While I enjoyed Ashes to Sparks, I think that some people may find portions of it very hard to take. There are some emotional and physical moments that are … well, difficult. But if you can find your way past those the story is actually very good.

Ryan has a very difficult ex-wife, who not only made their marriage a mess but who is making trouble with his relationship with his daughter. It’s not made him all that open to love but his attraction to Lindsay is hard to resist. And it is a good thing that teaching little kids has given Lindsay a lot of patience because she’s going to need it dealing with Ryan’s issues. But when Ryan’s ex causes difficulties that no one parent should ever have to face, will her love and understanding be enough?

With emotional highs and lows, heartache and despair, love and warmth, Ashes to Sparks is an emotional rollercoaster. But one worth the ride.

(Complimentary copy provided in exchange for an honest review)