Review: 2.5-3 Star Read For Me
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 05 16, 2014
Chasing the Wild Sparks is a 2.5-3 read for me. Why?  (I'll put the spoiler at the end of my review)Hadley and Finn are the most exhausting couple I think I've met in a while. They are both stuck in their ways; he doesn't not want marriage and kids, she does. They have been dating for three years, and Finn, a local sportscaster/celebrity, has yet to introduce Hadley to any of his coworkers and friends. She has met his family and best friend, but she pretty much remains hidden from the public eye. Finn has an avid following, his "Finnatics," who happen to be made up of a lot of women. Hadley is constantly battling her jealousy over this and comparing herself to these women, wondering if she's enough for Finn and wondering why he refuses to marry her.If I was Hadley, it wouldn't have taken me three years to confront these issues. You know fairly early in a relationship how comfortable you are. I can't believe she's been this uncomfortable with these important issues for so long! Speak up, woman! You're 33 years old!We do get a few chapters from Finn's POV, which is good, because I really was not liking him AT ALL until I heard his voice. That doesn't mean I'm swooning over him now, but I do understand his motivation better. Finn and Hadley have the most bi-polar conversations; one minute, it's "Baby, I love you" the next they're arguing and saying really hurtful things to each other. I'm curious to know what the next book brings, because, right now, I'm not so sure these two are healthy together.Of course our couple is surrounded by their friends (mostly Hadley's coworkers), with Morgan being the know-it-all best friend and Rod being the comedy sidekick. Rod's over the top behavior can be annoying at times, but he does have a sweet side. I wish we got to see more of that.All in all, Chasing the Wild Sparks is the lead up to what I'm assuming is the answer to the ultimate question - will they or won't they get married? On to Daring the Wild Sparks to find out.***spoiler***This book does not end!  There is nothing, not even a hint that the book is nearing it's finish!  I was kind of shocked to turn the page and get the first chapter of the next book.