Wild for the Firefighter

What happens when a friends-with-benefits relationship keeps getting hotter and more dangerous?

Sammy: When I left Whispering Pines two decades ago, I was done with small-town life. I moved to Los Angeles, got a glamorous degree from a rich-kid college, married my college boyfriend, and entered the fast-paced, high-stakes world of social media consulting.
We had a daughter, Lara, and life was perfect.
Then came the divorce and the burnout.

Returning to Whispering Pines is supposed to give Lara and I a peaceful, uncomplicated life. I’ll open a digital detox retreat for people who need a break from an unkind, alienated world. Lara will thrive in the clean mountain air and the care of her extended family.
Then, a fire at the retreat turns out to be arson. Everything’s going awry, but I’ve got an ally in firefighter, Brady Wilkinson.
I’ve never had a friend like him. He’s our protector, our home cook, and Lara’s T-ball coach.
When he looks at me, I get needy. When he touches me, I feel complete.
But I can’t offer him the kind of relationship he wants.
And someone wants me out of Whispering Pines so badly, he’s willing to kill.

Brady: Seven years ago, when I entered the Fire Academy, I knew my life was back on track. My glory days of minor league baseball and a brief stint in the big leagues were behind me. I was finally in the right place.

The same realization hit me when I arrived in Whispering Pines.
This town is my touchstone for peace. If I had a woman to share that peace with, life would be complete.
But you can’t help who you’re attracted to. And I’m insanely attracted to Sammy. She’s smart and beautiful, and a caring mother. She dreams of making the world a better place.
Having her in my life and in my bed brings me satisfaction unlike I’ve known. I want us to have a life together.
But she has violent, destructive enemies who don’t give her any peace.
I have to keep her safe and make sure she knows she’ll always be safe with me.
Or I’ll lose her.

Welcome to Heroes of Whispering Pines, a heart-pounding romance collaboration celebrating the men and women who run toward danger—and the love that stops them in their tracks. From small-town firefighters to paramedics, deputies, and military vets, each story delivers an instalove connection that burns as bright as their courage. These heroes may wear badges, uniforms, or turnout gear, but when it comes to protecting the ones they love, they’re all heart. Join 13 authors as they bring you unforgettable stories of bravery, devotion, and the kind of love that’s worth fighting for.