Jo Meadows always knew she would slide on the gear and mask and follow her father’s footsteps as a firefighter. What she didn’t realize was she would be doing it without him. She’s still reeling from his death when a new Chief is named. Brian Cavanaugh is perfect for the job. He’s a hard worker and an asset to the team. But, having known Brian for years, Jo isn’t ready to change her preconceived notions of him. He’s cocky. He’s arrogant. He’s also the same guy she has had a crush on since childhood. Despite having a history as a notorious ladies’ man, Brian is determined to prove himself to Jo in more ways than one. Torn between responsibilities and attraction, their history ignites a spark between the pair that neither can deny. But like any fanned flame, this one proves deadly when ghosts of the past add the fuel of distrust which explodes into a deadly inferno. Can they survive the blaze? Or will their chance at a future go up in smoke?

An arsonist is on the loose, with all evidence pointing to a member of the District 23 fire department as the assailant. Having worked with the men in the department previously, detective Isabel Cruise is called in to dispel the mounting evidence. But soon, there’s something far hotter smoldering between her and fireman Matt Cavanaugh. She aches for a man to satisfy her sexual cravings.He has a charismatic personality and insatiable appetite for beautiful women.The nights they spend tangled in each other’s arms lead to fiery consequences as the investigation closes in on members of Matt’s team. Forced into an impossible position between her growing feelings for Matt and accusing someone on his department, can Isabel find the true criminal before her chance at love is burned to ash?

Behind Seth Jackson’s easygoing smile lurks a pain he’s well-rehearsed at ensuring few ever see. The lovable ex-Marine and career firefighter makes a great show out of his zest for life and beautiful women. But when his anxiety and nightmares become too much to bear, he seeks the professional help he knows he needs. To his great dismay, his therapist suggests the unimaginable—befriend a woman instead of immediately bedding her. The challenge would have been far easier had Vivian Deveraux not entered his life. In her eyes he sees traces of the same anguish that haunts him. Yet the chemistry between them stirs up feelings both kept buried for years. Can the pair help each other heal from the pain of the past? Or will the time they spend together tear open old wounds on their bruised and battered hearts?

The Brotherhood of District 23 Complete Series Read bonus chapters, character interviews and exclusive content with the complete Brotherhood of District 23 series. All books can be read as Fired Up – Book 1 The second chance romance of Brian & Jo with a twistFully Involved – Book 2 Matt & Isabel’s connection sizzles in this steamy bookControlled Burn – Book 3 Jax & Vivian fight the darkness to find true loveBonus Chapters catch you up on what Brian, Matt and Jax have been up to, and will reveal how Scott Walker leaves the fire department to further his career as an arson investigator in District 23.Character interviews with your favorite heroes.