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Black Timber Peak Hotshots
Series · 5 books · 2025

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#1

Redwood Blaze

2025

She’s just fine… but she really isn’t. He’s a coworker and is ready to make his move. When her ex finds her will she keep running or will she make her own move to blaze a new path in her life? Millie I stand at the forest’s edge, heart racing as flames consume the trees. The thick smoke pulls me from my thoughts of Rusty Phoenix, the hotshot firefighter who ignites feelings in me I can't ignore. He’s my employee, and there’s an unspoken rule that makes him off-limits. I fled to these mountains to escape my abusive ex, but now he’s out of prison and searching for me. Panic seizes me as I hide in a cabin, only to face a wildfire threatening everything I hold dear. Rusty charges in, ready to battle the flames for me, but the real fire is between us. Rusty Being a Hotshot firefighter is my dream, and I can't let my focus waver, even if Millie steals every one of my thoughts. But when she goes missing, I know I have to find her—even if it costs me my job or worse. As we navigate the fire-ravaged woods, the tension between us flares. Just when we think we’re alone, her ex appears, threatening our very survival. With danger closing in, we must rely on each other, facing fears that might burn. In this moment of chaos, can love bloom even in the darkest of times and will a raging fire reveal what truly matters? Join us in Redwood Blaze, where passion ignites amidst peril, and our two souls find solace in each other as we fight for our lives—and our hearts. In the heart-pounding storyline of the Black Timber Peak Hotshots series, a raging fire threatens to engulf a bustling mountainside, putting lives at risk and sending the area into a state of panic. Amidst the chaos, our valiant firefighting heroes emerge, ready to face the flames head-on and save those in peril. As daring rescue missions unfold, showcasing unwavering determination and courage, strong and resilient heroines grapple with their own inner struggles and pain. Haunted by their pasts, they must confront their fears and vulnerabilities while forging connections that offer hope in the face of adversity. Each novella promises steamy romance, no cheating, no cliffhangers, and a happily-ever-after amidst the backdrop of wildfires and fierce love.
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#2

Birchwood Burn

2025

A wildfire consumes and destroys everything in its path. But what happens when it brings two souls together? Larissa Life has been dealing me with one raw deal after another lately. And when my best friends fly me to Black Timber Peak to cheer me up with a long weekend away, they convince me to go on a hike. I didn’t think my luck would be so bad I’d get lost and trapped in the mountains while a wildfire rages. Only the hot older firefighter who risks his life to save mine has me wondering if my luck is going to change. Jace I’m angry when I find out a city girl is lost in the mountains. Ignoring the alerts about staying inside. One would also think the smoke would be a dead giveaway. But as the squad leader, I’m not going to risk my crew, so I set out to look for the girl on my own. Only to find out she's pure woman, with curves that make me burn. The only thing to do is make sure to get her out of the blaze, and out of town because I’m too old to be thinking about forever with this young woman. Even though the wildfire has nothing on what I feel for her. This small town, spicy age-gap, damsel in distress, action packed story will have you gushing over the hero while you wonder if they make it out alive and in love. This is part of the Black Timber Hotshots Series, and is a standalone short romance with NO cliffhangers, No cheating, and a HEA. Join us in Birchwood Burn, where passion ignites amidst peril, and our two souls find solace in each other as we fight for our lives—and our hearts. In the heart-pounding storyline of the Black Timber Peak Hotshots series, a raging fire threatens to engulf a bustling mountainside, putting lives at risk and sending the area into a state of panic. Amidst the chaos, our valiant firefighting heroes emerge, ready to face the flames head-on and save those in peril. As daring rescue missions unfold, showcasing unwavering determination and courage, strong and resilient heroines grapple with their own inner struggles and pain. Haunted by their pasts, they must confront their fears and vulnerabilities while forging connections that offer hope in the face of adversity. Each novella promises steamy romance, no cheating, no cliffhangers, and a happily-ever-after amidst the backdrop of wildfires and fierce love.
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#3

Hemlock Firestorm

2025

The biggest threat they confront may not be the building flames around them, but rather the growing emotions and unresolved tensions simmering silently between them. Cole I swore I'd never jump again after losing my best friend to a fire like this one. But when I hear Jo's voice crackling through the radio—trapped, injured, with flames bearing down on her—I know I'm the only one who can reach her in time. Every instinct screams at me to stay grounded, but I'm already suiting up, pushing down the memories that threaten to paralyze me. Some things are worth facing your worst nightmares for. Jo I've always prided myself on being the best at what I do, but now I'm hanging from a tree with a twisted ankle and a wildfire racing toward me. When I see Cole's parachute cutting through the smoke, I can hardly believe it—everyone knows he doesn't jump anymore. But here he is, risking everything to save me. Now we're both trapped, fighting our way through hell together, and I'm discovering that sometimes the most dangerous fires aren't the ones you can see. In the heart-pounding storyline of the Black Timber Peak Hotshots series, a raging fire threatens to engulf a bustling mountainside, putting lives at risk and sending the area into a state of panic. Amidst the chaos, our valiant firefighting heroes emerge, ready to face the flames head-on and save those in peril. As daring rescue missions unfold, showcasing unwavering determination and courage, strong and resilient heroines grapple with their own inner struggles and pain. Haunted by their pasts, they must confront their fears and vulnerabilities while forging connections that offer hope in the face of adversity. Each novella promises steamy romance, no cheating, no cliffhangers, and a happily-ever-after amidst the backdrop of wildfires and fierce love.
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#4

Willow Embers

2025

As secrets unfurl and old flames reignite, can they transform their shared pain into a second chance at love without getting burned? Nixie I swore I’d never return to Black Timber Peak, but here I am, standing in front of my mom’s old house. My plan is to settle her estate and disappear, without memories or mess, and certainly without running into Beauden, the boy who shattered my heart. Then my failed service dog, Tiberius, bolts into the wilderness, and panic grips me. That’s when I see him—Beauden, my high school sweetheart, now a hotshot firefighter. Old wounds open, and the chemistry between us reignites, threatening to engulf my heart once more. Beauden My job as a firefighter keeps me busy enough to forget the flames of past love, until I hear a frantic call in the woods. I find Nixie, wild-eyed and troubled, just as I remember her but with a heaviness that pulls at my heart. She says she's back temporarily, but fate seems to have other plans for us. As we search for Tiberius together, I can see the wounds in her eyes and feel the old chemistry sizzling between us. Can I help her heal and transform our past pain into something new? In the heart-pounding storyline of the Black Timber Peak Hotshots series, a raging fire threatens to engulf a bustling mountainside, putting lives at risk and sending the area into a state of panic. Amidst the chaos, our valiant firefighting heroes emerge, ready to face the flames head-on and save those in peril. As daring rescue missions unfold, showcasing unwavering determination and courage, strong and resilient heroines grapple with their own inner struggles and pain. Haunted by their pasts, they must confront their fears and vulnerabilities while forging connections that offer hope in the face of adversity. Each novella promises steamy romance, no cheating, no cliffhangers, and a happily-ever-after amidst the backdrop of wildfires and fierce love.
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#6

Sequoia Flames

2025

She's relying on him to get her away from the flames, but what if he's the heat that's dangerous? Verity I'm finishing up my search for the plant that I need for my masters thesis when the worst happens. A fire on the mountain. Which leads me to Lassiter Wainwright. Grumpy McStuffy firefighter. Hot as heck and just as annoying. But he's my way off this mountain and it seems that there's a lot more to this man than meets the eye. He's got a past just like me. Both of us are struggling to find our way. What happens when our ways cross? Fire. Pure fire. Lassiter She's a blond dynamo with a sharp tongue and miles of curves that beg for a man's hands. As soon as I saw her, I knew I was in trouble. I just didn't know how much. I have to get her off this mountain. But the last thing I want to do is send her away from me. Just when it seems like everything's under control all hell breaks loose when she disappears. Somebody took what's mine and I'm gonna hunt them down and find her, then take care of them with my bare hands. And then I'm gonna claim what's mine. In the heart-pounding storyline of the Black Timber Peak Hotshots series, a raging fire threatens to engulf a bustling mountainside, putting lives at risk and sending the area into a state of panic. Amidst the chaos, our valiant firefighting heroes emerge, ready to face the flames head-on and save those in peril. As daring rescue missions unfold, showcasing unwavering determination and courage, strong and resilient heroines grapple with their own inner struggles and pain. Haunted by their pasts, they must confront their fears and vulnerabilities while forging connections that offer hope in the face of adversity. Each novella promises steamy romance, no cheating, no cliffhangers, and a happily-ever-after amidst the backdrop of wildfires and fierce love.

Authors

Brynn Hale
Brynn Hale
Author · 113 books
Brynn Hale is a Midwest girl who can spot—and swoon over—a hard-working guy a mile away. She believes in winks across a crowded room, guys who do the dishes, a blue-collar alpha will always win a heroine's heart, and a martini or craft beer is the perfect accompaniment to her stories. You can visit her at https://www.facebook.com/Brynn-Hale-A...
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