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Spark: Love & Rugby series Kindle Edition

by Susan Scott Shelley (Author), Chantal Mer (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.3 out of 5 stars 93 ratings
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?
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    Love & Rugby
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B09HJP52FG
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Shelley and Mer
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 11, 2022
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3.7 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 257 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1734191097
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 1 of 4 ‏ : ‎ Love & Rugby
  • Customer Reviews:
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  1. Susan Scott Shelley

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    USA TODAY bestselling author Susan Scott Shelley writes romance with heat and heart that celebrates love without limits. She enjoys watching hockey, training for her next run, reading romance novels, and binging episodes of her favorite British TV shows. Susan lives in Philadelphia with her husband and also works as a professional voice over artist. A city girl who likes being out in nature as often as possible, she has yet to meet a plant she hasn’t wanted to take home and she really wants a pet crow.

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    Chantal Mer never set out to write books. Yet here she is, and she’s having a blast! Happily ever afters for everyone makes her heart sing.

    When she’s not writing, Chantal can be found walking her adorable dog, going to musical theater with her daughter, observing the night sky with her husband and his telescope, and learning about the latest advances in video games with her son. Give her a book and a glass of wine and she’s in her happy place. Chantal lives outside of Philadelphia with her husband, two teens, and her sweet pup, Miss Toffee.

    Chantal also has the privilege of co-writing with her friend Susan Scott Shelley. Their low-angst stories have plenty of heat, a few laughs, and lots of love.

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  • The Book Wench
    5.0 out of 5 stars Sweet, feel-good read
    Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2023
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    Finlay Davidson falls fast and had for Mateo Tossi Ayala, but it was never his plan to fall for a rugby player. He knows what can happen to rugby players, and how injury can be devastating and adversely affect the rest of their lives. Mateo, for his part, is afraid of being left alone, given his own history, and guards his heart, avoiding commitment at all costs. If he's free, he's safe, right? Wrong! Mateo is lost in the sweetness of Finlay's heart, and Finlay finds Mateo's pull undeniable. But Mateo's independent streak, and his refusal to let others help him the way he helps them causes big problems for Finlay, whose love language is taking care of those he loves. Mateo's anger at Finlay breaks them both, and it's wonderful to watch how their loved ones come together to help them climb over the hill that rises between them. I loved the banter, the camaraderie, the love between these men, and between them and their loved ones. This was an all-around sweet, feel-good story!
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  • Michele
    4.0 out of 5 stars Sweet & Real Love Story
    Reviewed in the United States on May 13, 2023
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    This was a very enjoyable, relaxing read. It felt like an everyday tale of a friend falling in love when he least expected it.

    I love how both Finlay and Mateo are driven, focused, and know what they want in life. I feel like this is a reflection of their ages. They weren't looking to meet someone but by chance they met. And with the help of family/friend they are brought together again. Finlay and Mateo make time for one another and put the effort into their relationship. That's what every relationship needs to grow and flourish. Even when trouble strikes they are there for each other. They might have different views and it causes friction; but at the end of the day they communicate.

    Their story is real, beautiful, and heartwarming.

    The supporting characters are wonderful and I can't wait to read some of their stories in the other books in this standalone series.
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  • Misanthropic
    3.0 out of 5 stars they had me at rugby…
    Reviewed in the United States on August 16, 2022
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    but lost me in the torrid, purple haze of the narrative. A little rugby action but not much focus on it, except as a conflict. Very MF in disguise feeling to this one.
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  • Poetry Gal
    5.0 out of 5 stars sweet read
    Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2024
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    Really enjoyed this book. The characters were the kind of guys you want to be friends with! I want to go on to the next book.
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  • Sharing The Book Love
    4.0 out of 5 stars a throwback read that I found on my kindle
    Reviewed in the United States on May 5, 2025
    I love sports ball reads and this one fitted in well. Had older MC's with some past trauma and hangups but communication and love and well meaning team mates and family made Finlay and Teo's romance sweet and schmoopy.
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  • BusyGal101
    5.0 out of 5 stars Finlay and Mateo's Love Story
    Reviewed in the United States on February 1, 2022
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    If you enjoy sports romances, and specifically gay sports romances, you'll want to read this story of two likable men who haven't made time for romance. Until they meet each other. I really enjoyed the writing style of the authors, who draw you into the high moments and the lowest low of the relationship. I was rooting all the way for Finlay and Mateo to find their happily-ever-after with each other. Looking forward to the next book in this series!
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  • Carol
    4.0 out of 5 stars I loved Finlay and Mateo!
    Reviewed in the United States on December 9, 2022
    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 younger siblings, a condom company. Fin’s younger brother is Cam whom we met in the prequel, Spiral. It’s Finlay’s fortieth birthday and he has been forced by his siblings, to celebrate at a club. He would much rather be spending the evening at home but he doesn’t want to disappoint his brother and sister. But, when he is on the way back to their table with his arms full and is almost toppled over, two strong arms grab him and save him from disaster. As soon as they touch, Finlay feels it, that connection that you only read about in romance books. Suddenly his night looks a lot better.

    Mateo Rossi Ayala is exhausted which is pretty much the norm lately. Mateo’s day job is renovating homes. He loves it but it’s tough, physical work. He also works four nights a week as a bouncer at a large club. Caffeine is about the only thing that keeps Mateo going. Mateo also plays rugby in the local recreational league. They practice once a week and play their games every Saturday. Even though he’s running on fumes, rugby is his favorite part of the week. It’s time spent with men that is more like family than just friends. And it’s a chance to shut off his mind from all of his worries and just have fun. He’s at work in the club when he first spots the man about to topple over. As soon as he grabs him, he doesn’t want to let him go.

    I love when the two main characters have that instant connection, when they just can’t look away from each other and that’s exactly what happened with these two. Their lives couldn’t be more different. And Mateo is so busy he worries that Finlay will lose interest in him since he has so little time. But then their world is turned upside down which brings them closer together.

    This was such a sweet story. In the end, though, these are two strong willed men who have been on their own for a very long time. They are both stubborn and independent. And I love that they both have meddling families! Even though they came together so quickly and so easily, they still have plenty to work through. The question is, will what they built in their short time together be enough to get them through the tough times?

    The next book in the series, book two, Smolder, is Fin’s brother, Cam’s book. Cam is a single father to his adorable little girl, Olive!
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  • JILL M
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good start to the series
    Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2023
    Finding a love for guys who play rugby recently so I was interested in this series surrounding a group of guys who play the game. Focus of the series is more on the romance between the MC's but the authors created a detailed group of friends and family who help the MC's find each other and overcome the issues that prevent them from finding a lasting love. First up is Fin and Mateo who have a strong attraction but are hampered by Fin's fear for Teo's possible injury due to a childhood incident. I loved the creation of a close family group who are actively involved in the MC's lives and give advice and support as Fin and Teo build a relationship. Excited to read about the other pairings that will be coming in future books in the series.
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  • Meg
    3.0 out of 5 stars Adorable rom-com romance
    Reviewed in Canada on September 15, 2024
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    This was very adorable. It also felt like a book that was heavily inspired by rom-com tropes including the locking them in a room to sort things out trope. Very cute and I love their chemistry. It moves very very fast but it was cute.
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  • Sharing The Book Love
    4.0 out of 5 stars a throwback read that I found on my kindle
    Reviewed in Australia on May 5, 2025
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    I love sports ball reads and this one fitted in well. Had older MC's with some past trauma and hangups but communication and love and well meaning team mates and family made Finlay and Teo's romance sweet and schmoopy.
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