Sometimes fate roars like wildfire, and only a true mate can answer its call. Eliana Hampton believes she’s too busy protecting her cherished orchard to even think about love. Her grandparents' heirloom apple trees are her entire world—until a brushfire sparks near her property and it puts everything she’s built at risk. Ash Bright never wanted anything more than to protect Fate Mountain and the people who live there. As the youngest Fire Patrol Chief on the mountain—and a grizzly bear shifter—he’s fiercely devoted to the safety of his crew and his home. When he matches with the captivating orchard owner on a human-shifter dating app, his protective instincts roar to life. With the annual orchard festival in full swing, Eliana takes a chance at finding love. The last thing she expects is a courageous bear shifter to swoop into her world. Is she really ready to let someone share her burdens—and her heart? As fires rage across the mountain, Ash races against time to stop the flames before they consume Eliana’s livelihood—and possibly lives. When the sparks of passion between them blaze hotter than the wildfires, can he and Eliana forge a love that outlasts every threat? Or will treachery tear them apart, leaving Fate Mountain—and their hearts—in ashes?