cover image Sparks like Ours: Seven Shores, Book 3

Sparks like Ours: Seven Shores, Book 3

Melissa Brayden. Bold Strokes, $16.95 trade paper (240p) ISBN 978-1-63555-016-0

In the satisfying third Seven Shores contemporary (after Hearts like Hers), Brayden pits pro surfer Gia Malone against her biggest rival, Elle Britton, in both sports and love. Gia’s focused on being the best, and each competition takes her closer to the top. Elle is starting to realize that being world champion leaves little room for romance. When the two are forced to work together for a high-profile ad campaign, each begins to see behind the other’s facade. Gia’s soon fighting to remember why she doesn’t like Elle, and Elle’s startled by her unexpected attraction to Gia. The stakes are high and emotions run hot. When one unplanned moment pushes their developing relationship into the spotlight, the ensuing pressure threatens to tear them apart. Brayden sets up a flirtatious tit-for-tat that’s honest, relatable, and passionate. The women’s fears are real, but the loving support from the supporting cast helps them find their way to a happy future. This enjoyable romance is sure to interest readers in the other stories from Seven Shores. (May)