The Men of Engine 17 Series by Ash Keller

A meet-cute to remember . . . for all the wrong reasons.Chuck:My whole life has been building to this moment. I've studied. I've trained. I've paid my dues. And as of this morning, I'm Engine 17's newest recruit.I've been on the clock for two hours…and I'm ready to throw in the towel. What could bring a fully trained firefighter and EMT to the breaking point? Was it a five-alarm blaze? Or a thirty-car pileup on the interstate?Nope... moreA meet-cute to remember . . . for all the wrong reasons.Chuck:My whole life has been building to this moment. I've studied. I've trained. I've paid my dues. And as of this morning, I'm Engine 17's newest recruit.I've been on the clock for two hours…and I'm ready to throw in the towel. What could bring a fully trained firefighter and EMT to the breaking point? Was it a five-alarm blaze? Or a thirty-car pileup on the interstate?Nope.It's a silver maple tree, a black-and-white cat with eerie yellow eyes, and a platinum blonde with more curves than a rolled-up firehose. Alli O'Malley. Don't let her angel face fool you. I wouldn't be surprised if she has tiny devil horns hidden beneath her hair.*An earlier version of this story was published in the Spring into Love charity collection.Fall in love with the men of Engine 17 one novella at a time! Each standalone rom-com features a different fireman and his quest to find the one woman who will set his soul on fire. less

At thirty-seven—or seven-and-thirty, as they'd say in one of her cherished Regency romances—librarian Zoey Matthews is a spinster. On the shelf. Alone. But she'll settle for nothing less than a man as good and noble as a hero in a Jane Austen novel...even if it means attending her baby sister's wedding without a plus-one. As the date approaches, Zoey's feeling more like an old maid than the Maid of Honor... moreAt thirty-seven—or seven-and-thirty, as they'd say in one of her cherished Regency romances—librarian Zoey Matthews is a spinster. On the shelf. Alone. But she'll settle for nothing less than a man as good and noble as a hero in a Jane Austen novel...even if it means attending her baby sister's wedding without a plus-one. As the date approaches, Zoey's feeling more like an old maid than the Maid of Honor.When Engine 17's fire chief appears in her life—on horseback, no less—he seems to check all the boxes. But is Zach Shofner truly a hero? Or is he the villain in this story?*An earlier version of this story was published in the Sweet Heat Summer charity collection.Fall in love with the men of Engine 17 one novella at a time! Each standalone rom-com features a different fireman and his quest to find the one woman who will set his soul on fire. less

Fall in love with the men of Engine 17 one novella at a time! Each standalone rom-com features a different fireman and his quest to find the one woman who will set his soul on fire.

Fall in love with the men of Engine 17 one novella at a time! Each standalone rom-com features a different fireman and his quest to find the one woman who will set his soul on fire.

Fall in love with the men of Engine 17 one novella at a time! Each standalone rom-com features a different fireman and his quest to find the one woman who will set his soul on fire.

Keith Nix. Engine 17’s newest fireman is tall, with golden blond hair, and a smile that can turn a girl’s insides to jelly. He also happens to be the world's best neighbor.He's thoughtful and kind, clearing the snow from my walkway every day and checking to see if my car's tires need air. He never seems to mind that I smell like dog, either. I'm a veterinarian; it comes with the territory. But Keith has hidden scars that he doesn't want the world to see--both physical and emotional... moreKeith Nix. Engine 17’s newest fireman is tall, with golden blond hair, and a smile that can turn a girl’s insides to jelly. He also happens to be the world's best neighbor.He's thoughtful and kind, clearing the snow from my walkway every day and checking to see if my car's tires need air. He never seems to mind that I smell like dog, either. I'm a veterinarian; it comes with the territory. But Keith has hidden scars that he doesn't want the world to see--both physical and emotional. He feels beastly, unworthy of love. How can I show him that couldn't be further from the truth? It might just take a Christmas miracle...Fall in love with the men of Engine 17 one novella at a time! Each standalone rom-com features a different fireman and his quest to find the one woman who will set his soul on fire. less

Lucy Murphy is convinced that Murphy's Law is not only real, but a family curse. So, agreeing to a blind date on Christmas Eve is probably a really bad idea.Christmas Blind Date is a sweet romantic comedy, suitable for readers looking for a clean & wholesome read. It's a stand-alone short story with a happy ending.