J. E. Michelle

After a painful divorce, Lily returns to her hometown, seeking a fresh start for herself and her daughter. Little does she know, her childhood friend Ben, now a dashing firefighter, has been harboring feelings for her since high school. His gentle persistence and irresistible confidence spark desires Lily thought were long buried, igniting a flame she can't ignore. As Ben helps her navigate the challenges of small-town life and motherhood, their bond deepens through secret late-night rendezvous filled with longing and passion.
Just as Lily begins to open her heart, her ex-husband resurfaces, demanding another chance at their fractured family. Torn between the familiar and the exhilarating, Lily hesitates, unsure if she can trust love again-especially with someone as perfect as Ben. When Ben courageously risks his life during a wildfire rescue to protect Lily's daughter, the truth becomes undeniable. In that moment of danger, Lily realizes where her heart truly belongs.
Racing back into Ben's arms, she is ready to embrace love without fear or hesitation, leading to an unrestrained night of passion that unites them in body and soul. Join Lily and Ben in a sweeping tale of second chances, where hearts ignite in the heat of sweet desire and danger.