Review: Spark by Lauren Rowe
I devoured Spark and left no crumbs.
5 flaming, drum-thumping, swoon-worthy stars.
“Spank—oops, I mean Spark.” 😉
Narrated by: Austin Stone & Samantha Brentmoor
🎧 Thank you to @hambright_pr and @laurenrowebooks for the gifted ALC and ebook!
If Lauren Rowe writes it, I will read it. No questions asked. And Spark? This book didn’t just deliver—it ignited.
Spark is an unforgettable friends-to-lovers rockstar romance that burned slow and exploded beautifully. It’s the story of Kendrick “KC” Cook, the swoony drummer with a secret soft heart, and Ruby “Ruby Duby” Connelly, his best friend, bandmate, and the only woman who’s ever truly had his heart—even if she doesn’t know it.
KC plays the pining, tortured hero to perfection. He wants to be the charming, flirty rockstar cliché, but under the swagger is a man who’s been in love with Ruby since he was sixteen. And Ruby? She’s sassy, talented, and just as hopelessly in love—she just thinks it’s one-sided. Their chemistry crackles on every page, and the emotional undercurrent had me hooked.
There’s miscommunication. There’s bad timing. There’s a lot of “we can’t risk our friendship” tension. And honestly? Every second of longing, every missed opportunity, every bit of that slow burn made their eventual connection feel like fireworks. 🔥
And let’s talk about that blaze—because once these two finally give in? WHOA. The steam level is off the charts, but it’s not just heat for heat’s sake. It’s raw, emotional, earned. KC’s dirty talk? Elite. The spankings? A+.
Add in the full-cast feel of the audiobook and it’s perfection. Austin Stone and Samantha Brentmoor are KC and Ruby. The banter, the tension, the emotion—they nailed every beat. Plus, the fact that we get to hear the band’s actual songs as part of the experience? Total rockstar romance immersion.
Whether you’re a longtime Lauren Rowe fan or a first-timer, Spark is a must-read (or must-listen). It’s fun, flirty, angsty, and sexy as hell—but also heartfelt, hilarious, and deeply satisfying.
This one’s for:
- Fans of friends-to-lovers with real emotional payoff
- Rockstar romance with heart and heat
- Tortured but good-hearted heroes who pine like pros
- Audiobooks that feel like full-on performances 🎧
I devoured Spark and left no crumbs.
5 flaming, drum-thumping, swoon-worthy stars.
“Spank—oops, I mean Spark.” 😉
