Hearts on Fire

She walked into his firehouse with a heart-shaped cake and a challenge. He never stopped loving her — now he has one night to prove it. Curvy nurse Addie Cole swore she was done with unfinished men and Jake Lawson was the most unfinished of them all. Their weekend together was supposed to be the beginning of something real… until he let guilt and loyalty tear them apart. Now it's Valentine's Day in Coral Bay, and she's walking into his fire station not for closure, but with a dare. One night. No excuses. No running. Just truth. Fire captain Jake Lawson never forgot the woman who saw past his walls. But he didn't fight for her. Now she's back in his arms, and he's ready to prove he's all in. Old sparks reignite in slow-burning kisses, lingering touches, and the kind of love that never really left. But hearts aren't made of stone and second chances can still leave scars. Can they rebuild what they almost had… or will the heat between them burn out for good? ?? Small-town Valentine's romance ?? Curvy heroine × brooding firefighter ?? Second chance + brother's best friend ?? Emotional, steamy, and heartfelt Perfect for readers who love: Hot fireman romances Valentine's Day love stories Curvy girl second chances Emotional slow-burns with steam