He’s a loner with a big secret.She’s a small town waitress who’s desperate to leave, but family obligations hold her back.For three years, Eric MacKenny has successfully kept himself closed off from everyone. That is, until Cherie, a big-dreaming, feisty waitress barrels into his life and ignites his protective streak. As the attraction between them grows, Eric must decide if he can protect his … if he can protect his secret and family, without destroying Cherie, or whether he needs to walk away from the small-town girl he’s coming to love.
The Spark Ignites is a standalone and the first in the MacKenny Brothers Series.
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Sparks Ignite loved Eric/Maddock and Cherie hot sweet sexy and mysterious and sad.
I need more.
Loved it hot,sexy, sweet, family loved it. I can’t wait for more
I have only read one or two books by Kathleen Kelly so I wasn’t sure what to expect but what I got really won me over and now she has gained another faithful reader because I absolutely loved her writing. The storyline was one that had me engrossed from the beginning to see what all will happen, the relationship that builds between Eric/Maddox and Cherie, the grumpy old grandpa and the brothers he left to protect.
The chemistry between the two main characters was undeniable but what kind of relationship can be built on lies. The past comes knocking and will have you on the edge of your seat with the suspense, action and truths that are revealed. I can’t wait for the rest of the brothers’ stories as well!!
I love it, MacKenny brothers are so hot. Great start to a new series. I need more Kathleen 😉
Great start to a new series! Captivating from the first page. I couldn’t put it down, I wanted to know what happened to Eric/Maddox and Cherie. Eric has been in town for three years and is keeping big secrets. Cherie just wants to get out of the small town, the only reason she stays is for her grandpa. Will his secrets destroy them before they ever really start? I can’t wait for the next book in this series!!!
A great start to this new series by Kathleen Kelly. I have a feeling these MacKenny Brothers are going to be on lots of book boyfriends lists. First up is Eric/Maddock and with all the secrets, drama, and his relationship starting with Cherie, this was a great introduction to this family and was a very entertaining read. I don’t want to say anything plot wise as I don’t know how to say anything without giving spoilers away so I’ll just say that I’m looking forward to seeing where the author takes this series and can’t wait for the next one. I give The Spark Ignites 4.5 stars.
The Mackenny Brothers, a new series to dive into.
Eric’s a great character flirty, charming, bossy.
What a sassy lil miss Cherie is.
I didn’t quite get the chemistry between Eric and Cherie, I needed more of a connection.
I’m looking forward to all the troubles these boys will get up to and the woman they are paired with.
A good start to the series.
A new series from Kathleen Kelly for me to love and what’s not to love then a series about some seriously hot AF brothers!!
The way this book starts leaves my heart stopping and me uttering the words OMG!! Once I started this book I was unable to put it down. I was completely hooked.
Eric/Maddock has moved to a small town and is living the quiet life, not really socialising with anyone until he meets Cherie, the granddaughter of one of his customers at the garage. She has this sass and fire that calls to him and makes him move out from his self-imposed exile. The chemistry between them is burning red hot.
The action kicks up and you are left on the edge of your seat turning each page to see what would happen next. There are some brilliant twists and turns. Its full of love, loyalty and family ties.
I am excited for the next book in this series to see what happens next
Oh the first book of a new series is off to a brilliant start. It’s such a brilliant start, it has this reader screaming for more. Patience was never my strong suit *wink wink nudge nudge* The Sparks Ignites has hit this reader with bang and left her shell shocked and wanting more. Oh boy do I want more. If I’m repeating myself then you’ve got it, I might just be wanting to see more of those brothers. Eric can light up my life anytime and Cherie, well she’s one tough cookie, smart, independent and more than up to the task of keeping Eric on his toes. When Kathleen releases a new book, I’m up front and very ready to get my reading grove on because I know I’m in for a great read. I noticed that cross over too, can’t get much past this lil duck. Great job!
These MacKenny Brothers are going to be a force to be reckoned with not to mention sexy males that walk the walk and talk the talk. Oh don’t get me wrong, they have their personal issues but as a whole, these 5 brothers got it going on.
In trule Kathleen Kelly fashion this is a wonderful storyline with lots of Pop and Sizzle. The twists and turns will keep you on your toes and the romantic parts will curl those toes. This is Maddock’s story and he’s got quite a story to tell. He’s living in witness protection, separated from everything he knows and loves and trying to keep a low profile. But when he meets the spunky and sassy Cherie, all bets are off. He’s drawn to her like a moth to a flame. But Cherie has been hurt before and tired of men that lie to her. So what happens if she finds out Eric, the guy she’s falling for, is really Maddock MacKenny? Can Maddock tell her the truth without the past catching up to him or will his past catch up to him before he tells her?
Amazing start to the series and I know the brother’s stories are going to be great as well. 2 Thumbs up for a great 5 star read, that this reader Highly Recommends.
This book starts out with a bang, and it just takes off from there, snagging me along on its amazing journey! Eric is following the rules, just trying to stay alive, but Cherie brings out every instinct in him to want to break every rule and bare it all for her. This was an incredibly angsty book full of twists and sexy hot chemistry! Loved the story and the suspense, and the characters were amazing from the very first page!
Jaw dropping suspense hits you right from the start with this one gripping you almost the second you start reading before adding in a very sweet romance into the mix that makes this book so hard to put down. I loved how expertly Kathleen Kelly combined such a sweet swoony romance with suspense that keeps you on edge without watering down either one of them. With characters that are easy to love and leave you excited to read more from them you can’t go wrong here.
Maddock/Eric is a man you’ll fall fast and hard for. Living in witness protection he’s kept himself very much isolated from everyone but his generous heart is still buried under his gruff exterior. That kind heart leads him right to a woman he can’t resist. Cherie doesn’t have much faith in men, with a dad who was never there and a string of broken hearts the only man who’s her constant is her granddaddy. When she finds Eric working on her granddaddy’s farm while her granddaddy recovers from a heart attack the sparks fly instantly!
The chemistry between these two is fast and the sparks burn hot, but the relationship that builds is loaded with lots of swoony sweetness. It doesn’t take long though for Eric’s past to catch up and they’re both thrust into some intense action that had me biting my nails. Overall I had a lot of fun reading The Spark Ignites. Maddock/Eric and Cherie are absolutely fantastic along with the entire MacKenney clan and I’m really looking forward to the next in the series.
A great new start to what I know will be a fabulous series!! The McKinney boys I believe are going to be breaking hearts and melting girls panties all over!! In this book we get a glimpse into who these new boys in town are… we start with Eric’s story and what a doozy it is!! The sexy, broody mechanic living in a small town meets fiesty waitress Cherie and this is where the sparks fly!! Cherie is sassy and flirty and fun… everything Eric isn’t but he’s drawn to her, but when his past catches up to him he must do everything he can to keep her safe. This book was funny, sexy and very very entertaining, I can see we’re going to have some fun getting to know these boys… bring on Sean’s story!!!
4.5 Stars! A great start to a new series where you will meet the MacKenny Brothers. Filled with secrets, suspense, drama, action and sweet hotness. Entertaining characters that hold your attention while falling for each other quickly. Eric is bossy, a charmer and a giving person. Cherie is a sassy yet sweet chick who doesn’t trust easy. But secrets and a past have a way of catching up with you as Eric finds out putting his new found relationship in danger and making him race to keep everyone he cares about safe. Can’t wait to see what else this series holds. I voluntarily reviewed an advance copy of this book and bought a copy of it.
AWESOME READ!!!
I freaking LOVE Kathleen’s work. The Spark Ignites is no exception. Her characters are always so well written. They feel like family. She makes you feel like you’re part of her stories. The Spark Ignites is one you don’t want to miss. Actually, you don’t want to miss any of her stories. Kathleen Kelly never disappoints. I know you’re going to love this one. Can’t wait for more in this series.
Wow! What an exciting start to this new book by this author. I have to admit I have been waiting patiently for her next release and it has certainly been worth the wait!
Eric, although not a big fan of small towns, finds himself living a quiet life in a just such a place without the need to socialise. That is until he meets Cherie, the granddaughter of an older man who owns an old car Eric has been working on. She has an inner strength, determination and independence that defines who she really is but at the same time is vulnerable too.
I enjoyed the crossover link between The Grinders CD and this author’s other books, a very neat tie in. The chemistry between the lead characters is quite intense and very racy! Their passionate scenes are red hot! Talk about sparks burning into a full on burning fire!
The characters are great and Eric could put his boots under my bed any day of the week! Mind you his brothers aren’t shabby either! The thing about them is that they felt ‘real’, they got angry, horny, amused and scared just like everyone does…well okay maybe they might have higher sex drives than the average Joe..who knows? Cherie tells it like it is and the fact that she stands her ground is fantastic, especially when surrounded by so many males!
When the action starts you feel yourself sitting up on the edge of your seat waiting with baited breathe to see what would happen. As each emotion plays out you go through it with the characters as if you are in the story as well, you become that invested in the story.
This is a fast paced story and super easy to read. However I will warn you you will most likely become addicted to the MacKenny brothers just like I have and now I’m wondering about my patience in regards to the next book? Please don’t leave it too long Ms. Kelly these brothers are so intriguing and hot!
This is a book you won’t want to put down. Things are not always as they seem; take for example the mechanic who is secluded both in his location and his relationships for the past three years. When he comes to the rescue of a cantankerous old man on whose car he has been working on Eric/Maddock finds a way to help this man out by helping on his farm and by still trying to fix the old man’s car on his own time. He knows this car is special to the old man because he wants to give it to his granddaughter who he loves with his whole heart. Eric/Maddox is tired of living his life with no one in it so when Cherie shows up at her grandpa’s farm you can feel the sparks fly. Maybe it’s time to gain a friend and maybe something more.
This story had lots of twists and turns and had you hoping that Eric and Cherie find some ground on which to start any type of relationship. It is packed full of suspense, loyalty and a family’s love for one another with some MC as well. Another great read by Kathleen Kelly that has me looking forward to Sean’s story along with the rest of the MacKenny brothers.
I need more !
wow i really liked The Spark Ignites by Kathleen kelly. the story was great it kept me hooked it was intriguing wanting me to know more about the Mackenny brothers. ive written this review twice now and deleted it because I’ve found once i read over it i was giving away spoilers lol. and i don’t want to do that. all ill say is
that you need to read this book !
its got all the feel’s. its got five hot brother’s who are all different in there own way yet bound together by love of family, and devastating loss .
throw in a currupt millionaire ceo bombs , dirty FBI agents witness protection, a grumpy old coote who loves his granddaughter Cherie and one hot as sin McKinney brother Eric aka Maddock his five brother’s and their MC and you get lots of sass a few laughs a kidnapping or two and eventually a happy ever after. im so looking forward to reading the next book in the McKinney brother’s series which will be Maddocks brother Sean ive already told Kathleen kelly i call dibs on sean ive licked him so he is mine ok. lol. but seriously read this book ! if you have read any books by Kathleen kelly you already know your in for a treat .