After the Smoke Clears (Hearts in the Fire #5)
Kianna Smith

Talia Rhodes has lost more than most. Once a fearless firefighter, she now carries survivor’s guilt like a second skin. When she returns to Cypress Hollow for a fresh start, the last thing she expects is to meet a man with eyes as haunted as her own.
Roman Vance doesn’t do second chances. As a recovering addict with a broken past, he's spent years trying to stay invisible. But when Talia crashes into his quiet world, something in him stirs—something fierce, fragile, and undeniable.
Their connection is immediate. Their scars, undeniable. And as fire threatens to rekindle in their lives, so does the hope of something neither of them thought they’d feel again—love.
For readers who crave slow-burn emotional romance, small-town soul, and hard-earned healing, After the Smoke Clears is a story of two hearts finding home—one spark at a time.
Perfect for fans of Kennedy Ryan, Mia Sheridan, and Devney Perry.