Family isn’t always what it’s cracked up to be—but when you find a family that you choose—they are worth fighting for. Troy Falco fought for his country, and he fought to bring his family—his brothers—together at Paradise Ranch. Now he has a new fight as acting Fire Chief for the Fool’s Gold Fire Department and an Agent of the Colorado Brotherhood Protectors. His first assignment is to help Esme Jade investigate the fire that took the life of his predecessor and her father. There is nothing simple about the case, and the more they dig, the more it becomes apparent Esme could be next. Troy will do whatever it takes—because his job requires it—but his heart demands it.

Five brothers fighting for justice, fighting to save lives. After years of military service, can they overcome their deceased father’s shortcomings and become a family? Firefighter Marcus Falco is efficient at his job, but is a disaster at keeping Charli Jackson safe. Her grandmother’s death in a helicopter crash lays heavy on his mind and Charli is still in danger. Charli doesn’t believe she needs a Brotherhood Protector, even if it is hot, ex-Marine Marcus whom she’s had her eyes on ever since he rolled into town with his firefighter brothers and she began renovating their ranch. Someone is out to harm her. She doesn’t know who but they are also hurting the people she loves. Can they stop him before he goes too far?

Tessa Callahan, a professional violinist, ran away to avoid the consequences of her bad decision. Except even the beautiful Colorado Rockies can’t mend the pieces of her broken heart. It’s going to take so much more… Heath Falco, a wildland firefighter and new bodyguard, has loved only one woman. He destroyed any chance of a life with her. When he’s asked to save Tessa from a wildfire, of course he goes and with no illusions that things between them will change. Tessa and Heath are forced to escape the deadly blaze on foot with the fire in fast pursuit, promising to devour everything in its path. But the fire isn’t their only enemy. The mountain and its inhabitants don’t play fair with anyone, including Heath—the extreme outdoorsman. They are alone against the elements and in desperate need of assistance. Only, no one is coming to help. Tessa and Heath must put their tattered past behind them and work together to survive. Or lose it all to the fire.

Hired by the Brotherhood Protection Agency to protect Kora Garrison at all costs, Seth Falco took the job with less enthusiasm when he realized who he was to protect. He believed the women was his father’s former lover, and because of his own feelings toward her, it was hard to get into the groove of being Kora’s protector. Kora Garrison had been out of work for several months, and with a renewed sense of purpose, she was at the top of her game when she returned. It took only a few hours to realize that someone was out to get her, and when she learned that Seth Falco was to protect her, she agreed, but withheld her judgement in his abilities to do the job. Whenever something happened to Kora, Seth wasn’t there, and he began to doubt his own abilities as a protector. The only way to keep her safe, was to have her with him all the time. Would that work? Or would Kora’s stalker continue to thwart him at every turn to hurt Kora? Was the stalker’s revenge against Kora too much for Seth?

Where there’s smoke… Trent Falco has dedicated his life to fighting fires. First, with the Air Force. Now, as part of Team Falco. Alongside his brothers, he’s splitting his time between the Fool’s Gold fire department and Hank Patterson’s Colorado division of the Brotherhood Protectors. At least, that’s the plan. Not having anyone in need of his unique skillset is just a temporary setback. Until he inadvertently crashes a sting operation, leaving ATF Special Agent Fiona Kingsley’s cover hanging in the balance. Despite the intense unspoken connection simmering between them, Fiona doesn’t want his help. In a last-ditch effort to try to salvage her investigation, he blindly jumps in, posing as her partner. Thoroughly unimpressed, she threatens to shoot him. But Trent’s not about to back down when it’s clear that far more than a simple arrest is at stake. And when the entire op goes sideways, he’s determined to be her first and last line of defense. Whether it’s raging fires or a barrage of bullets, he’s got her six. He only hopes they both live long enough to finally act on the scorching heat smoldering between them. Because the future’s worth fighting for… And he’s hell-bent on fighting for Fiona.