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Sara learns healthy ways to deal with pain and not push people away Then enter Jack the main male character who wants to be there for Sara no matter how much she pushes him away I wish I could meet a guy with a personality like Jack who simply wants to be there for you no matter how awful you are treating them Overall the flow of the sorry was good and easy to follow I enjoyed all the side characters and how they contribute to the story I will be honest when I picked up this book to read I had no idea that it is book two of a series With that said I do believe that you can read it as a stand alone I do plan to read the first one I plan to keep an eye on this author to see what else she has in store 222 Topics throughout the book are Grumpy sunshine small town romance slow burn dual POVs Cinnamon Roll MMC grief healingSummary Sara Ryan has had a hard time finding herself after the unexpected loss of her sister best friend.

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I recommend you pick up this book 222 I got an ARC of this book and I had a lot of positive thoughts about it The authors background definitely explains her reasoning for the book and what it all portrays I didn t read the first book in the series as it is angsty and that is not my favorite kind of book. Kindle from the ashes chapter 1 Jack and Sara had such a long journey and while I loved their story I did agree with Noah when he got mad at Sara for letting Jack pine for so long I mean 7 years is a long time to wait for someone who treats you indifferently But once Jack was able to get through to her and when Sara could see that Andi is stronger and observant than she realized that she was able to relax and be taken care of It was such a beautiful closed door romance.

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And I truly enjoyed the side characters I constantly wanted to change Kristen and Sara s minds about Charlie My sweet little angel I hope he finds peace I have a feeling the next book will be Kristen and Noah which I am ALL here for That might be some angst I can get behind because they both hurt each other over things that were out of the others true control I really liked seeing Liam and Jenna s relationship without the first book and knowing the basis of their story it sounds like they got through a lot to get here I do wonder how Sherri is going to fit into the mix of it all but I truly hope Kristen and Noah get a chance Jack and Sera fought real battles for themselves and the others around them which made their lives so intertwined I can t wait for the next book 222 Calling all Virgin River fans This book I couldn t put down.

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Having been beaten down by grief and loss her entire life and Jack is a sunshine of a man with a bit of a savior complex and a sweet spot for Sarah This book trails them over a longer period of time and shows the power of patience and about the journey that loss can take a person through There are so many ways to deal with loss and Sarah is such a great example of someone who has become hardened by it This book follows her journey on discovering softness and vulnerability again This story is sweet and kind with a little bit of drama to up the ante You can see set ups for future story lines in the same world which I am really excited about I loved Andi and getting to know her in this book too She s a sweet little character I love this world and how kind and sweet all the characters are to each other In a perfect world I would have friends like Jenna and Sarah.

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I was initially drawn to the cover of this book Iris is very near and dear to my heart They were one of my mother s favorite flowers I chose to want to read once I read the summary about Sara the main character was learning how to navigate the loss of her sister Right there I knew I needed to read this because I have been there with losing my mom Throughout the story to becoming a guardian for her niece Andi after the death of her brother in law four years later She was stretched out thin trying to manage her grief while taking care of her niece and maintaining her job as a writer at the local newspaper which made her unhappy Sara was coping with her grief by putting up walls to protect her heart from losing anyone that is close to her She even pushes Jack Turner away a close family friend who also suffered a tragic loss at the young age of five when his mother unexpectedly passed away Jack who owns a Christmas tree farm is known to help anyone in need in Balsam River in Northern Ontario He can read Sara better than anyone he always shows up and patiently waits for her to accept him and his help Will Sara let her walls down to let Jack in Or will another tragedy strike and close her heart to happiness Read to find out I would like to thank Athena Barnim a Canadian author from my Province of Ontario for providing me the opportunity to read her ARC in exchange for my honest review This is a small town romance novel that brings to light how grief affects people in different ways and the journey it takes to heal Grief is a strange thing it comes in waves and unexpected but most times you remember the good memories of the people you love The MFC feels a void after the loss of her sister she misses her terribly and puts up these walls for fear of losing someone close to her again Sara is relatable while working through her grief However everyone needs a Jack in their life he is a true gentleman and He is understanding loveable genuine and waits patiently for Sara to let him in Andi was also the joy this book needed This book had me feeling all sorts of emotions from being sad to happy and laughing with some of the banter If you want some comfort finished in two days and found it completely irresistible It s wholesome small town feels will make you want to pack your bags and move there immediately The grief stricken characters are something we all strive to be filled with integrity virtue and support systems for one another Mixed in with this love story are moments of hilarious mishaps an adorable little girl who effortlessly brings smiles to everyone s faces and a beautiful farm setting you will be dreaming about The acknowledgments and authors bio at the end truly put this book into perspective and shed a new light on its meaning nothing but love for this 222 Looking for a book that will make your heart feel full to the brim while also making you want to cry THIS BOOK WILL DO THAT I loved every single moment in From The Ashes Sara and Jack suffer through so much losing family members that they love and dealing with all the trauma and heartbreak that comes along with that Sara isolates herself while Jack prioritises other people and helping them over himself I loved how much he kept trying to help and support Sara consistently through the book and really cemented the reverse grumpy x sunshine although I felt Sara s grumpiness was very valid given all the was struggling with The growth and development Sara went through was so inspiring and the emphasis Athena put on her being the one to help herself and she fixed herself with the support of others was incredible 222 We never wish for tragedy and we try to avoid it at all costs but sometimes beauty can come from the ashes that are left behind Sara has been torn apart by grief and loss she s picked herself up and carried on only to be torn apart all over again This time she can t afford to fall apart because she s been left as the legal guardian to her seven year old niece Andi Maybe this is her chance to rise above the weight of grief that s pulling her down and find her true self amongst the ashes Of course Jack is always there always waiting to help her and to love her if only she ll let him. From the ashes dlc kcd Jack Turner has been waiting for the last seven years for her to give him a chance Now he s recruiting everyone in town to help him woo the formidable Sara Ryan Can he convince her there s to life than obligations Can she be everything Andi needs stay true to herself and still be there for the people she loves Everyone says grief is love but if they d felt this grief they wouldn t all just walk blindly into love From the AshesHuge thanks to Athena for kindly gifting me an ARC of this book ahead of release I recently read book 1 in the Balsam River series and I instantly fell in love with the characters As soon as I discovered a second book was on the way I knew I wanted to read it From the Ashes is so fast paced and absorbing that I read it in one day It gives everything Small town romance friends to lovers grumpy sunshine and a personal favourite of mine just lately set in Canada Athena has such a way with words when approaching tender topics and she really manages to create a significant empathetic connection with the reader I really enjoyed Sara and Jacks story and ADORED getting to know Andi a little bit There were multiple times throughout this books when I read something usually something narrated by Sara s bothers and I thought to myself that is so true This is a captivating thought provoking beautiful read Thank you again Athena I can t wait for book 3 . From the ashes kingdom come livestock Ps the significance of the cover art has me a IN A CHOKEHOLD 222 3 First Sara lost her sister now her brother in law is gone too but this time she can t break down she has her niece Andi to take care of Jack has loved Sara for 7 years and has only wanted to be there for her but she always pushes him away Jack has had enough he wants to be there for Andi and Sara but can he with the help of their family convince Sara their love is worth it From The Ashes is an emotional journey to say the least Based on this book and the first one One Life to Live it s safe to say Athena likes to punch you in the face with feelings lol This book took me a little while to get into but from the 55% I was sucked in and couldn t put it down It did feel like it ended a few times and that maybe some of the last couple chapters should have been an epilogue instead but overall I really enjoyed it Plus Jack is just If you like emotional reads then you need to read this series I can tell that Noah s book which we better be getting is going to be one hell of a journey and I can t wait 222 arc review This story is wholesome and beautiful and a testament to love and healing In a continuation in the same world as One Life to Live we get to follow the story of Sarah and Jack. Book from the ashes by jesse thistle Overall a very strong second novel in the series 222 Absolutely relatable story with well planned characters that have tangible growth throughout the book The way the plot unfolds is beautifully written and brings out varying emotions I d highly recommend reading this 222 Huge thanks to Athena for my first ARC This story is filled with pages of grief and hope From losing a sister a brother in law walking away and a sunshine Man Jack to bring love belonging back into their world I really enjoyed this book it was an easy read I will say I gravitated towards loving Andi and Jack than the FMC but other than that I highly recommend this book: From the ashes by katie rush Sarah is a prickly character Kristen and Sherri I would have buddies in Noah for sure, From the ashes dlc kcd My favorite quote is I ve known pain and loss and I thought I could navigate hers 222