Blazing Hearts: Firefighter Heroes Series by Jackson C. Blackwood

Maya Rivera didn’t plan on falling for her boss. She just wanted a steady job and a clean slate. But working as the Fire Chief’s assistant means dealing with Captain Alex Cole disciplined, unreadable, and far too good-looking for her peace of mind. He has a strict no-dating rule, one he expects everyone to follow. Especially her.Alex has built his life around order and duty. Boundaries keep him focused, safe... moreMaya Rivera didn’t plan on falling for her boss. She just wanted a steady job and a clean slate. But working as the Fire Chief’s assistant means dealing with Captain Alex Cole disciplined, unreadable, and far too good-looking for her peace of mind. He has a strict no-dating rule, one he expects everyone to follow. Especially her.Alex has built his life around order and duty. Boundaries keep him focused, safe. Until Maya walks into his station with her sharp wit and quiet resilience, and suddenly, every rule feels harder to enforce.Their connection builds in the small moments late reports, shared coffee, the heat that lingers when neither of them speaks. But when a rescue mission turns dangerous, Alex faces the one decision he’s never trained follow his own rules, or protect the woman who’s already in his heart.With their careers on the line and the whole station watching, silence won’t keep them safe anymore.When love breaks the code of duty, who steps into the fire first? less

Riley thought she’d moved on from her first love until her bookstore burned to the ground, and the firefighter who pulled her to safety turned out to be Ethan, the boy who vanished years ago without a word. Once inseparable, they haven’t spoken since the day he left town chasing his dream.Now, as Riley tries to rebuild what’s left of her life, Ethan is back steady, patient, and determined to help. But the past has a way of creeping in... moreRiley thought she’d moved on from her first love until her bookstore burned to the ground, and the firefighter who pulled her to safety turned out to be Ethan, the boy who vanished years ago without a word. Once inseparable, they haven’t spoken since the day he left town chasing his dream.Now, as Riley tries to rebuild what’s left of her life, Ethan is back steady, patient, and determined to help. But the past has a way of creeping in. Old hurt lingers beneath every glance, every word left unsaid. Riley isn’t sure she can trust him again. Ethan isn’t sure how to prove he’s changed.When a dangerous rescue call puts Ethan in jeopardy, Riley’s walls start to crack. Losing him again isn’t something she’s ready to face.Two lives once divided by choice. One fire that brought them back together.Can love that never burned out survive the smoke of the past? less

Jack Lawson has spent his life running toward danger and away from attachment. As a firefighter, he knows the cost of getting too close loss, regret, and the helpless feeling of not being able to save everyone. So he keeps his emotions buried, his heart locked tight, and his focus on the flames he can control.Then Sophie Parker moves in next door. Warm, grounded, and rebuilding after a toxic relationship, she’s nothing like the chaos he fears... moreJack Lawson has spent his life running toward danger and away from attachment. As a firefighter, he knows the cost of getting too close loss, regret, and the helpless feeling of not being able to save everyone. So he keeps his emotions buried, his heart locked tight, and his focus on the flames he can control.Then Sophie Parker moves in next door. Warm, grounded, and rebuilding after a toxic relationship, she’s nothing like the chaos he fears. She’s also the woman he once pulled from a burning building. And despite his best efforts, Jack can’t seem to stay away.Days turn into late-night talks across their fences, quiet dinners, and moments that feel too real to ignore. But when a dangerous blaze threatens everything they’ve built, Jack’s old fear comes roaring back the fear of losing what matters most.Now he has to stay behind the walls he’s built or fight for the woman who makes him feel alive.When love meets fire, will he finally let it burn? less