Falling for the silver fox sheriff was never part of my healing plan… but neither was one unforgettable night that ruined me for anyone else.

It started with a spilled coffee.

It ended with his mouth on mine—and a kiss that left me breathless.

Chase Walker is everything I shouldn’t want.

Grieving. Guarded. Older.

The kind of man who carries scars he’ll never speak of.

But when those strong, capable hands claim my body like I’m the only thing he’s ever needed, I forget every reason I should stay away.

We’re messy. Raw. Addictive.

He’s fire, and I’m the fool who keeps striking the match.

Just when I start to believe we could have more than stolen moments and whispered promises, my past comes crashing back.

My ex is dangerous—and he wants revenge.

Now the man who makes me feel safe is the one at risk, and the town of Vanbay has secrets that are darker than I ever imagined.

Loving him might cost me everything.

But losing him? That would destroy me.

We’re a slow-burning disaster… And I’m not sure we’ll survive the explosion.