When Jessica Walker escapes the city life in Atlanta to pursue her dream of being a successful sculptor in Colorado, she departs with a her best friend Lily's magical recipe for a "Get a Husband" Brunswick stew, guaranteed to work—even though Jess recently drop-kicked her two-timing, dirtbag boyfriend. Skeptical Jess is sure the Rocky Mountains hold all the "magic" she needs, until a wildfire threatens to drive her from her new home—and a studly fireman comes to her rescue. Flirting with the Fireman is a short "first meeting" story of 4500 words (15 pages). Cate Rowan's romantic books and stories have won more than thirty awards.