Carter

I've been away from home for a long time. I served my country, and I think I've earned a chance to settle down back home, the place I never meant to leave.

So it feels like fate when I see her - the most beautiful woman I've ever laid eyes on. I haven't even heard her speak a word before I know I have to find out who she is and how I can make her mine.

But then I realize exactly who she is.

She's not a stranger.

She's someone I've known all my life, and falling for her is not an option.

Jade

I'm in love with my brother's best friend. You'd think the years he's been away would've given me time to get over it, but the minute I hear Carter's back in town I have butterflies in my stomach.

He's seven years older and I know he'll never seen me the way I want him to.

I tell myself I'll settle for being friends.

If I can stay away, maybe I can keep that lie going long enough to believe it ...

Lost Mountain Fire & Rescue is a series of sweet and steamy short romances about sexy firefighters, beautiful scenery, small-town warmth, and happily ever afters. Carter is the third book in the series, but don't worry, you don't have to read the others to enjoy this standalone romance with HEA and NO cliffhangers! If you like instalove stories about alpha heroes and curvy heroines, you'll love this series.