Years ago, Asha Williams fled her hometown, leaving everything—and everyone—she loved behind

Now she’s back, and what should have been a celebration of her parents’ love turns into a tragedy that thrusts her right back into the arms of the man she abandoned without a word.

Zane Parker, now the revered fire chief of Peaceful, has only gotten better with age. In every possible way. The flame that once burned bright between them reignites instantly, threatening to consume Asha if she isn’t careful.

But Zane isn’t quite ready to forgive Asha for breaking his heart all those years ago. And unless she can find the courage to tell him the real reason she turned her back on their love, she risks leaving their second chance in ashes…