Maggie

My life is simple–work hard to make my small-town bakery a success, and play hard as my reward…which is that much sweeter since my best friend’s brother is my hiking buddy. He’s a thrill-seeking Adonis, and I’m the curvy baker he loves to challenge. Total opposites in most ways, except for a shared love for adventure. When he needs me to step in and be his plus-one to an event with his firefighter crew, I think nothing of it and trade my hiking boots for heels.

Jackson

No one really wants to go to a wedding reception, but when it’s for your boss and your whole firehouse squad is going, it’s necessary. The best thing to do is take someone off limits, like your little sister’s best friend, especially when she’s your favorite person to hang out with. But maybe don’t take shots together. And probably don’t start grinding on the dance floor. And definitely don’t accidentally sleep together.

And whatever you do, don’t fall for her when you’re leaving town in a few weeks for your dream job.

Inevitable Love, a steamy small-town firefighter romance, is book two of the James County Fire Rescue series and can be read as a standalone. Available on Amazon on Sept 30, 2025 in e-book and print. Free to read with a Kindle Unlimited subscription.

Cal Johnson

Moving to James County Fire Rescue was challenging enough, especially after the nightmare of my last big fire call. New crews, new zones, new fears. And a new nosy neighbor with loud music, ridiculous pranks, and a sweet voice I can’t get out of my head. 

When my sister leaves her toddler behind and fun Uncle Cal suddenly becomes substitute Dad, I’m completely in over my head.

If I can handle running into a burning building, I can handle taking care of a kid.

Right?

Jules Lancaster

Starting over means a clean slate. New town, new apartment, new business. Even at my age, it’s exactly what I need. Then my contractor disappears, leaving my coffee shop buildout in the air. As the deadline on my business loan nears, I’ll do anything to keep my dream alive.

Enter my annoying neighbor, sexy firefighter Cal Johnson. He needs a nanny. I need a handyman. It’s a simple trade. Who cares if he’s attractive and a hero head to toe. Cal’s ten years younger than me, and he comes with a kid.

If I can juggle entrepreneurship, I can keep things between us professional for a few weeks.

Can’t I?

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