Through the Flames

William

I run into burning buildings with ease. I can dive headfirst into the worst moments of someone's life and instantly know how to control the situation.

The chaos doesn't scare me. 

Fire follows rules. People don't.

Especially Emily Haines.

That woman doesn't know what rules are, much less follow any. From the moment she stormed into my life with that crazy dog of hers, she's given me nothing but attitude. One minute she's arguing with me, the next she's laughing and acting like she's always belonged in my world. Taking up all the free space in my head and my heart. 

The problem is, I don't do complicated. I don't do relationships. But when Emily falls into trouble from her past, protecting her becomes my only obsession and blurring every line I swore I'd never cross. 

I don't fear fire, but losing her would destroy me.

Emily

Starting over in Story Reid Cove was supposed to be easy. 

New town. New house. New life. 

No complications. And William Walker was never part of that plan. 

Every time I think I have the grumpy firefighter figured out, he turns around and surprises me. 

Turns out, he's dangerously attentive and fiercely protects without asking permission. He's the kind of man who makes the world feel safer just by standing beside him.

And just like this small town, I could easily fall for him, but doing so is a risk. Secrets that were meant to stay buried forever are coming out and threatening this family I've quickly become a part of. 

And when my world starts to burn down around me, the only way forward might be straight through the flames.