She's planning Twin Waves' first Valentine's Day festival, but the grumpy fire chief keeps shutting her down for safety violations. Dean I came to investigate complaints about Jo's Valentine's Day book club festival. What I found was thirty Bookaholics Anonymous members crammed into a space meant for fifteen, and a hostess who thinks “but it's for love” excuses basic safety rules. Jo Lennox has paint in her hair, heart-shaped decorations everywhere, and treats fire safety like suggestions. I've never seen someone turn safety violations into Valentine's flirtation—but somehow, she's got me questioning everything. Jo Dean Beckett showed up during my Love Stories and Lattes planning meeting with a clipboard and the romantic spirit of a tax audit. He's gruff, inflexible, and thinks his precious fire codes matter more than giving Twin Waves, North Carolina the most romantic beachside Valentine's celebration ever. But he keeps coming back, accidentally suggesting solutions, and almost smiling when I offer him heart-shaped cookies. I am not falling for the fire chief. Probably. Burning Up My Love Life is part of The Valentine's Midlife Meet Cute Series. Here's what you'll Grumpy/Sunshine**Enemies-to-loversSmall town coastal romanceFirefighter RomanceMidlife Single MomBuy for a heartwarming Valentine's sweet rom-com set on the beautiful North Carolina coast!** ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————- 💕 Fall in love at midlife—one meet cute at a time. The Valentine’s Midlife Meet Cute Series is packed with small-town charm, quirky mishaps, and all your favorite tropes—fake dating, opposites attract, grumpy/sunshine, and more. These kisses-only novellas prove there’s always time for a second chapter of happily-ever-after. The Valentine’s Midlife Meet Cute Series has eleven standalone, sweet The Grump Who Kissed Me by Ellie HartwoodEliza Duncan's Last First Kiss by Britney M. MillsThe Hired Heartthrob by Ash KellerThe Heartbreaker and the Grump by Stephanie J. ScottThe Sweetheart Shortcut by Evie SterlingDear Red, Be Mine by Bella GreeneA Sugarcoated Second Chance by Francesca SpencerFetching Mr. Right by Sophie-Leigh RobbinsBurning Up My Love Life by Cindy Ray HaleMy Accidental Leading Man by Leah BusboomSnapshot For Her Heart by Abby GreysonSo unwrap the chocolates, settle in with a smile, and enjoy these delightful tales of love at midlife!