Melts and Misfires

Melts & MisfiresA standalone small-town MM romance with heat, heart, and mango sorbet. Years ago, a fire, a rumor, and a name he no longer claims sent trans firefighter Kai Brennan fleeing town. Now he's back. Quiet, careful, and absolutely not looking to reconnect with the town that turned its back on him. Especially not with Jesse Moreno: ex-best friend, current ice cream truck owner, and the sunniest damn problem Kai has ever tried to ignore.
But when Jesse offers a second chance, first at friendship, then something warmer, riskier, and real, Kai can't help melting. Slowly. Stupidly. And right into the kind of future he never believed he deserved. Secrets don't stay buried long. And when a public reckoning pushes Kai into the spotlight, he has to decide if love is worth standing in the fire. Perfect for fans of: ?? Grumpy/sunshine tension with soft-core chaos ?? Hurt/comfort & found family feels ?? Firefighters, food trucks, and one dramatic child in a fireman cape ?? Slow-burn queer romance with heart, humor, and second chances Melts & Misfires is a warm, witty, and emotionally rich MM romance about healing, community, and choosing each other-again.