SPARK by R.K. Close

Title:  SPARK

Series:  Burning Moon #1

Author:  R.K. Close

Publisher:  R.K. Close Books

Publish Date:   11.19.2018

Category /Genre:  Paranormal Romance

Recommended for:  18+ due to sexual content

Grammar/editing:  book received as an unedited ARC / errors excused

Received from:  R.K. Close (as a gifted copy)

Goodreads link: Spark

Date completed: 01.20.2019

Description from the publisher:

New Series by R.K. CLOSE!
Fire Captain Liam McKenzie has a secret. He and his brothers are wolf-shifters living among the unsuspecting community of Flagstaff, Arizona. They’ve made the mountain town their home but when a group of vampires takes up residency there, the town may not be big enough for them and the vamps, especially when people begin to die.

Jessica Parker is a tenacious news reporter, looking for her big break. When she attempts to interview the handsome fire captain, she’s met with stubborn resistance, which only encourages Jess to dig deeper. She’s unaware of the turf war that’s about to take place. Jessica is strangely drawn to Liam, but the firefighter isn't the only head that Jessica has turned.

The stakes are high when a dangerous rogue vampire takes an interest in the feisty young reporter.

The McKenzie brothers have much to lose if they stay and an uncertain future if they leave. But leaving the community, and those they've come to care for isn't really an option at all. If they stay and fight, who will claim the town in the end?

Clean PNR / Book 1 of Burning Moon series

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SPARK is the first book in the Burning Moon series.  They should be read in the order of release.  The prequel, ASHES, should be read between books one and two.  In it we will read about the brothers’ lives before Flagstaff, some of which was hinted at in this book.

I’ve said it before and I’ll repeat it here:  an author’s motivation usually starts with the question, “what if…”  In SPARK, the question is, “what if three werewolf cubs were orphaned and nobody knew what they were were?  They would be raised human, right?  They have no concept of their race, fated mates, natural enemies, etc.  This is the life of Liam, Seth, and Cole McKenzie – three sexy firefighters in Flagstaff, Arizona.

SPARK is a clean romance with werewolves, vampires, and a Zoey…. I don’t want to say what she is as finding out is part of the fun.  There is romance and suspense along with a good dose of mystery.

I loved the insta-want between Liam and Jessie and the way they both tried to resist it.  Trust is a huge factor in their resistance, and I loved the author’s take on the concept.  We do all have small secrets that would mean nothing to anyone else.  I loved how insta-want became thoughtful pursuit.

I loved the many hints that were left regarding future books in the series and who may be matched up.  I loved Jessie’s best friend and coworker, Daisy.  She is fiercely loyal and just as fiercely supportive of Jessie.  She deserves her own HEA.  I’m looking forward to the rest of the series.

Note:  While I received this book as a gifted ARC, my opinions are my own and are given freely.

Burning Moon series:

1.      Spark

Ashes (prequel)

2.      Ignite

3.      Blaze

Also from R.K. Close:

The Vampire Files series:

1.      Red Night

2.      Red Moon

3.      Red Dream

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