In the book "Spark" by Michelle M. Pillow, Kal and his alien cousins, Flame and Blaze, embark on a vacation to Earth under the guise of seeking brides through a tour in Las Vegas. The story unfolds with humorous and campy dialogues as the aliens navigate Earth customs and mating rituals, particularly through Kal's innocent and endearing perspective. Meanwhile, Carrie, a socialite and bridesmaid at her cousin's wedding, finds herself unexpectedly drawn to Kal, leading to sparks flying between them despite their different backgrounds and misunderstandings.

The book blends elements of romance, humor, and sci-fi as Kal and Carrie navigate their growing attraction while dealing with miscommunications and cultural differences. Michelle M. Pillow's writing style shines through with a touch of humor and light-hearted storytelling, making it an entertaining and easy read for fans of the genre.

Characters:

Characters vary from naïve and endearing to moody and responsible, adding depth to their interactions and relationships.

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The writing style is lighthearted, humorous, and engaging, making it easy to read and enjoyable.

Plot/Storyline:

The plot focuses on aliens visiting Earth under humorous pretenses to find brides, leading to unexpected romantic entanglements.

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The setting primarily revolves around Las Vegas, blending Earthly experiences with alien encounters.

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The pacing is generally quick but can feel disjointed or slow at specific moments.

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The story involves aliens named Kal, Spark, Vin, Flame, and Sev who believe they have Earth names.

Kal cons his brothers into a vacation on Earth to meet women, but unknowingly signs them up for a mail-order bride program.

The main character, Carrie, is in Las Vegas for her cousin's bridal shower but is not excited about it.

Carrie meets Kal, which creates an instant and sizzling chemistry between them.

Kal's alien cluelessness about Earth customs leads to humorous situations throughout the story.

Amir is a character who has unexpectedly become king after his father's death and isn't ready for the responsibilities.

Meredith, a journalist working at WIRE Network, is intrigued by Amir and helps him navigate American life.

The book blends humor and romance, showcasing the differences between alien and human perspectives.

The story is a part of the larger 'Galaxy Alien Mail Order Brides' series by Michelle M. Pillow.

The characters' relationships evolve amidst misunderstandings and comical moments associated with their alien nature.

Kal tries to win over Carrie with an earnest yet naive approach, leading to funny interactions.

Has Romance?

Yes, there is a high level of romance present in Spark, with strong chemistry between characters.

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From The Publisher:

Earth women better watch out. Things are about to heat up.

NYT Bestselling Author, Michelle M. Pillow, shows what happens when hot aliens looking for love land in Las Vegas, the city of decadence and sin.

Mining ash on a remote planet where temperatures reach hellish degrees doesn't leave Kal (aka Spark) much room for dating. Lucky for this hard-working man, a new corporation, Galaxy Alien Mail Order Brides, is ready to help him find the girl of his dreams. Does it really matter that he lied on his application and really isn't looking for long-term, but rather some fast action? Earth women better watch out. Things are about to heat up.

For readers who enjoy the tropes Love at First Sight, Aliens visiting Earth, What Happens In Vegas, Mail Order Brides / Matchmaker, and Clueless heroes.

Length: Long Novella/Short Novel

Contemporary Alien Science Fiction Fantasy Paranormal Romance

A Qurilixen World Novella

2016

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176 pages

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Spark

Michelle M. Pillow

Book 1 in the series:Galaxy Alien Mail Order Brides

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