Reviewed by Kimberley

TITLE: Encouraged by Sparks

AUTHOR: Gregory Jonathan Scott

PUBLISHER: Self Published

LENGTH: 134 pages

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After his home falls under fire, Skye’s way of life turns completely around. He instantly forms a bond with Tanner, the firefighter who brings emotions out of him that have been suppressed too long. Against his better judgment, Tanner invites Skye in, finds his beauty and charm irresistible, leaving himself hopelessly committed to more than giving Skye a temporary place to stay.

As Skye finds himself increasingly drawn to Tanner, the connection he has with him turns into a journey of self-discovery. Through trifling phobias that have overshadowed him, Skye begins to wonder if his reservations of an open relationship will tear them apart.

Tanner stirs desires in Skye and the heat between them can’t be ignored. Will Skye’s sheltered past weigh heavily on him and put a meaningful future with Tanner at risk? Will the sparks they have live on or go out because of it?

REVIEW:

This is a hot little novella that features a fireman and an architect. Tanner is a firefighter who rescues Skye from his burning building. There is an instant connection and attraction between the two men that kind of takes them both by surprise but instead of fighting against it, they decide to just let it happen and I love that. There is this intriguing combination of instant attraction and connection but the men don’t immediately follow through on their attraction opting instead for a slow burn, a subtle build up of sexual tension that makes the story that much more enjoyable to read.

Tanner’s friends are absolutely wonderful; the author really did a great job of developing these characters and this story. Scott did a lovely job of fully fleshing the characters out for this novella. That’s not an easy thing to do and not all authors are able to pull that off, but he did it beautifully. Of the secondary characters, Emmett was my favorite and I would really like to see a novella featuring him. Maybe a nice little GFY storyline, even though I’m not much of GFY fan.

The only little bump in the story was Skye’s dislike of public displays of affection, but I can overlook that. There is a lot of story written in these 134 pages. I would really love a follow up novella, just to check in and see how their relationship develops. This novella is worth taking the time to read. You will not be disappointed.

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