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C.K. Darling writes bite-sized romances with big heart, plenty of heat, and a whole lotta Southern sass. Her spicy short stories—each clocking in around two hours—are perfect for readers and audiobook lovers who want all the swoon without the slog. Set in the small (but never dull) town of Peachwood Grove, Georgia, C.K.’s romances can be enjoyed as standalones or gobbled up in a bingeable series—like your favorite potato chips… you can’t read just one.

Whether you're craving a second-chance love, enemies turned sweethearts, or a grumpy hero who melts like buttercream, she’s got just the treat. These stories are also the perfect palate cleanser between heavier reads—quick, satisfying, and sure to leave you smiling (and maybe a little flushed

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	Buttercream and Second Beginnings (Sweetheart Scones & Stories, #1) 3.89 avg rating — 232 ratings — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Sweet and Spiteful Rivalries: A Short Romance (Sweetheart Scones & Stories Book 2) 4.13 avg rating — 137 ratings — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Embers of Fate (Blazing Hearts Series Book 1) 4.23 avg rating — 121 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Forbidden Love and Lattes: A Short Romance (Sweetheart Scones & Stories Book 3) 4.05 avg rating — 97 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Holiday Hearts Unwrapped (The Holiday Matchmaker Series Book 1) 4.21 avg rating — 86 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Bitter Tart Temptations: A Short Romance (Sweetheart Scones & Stories Book 4) 3.99 avg rating — 83 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Midnight Kiss Countdown: A Short Romance (The Holiday Matchmaker Series Book 2) 4.24 avg rating — 62 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Ashes and Sparks (Blazing Hearts Series Book 2) 4.20 avg rating — 53 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Cupid's Sweet Conspiracy (The Holiday Matchmaker Series Book 3) 4.26 avg rating — 52 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Fiery Attractions (Blazing Hearts Series Book 3) 4.19 avg rating — 25 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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C.K. Darling liked Michelle Bailey's review of Ashes and Sparks (Blazing Hearts Series Book 2): "Welcome back to Peachwood Grove and the next McCallister brother-Blake. Ashley and Blake met at a conference in Savannah and they had a one night stand. She arrives in Peachwood Grove a few weeks later as the new arson inspector. Now they are working" Read more of this review »
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C.K. Darling liked Rebecca's review of Ashes and Sparks (Blazing Hearts Series Book 2): "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 sm" Read more of this review »
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C.K. Darling and 1 other person liked Kari Lake's review of Ashes and Sparks (Blazing Hearts Series Book 2): "Duet narration with Frankie Corzo and Stephen Dexter was so good! Thank you to CK Darling and High Gravity Productions for the ALC. This is book two in the Blazing Hearts Short Romance series. Fans of small town, steamy tension-filled romance, firefigh" Read more of this review »
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C.K. Darling liked Kahgreymom's review of Ashes and Sparks (Blazing Hearts Series Book 2): "Ashes and Sparks by C.K. Darling We get a little sneak peek of Ashley and Blake in the first book of the series, but this book takes things to a whole new level! One is a certified fire investigator, and the other is still waiting on their results. B" Read more of this review »
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“You’re delicious,” he says, licking his lips. “I’m a mess,” I say, wiping the icing from my neck. “You’re perfect,” he replies, his voice low and husky.”
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