Island Fire Series by Amy Knupp

Evan Drake may have had a challenging childhood, but he’s overcome it all to build a life he loves—a career as a firefighter, with lots of friends and female attention, all on a tropical island. He couldn’t ask for anything more…until Selena waltzes into his world. Selena Jarboe was born into old money, lacking for nothing, except the one thing she aches for most—a stable, secure family... moreEvan Drake may have had a challenging childhood, but he’s overcome it all to build a life he loves—a career as a firefighter, with lots of friends and female attention, all on a tropical island. He couldn’t ask for anything more…until Selena waltzes into his world. Selena Jarboe was born into old money, lacking for nothing, except the one thing she aches for most—a stable, secure family. After playing by society’s “rules” her whole life, she throws them aside, walks away from her East Coast mansion, and pursues a life—and a sexy stranger—on San Amaro Island. She can’t regret the no-strings night with Evan…until she learns it has a major consequence. With an uncertain future, Selena is sure of only one thing—that Evan is the last man who could offer her any kind of security. Evan has a lot of experience fighting for what he wants, but will it be enough to win over Selena forever? Heat of the Night is a stand-alone novel in the Island Fire series. It was previously published in 2010 as A Little Consequence. less

Scott Pataki became an EMT to save lives, but ten years later, the stress of his job is slowly killing him. He's counting the days till he can escape San Amaro Island to be a scuba instructor on a cruise ship. With a decade-old estrangement from his family and no ties outside the fire station, there's nothing holding him back. But when his big move is only a month away, the half sister he never wanted to meet, and her bulldog advocate, Mercedes, crash into his life... moreScott Pataki became an EMT to save lives, but ten years later, the stress of his job is slowly killing him. He's counting the days till he can escape San Amaro Island to be a scuba instructor on a cruise ship. With a decade-old estrangement from his family and no ties outside the fire station, there's nothing holding him back. But when his big move is only a month away, the half sister he never wanted to meet, and her bulldog advocate, Mercedes, crash into his life.Mercedes Stone is a sucker for underdogs and lost souls. Though she's drowning in responsibilities as her grandma's caretaker, a social media expert, and a women's shelter volunteer, she can't help being pulled into the plight of a homeless pregnant teenager. She'll do anything to help her, including lock horns with Scott, the troubled but tempting half brother the girl's determined to bond with. It doesn't take Mercedes long to see he's not the heartless jerk he wants everyone to believe he is. Scott feels his hardened heart softening bit by bit, but he fights it every step of the way, knowing he's the dark cloud to Mercedes' bright sunshine. Will he chase the calmness he craves or will he figure out the best way to weather any storm is together?Afterburn is a stand-alone novel in the Island Fire series. less

Firefighting encompasses everything for Penn Griffin-his job, his family, and his friends. When a hurricane roars toward San Amaro Island, Penn is called on a rescue and ends up face-to-face with Nadia, the gorgeous but frustrating woman he went on one interrupted date with. He cut ties with her months earlier after experiencing firsthand how all-consuming her career is. Now, in one fell swoop, she's altered his life irrevocably... moreFirefighting encompasses everything for Penn Griffin-his job, his family, and his friends. When a hurricane roars toward San Amaro Island, Penn is called on a rescue and ends up face-to-face with Nadia, the gorgeous but frustrating woman he went on one interrupted date with. He cut ties with her months earlier after experiencing firsthand how all-consuming her career is. Now, in one fell swoop, she's altered his life irrevocably.Nadia Hamlin eats, sleeps, and breathes her job as a vice-president at her family's beachside hotel. It's the only thing she's ever known, and her past and her future are tied up in the business. As the storm approaches the island, she thinks nothing of making a last-minute stop at the hotel on the way out of town-until it's too late. Now, a man is injured, a man she cares about, a man who already hates her. Thanks to her careless decision, his beloved career is over.Nadia wants nothing more than to make it up to him. Penn wants nothing to do with her or her well-meaning attempts to "help." But the attraction that once sparked between them isn't easily extinguished, and Nadia soon knows she wants more than her career-she wants a second chance with Penn. Can he find a way past his anger and self-loathing toward forgiveness and love and a future with Nadia?Up in Flames is a stand-alone novel in the Island Fire series. less

Becoming an ER doctor is the second hardest thing Rachel Culver has ever done. The hardest was losing her beloved twin sister two years ago. As a medical resident living far away from her family, Rachel was able to keep her grief at a distance. But now that she’s back on San Amaro Island, there’s no avoiding her anguish…or her guilty secret.Cale Jackson is a rescuer at heart, both in his job as fire lieutenant and outside of it... moreBecoming an ER doctor is the second hardest thing Rachel Culver has ever done. The hardest was losing her beloved twin sister two years ago. As a medical resident living far away from her family, Rachel was able to keep her grief at a distance. But now that she’s back on San Amaro Island, there’s no avoiding her anguish…or her guilty secret.Cale Jackson is a rescuer at heart, both in his job as fire lieutenant and outside of it. But his fiancée’s heartbreaking death derailed him, and he’s been focused on healing himself ever since. When he runs into her sister, Rachel, in the ER, he suspects she’s struggling even more than he is, and he reaches out. Rachel is an expert at keeping people at arm’s length, but the secret she’s keeping from Cale connects them in a way he’s never imagined. If she tells him the truth, will it bring them closer…or scare him off forever?Flash Point is a stand-alone novel in the Island Fire series. less

One mistake could derail his promising future.Wild nights are a thing of Dr. Sawyer Culver’s past—and a rare thing, at that. So why, when he’s on the verge of finally doing his family proud, does he make his most impulsive mistake yet with Mariah?Salsa dancer Mariah Jackson lives to the beat of her own drum. A self-professed flirt, she’s never been one to set her sights on any specific man. Until Sawyer bursts into her life…and her bedroom... moreOne mistake could derail his promising future.Wild nights are a thing of Dr. Sawyer Culver’s past—and a rare thing, at that. So why, when he’s on the verge of finally doing his family proud, does he make his most impulsive mistake yet with Mariah?Salsa dancer Mariah Jackson lives to the beat of her own drum. A self-professed flirt, she’s never been one to set her sights on any specific man. Until Sawyer bursts into her life…and her bedroom. Now it’s up to her to convince him to embrace the life he really wants. less

They’ve both dug their roots deep…eight hundred miles apart.Zoe Griffin has a fresh new life—a hard-earned doctorate degree and a burgeoning nutritionist practice in Colorado. The only thing missing is the man she fell in love with.Cooper Flannagan did “new life” ad nauseam as an Army brat and shudders at the very mention of change. His fellow firefighters on San Amaro Island, Texas, are his family. He’s dug his roots deep, and he finally feels like he belongs... moreThey’ve both dug their roots deep…eight hundred miles apart.Zoe Griffin has a fresh new life—a hard-earned doctorate degree and a burgeoning nutritionist practice in Colorado. The only thing missing is the man she fell in love with.Cooper Flannagan did “new life” ad nauseam as an Army brat and shudders at the very mention of change. His fellow firefighters on San Amaro Island, Texas, are his family. He’s dug his roots deep, and he finally feels like he belongs. But can he ever be truly content without the woman he loves? less