Cedar Falls: Fire Department Series by Zoey Rose

I ran from a monster only to fall for a hero with his own demons.Cedar Falls was supposed to be just another stop on our endless escape route—another place to hide while I protect my one-year-old daughter from the abusive ex we fled in the night.But when firefighter Max Davidson appears in my life, his broad shoulders filling doorways and his gentle hands offering help I never asked for, something inside me stirs to life again... moreI ran from a monster only to fall for a hero with his own demons.Cedar Falls was supposed to be just another stop on our endless escape route—another place to hide while I protect my one-year-old daughter from the abusive ex we fled in the night.But when firefighter Max Davidson appears in my life, his broad shoulders filling doorways and his gentle hands offering help I never asked for, something inside me stirs to life again.He's a walking the carefree bachelor with watchful eyes, the hometown hero who once ran away himself, the strong rescuer who treats me like I'm not broken.When he carries me from smoke and flames against direct orders, my body pressed against his powerful chest, I'm suddenly burning for an entirely different reason. But can I risk stoking this fire between us, or will surrendering to Max's heat leave my already fragile heart in ashes?The Fire Between Us is a short, sweet, and steamy small-town instalove romance with a happy-ever-after. It can be read as a standalone or together with the rest of the books in the Cedar Fire Department series. less

I never thought I'd risk my career for a man who saves lives but can't seem to save himself.When Chief Brock sends him to my office, Ollis is resistant, angry, and haunted by the memory of a fire. He needs my professional help to overcome his trauma and return to active duty. What he doesn't need is his therapist developing feelings that cross every ethical line.After all, as a trauma psychologist specializing in first responder PTSD, I've helped dozens of heroes face their demons... moreI never thought I'd risk my career for a man who saves lives but can't seem to save himself.When Chief Brock sends him to my office, Ollis is resistant, angry, and haunted by the memory of a fire. He needs my professional help to overcome his trauma and return to active duty. What he doesn't need is his therapist developing feelings that cross every ethical line.After all, as a trauma psychologist specializing in first responder PTSD, I've helped dozens of heroes face their demons. But Ollis Crawford is different. Beneath his tough firefighter exterior lies a vulnerability that calls to something deep inside me, something I've tried to keep buried since I left the medical field.When we unexpectedly meet at a local diner, and I see him in his full firefighting gear, sooty and commanding, my resistance begins to crumble.How can I help him overcome his trauma when all I can think about is what it would feel like to be claimed by a man who rushes into flames while others flee?The Flames Between Us is a short, sweet, and steamy small-town instalove romance with a happy-ever-after. It can be read as a standalone or together with the rest of the books in the Cedar Fire Department series. less

I'm twenty-two, back in my hometown, and hopelessly in love with my father's best friend—a man who doesn't even see me as an adult.After four years away at college, I've returned to Cedar Falls with my psychology degree and a plan to finally make Grant Walker—brooding, stoic, and unfairly handsome—notice me as more than just "the Chief's kid." He's twenty years older, haunted by his military past, and absolutely off-limits... moreI'm twenty-two, back in my hometown, and hopelessly in love with my father's best friend—a man who doesn't even see me as an adult.After four years away at college, I've returned to Cedar Falls with my psychology degree and a plan to finally make Grant Walker—brooding, stoic, and unfairly handsome—notice me as more than just "the Chief's kid." He's twenty years older, haunted by his military past, and absolutely off-limits.When I volunteer to help with the department's fire safety demonstrations, it gives me the perfect excuse to spend time with him. And when I feel the heat of his gaze following me across the room, I begin to realize... Maybe I'm not so crazy after all.He insists we can't cross that line—that my father would never forgive him, that I deserve someone my own age. But I can't help but how long before this spark consumes us both?The Spark Between Us is a short, sweet, and steamy small-town instalove romance with a happy-ever-after. It can be read as a standalone or together with the rest of the books in the Cedar Fire Department series. less

Nothing tests a five-year plan like a building fire and the fearless firefighter who charges in to save you.When I moved to this small town to open my law practice, I had everything perfectly planned. What I didn't plan for was faulty wiring, a fire that would destroy my office on day two, or Lewis McIntyre—the handsome firefighter who charged in without proper gear to save me... moreNothing tests a five-year plan like a building fire and the fearless firefighter who charges in to save you.When I moved to this small town to open my law practice, I had everything perfectly planned. What I didn't plan for was faulty wiring, a fire that would destroy my office on day two, or Lewis McIntyre—the handsome firefighter who charged in without proper gear to save me.As we fight to survive, waiting for a rescue that seems to take forever, I find myself drawn to this man who lives life by instinct rather than careful planning. He's everything I'm not—spontaneous, unbound by five-year strategies, and maddeningly charming even with ash on his face.But when we're finally rescued, and I wake up in a hospital bed to find him still by my side, I have to was our connection just the product of a life-or-death situation, or could this firefighter be the one thing I never knew I needed in my meticulously planned life?The Heat Between Us is a short, sweet, and steamy small-town instalove romance with a happy-ever-after. It can be read as a standalone or together with the rest of the books in the Cedar Fire Department series. less

I knew Chief Brock Sullivan was forbidden fruit the moment I laid eyes on his photo, but nothing prepared me for the heat of his hands on my innocent body.When the smoking hot fire chief agrees to help me, I promise my best friend I'll behave myself. But one innocent hiking trip turns disastrous when we're caught in a sudden mountain thunderstorm, forcing us to seek shelter together. Alone. Soaking wet. With tension thick enough to cut with a knife... moreI knew Chief Brock Sullivan was forbidden fruit the moment I laid eyes on his photo, but nothing prepared me for the heat of his hands on my innocent body.When the smoking hot fire chief agrees to help me, I promise my best friend I'll behave myself. But one innocent hiking trip turns disastrous when we're caught in a sudden mountain thunderstorm, forcing us to seek shelter together. Alone. Soaking wet. With tension thick enough to cut with a knife.There's something in the way his gaze lingers on me that makes me wonder if I'm not the only one fighting inappropriate thoughts. His professional demeanor slips just enough when we're alone—a lingering touch while helping me across slippery rocks and the gentle tuck of hair behind my ear.But how can I pursue the heart-stopping chemistry we share without risking my friendship with the daughter he loves?The Blaze Between Us is a short, sweet, and steamy small-town instalove romance with a happy-ever-after. It can be read as a standalone or together with the rest of the books in the Cedar Fire Department series. less