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Book Description
Ashley Torres has built her entire career on being the most qualified person in a male-dominated room. She came to Peachwood Grove to crack a cold arson case. She did not come to complicate things with the man from that one night in Savannah.
They're both disciplined. Both professional. Both completely aware that what happened in Savannah should stay there. Too bad the evidence board doesn't care.
Ashes and Sparks is a steamy, tension-packed romance set in small-town Georgia—where the case is cold, the chemistry is anything but, and one night was never going to be enough.
About C.K. Darling
C.K. Darling crafts witty, spicy contemporary romances set in the charming town of Peachwood Grove, Georgia. Specializing in quick reads for busy romance lovers. C.K.'s stories deliver all the emotion and satisfaction of a full-length novel in under two hours. Away from her desk, C.K. is either concocting the next heartwarming tale or dabbling in arts and crafts, or enjoying the charms of Southern life with her family and beloved pets.
Peachwood Grove Short Romance
Sweetheart Scones & Stories:
- Buttercream and Second Beginnings
- Sweet and Spiteful Rivalries
- Forbidden Love and Lattes
- Bitter Tart Temptations
Holiday Matchmaker series: launching end of 2025
Blazing Hearts series: launching summer 2026
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My Thoughts
Ashes and Sparks by C.K. Darling—brought to life through a phenomenal, emotionally charged duet narration by Frankie Corzo and Stephen Dexter—is the second installment in the Blazing Hearts Short Romance Series, delivering a steamy, tension-packed small-town romantic suspense that combines a thrilling arson investigation with an irresistible one-night stand that refuses to stay in the past.
The story follows Blake McCallister, a dedicated firefighter in Peachwood Grove, Georgia, who has spent two years working toward his investigator certification and eighteen months carrying the heavy, unresolved guilt of a cold arson case that cost him someone he couldn't afford to lose. Ashley Torres has built her entire career on being the most qualified person in a male-dominated room, arriving in Peachwood Grove determined to crack a string of arson cases. Neither of them expected their paths to cross again after an unforgettable, single night together in Savannah, and they certainly didn't expect to become workplace rivals when Ashley walks into Blake's fire station as his new boss.
Though both are disciplined professionals well aware that what happened in Savannah should stay there, the evidence board and their undeniable chemistry have other plans. The analytical, logical way both characters approach life sets them apart from typical romance leads, as their shared intellect and mutual professional respect form the foundation of their growing connection. As they work side by side to investigate the arsons—ultimately uncovering that the fire which claimed Blake's fellow firefighter was no accident—the suspense builds seamlessly alongside their romance. Blake’s haunted determination to find the truth and Ashley’s fierce, capable confidence make them a formidable team, allowing them to move from initial rivalry to a deep emotional partnership.
Frankie Corzo and Stephen Dexter elevate the listening experience with an exceptional duet performance, perfectly capturing Ashley’s strength and intelligence alongside Blake’s protective, guilt-laden vulnerability. Set against the warm, inviting backdrop of Peachwood Grove with its charming found-family dynamic and delightful series Easter eggs, this fast-paced, emotionally resonant romance balances high-stakes mystery, sharp workplace tension, and sizzling heat into a completely satisfying package that leaves readers eager for the next McCallister brother's story.
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