Chispa: One’s Passion

by Ruby Fink, Susan Lanigan (Editor)

Claire Beauchene has always dreamed of competing at the Blackpool Dance Festival. But when her boyfriend and partner, Sebastian Alvah, breaks up with her to pursue a dance career in Los Angeles, she is forced to dance with the only available partner. Her dance studio’s bad boy, the brooding and antisocial Luca Ortiz.

As they navigate the demanding world of competitive dance, a complex romance blossoms, marked by shared struggles, emotional growth, and the challenges of their divergent lives. This romance, set against the high-stakes backdrop of a prestigious dance competition, highlights the power of love and partnership in overcoming life's obstacles.

388 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 28, 2025

Reviews

[Gordon · Rating 4 out of 5]

The blessings of Covid

The author explained to me she began Child's when the pandemic enforced free time. Instead of writing another YA mystery (all three of which are great), she undertook this romance. The result is that she has retained her ability to create believable, interesting characters, but developed skill in plotting. You'll learn about ballroom dancing, but you'll learn much, much more about humanity.

[Violet Fink · Rating 5 out of 5]

A delightful read full of teenage angst, delicious rivalry, and glittering descriptions of the intense and all-consuming world of competitive ballroom dancing. I devoured this book. The chemistry between the characters, their single-minded ambition to be the best, and all the little pockets of sweetness throughout it made this novel impossible to put down. LOVE.

[gj indieBRAG · Rating 5 out of 5]

We proudly announce that CHISPA: One's Passion by Ruby Fink has been honored with the prestigious B.R.A.G. Medallion (Book Readers’ Appreciation Group). This honor places it among a distinguished group of award-winning, reader-recommended works at indieBRAG. This award is a testament to this book's quality and its impact on readers.