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One Spark
Grace is a domestic goddess in need of being worshipped by her workaholic husband, who is trying to make senior partner. With his focus solely on work, Michael has left Grace lonely and doubting her desirability.
When her former college roommate—the very stylish and statuesque Wilhelmina—stops by the house unexpectedly, she turns a day with Grace out by the pool into an erotic encounter—unwittingly witnessed by Michael! Grace fears the fallout from her tryst, but is Wilhelmina really a catalyst in disguise, the one spark Grace and Michael need to finally confront their marital problems?
When her former college roommate—the very stylish and statuesque Wilhelmina—stops by the house unexpectedly, she turns a day with Grace out by the pool into an erotic encounter—unwittingly witnessed by Michael! Grace fears the fallout from her tryst, but is Wilhelmina really a catalyst in disguise, the one spark Grace and Michael need to finally confront their marital problems?
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First published March 8, 2011
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About the author
Ava McKnight
26 books25 followersAKA Calista Fox
Multi-published and award-winning author Ava McKnight's love of romantic fiction began as a teenager. She holds degrees in General Studies and Communications and has worked on newspapers as an editor and reporter. Most recently, she worked in PR, writing speeches and Congressional testimonies.
Ava is a member of Romance Writers of America and one of its Phoenix chapters, Desert Rose. She has served as a Board member, Newsletter Director, National Contest Chairperson, and Arbitration Co-Chair. She is also published in romantic fiction as Calista Fox.
Multi-published and award-winning author Ava McKnight's love of romantic fiction began as a teenager. She holds degrees in General Studies and Communications and has worked on newspapers as an editor and reporter. Most recently, she worked in PR, writing speeches and Congressional testimonies.
Ava is a member of Romance Writers of America and one of its Phoenix chapters, Desert Rose. She has served as a Board member, Newsletter Director, National Contest Chairperson, and Arbitration Co-Chair. She is also published in romantic fiction as Calista Fox.
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December 24, 2011
*I did receive this book from Night Owl Romance for the purpose of my honest review.*
*So, all thoughts and comments regarding this book are solely mine!*
For those of you that know me... and those that don't this is my little statement about short books.... I do not judge short stories on the rush of their relationships, because they are just that - short stories. So, yes the relationships always could have been drawn out more, yea it seems like they fall in love to fast and of course the story could have been made longer... but it is a short story. So with that said.... here is my review....
Ms. Ava is a new to me author, but she won't be for much longer. Her writing style - for how short the book is - is truly inspirational. She gives the story heat, conviction and a lot of love. This story touches real situations in the real world. Love, commitment, devotion, and all things that make a marriage strong.... But what is a story without pain, sorrow for lost time, hurt and unforgivable acts.
It is during the tough times that you find out what your marriage is really made of... And Michael and Grace's marriage is no different. Grace would give Michael anything and everything she could; has done just that. She would give up her desires and ambitions if it helped Michael in his career and again, she has done just that. Not that she minded giving up anything for the man she loves, but still... When you give up so much, you begin to wonder what's left of yourself. And being left alone can really bring down a person, even in the healthiest relationship.
Ms. Ava did a great job at showing two people who are devoted to each other, fall apart and come back together. Without spoiling to much, the passion is hot, the desire is thick, and the emotions are real. This might have been a short story but it gave you enough story to satisfy your inner romance, your inner hussy and your inner..... Well, I guess I have to leave some things a surprise... But what I will tell, you is that it is truly amazing how one person can cause One Spark!
*So, all thoughts and comments regarding this book are solely mine!*
For those of you that know me... and those that don't this is my little statement about short books.... I do not judge short stories on the rush of their relationships, because they are just that - short stories. So, yes the relationships always could have been drawn out more, yea it seems like they fall in love to fast and of course the story could have been made longer... but it is a short story. So with that said.... here is my review....
Ms. Ava is a new to me author, but she won't be for much longer. Her writing style - for how short the book is - is truly inspirational. She gives the story heat, conviction and a lot of love. This story touches real situations in the real world. Love, commitment, devotion, and all things that make a marriage strong.... But what is a story without pain, sorrow for lost time, hurt and unforgivable acts.
It is during the tough times that you find out what your marriage is really made of... And Michael and Grace's marriage is no different. Grace would give Michael anything and everything she could; has done just that. She would give up her desires and ambitions if it helped Michael in his career and again, she has done just that. Not that she minded giving up anything for the man she loves, but still... When you give up so much, you begin to wonder what's left of yourself. And being left alone can really bring down a person, even in the healthiest relationship.
Ms. Ava did a great job at showing two people who are devoted to each other, fall apart and come back together. Without spoiling to much, the passion is hot, the desire is thick, and the emotions are real. This might have been a short story but it gave you enough story to satisfy your inner romance, your inner hussy and your inner..... Well, I guess I have to leave some things a surprise... But what I will tell, you is that it is truly amazing how one person can cause One Spark!
March 23, 2011
There was a little bit of f/f here, but not much. It was really just a catalyst for a married couple to work out some issues. I found it a little bit difficult to feel bad for a woman who has a Harvard law degree who stays home in a beautiful home with a maid because her husband feels she shouldn't work. BUT at the same time, I know every woman wants to be desired by her husband, and she was beginning to question that due to his intense career path. She supported his goals, but just missed him in bed. So roommate from college with whom she fooled around in college drops by unexpectedly, and together they scratch that intimacy itch. Dear husband catches them and is pissed off. But then they talk, he realizes he's been neglecting her sexually, and they make up with lots of sex. So that part was really sweet. It's nice to see a couple who have been married for a long time still desiring each other and only having eyes for each other.
January 3, 2015
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“One Spark” is not a love it or hate it type of short story, it rides the line. Every woman at some time or another has wondered about their desirability and self worth, this story really hits home with all those issues. The emotional situation Grace is dealing with is very relatable and the outcome is what we all wish for. What the story lacks is finesse. The beginning and ending read like porn, and that language doesn’t really fit with the emotional climax. The story takes on average an hour and a half to read so if you are looking for a lot of sex with a good core message this one is not bad.
I am still riding that line of whether the good parts prevail over the bad so I am giving this story 3 HOOTS.
“One Spark” is not a love it or hate it type of short story, it rides the line. Every woman at some time or another has wondered about their desirability and self worth, this story really hits home with all those issues. The emotional situation Grace is dealing with is very relatable and the outcome is what we all wish for. What the story lacks is finesse. The beginning and ending read like porn, and that language doesn’t really fit with the emotional climax. The story takes on average an hour and a half to read so if you are looking for a lot of sex with a good core message this one is not bad.
I am still riding that line of whether the good parts prevail over the bad so I am giving this story 3 HOOTS.
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