TEASER: AT FIRST SPARK by Renee Harless Releasing May 20th!
Why you will love this book…
Small Town
Firefighter
Forced Proximity
Grumpy/Sunshine
He Falls First
Slow Burn
Found Family
Lark Carrington came to Coral Bell Cove for a fresh start. A fading inn, a quiet life, and a chance to rebuild something steady after everything she’s lost. She didn’t expect her first real connection to come in the middle of chaos.
Holt Wright is used to being underestimated—long before he ever put on a uniform. The easygoing one. The goofball. The brother no one expected much from. Until he became a firefighter. Now, when the alarm sounds, he’s the one people trust when it matters most.
What begins as a single moment—smoke, heat, and the steady presence of the man who pulled her back from the edge—turns into something neither of them can ignore. Long days restoring the Carrington Inn. Late nights that feel a little too honest. A connection that builds slowly… and burns deeper than either of them expected.
Because Lark doesn’t trust easily. And Holt is still learning what it means to be the man people finally believe in.
And when the past Lark tried to outrun starts to catch up with her… they’ll have to decide if this is just a spark—or something worth risking everything for.
At First Spark is a tender, slow-burning small-town romance about healing, showing up, and discovering that sometimes the person who saves you… is the one you choose to stay for.
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I thoroughly enjoyed the slow-burning romance between Lark and Holt. The characters were well-developed, and the added suspense to the plot kept me engaged.
From the moment I met Holt, I was immediately drawn to his genuine, kind, loving, and flirtatious. nature. His protective and helpful demeanor, along with the unwavering support and love from his family, made him a truly endearing character. His willingness to show vulnerability only made me admire him more.
Lark, on the other hand, took some time to warm up to. Her guarded nature was understandable once her backstory was revealed, and her journey to opening up to others, especially with the help of a small and fuzzy companion, was heartwarming.
The dynamic between Holt and Lark, with the push and pull in their relationship, added depth to the story. Holt knew when to gently push Lark out of her comfort zone and when to give her space. The progression of the romance between the couple was sweet and heartwarming, showcasing growth, healing, trust-building, and the formation of a found family.
The supporting characters, especially Holt's family, provided a comforting presence for Lark and added a sense of warmth to the story. Lark's friend Nolan remained a mysterious figure, keeping me intrigued with his motives.
The suspense and mystery elements in the plot kept me guessing and added an exciting twist to the story. Overall, I found the plot engaging, hopeful, and delightful. I am eagerly anticipating the next release in this series.
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Forced together. Fated forever.
When Ann D. Lang isn’t writing, she can be found with her family and her cats — who treat everyone in the house as their personal servants and are entirely unbothered by deadlines. A lifelong lover of paranormal romance in all its forms, from vampire courts and fae kingdoms to witch covens and wolf pack politics, she has spent years falling in love with other people’s worlds — and one day simply decided to open the doors to a world of her own.
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