comes to their recent and unfortunate love lives. It was lovely seeing these two hurt souls find their way to each other with the help of Daisy and others. Both are kind and generous people who you can’t help but root for to find their happily ever after with each other while growing individually into better people at the same time. 

The plot is well-paced, and the story is easy to enjoy. It is also a little lighthearted as both recognize that their stories are the perfect fodder for a romance novel. The tale unfolds from both Whitney’s and Trevor’s points of view, so readers get to see both sides of their story. This couple seems made for each other, and their cautious but strong attraction to each other is almost palpable. This was an interesting and satisfying story to sink into and just enjoy. 

I recommend WHEN SPARKS FLY to romance readers who enjoy second-chance romances or small-town Georgia settings.

 I voluntarily reviewed this after receiving an Advance Review Copy from the author through Silver Dagger Book Tours.