“From a little spark may burst a flame.” ~ Dante AlighieriA simple ember to dried kindling can ignite a raging fire. I’ve made my mark and proven my loyalty to a man, a city, and a way of life. That loyalty has provided me with all the spoils of success. For the longest time, that hasn’t included a woman at my side.There is only one beauty that can bring my untapped desire to life.I shouldn’t … desire to life.
I shouldn’t have opened the door. Cracking open the stone and striking the flint is my doing. What follows is hers.
With something so intense, will this spark lead to a blazing inferno? Will we make it out of the ashes before everything I hold dear is ravaged?
From New York Times bestselling author Aleatha Romig comes a brand-new dark romance, Spark, set in the same dangerous world as Secrets and Twisted. You do not need to read the Web of Sin or Tangled Web trilogy to get caught up in this new and intriguing saga, Web of Desire.
SPARK is book one of the WEB OF DESIRE trilogy that continues in FLAME and concludes in ASHES.
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Ohhh a brand-new dark romance, Spark, set in the same dangerous world as Secrets and Twisted. *EEPPP*
Heck yeaaa.. I dropped everything and read this beauty!! My mind was B.L.O.W.N when I got to that very last page. I have definitely been ALEATHA’D.
And I will say that I am going to be having withdrawals waiting for Flame to come to my little grabby hands!! Lol
Thank you for bringing us a new series that we can obsess over Aleatha!!!
*SPARK is book one of the WEB OF DESIRE trilogy that continues in FLAME and concludes in ASHES.*
How to describe Spark…
Well first there was a bit of , followed quickly by some , then a whole lot of , finished up with a massive
Seriously though, I loved it. Every freaking minute of it. I loved Patrick. I loved Madeline. I loved the glimpses of Sterling & Araneae, Mason & Laurel, and Reid & Lorna from the Web of Sin series and the Tangled Web series.
In typical Aleatha fashion, we’re ending book one with more questions than answers, but book two will be here soon and waiting is part of the fun! I’m so excited to get those answers… and I’m assuming a few more questions
Aleatha Romig gets me every time. Every. Single. Time. Her stories are intense. They are intricately woven tales of love and loss, joy and sorrow. They are intriguing mysteries that she doles out in a way that will rip you apart. Then, when you are a puddle of nothingness, she puts you back together and sends you on your way with a whole new perspective on life and love. I hope she’ll put me back together again at the end of this series because right now I’m in a puddle.
No one, and I mean no one can leave us on the edge of our seat with a sexy thriller like Aleatha and she continues that tradition with Spark. The thing about Aleatha is you never know where you may end up when you indulge in her stories. You start off one place and eventually end up in places you didn’t even know existed. Mentally, emotionally and physically.
Spark, OMG!!! When I finished this book, I could not fall back to asleep. Well, let me go back to what happen the exact minute I finished. I cursed Aleatha, out loud. I know she could not hear me, but I am sure she felt every word that came out of my mouth. Let me tell you why . . .
Once upon a time there were men; Aleatha’s men. She gave them all amazing stories. Sterling has a Web of Sin, Kader has a Tangled Web and Patrick has a Web of Desire, my favorites of the stories. They are more than just men, they are more than the imagination of Aleatha. They are friends, family and brothers.
Patrick started from the bottom. He had nothing and no one until one day he saves a girl. Yet, the plans he made, the life he hopes to embark upon took a turn he did not see coming. Until it came back . . . with a vengeance.
Maddie lived a life that was not fit for a girl, or anyone for that matter. Her run of the streets was about survival. Running to prevent herself from falling back into the system until she is saved by a boy. But the reality of what can be is sometimes clouded by cognitive dissonance. Until it isn’t.
The first book in this series of three will grab you and hold you hostage. It will have you second-guessing yourself. Once again, the intricate detail, the convoluted thoughts, the cunning prowess and the raw talent of Aleatha makes this a total five-star read.
Aleatha Romig has did it again, she has taken my breath away with this new series, I couldn’t put it down, I am normally a goner for all of her books, this one dragged me into a hole and didn’t let me out until I finish the last page and now I need more, give me more! Patrick, his story is fantastic. Web of Desire is a must read!
Aleatha has been an instant one-click author for me since Consequences and I have devoured every book since.
Spark is another one I will be adding to my shelf and list of YOU HAVE TO READ THIS BOOK recommendation list!! I could not wait to get more of Patrick and he does not disappoint!
Maddie and Patrick’s story has the perfect amount of suspense, thrills, romance, sexiness and mind blowing twists!
We get a little of their backstory in the beginning of the book, which I loved. I loved seeing a little snippet of how Patrick came to be the man he is today. From the little glimpse into their past and how they met, things take off full force! The action is nonstop and your mind will be spinning nonstop trying to put all the pieces together.
Let me tell you, I write notes upon notes for all Aleatha’s books and 99% of the time I’m stumped. Aleatha is truly a mind twisting queen!
This is book one of the Web of Desire trilogy and this cliffhanger has me begging for more!! There are so many questions that need answers. So many characters have a lot of explaining to do!! Ahhhhhh, I need Flame now!!
Read this book!!!
She has done it again, the Queen of cliffhangers. I was on the edge of my seat while reading Spark. Can’t wait next for the book. 5 stars.
LOVE IT! I lost two nights of sleep, because I HAD to know what would happen next. SPARK is all the suspense and edge-of-your-seat action you expect from an Aleatha Romig story… Patrick is bossy, sexy, and perfect. Maddie is smart, independent,and fierce. I really loved the poker tournament/gambling element — it added a fun layer of suspense by being totally tied into the murder mystery. This world gets better and better!
That cliffhanger man lol
Cliffhanger
Aleatha does a nice job creating characters you love and those you do not care for too. Story continues in next two books.
Holy mother of cliff hangers!!! My jaws still on the floor, in part because of the sexy as hell leading man Patrick and the ending!!! I did NOT see that coming. Amazing writing by the author. I basically sat on the edge of my seat. I love a bull headed strong stubborn woman and Maddie was most definitely that but there was a side to her that Patrick brought out and cannot wait to see it further explored in the next book. She most definitely has a “soft” side somewhere.
Can’t Read My Pokerface… She’s Got Me Like Nobody!
*arc generously provided by the promo team in exchange for an honest review*
“I still get lonely
And baby, only then do I let myself recline
Can I let go, and let your memory dance
In the ballroom of my mind?
Across the county line.”
13 Beaches – Lana Del Rey
What’s this book about? (I’m trying to give as little spoilers as possible)
Just go in knowing that this is a romance with very dark and twisty elements. In the first instalment, you get the set-up and a lot of mystery, therefore, I won’t reveal what exactly this story is about.
This isn’t my first time being Aleatha’d. Honey, the Consequences series was probably one of my first Dark Romance expeditions. Years later, I’m reuniting with this author and can I just say that she hasn’t missed a single beat. Wow. I’ve read both Spark and Flame as I’m writing this review. It’s very difficult not to spoil anything that happens, but I’ll try. This book is best enjoyed when you have NO CLUE going in. Madeline has an intensely mysterious role in this book and Patrick Kelly is out there trying to ignite the sparks that will ignite flames. There were twists in this story, but the final twist was the bestest of the best. I didn’t see it coming. I read this quickly as it was a page turner in every sense of the word. I’m not a big poker fan, but Romig had me invested in the story nonetheless. The chemistry between the main couple was the main driving source and it was gripping. I wanted to know more about these two and what I found out… Damn. That cliffhanger had me starting the second book REAL quick.
I recommend this read to people who haven’t been Aleatha’d because they deserve to witness this wonder, lovers of twisty dark romance and who’d love to read about a reunion between two tortured leading souls with tons of secrets.
“There’s something in the wind, I can feel it blowing in
It’s coming in hotly and it’s coming in strong.”
Changes – Lana Del Rey
5 SPARK STARS!! Wow….I could not put this book down. Patrick and Madeline’s story was so fast paced and held my attention all the way through. Their story had all the feels, with suspense and mystery that had me screaming through this book. This is my first book by this author and I want more. Grab this book now.
SPARK by Aleatha Romig is the First book in the Web of Desire Trilogy Series. This starts the story of Madeline ‘Maddie’ Miller and Patrick Kelly. Madeline and Patrick knew each other when they were younger. But Madeline disappeared leaving Patrick at a lost. Madeline has now return to Chicago but we start to learn that all isn’t so good for her. Patrick lives in Chicago and is a key part of the Sparrow group that he helps to run with his friends. So of course their worlds collide again now they are in the same town. This book does end setting us up for the next installment in their lives. This is one book that you won’t be able to put down and you will want the next one right away. Can’t wait for more!
This story was a whirlwind. Aleatha never lets down and this was absolutely no different from those. Patrick was. Patrick. This was completely his story and it was not what I thought was coming.
Patrick is facing his past and him and Maddie have a story to tell you.
This was a twisted game for sure. Both characters had baggage and the secrets that are looming around them are bigger than even you know. This book was a constant twist and turns dn had a crazy fast storyline. I really enjoyed that the book didn’t have any boring stretched. Aleatha balanced it perfectly start to finish.
And. That. Ending.
I am still not over it. I am a big fan of this world and I cannot wait to read more.
“I knew that a knight on a white horse didn’t exist and waiting for Prince Charming was a waste of time. The only person who would save me was me.”
“Happy endings and dreams were simply illusions our minds created to soften life’s blows, an alternate universe that existed only in the realm of make-believe.”
Spark is the first book in this newest series of the author and my first time reading this world. This is the story of Patrick, one of the member of Sparrow outfit that ran the city of Chicago and Madeline, the woman from his past.
This book is a complete stand alone but I would consider a part of interconnected series. As its first time reader, I would recommend to read the other two series, Web of Sin and Tangled Web as it features the stories of Patrick’s best friends and founding members of Sparrow for a more in-depth understanding of this sinfully mysterious, dark world.
I’m trying to be vague, especially since this is a start of a series, an opening act if you will. What I loved about this story is that we have a view of its characters past and how it affected their present. Told through dual POV, I like that I have a complete connection to each characters by knowing their pasts, feelings and emotions all throughout the story. Not only that, the feeling of impending danger, the secrets that will completely unravel the main characters and even the secondary ones, made this an exhilarating read. That ending? I wasn’t expecting it and I’m dying to read the next installment! Another must read from fans of the author.
The suspense of this book is off the charts. Seating on the edge of my seat the whole time with so many questions with answers that I didn’t have, but was seeking with every page turned. I knew going into this that Spark would end with a cliffhanger, but geez I didn’t see that one coming!!! Not what I was expecting or even could have thought of. Now I sit here with even more questions and I just have to know how this is going to end. How did we get here again??? Still so many questions and my mind is caught into this web that Aleatha Romig has weaved for us readers to wait for the next book. Gosh….I need the next book asap. My mind is going a mile a minute trying to figure out this web of desire. I Highly recommend this author and any of her books.
Happy Reading Everyone!!!
Spark, OMG!!! When I finished this book, I could not fall back to sleep. I want Flames like right now. SPARK is book one of the WEB OF DESIRE trilogy that continues in FLAME and concludes in ASHES.
We have met Patrick in Secrets and Twisted series (You need not have to read those series). We know how influential Patrick is in the Sparrow World. Sparrow World is more to Patrick, they are family. We meet Madeline for the first time. Maddie and Patrick were young when they first met in an unusual circumstance. Now it’s been 17 years and Patrick meet’s Maddie in a Poker tournament held in Chicago by one of the elite club as a participant. No one is aware of their history apart from them.
While the story takes place in 2- 3days, it was filled with twists and turns. Maddie has come a long way from streets to elite world. She is Mysterious, beautiful and lethal. She is adamant and strong willed to win the poker tournament. Seeing Patrick will rattle her emotions.
“Insecurity. Uncertainty. Shame at decisions made. Concern. My thoughts were too many to articulate”
But she knows, she has to win the tournament at any cost. Patrick gives fare warning to her during the several course of action.
Patrick and Maddie are everything. Patrick and Madeleine’s story was addictive, sexy, scintillating and unpredictable. It’s a cliff hanger and the ending is epic. The suspense is killing me. I need to know the what’s and the why’s now, more than my coffee. Unfortunately, we don’t get answers to many questions, but I’m sure, Author will tie up all loose ends by the end of the series.
Go in blind and enjoy the ride in this wild roller coaster.
I’ve been so excited to read Patrick’s story and it did not disappoint. I loved reading the history of Patrick and Maddie and how their lives intertwined. As always, it was nice to revisit old friends working together 🙂 But really…what on Earth was that ending?! That was the best/worst place to end it! Eagerly awaiting book 2!