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Spark of Time: MacKenny Brothers Series Book 5: an MC/Band of Brothers Romance Paperback – August 23, 2021
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How well do you know the man you married?
Isabelle knows all men have issues, but when you’re in love, you make allowances. But what do you do when those issues turn into bruises or worse?
Run.
Jamie’s family is part of an MC. He may not approve of them, but flesh and blood always come first.
For Jamie, Isabelle is someone he wants to get to know, but she has secrets and boundaries which he’s finding hard to get through. He’s falling for her, but she keeps him at arm’s length and firmly in the friend zone.
Jamie is sure he can make Isabelle happy. Will the family he keeps at a distance help him? Or will her secrets and past destroy them all?
From USA Today Bestselling Author Kathleen Kelly comes book five in her MacKenny Brothers series.
- Print length314 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- Publication dateAugust 23, 2021
- Dimensions5 x 0.71 x 8 inches
- ISBN-13979-8462493041
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- ASIN : B09DDV2CSW
- Publisher : Independently published
- Publication date : August 23, 2021
- Language : English
- Print length : 314 pages
- ISBN-13 : 979-8462493041
- Item Weight : 14.6 ounces
- Dimensions : 5 x 0.71 x 8 inches
- Book 5 of 7 : MacKenny Brothers
- Best Sellers Rank: #8,993,597 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #2,600 in Mashup Fiction
- #56,157 in Romance (Books)
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Kathleen Kelly, a USA Today Best Selling Author originally from Penrith, NSW, Australia, now happily resides in Toowoomba, Queensland with her childhood sweetheart and their fur baby, Freya.
When not writing steamy romance novels with a HEA (for now) 😊, Kathleen can be spotted in local cafes, blending in with the regulars while plotting her next tale of passion and intrigue.
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- Reviewed in the United States on August 14, 2024From the first book, Kathleen Kelly pulls us into the gritty world of the MacKenny brothers. Edge of your seat drama and deception. Hard to put down. The kind of story you stay up all night reading. Well-crafted and well-written, with complex characters. The MacKenny brothers are the kind of bad boys you can't help but love. This story captivates from beginning to end. "Family First, Always." This was Isabelle's and her sister, Charlotte's, motto. With their parents gone, they now only had each other. Isabelle's events and catering business puts her on the radar of Chase Kelly. At first, he's charming. As the months pass, Isabelle ignores the red flags and lack of love she feels. Wanting security for her and Charlotte, Isabelle marries Chase. But, he quickly sheds his facade. And, Isabelle spends several years being brutalized. With the help of Chase's sister and a friend, Isabelle, along with Charlotte, make their escape. It's risky. But worth the price of freedom. Soon, Isabelle and Charlotte fall into a routine, make friends, and feel happy and safe. Jaimie knows Isabelle has some deep secrets, and is working to earn her trust. But, a chance encounter with someone who recognizes Isabelle threatens all of their lives.
- Reviewed in the United States on September 20, 2021This is the fifth book in this series. Jamie is the brother that doesn’t want anything to do with the club and the things that come with it. Isabelle is on the run. She thought she had a met a wonderful man who loved her instead she just met someone who decided that she fit the mold of the type of woman he needed. It didn’t take long for the hurt to start. Jamie knows that Isabelle is hiding something but he wants to get to know her anyway. He finds her and her sister interesting. Jamie is determined to get Isabelle to let him and to let him be with her. He doesn’t care that that means her sister coming with them on dates or being involved all the time. He figures she will tell him what she is ready. Jamie has his own issues to work though. Will he be able to protect Isabelle and her sister? This relationship may bring him closer to his brothers and their club. Could it show him that the club isn’t all that bad after all? Wonderful job Kathleen. I love this series and all her books really. I can’t wait for the next book to come out. Great job Kathleen.
- Reviewed in the United States on August 31, 2021I do not consider this to be a stand-alone read, as there are reoccurring characters, overlapping / consecutive timelines and overarching themes. I highly recommend these be read in series order for maximum reader satisfaction and to prevent spoilers.
Contains subject matter that may be a trigger or offensive to some including adult language, steamy intimate scenes and violence such as kidnapping / abduction, torture, fighting, domestic violence, rape, mental and physical assault, murder, threats, betrayal, etc.
There are grammatical issues throughout, mainly misspellings, typos, and an incorrect word choice.
⛔️ Warning: if you haven’t read any of the previous stories, then the following may contain spoilers.
Last chance …
I gave this 4 1/2 stars because the majority of this story is about Isabelle’s courtship, marriage and escape from her husband in Chicago. The first mention of Jamie and the MacKenny brothers doesn’t even occur in the first half of the story, he is first mentioned at 52%.
I understand why Kathleen Kelly used the majority of the story to build the background of “Belle”, but some of this could have been consolidated. I think the reader, myself included, would still care about her and would buy into / be invested in her getting away.
In this story, Isabelle is mentally and physically abused by her husband. She ignored all of the warning signs and then he uses threats to her family to keep her in line. With the help of friends, she is able to escape with her sister (who has a mental disability). Isabelle purchases a bakery in a small town. After she has been there for about 3 months, she meets Jamie and other members of the MC, when she delivers a special ordered cake from the brother Angus.
Angus knows right away that Isabelle is special and is someone he wants to get to know better. Unfortunately she has placed him squarely in the friend zone. After he visits with her a few times it is apparent that someone has hurt her in the past.
Can Jamie show her that she is special to him and earn her trust? Or, is her past too much for anyone to overcome? Has she done enough to stay hidden from Chase?
- Reviewed in the United States on August 31, 2021Kathleen drew me in from the very start with Isabelle and Jamie's story. My heart hurt for her after all she endured at the hands of her no good husband. I loved Charlotte and the relationship she has with not only her sister and Jamie, but Cutter as well. Jamie showed Isabelle how a man should treat a women and I'm so happy they found each other. I can't wait to read Lochlan's story because after that epilogue I have a feeling were going to see him on his knees begging for forgiveness.
P.s. I absolutely love the cover of this book.
- Reviewed in the United States on September 2, 2021Jaime MacKenny has finally learned that family means everything, he learns staying away from his brothers cause of their lifestyle will never change when he needs them the most. Isabelle took her sister and ran for their life cause of who she married, all she wanted was to finally breathe but she didn't know she would meet the love of her life in Jaime MacKenny the farm guy. She finally felt what it's like to be treated like a person and being loved, author Kathleen Kelly did it again with this one⭐⭐⭐
- Reviewed in the United States on February 1, 2023What an emotional ride. Isabelle is trying to escape an abusive marriage with her sweet sister. Jamie proves to her that not all men are the same. He is patient and caring to her and Charlotte. I just love all of the characters. On to the next book.
- Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2022This is the first book I have read in this series and it won't be my last. Chase was a mean wife beater, but he got his. Good read.
- Reviewed in the United States on September 1, 2021Loved Jaime and Isabelle. Nice catching up on this family . I like that the series is not all the same boogie mans. Cutter the local psychopath is always a great part of this series, and I hope we get more.
Top reviews from other countries
- Lindy BatemanReviewed in the United Kingdom on December 5, 2022
5.0 out of 5 stars Spark of time
Omg, lost for words, that was powerful. Right at the end I wanted to be the one with the gun. I know he's not a Mackenny brother but Cutter deserves his own story .
- Jodie MReviewed in Australia on May 4, 2023
5.0 out of 5 stars Must read series
I’m addicted to this series and this author.The characters grab you from the first paragraph,I couldn’t put it down. Highly recommend 🖤❤️
- BeccaReviewed in Canada on April 27, 2022
3.0 out of 5 stars not like the others
While this book was good, it didn’t follow the others. While I understand we needed Isabelle’s back story ,the first half of the book I thought I might have picked the wrong one up.
- BEVERLEY MEIERReviewed in the United Kingdom on October 30, 2021
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved all the Sparks
Have just finished reading the series so far and cannot wait for the next one. Great storylines all different but still manage to include all the main characters. Now i would really love to see Cutter get a happy ending. Keep up the good work
- Andrea GillanReviewed in the United Kingdom on September 23, 2022
4.0 out of 5 stars Great book
Isabelle has had enough hurt to last her a lifetime and she decided to run with her sister to start afresh. She finds peace and happiness and love interest but her history finds her again.