The Spark of Love by Amanda Cabot

The Spark of Love
by Amanda Cabot

ISBN-13: 9780800735371
Paperback: 352 pages
Publisher: Revell
Released: March 1st 2022

Source: ebook review copy from the publisher through NetGalley.

Book Description, Modified from Goodreads:
When a spurned suitor threatens her, heiress Alexandra Tarkington flees New York for Mesquite Springs in the Texas Hill Country, where her father is building a hotel. But the happy reunion she envisions is not to be as her father insists she return to New York. Instead, Alexandra carves out a niche for herself in town, teaching schoolchildren to paint and enjoying the company of Gabe Seymour, a delightful man she met on the stagecoach.

But all is not as it seems. Two men, each with his own agenda, have followed her to Mesquite Springs. And Gabe is an investigator, searching for proof that her father is a swindler. When a series of apparent accidents threaten her life, Alexandra and Gabe will have to work together to discover the truth. And perhaps along the way they will discover that the sparks of attraction they've felt from the beginning are more than sparks--they're love.


My Review:
The Spark of Love is a Christian romance set in 1857 in Texas. This book is the third in a series, but it can be read as a standalone and didn't spoil events from the previous books. Alexandra wants to be loved for herself rather than her money. But her own father doesn't seem to love her, and she wonders what makes her so very unlovable. Gabe wants to prevent the scam that he believes her father is planning, but revealing his scam might destroy his budding relationship with Alexandra.

Gabe supported Alexandra and appreciated her personality, interests, and abilities. As they spent time together, their friendship grew into love. The main characters were engaging, had depth, and acted realistically. I cared about what happened to them. Suspense built as several people tried to pressure Alexandra to do their will (mainly involving marrying and handling over her money) and her life was threatened. Alexandra had to forgive Gabe and her father for the things they kept hidden from her. There was no sex or bad language. Overall, I'd recommend this enjoyable story.


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