Spark, Susan Scott Shelley
Spark, Susan Scott Shelley
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Spark
Love & Rugby series

Author: Susan Scott Shelley, Chantal Mer

Narrator: Sean Crisden

Unabridged: 6 hr 5 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 04/01/2024

Categories: Fiction, Romance, Lgbtq+


Synopsis

Spending his fortieth birthday in a club filled with twenty-somethings and members of his brother’s rugby team isn’t Finlay Davidson’s idea of fun, but falling into the arms of a sexy stranger who looks as out of place as Finlay feels, entices him to stay. For a decade, he’s partnered with his siblings, focused on building a successful family business and ensuring the well-being of his employees. Romance hasn’t been a priority, but meeting the man, who moonlights as a bouncer and is one of his brother’s teammates, shifts his world and ignites his desire for more.
For the past year and a half, Mateo Rossi Ayala’s life has revolved around working two jobs, bouncing on weekends and doing home remodels during the week. His only respite is the weekly rugby games and practices with teammates who have become like family. Meeting Finlay, his rugby teammate’s brother, is a spark of light in a hectic life consumed by commitments and responsibilities, strong enough for Mateo to believe that the unattainable is possible.
The intensity of their immediate connection outweighs Finlay’s hesitation over dating someone who plays a dangerous sport, and makes Mateo determined to fit their relationship into his life without dropping any balls. When their worlds turn upside down, Finlay’s fears and Mateo’s worst nightmare collide. With their differences and doubts laid bare, can their burgeoning relationship survive the strain or will their bond be severed?

Reviews

Goodreads review by Carol [Goodreads Addict] on March 23, 2023

Spark is book one in the Love & Rugby series by Susan Scott Shelley and Chantal Mer. This is a sexy, sweet MM romance that I’ve been wanting to read for a long time. The cover is gorgeous and is what first drew me in. Let’s start with Finlay Davidson. He is the CEO and owns, along with his two younge......more

Goodreads review by Juniper on December 22, 2022

Mateo (Teo) and Finlay have strong chemistry and it’s super fun watching them go from their first meeting to dating to something more. They fit together, but there are obstacles and there is baggage you can see waiting for them miles before it all comes crashing down. Waiting for that disaster wasn’......more

Goodreads review by S.M. on December 28, 2022

**I was given a free copy of this book to read and review for Gay Romance Reviews.** SPARK is the first book in the Love & Rugby series. Mateo and Finley meet on Finley's fortieth birthday get together. Mateo is a bouncer at the club Finley and his brother, Cam and his rugby friends were at. Mateo al......more

Goodreads review by Betty Loves on February 09, 2025

story of Finlay and Mateo This is a best friend’s brother to more romance, featuring Finlay Davidson and Mateo Rossi Ayala, and is book one in the Love & Rugby series. This is a pretty cute read. They go on dates are and pretty much in each other’s pockets. Mateo ends up getting injured playing rugb......more

Goodreads review by L on December 28, 2022

Finley's brother Cam dragged him out to celebrate his 40th in a club. Finley didn't want to be there and it was not his crowd, but mostly his brother's. But one good thing came of going along with Cam's cajoling. He meets Mateo for the first time and they both are affected by it. Each of them is so......more