Small Town Sparks

by Ava Gray

★ SMALL TOWN SPARKS is a standalone novel in the Harem Hearts series ★

I’ve suddenly inherited half of my father’s estate, right after my cheating boyfriend made his exit from my life. But I’m a small town girl, and when I meet the rest of my super rich family, I make 3 very stupid decisions…

#1 I have a one night stand with Lucas Monroe. A passionate clay sculptor and a tortured, sensual & tall artist…
#2 I hook up with gorgeous Sebastian Pence, who seems enamored by my softness - though his playboy past makes me think it can’t be real…
#3 I meet muscular, handsome Danny Adair, whose muscles are a front for his gentleness.

One they’re all my new brother’s best friends.

With my ex-boyfriend intent on ruining my Valentine’s Day, I’m lost between the three men stealing my attention… and two lines on a very important test…


Valentine's Day, small town romance, unexpected pregnancy, fake dating, brother’s best friends, why choose!

Genres: Romance, Why Choose

288 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 12, 2024

Reviews

[Amber Kelly · Rating 4 out of 5]

Loved this!!!

Let me start off by saying I love reading anything Ava Gray writes. This was a thrilling read with some protective men keeping her safe in a small town. Definitely recommend!!!.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Sheila Fowler · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a bit different from other RH books. The three men weren't really looking to share a woman. These three guys all fell in love with her slowly on their own.

Scarlett finds out she has a father. Unfortunately he died before she could meet him. He also leaves her a fortune that she has to share with her half-brother. The small-town girl has to make the trek to New York to meet and arrange things with her brother. He isn't happy about giving her anything. And he wants his 3 best friends to get the dirt on her.

Lucas met her first before her brother gave him the ultimatum. And he was smitten by her right away. Their one-night-stand ended up being a bit more than that. Scarlett then meets Danny and Sebastian at a party with Lucas. You could see the two of them excited to see where they could take Scarlett next.

Each man is so different, and you can see why Scarlett would fall for each of them. The side story of her ex and his shenanigans took a dark turn. But it was the love that the four of them had that made the story's HEA so wonderful.

[Linda · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great story

I wasn't sure where this was going in the beginning but I was hooked from the beginning and couldn't put it down.

I loved Scarlett, Lucas, Sebastian and Danny from the beginning, along with Lily. Toby of course took longer to even like. The characters seem very real. Although the situation with Toby was crazy all around, but not as crazy as her ex boyfriend, Shane. The ending could be a little more spread out.

My biggest issue was the point of view changing mid sentence, several times, throughout the book. I had to back up and read it again to figure out what was going on. Another edit needed to be done before release but the story itself was very good.

Sweet, steamy, why choose story.

[Christine · Rating 5 out of 5]

Arc review I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.Scarlett parker thought when her mother died all she had left was her best friend lily, till she finds out that she had a father but he pasted away now her life is going to be changing . this was so beautiful, sad at times but what a fantastic story.

[Áine Foley · Rating 5 out of 5]

I've read a few books by Ava Gray and enjoyed them, this one is no exception. The book features a feisty heroine whose father recently deceased father has left her a substantial inheritance in his will. She travels to New York and meets her brother, who treats her poorly. However, his three best friends take a liking to her and they all pursue her. This book was a slow-burn, which I think works in reverse harem books and all the male characters had their own distinct personalities, which isn't always the case in RH books. I really enjoyed this and would rate it 4.5 stars.

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[The Bodacious Bibliophile · Rating 1 out of 5]

Holy shit, this was bad!
I mean, did no one even proofread this? Because that’s the first thing I want to comment on, there were so many grammatical mistakes it was insane. I’ve never seen that many in a book before. It was kind of shocking I mean how can you as a writer not even read your own shit to check for mistakes ? There were a shit ton of them and doesn’t she have an editor?

Outside of that, the story was just ridiculous. The dialogue was so cringe and strange. I don’t even have words for it.
The story was also discombobulated, one second they only went on one maybe date then a minute later they’re all of a sudden confessing their love to each other. And then all of a sudden they all in a relationship, even though nothing gave that away to us as the readers.
It almost felt like a 10-year-old wrote this book pretending to be an adult.
The dialogue from the men was often very strange and childlike same goes for the leading lady.
The first time they all get together, it was in a hotel suite, and instead of giving us our first hot group sex scene, what does the author do? She has them build a pillow fort and watch an animated movie while eating pizza and drinking hot chocolate?!?! First off who the fuck drinks hot chocolate pizza?That’s just disgusting. What adults that are all hot for each each other and in their 30s are going to choose an animated movie as their first pic to watch together? That seems really weird.
I could go on and on to be honest this book was just so weird and all over the place and like I said written like a 10-year-old wrote it. I definitely would not recommend.

[Lacey Kendrick · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ava Gray's "Small Town Sparks" just swept me into a world of love and secrets. Even without reading the first book, this story captivated me from page one. The Valentine's Day vibe and the unexpected plot twists kept me eagerly flipping pages. No spoilers, but the author's secret touch added depth and kept me intrigued. Scarlett, Sebastian, Danny, and Lucas bring a unique, heartwarming, and steamy energy to the story. I read this book during a tough time, and it was a perfect escape. Ava Gray's storytelling, filled with love, drama, and friendship, made it an unforgettable experience. In a nutshell, "Small Town Sparks" is a delightful, heartstring-tugging read deserving a solid five stars.
Kudos to Ava Gray! :)

[Angie Barnes · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ava Gray has written a 5-star book. This is the story of Scarlett, Lucas, Danny and Sebastian. Scarlett has gone out with her friend Lily and when she comes home, she finds her boyfriend Shean in bed with another woman. At first, she is not seen but when she is Shane tells her that it is his way of stress relief. She tells the woman that she should go and then tells Shane that he should go also. Shane tells her that he is not leaving. Scarlett goes downstairs and is heading toward the door and when she opens it, there is a man dressed in a dark suit with a briefcase. He said that he was looking for Miss Scarlett Parker. She said that she was Scarlett. He said that he was Matt Robson and was a lawyer from Anders and Co. based out of New York. Matt pulls a card out and gives it to Scarlett. She looked at it and said, lawyers? Matt asked if they could go inside since he needed to speak to her. Once they are inside, Shane is standing beside her. Scarlett tells him to leave but again he says that he is not leaving. Matt asked if there was a problem. She said no there was no problem since Shane was leaving. Shane tells her that this is not over and leaves. Matt tells her that he is there to let her know that her father is dead. She said that she didn't have a father. Matt said that she did and he was Francis Ashbluff and she needs to be in New York for the reading of the will. She asked if she could think about it for a few days. Scarlett calls Lily and tells her what happened with Shane and the lawyer. Lily tells her that she should go and see what is up. Shane catches her as she is walking home and starts yelling at her that it is not over and that no one else would want her. Shane pulls her into an alley and is about to hit her when Lucas, Danny, and Sebastian come up and save her. Shane is mad about them butting into his business. After this, she decides that she is going to go to New York. When she gets to Matt's office, things do not go well for her. She finds out she has a half-brother and he is not happy with her being there. Toby tells her that she is not wanted there and that she doesn't belong. He tells her that he will buy her out but that would mean she lost her home and the cabin. She says that she is not going to do that. Toby tries to get her to take the money since he blames her for everything their father did concerning the properties and her house. Toby finds out that Lucas knows Scarlett and he wants all of them to get to know her and see if they can find anything out from her. Shane keeps calling her but she doesn't answer his calls. Scarlett spends time with each of the guys and falls for them all. Scarlett tries to call Toby so that they can talk but he will not answer her calls. The guys finally tell Toby that he is wrong about Scarlett and all she wants is her home because that is where all her memories of her mom are. Toby agrees to talk to Scarlett and invites her over for dinner. Things go well and Toby agrees to let her have the house. He tells her that it would take a few days to get the paperwork done for her to sign. Things are going well for Scarlett and the guys until they are at a party and Toby says something about how he wanted the guys to find some dirt on her. She is mad and hurt about what they have done to her. She tells them all that she never wants to see them again. She had just found out that she was pregnant and was going to tell them but finding out they used her she didn't say a word. She walks away from them and goes back to the hotel, packs her bags, and checks out. The guys go to the hotel and they are told that she checked out. Lucas tries to call her but it just goes to voicemail.
Will Lucas, Danny, and Sebastian get a chance to tell Scarlett how they feel about her?
This was a wonderful book and I would recommend it to anyone.

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Nicole · Rating 5 out of 5]

Small Town Sparks is book and part of Harem Hearts series. A full-length standalone novel with no cheating or cliffhanger complete with a happily-ever-after. A brilliantly written story with extraordinary characters and fascinating storyline that captures your attention from beginning and keeps you riveted, enthralled and turning the pages. This is Scarlett, Lucas, Danny, Sebastian. A small town romance, reverse harem romance, why choose relationships, MMMF romance, fake dating relationship story, brother's best friends romance, Valentine's day romance, Evil ex, unexpected pregnancy romance, City boy, with passion, steam, hurt, heartbreak, pain, secrets, danger, tradegy, losses, pleasure, drama, stalker, greed, hatred, action packed, manipulation, betrayal, family found, physical abuse and love.
Scarlett has been in a long-term abuse relationship with her ex-boyfriend Shane. She finally got up the nerve to leave her cheating boyfriend. It was was shortly after that she got news that she had suddenly inherited half of her father's estate. But she's a young woman from a small town, and after she meets her super rich family her head got the best of her and she made three very stupid decisions that would change her life forever. Scarlett didn't have the opportunity to meet her father before his passing. He also leaves half of his estate to a half brother who she doesn't know. However, her half brother Toby doesn't want to share the fortunate with her. Because her believes that she's a gold digger and only want the family's money. So setup his three best friends who he realizes already knows to seduce her in order to gain information from her so that he can use it against her so that he can get everything for himself.
Each of the three guys are unique and different in their own ways. Lucas Monroe is a passionate clay sculptor, who she had one night stand with. Sebastian Pence is enamored by softness with a playboy and Scarlett hook up with the goregous man Danny Adair is handsome and muscular yet with a gentleness she hook up with him as well. She hook up with Sebastian and Danny after she had already had a one night stand with Lucas. She's having a great time with guys even though her brother is being nasty to unbeknowing to her that the guys are working for her brother to work to get information on her. Her crazy ex stalker boyfriend add some added drama to mix of her brother stupidity to heightened the story. The brother is adamant that she's a gold digger, but his friends told him that she's not and was a good person.
She overheard them talking about getting some dirt on her and realized that everything that she and the guys had been through had been a lie and that they use her. She packed her things and checked out of the hotel. They have created a new life unexpected and she was about to tell them but after overhearing the conversation they didn't deserve to know about her baby. Will Lucas, Danny and Sebastian find Scarlett? Will the four get their HEA and be a family? Will her finally realize that his sister is a good person and embrace her? Will they finally get rid of Shane for good?

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[Fiona · Rating 5 out of 5]

This story really had it all. Scarlett comes home from celebrating with her best friend only to discover her boyfriend deep in another woman. She kicks them both out of her house but when she opens the door, there is a man there who is there to give her news that the father she never knew had died. Scarlett believed that she was all alone in the world, then discovers that she has a brother Toby. She flies to New York to meet her brother and sign some paperwork after the will is discussed. She meets Lucas, Sebastian and Danny. All three men are Toby’s best friends. Their relationship becomes complicated until it’s perfectly clear that all three men have fallen in love with Scarlett, her crazy ex still believes that she belongs to him and then whole drama happens until eventually they go to have a happily ever after.

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[Shawna · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved Small Town Sparks: A Brother's Best Friends Reverse Harem Romance. Scarlett just got a shock, she has a half brother and suddenly has an inheritance from her father whom she never knew. Her brother is being a rude jerk but his best friends are helping Scarlett adjust. Meeting Lucas was a coincidence but he’s ignited a fire that he keeps going with the help of Sebastian and Danny. All three have an amazing connection to Scarlett. Unfortunately, they were supposed to be helping their best friend. Throw in a crazy stalker ex and Scarlett has too much going on. A brother who doesn’t want her, betrayed by those she thought she had a future with and an ex who won’t let go. This has a great storyline and I loved the characters. It’s got drama, suspense and lots of steamy scenes. I would definitely recommend this book.

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[Leisel]

I thought it was a really well devised story that grabbed onto a number of emotional heart strings and simply tugged, pulled and made you hope that everything was going to work out for all involved. I always love the concept of the sweet slightly naive yet down-to-earth type of female that simply captures the interest of the story's spicy hunks, and in this case it was a nice trio that were going to win the maiden's heart. Loved the characters, and always fall for a guy that has a great sense of humour myself. I thought the characters were nicely defined and characterised that allowed me to visual them to perfection, but of course everyone has their own interpretation but they are still mighty swoon-worthy. Plotline nicely balanced with dramas galore, action, sexual tensions, relationship building and emotional turmoils to totally get you barracking for an HEA.

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[Charlotte · Rating 5 out of 5]

Scarlett (FMC) has a double shock when on the same night that she finds out her boyfriend cheating she also finds out her father has died. A father who has had nothing to do with her her whole life but has left her a large inheritance. Only when she goes to the reading of the will and she meets her brother things don't go exactly to plan. Add to that 3 men - Lucas, Danny and Sebastian with their own set of problems that brought Scarlett more complications that reminded her the life of money that all came from. One which is not inclusive of towards her.

I loved her friend Lily and liked that she was in Scarlett's corner which was needed I thought. This was sweet and steamy read with a touch of dark blended in brilliantly. It was a cracking read but now I'm wondering if Lily will get her own book in the future??

[Manda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Scarlett is a small town girl with a heart of gold. Walking in on her boyfriend with another women then finding out the father she never knew had left half his estate to her is too many shocks at once. Trying to deal with her half brother, who appears to hate her and navigate NYC is all a little overwhelming.

Lucas, Danny and Sebastian might be her brother, Toby's best friends but all three catching feelings for Scarlett is a further problem. Add in her psychotic ex, Shane stalking her with violent threats and things get chaotic.

Another fantastic heart pounding action packed romance from this author. Utterly enthralling from the very start and completely unput downable.

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[ᴊᴇꜱꜱᴛʜᴇʙᴏᴏᴋᴅᴇᴍᴏɴ ☾ ✧˚ · Rating 2 out of 5]

2.5⭐️

wow this needed a pass for edits. esp the scenes that flipped from 1st person and 3rd POV. it got really confusing.

AND THERE WASN’T AN EPILOGUE. you give me a surprise pregnancy without a look into their future together? and i hear about this Valentines festival the entire book but don’t get any scenes at the festival or about it actually happening???

also no talk about condoms and birth control. girl, you caught your ex cheating, so i hope you got tested before you started having unprotected sex.

multi POV
MFMM
fake fiancé
group scenes
surprise pregnancy
HEA♡

CW: cheating from ex, death of a parent from cancer (past), gun violence, kidnapping

[Jody · Rating 5 out of 5]

Scarlett I'd an honestly written main character. She is flawed but typically small town, a giving caring person. Her long time boyfriend is a jerk, and easily dislikable.

Throw in three sexy big city bachelors and her life takes a very steamy twist.

I enjoyed this story which has a HEA and feels almost complete. I would have liked to read how the four of them manage their relationship going forward. An epilogue would have been nice.

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[Crystal Lobetti · Rating 5 out of 5]

Scarlett has always wanted to know her family. She didn't know her father and when he died he left her and her half brother (she didn't know she had a brother) his fortune to split. Her half brother is a jerk but his 3 best friends aren't. They end up falling in love with Scarlet when they realize she is not a gold digger. Add Scarlet's ex in the mix and you wonder will Scarlet get her hea with her 3 guys. Really good book.

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[Jo · Rating 5 out of 5]

This standalone reverse harem romance is part of the Harem Hearts series. Scarlett finds out who her father was and that he’s died at the same time. She’s set to inherit half of his fortune, sharing it with her half brother. That doesn’t go over well with him and his family. He asks his best friends to check her out and try to find the dirt on Scarlett. Slowly they each start to fall for her instead. Great story. I will definitely read more from this author.

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[Mulan Book Princess · Rating 4 out of 5]

I found this book quite entertaining. Scarlett finds out that she has an inheritance and a family from her long lost father. When she goes to the reading of the will, things don’t go well. She then meets, Lucas, Danny and Sebastian who all happen to be friends with her stepbrothers. As feelings get caught, complications arise, and they must work to resolve hurt feelings. I found the characters very likable, and adore that this story has a happy ending.

I received a free advance reader copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving my fair and honest review.

[L KQ · Rating 5 out of 5]

Complications, Home and Love

Scarlett discovers she has gained a half-brother and some assets from a father she never knew. Throughout this story she goes through many ups and downs which lead her to Lucas, Danny and Sebastian. The chemistry between them was intense and when specific information is revealed the situation gets complicated, which made this read exciting and enjoyable.

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[Wendy Livingstone · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the second book in this series, and this is Scarlett, Sebastian, Danny, and Lucas’s story.
This is a well written story which has family, friendships, drama, secrets, danger, emotions, intrigue, and love, which leads to an entertaining, twisted, small town, reverse harem romance, heartwarming, and steamy page turner.
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[Cheryl A · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was awesome. It’s a little different from the other RH books of Ava Gray but it’s a really good story. Scarlett learns she has a half brother Toby and goes to NYC to resolve the Will. Not realizing who they are, she meets his best friends Lucas, Sebastian, and Danny. They each bring out the boldness in her and she loves each one of them and they love her too. It’s a great Valentine’s story romance.

[Carrie · Rating 3 out of 5]

pronouns anyone?

Ok, so I finished the book because I enjoyed the story, but can anyone give me a correct pronoun? Cause I have never seen so many incorrect uses of she, he, her, they, them etc…. Along with other more mundane mistakes, it made some sentences almost completely incoherent. It really brings you out of the story when have to stop and figure out what the sentence should have said so you know what’s going on.

[Diedra Price · Rating 5 out of 5]

💖💖💖

I loved this story. The drama, the family dynamics & sexiness. I like that it all wasn't all about sex but there was a very good & solid story that Ms. Gray wrote. One of my favorite reverse harem stories in awhile. However I wished it could have further & told me about how high society and the guys families felt about the relationship. That would have been very interesting indeed.

[Thea Kubicki · Rating 5 out of 5]

Scarlett, Lucas, Sebastian, and Danny

Roses

Scarlett, a small town woman, inherits a fortune and a brother she didn't know she had. This is a wonderfully written story of grief, friendships, a mentally disturbed ex boyfriend, and finding love with three of her brother's best friends.

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[Heather Way · Rating 5 out of 5]

Must read !! Great Book lots of hot and steamy times.. I got lost in the story, and in the line of all the list and fun in this book!! Character are awesome so many things at this book offers you should read it.

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[Kelsey McCarty · Rating 4 out of 5]

Could have been 5 stars

I really really loved this book but the only downside for me was that the author switched between first and third person. Things got confusing, and then there were a few typos. Overall, the story was amazing and I loved the plot and how the characters came together, I wish I had gotten more at the end.

[Emma Herriott · Rating 4 out of 5]

Actually really enjoyed this book! I totally thought Toby was going to stick to his dickish ways but I’m so glad he came around so they could be a family and wasn’t even phased by all of his friends being with his recently discovered step sister!! Also really liked all 3 of the mmc’s in this it wasn’t just repetitive like some rh books can be

[Misti Towry · Rating 3 out of 5]

Wow

This was a great story. The characters draw you in and you become invested in them. There are a lot of surprises in the plot that keeps you reading.
The only negative is it needs some editing done in the tense in which characters are talking and referring to themselves. So if you can overlook that then read on.... Who doesn't love a book with 3 hot wealthy men.

[Margie · Rating 2 out of 5]

Needs a proof reader

I'm sorry. I don't usually rate books when I find them lacking. In this instance I hope it helps to improve and tighten the writing. Many incorrect word choices. Switching from 3rd person to first person and incorrect character POV in the same chapter.. The errors made it difficult to get thru and I finally gave up about 40 pages from the end.