“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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Short review as I do not want to spoil ANYTHING for the readers! But first I will just say that once again Aleatha leaves us hanging by a thread and needing more! The best kind of ending, in my opinion! Spark is the first book in her latest trilogy, Web of Desire and begins the tale of Patrick and Madeline. And what a story it is! From the beginning, the reader is sucked into the world of tournament poker, wealth and intrigue. And of course all our favorite guys and their ladies are back as well! I love Sterling and his team and it makes me so happy whenever I’m reading scenes that include any or all of them!
While I was proud of myself for actually guessing the big twist that came at the end, I will say it’s amazing and I can’t wait for the next installment! I miss Patrick and Madeline already so much and I need to know what’s going to happen next! Their journey is far from over and I think this one just might be my favorite of all the Sparrow guys. Thank you Aleatha Romig for bringing Patrick’s story to life!
Spark is the first book in the Web of Desire series, a spinoff of the Web of Sins trilogy. Patrick was introduced as one of Sterling Sparrow’s most trusted men and best friends in the Web of Sins trilogy. In Spark, we get Patrick’s story and learn more about the loyal, trustworthy, hardworking, dedicated man that stands at the side of one of Chicago’s most dangerous men.
In true Aleatha form, Patrick is an alpha-male through and through and he’s never stopped loving his feisty heroine. This book serves as the “set up” book where the storyline is created and our stage is set. This book DOES end with a cliffhanger and if that’s not your thing, you need to wait until the entire series is released. Do not abandon this series because of the cliffhanger – the series will DEFINITELY be worth the wait! The love story that has been set up and the twisted turns I know are coming keep me coming back to Romig’s writing. It’s phenomenal!
There’s so much I want to say about this book and I can’t find words!
The phenomenal and amazing plot, the characters, the action and suspense, makes this one Aleatha’s best book in my opinion!
This is Patrick’s story. I’ve been curious about him since Secrets.
In Spark we learn some of his secrets and his background and understand a bit more of him and Madeline.
I loved the poker scenes and everything in between. I tried to solve some mysteries and I did some, others I couldn’t.
There’s a lot that happened that are nagging me and I CAN’T WAIT for Flame so I can have all my doubts cleared!
In the end, I wish I could read this book over and over again for the first time so I could experience everything again!
I have to admit that when I started listening to the audible version of Spark, I almost stopped listening. Reason being, I had Patricks voice in my head and the male narrator just didn’t match my Patrick. Needless to say, I kept going because I wanted to learn more about the secretive, mysterious Patrick.
Enter Madeline into the picture. She is in town for a poker tournament and Chicago is a place she can’t believe she even agreed to come back too. Madeline had it really bad growing up, but even doing it the hard way, she is trying to survive each day.
This story keeps you on the edge of your seat and worried about what the next page will bring. Just let me tell you, Aleatha out did herself with the first book in Patricks story. Man, that ending, I can honestly say that i didn’t see that coming. Holy Crap!!! I can wait to see what happens with Patrick and Madeline going into book 2, Flame, and I need it now.
What the what?!?!
How can you do me like that, Aleatha?
*My exact words upon reading the last sentence in this book.*
What a fabulous story! This entire world is one I always look forward to getting lost in. The Sparrow Operation is one of the most notorious and gets better with each story…which is pretty tough to do since I’ve loved every one!
In this first installment of Web of Desire, we get a little insight into the mysterious Patrick. Only just a supporting role from the previous series, the spotlight shines bright in this book and continues throughout…although I wouldn’t really know that since it’s not out yet. And Madeline? Oh, girl…I love you.
A second-chance romance in the making that I cannot wait to see unfold. The kicker is…well, you have to read to find out. *smiles*
Once again, I am blown away by Romig’s ability to remove me from daily life and transport me into the shadiest parts of the underworld right in plain sight. I love every second I spend with these characters and hope this web never unravels because there’s no other mob boss quite like Sparrow.
**5 Can’t Read My Poker Face, Stars**
Wow, I have to say Aleatha was holding the winning hand in this story. It has the the right amount of mystery and suspense to hold you captivated from beginning to end. Plus there is a twist at the end of this cliffhanger that will Spark your interest and bring you back for the next intriguing installment can’t wait to see what to see what Patrick does with that reveal.
Noah & Savannah did a fantastic job narrating this story.
WOW!! Intense and edgy! It gripped me from the very beginning! I was sucked up in a world of gambling, high rollers, and the mob. Amazing story!!
In my opinion, no one does dark suspense romance better than Aleatha. Spark
kicked off another captivating and enthralling series which was set in the same dangerous underworld of Chicago as Secrets and Twisted. I was mesmerized by the complex plot and intricate relationships of the characters. There were so many puzzle pieces laying around and my mind was spinning while I was trying to put together the big picture the whole time. This mysterious and suspenseful read grabbed me and have me hooked.
Maddie and Patrick met in the most unexpected way when they were young. Their similar situation united them and love blossomed between two striving teenagers. Their innocent young love was torn apart by some mystery that was yet to be unveiled. Their reunion as adults 17 years later were also as unexpected. Their love was still strong and their connection was electrifying. However, with circumstances beyond their control, their future was still in question.
This installment ended with a shocking cliff hanger. There were so many questions and at the same time, so many clues were laying out there. I am looking forward to seeing how the story unfold and how everything will magically weave together in the next installments.
Have you been Aleatha’d? If not, what are you waiting for?
Note: SPARK is book one of the WEB OF DESIRE trilogy that continues in FLAME and concludes in ASHES.
I voluntarily reviewed an advance complimentary copy of this book. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
So awesome to see the characters come together again. I love the setting, being from the mid-west, and can reel the authenticity in the story. Well done, Aleatha!!
I enjoyed Patrick & Madeline’s story; a second chance romance. The dark underground world the Sparrow world is set in is interesting and full of secrets. I can’t wait for the next two books to see how their story is going.
This is book 1 in the Web if Desire Series and it’s off to a great start!
Intense, suspenseful and passionate, this is Madeline and Patrick’s story!
This installment “Aleatha’d me by way of setting up the players at play. Madeline and Patrick meet under “very” unconventional circumstances.
This read was full of mystery and unexpected twists and susp rises. Well written and well paced, there was a lot of stuff happening and lots of sub plots introduced.
I’m not sure where the story is going, but the way it’s presented, I’m excited to discover what happens next and how their story unfolds!
Book 2 can’t come fast enough!
An extraordinary read and a first by Aleatha Romig for me. I loved all the suspense and the steam. It took hold of me right from the start. Beautifully written. I’m so excited for the next book in the trilogy. That cliffhanger gutted me. I need more ASAP!
5 This Web Has SO MANY Secrets Stars!!
GAHHHHH We finally have Patrick’s story and what an incredible start to this trilogy. I started this book and became immediately obsessed with finding out what would happen next!!
Patrick and Maddie have quite a history and their start pretty much brought tears to my eyes and when they next meet several years later, there’s so much to be discovered about both of them! What cannot be denied is the chemistry that is simmering between them even after all these years.
Just when I thought I knew what was going to happen, we get another surprise and it’s all revolving around a high stakes poker tournament and there’s hand after hand that is played and surprises around every deal of the cards it seems.
There’s a sense of tension in so many ways in this book. It’s clear Maddie has things she wants to tell Patrick but something or someone is holding her back. She also must win this poker tournament and let me tell you when the why of this comes out, you’ll be sitting there with your mouth hanging open because WHAT THE HECK!? Was NOT expecting that!!
Ms. Romig has me completely and unequivocally invested in this couple and we’re back in the Sparrow world and it’s just as fabulous as I remember it being. And I’m getting to see actions and events from a different perspective than what we’ve read previously. I swear I’ve been Aleatha’d like never before!!!
Now bring on Flame!!
This book is amazing!!! I have loved this series since Secrets came out and we were introduced to the world of Sterling Sparrow. I have been dying to hear Patrick’s story since my first glimpse of him in Secrets. As always Aleatha’s writing is amazing. It grabs a hold of you from the first page and doesn’t let go until the mother of all cliff hangers. Can’t wait for book 2!
Wow! Hooked from the prologue! A very mysterious and intriguing storyline. Patrick and Madeline have scorching hot chemistry that’ll have you turning the pages for more. The ending will have you begging and pleading for book 2. A definite must read!
No words-
Heart-stopping.
Spark will fight your fire- It’s hot sexy and oh my.
Aleatha created a world full of suspense and intrigue. She never disappoints.
Loved loved this series-
I’ve been waiting for Patrick’s story and I was not disappointed! Spark had me on the edge of my seat. Maddie signed a deal with devil. Patrick….oh poor Patrick! I have no words. A must read! Now we must wait…
OH GOODNESS GRACIOUS SPARK LITE SOMETHING INSIDE OF ME THAT SET MY HEART TO RACING AND MY BODY TO TINGLING! This is one EPIC, HEART-STOPPING story to date from Aleatha Romig!
This book was so much better than I expected. Thrilling, sensual, edge of your seat exciting, everything about this story and the amazing characters left me breathless and SCREAMING for more. Its seriously good.
Spark gets a WILDLY OBSESSIVE FIVE FIERY STARS!
Patrick has given his complete loyalty and devotion to Sparrow. For the last 15 years, his life has been very different. With his buddies from deployment, they have helped Sparrow to achieve control over Chicago.
This card championship they are about to play is going to prove to be more complex than just playing cards for a lot of money. There are participants who have ulterior motives besides winning the money. As Patrick is convinced to play and prepares to join the high rollers, he is faced with a ghost. The woman he thought had disappeared and perhaps died was there and as beautiful as ever. Madeline.
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Their story is emotional. Her current situation is one of peril. She is fighting for freedom. The man that controls her life is a monster. This is a card game she cannot lose.
Wait for it. You will be Aleatha’d at the end of this first book. She is the master at the plotline twist, none bigger than the one she describes here. Un-put-down-able!
I am voluntarily reviewing this book. Thanks to the author for sharing a copy with me.
Absolutely Phenomenal. I’ve long wanted to read Aleatha Romig, but unfortunately Spark is the first time I have been able to find a space in my blog calendar to slip her in. I know, those of you who have read her already are shaking your heads at me, and trust me, right now I am KICKING myself! Her writing was absolutely phenomenal, and I was instantly thrust into a word where kingpins run Chicago and their rule is law. This is the first book in a new trilogy—known as the Web of Desire trilogy. My understanding is this storyline comes as the third trilogy of the Sparrow’s Web series. And in complete honesty, since I’ve obviously not read these in order since that would have entailed first reading the Web of Sin trilogy followed by the Tangled Web trilogy—I understood this book as if was the first in a new trilogy and not the seventh book of a series… Great care is taken to making the plotlines clear and without completely spoiling the other books in the Sparrow’s Web series, one can still pick up Spark and understand context. Does that make sense? HA! That was a tangled web in and of itself
Spark kept me on the edge of seat and was utterly unputdownable—I stayed up most of the night to finish this one. Patrick and Madeline’s connection was tangible, with so much heat and sizzle, I worried my kindle (and my panties) were in jeopardy or self-combustion!!! The plot has me so intrigued that I am ready to reread this one just days after finishing it. It’s incredibly sexy, entertaining, and suspenseful enough to make it that book that hasn’t been far for my mind in more than a week. I’m consumed with desire to binge read the author—and for a blogger that rarely goes a day without an ARC to read and review, that’s a major problem. I can’t say enough good things about the book, but I also am hesitant to say much at all as it’s the kind of book you should go into blind. The less you know ahead of time, the more you are going to want to dive into this fantastic story. Also, I don’t want to give ANYTHING away. Spoilers suck and I’m the blogger that’s the least likely to take a chance on ruining a book for a reader.
Whether you are new—or a longtime fan—of Aleatha Romig, SPARK is the book you must, you absolutely MUST one-click. Right. Now. If I could hand this book more stars than the five I gave it for review purposes, I totally would. Oh, but definitely watch out for the cliffhanger…Aleatha definitely left Flame at the top of my February MUST READS!