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When Sparks Fly
From New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Monica Murphy comes a sweltering summer romance you won't be able to put down.
Twenty-two-year-old heiress Rachel Henderson has one goal this summer: hide out at her family's lake house and recover from the most mortifying breakup Manhattan society has ever witnessed. Sun, swimming, and zero paparazzi--what could go wrong?
But her quiet summer by the lake goes up in literal flames when a spa-day candle mishap sets her mother's designer curtains on fire. When the local fire department shows up--specifically the ridiculously hot fire captain--the house is saved, but the captain scorches her pride with a lecture about fire safety.
Determined to prove she can handle life on her own without her family's help, Rachel finds a new roommate and a new job--too bad she's terrible at it. Oh, and she keeps running into Captain Tall-Dark-and-Infuriating (which definitely isn't a hardship). The more time they spend together, the more their conversations start to get real, and Rachel finds herself falling for Wyatt. She thinks he might even feel the same way.
The only problem? Wyatt is all about roots and permanence, while Rachel is the very definition of flighty. But this summer, she just might be tempted to stay ...
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Book club questions for When Sparks Fly by Monica Murphy
Use these discussion questions to guide your next book club meeting.
We open on our leading lady fleeing NYC after a disastrous breakup. How does the public nature of her breakup affect her ability to escape the emotional fallout?
- Does the public nature of the breakup force Rachel to confront feelings that need processing?
A big theme in the book in personal responsibility. How do we hold ourselves accountable for our actions? Did Rachel fully comprehend the consequences of her mistakes by the end of the book?
The contrast between big city and small town also plays a big role in the book. Which do you prefer? What benefits do you think the setting offered in helping Rachel grow?
Single parenting was a big topic in the book. How do you think parenthood is viewing in the dating world? Do you think that dating while raising young kids is taboo, and do you think the way we talk about single parenting influences the way people view it?
Age differences tend to be a controversial topic in dating. How do you view dating across an age gap, and how does that play into the narrative between Wyatt and Rachel?
Wyatt and Rachel both had very different personal priorities at the start of the book. Did their relationship change either of their priorities, and how do you think these priorities and the changes in them mirrored their personal growth and emotional journeys?
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