Riley thought she’d moved on from her first love until her bookstore burned to the ground, and the firefighter who pulled her to safety turned out to be Ethan, the boy who vanished years ago without a word. Once inseparable, they haven’t spoken since the day he left town chasing his dream.
Now, as Riley tries to rebuild what’s left of her life, Ethan is back steady, patient, and determined to help. But the past has a way of creeping in. Old hurt lingers beneath every glance, every word left unsaid. Riley isn’t sure she can trust him again. Ethan isn’t sure how to prove he’s changed.
When a dangerous rescue call puts Ethan in jeopardy, Riley’s walls start to crack. Losing him again isn’t something she’s ready to face.
Two lives once divided by choice. One fire that brought them back together.
Can love that never burned out survive the smoke of the past?
