One reckless night. Three months under his command. A consequence neither can outrun.
After a double tragedy tears through her smokejumper unit, Darington “Dare” Knight is sent to Australia for a firefighter exchange program. She needs distance, a fresh start—and one night where she doesn’t have to be brave.
A sexy stranger at a pub seems like the perfect distraction. Until Dare reports to her new station the next morning and discovers her unforgettable one-night stand is Lachlan “Lock” Ryker, the by-the-book senior station officer now in charge of her for the next three months.
Lock has built his career on control, caution, and never blurring the lines. Dare is brilliant, fearless, and determined to meet every danger head-on. Keeping their distance should be easy. Except every shift puts them closer, every near miss reminds them how quickly everything can change, and neither has forgotten the night they shared.
Then Dare discovers she’s pregnant.
With her return to America fast approaching, can a woman who refuses to need anyone and a man who never breaks the rules risk building a future together?
