To Heaven Resembled by Pepper Espinoza Firefighter Lance Stuart is minding his own business when a man on the street stops him with a simple expression of gratitude. He falls into the conversation with the man, and learns that Jakob is far more than what one might expect from a busker. For starters, he’s gorgeous. He’s also funny, charming, and flirty. Lance immediately wants to get to know him better. Jakob Fox spends his days performing on the sidewalk and his evenings in various coffee shops and clubs, reading his poetry. But he always takes the time to thank firefighters when he sees them. He knows first-hand how much firefighters risk and what they sacrifice. His father was a New York firefighter, until he died in the line of duty. As a result, Jakob can show his appreciation, but he always keeps his emotional distance—from everybody. He also suffers from almost debilitating anxiety. He wants to be with Lance, but he can’t handle the emotional stress of being with a firefighter. Jakob needs to decide if they have a future, or if he should just walk away. The Arsonist's Apprentice by India Harper For Joshua Brooks, firefighting runs in the family. Proud to follow tradition, he seeks to make his own mark by joining the Philadelphia arson investigation squad. Though his new job isn’t without its hazards, Josh was pretty sure the real danger was behind him. Until he meets Dylan Anderson, insurance investigator…and former arsonist. Dylan may have long since paid his debt to society, but no fireman would ever trust an arsonist, former or not. However, the needs of Josh’s body soon drown out the protests of his head. Dylan’s sharp eye and analytic mind are just as appealing as the two work together by day and share a dangerous passion by night. Until someone starts burning Philadelphia down, building by building…