Literally.Ace Hellman. Star quarterback. Grumpy-as-hell firefighter. Chief pain in my ass.He’s beyond arrogant, inducing women to fake emergencies just to see his sexy swagger as he comes to save them. Not me though. That fire was a total accident. I swear. He and I actually have a long history of hating each other, starting with him ruining my live performance of the Nutcracker in kindergarten and ending with me being the only woman in town under forty whom he hasn’t dated. I wear that title with pride.Now that we've been roped into teaching a first aid class together, things can't get more awkward. He’s determined to prove me wrong at every turn, and I’m determined to stop picturing him without his coveralls. I refuse to hide who I am, and Ace stands for everything I’m against.He’s so wrong for me the whole town knows it. So why do I feel like we start a fire every time we’re together?

    Bruised and burned by my marriage, I don’t have time for dating or drama, but I always have time for pie. And when I share a slice of cherry with a sweet redhead, followed by the hottest, dirtiest, most pulse-pounding kiss of my life, I start to rethink the possibilities.Until that same woman walks into my firehouse and upends my well-ordered world.Abby Sullivan is now a rookie firefighter on my crew and a threat to my self-control more dangerous than a five-alarm blaze. My job is to watch her six when all I want is to watch her fall into my bed. Lust has no place in the firehouse, and a distraction like Abby with her electric blue eyes, waves of flame-red hair, and freckles I want to map with my tongue, is one I can ill afford.Because one wrong move … and it could all go up in smoke.Up in Smoke is the first in the brand new Hot in Chicago Rookies series about firefighters navigating the trials of new jobs and sizzling romances as they find their place in the world and the love of a lifetime.

    

    

    

    

    

    Start this sweet new series with Tempted by Fire.Tempted by Fire is book 1 of Firehouse 13, a 12 part series releasing in 2022.Blaire Small towns were never on my horizon - big dreams means big cities, right? Well, maybe it did once upon a time. But then that dream turned into a nightmare and Armstrong was the only place I could think to run to.I didn't count on the protective and sexy firefighter catching my eye. He makes me feel safe and protected, but I know better than anyone that nothing lasts forever. When my past comes knocking, will it all just disintegrate? I hope he won’t just become a memory to cling to on cold winter nights.AidenLove has never been on my radar, I’d seen the effort it took, and the damage it left behind when it all went wrong. But when my best friend's little sister arrives in town, I know she must be running from something or someone. I feel an instant attraction, an invisible pull that I never imagined I could feel.Her fear and desire stir something within me, spurring me to protect what never should have been mine. She may be forbidden but she’s mine now and I never promised to play by the rules.

    

    

    But does he want her because she reminds him of the life he thought he would have?Tierney always believed Ronan was too good for her older sister, but she kept it to herself. When he’s in a car accident that mirrors the one he lost his wife and young son in, Tierney can’t stay away.She’s been getting strange hang ups and even odder texts and she thinks she knows who it is. If she’s right, she’s putting Ronan in danger just by being near him. He might want her, and he might even need her, but he doesn’t need to hear the truth.Who is she to demand the truth, when she’s been living a lie for years now?

    No strings. And other lies…Detective Addison Hale is married to her job, which is just fine by her.After all, she isn’t ever going to get married to a person.She’d rather get shot at for a living than take a risk like that.So when smokin’ hot firefighter Ryan Dempsey offers her one steamy night in his bed? She’s all in.She just didn’t expect to fall asleep in his big, biceppy arms.And she definitely didn’t expect to feel so good there.But every one-night stand ends in a morning after,and when Ryan’s sister is targeted by a dangerous stalker,Addison’s becomes more complicated than she ever imagined… Fast Burn is a short, sexy prequel to the full-length standalone, The Rogue. It contains loads of banter, scorching heat, and ends in a cliffhanger that leads to the novel.

    Adrenaline is pumping in my blood like the afternoon's longshot rescue is still playing out, but everything's quiet now.All I have is a feeling in my gut that she's worth fighting for. I can't bring myself to leave her here.Until she wakes up, I'm going to keep her safe. After that, maybe I'll be able to figure out why this feels so different ...ValerieThere's a man next to my bed. A handsome stranger. A tall, rugged wildland firefighter with a heroic streak and me as his only focus.This should be a fantasy ...But my bed is in a hospital and this stranger is the only reason I'm still alive.Is he a mirage, or is he the best thing to ever happen to me disguised as the worst?Smoke Canyon Volunteers is a series of fast-paced short romances about rugged firefighters, beautiful mountain settings, small-town warmth, and happily ever afters. Hudson is the first book in the series, but don't worry, this is a complete standalone romance all its own, with HEA and NO cliffhangers!

    

    I mean, how do you accidentally pledge to love and honor one person for the rest of your life? Especially if that person isn't even your boyfriend. Hell, not even a friend-with-sexy-benefits. Or a friend-without-benefits.No, I accidentally married my brother's best friend.I could’ve done worse than a firefighter with bedroom eyes that I’ve been crushing on for half my life, but that’s besides the point.It should've taken more than a few drinks and a Vegas officiant who wanted to make a buck. Really, there should be legal protections for that kind of thing…It's crazy. It gets crazier when Connor agrees to let me move in with him when I have housing problems.But is it crazy enough to work?

    One hot fireman. One tent. Two days in the forest that change them forever.Drew was determined to find clues to connect the arson cases in the national forest to the decade-old missing person case that is now the talk of his hometown. What he does not expect is to get pepper sprayed in the eyes when tries to help a damsel in distress. When Drew’s eyes finally clear, he can’t get enough of Lucy’s luscious curves. Could the free-spirited and unpredictable woman be just what Drew needs to shake him from safe and comfortable life? Maybe if he can get them out of the forest alive and away from the real danger, he might just find out.What was supposed to be an easy hike to cross off her bucket list turned into two days on the run in the forest with a hot fireman…Lucy has always been afraid to give in to her desire to embrace her wild side. In an effort to connect with her late father, she’s on leave from her job and traveling the country in a camper van to check out all his favorite spots. But when she’s accosted near a trail just outside the small mountain of Pinegrove Mountain, she’s thrust into a bigger adventure than she was expecting.Fighting for survival, snuggling for warmth, and sharing a tent may bond them while they are in the forest, but how will things change when they get back to their regular lives? Or will they find that nothing will be the same again?Rescue is the steamy third novel in the five-part Pinegrove Mountain series. Each book will have a different couple and a HEA, but there is an overarching mystery that connects all the books, so it's best to read them in order.

    

    He’s a sizzling firefighter that won’t stop searching for the one. Will an accidental fire at a bed & breakfast reignite a past flame, or will their love blow up in smoke before it burns deep?PatriciaBeing a food critic has its perks. I get to try foods all over the world and most of the time I get to bring my friends along for the wild ride. Deep down, I’d like to have someone to love and share these experiences with. But I’ve been hurt too many times and won’t be fooled again.Fortunately, I’m too busy to think about love this year when I get to critique food at a St. Patty’s Day festival.But when a fire at my hotel ruins the festivities, my heart swells for the familiar smoldering hero who saves me.Collin is hot, Irish, and has me sliding down his fire pole.But am I ready to give us a second chance at love?CollinLife as a firefighter is a dangerous one but I’d do anything to help someone in need. Women throw themselves at men in uniform, but all I really want is the one who got away.Luckily, my work satisfies me enough to move forward in life until I find her.When a massive fire breaks out in a small town, my past love ends up in my arms.Patricia is gorgeous, hilarious, and gives my meat a flawless review.But can I prove to her that this time I’m here to stay?This is book two in the Swell Country Inn series. Needless to say, the characters will find a happily ever after. This one or two-hour read is filled with sweet romances and a steamy sex scene.Read the other books in this series:Erecting RoomRekindling RoomHush-Hush Room