AUTHOR

C.K. Darling

Hey y’all, I’m C.K. Darling—author of short, sweet-and-spicy romances set in the charming Southern small town of Peachwood Grove, Georgia.

My stories are made for busy readers who want all the swoon, sass, laughter, heat, and happily-ever-after magic without needing to clear an entire weekend. Whether you’re reading over lunch, listening on your daily walk, or sneaking in a chapter before bed, my romances are designed to be enjoyed in one cozy sitting.

In Peachwood Grove, love shows up in all kinds of deliciously inconvenient ways: second chances, fake dating, enemies-to-lovers, protective heroes, forbidden crushes, holiday flings, crash meet-cutes, meddling matchmakers, and the kind of small-town charm that makes you want to stay awhile.

Each series can be read on its own, but the stories are all connected through the heart of Peachwood Grove—where friends become family, the banter comes with a little bite, and romance has a way of sweeping in when characters least expect it.

My books include the bakery-sweet Sweetheart Scones & Stories series, the festive and flirty Holiday Matchmaker series, and the fiery new Blazing Hearts series, beginning with Embers of Fate.

Need a break between heavier reads? These quick, cozy, steamy romances are the perfect palate cleanser—satisfying, swoony, and guaranteed to leave you smiling… and maybe a little flushed.

When I’m not writing small-town love stories, you’ll usually find me watercolor painting, playing with glitter, dreaming up bookish merch, sipping sweet tea, or spending time with my family and our rowdy pets.

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Come on in, darling. Romance is waiting.

Falling in love in Peachwood Grove is as easy as pie—sweet, spicy, and oh so satisfying!

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