Being a hotshot wildland firefighter is all Ive ever known. Its my greatest passion. This job is dangerous, and after watching my parents marriage fail because of it, I knew long ago Id never be a relationship kinda guy. That all changes when Teddy moves in down the street. As her brothers best friend, Ive always been Xander to her, but secretly Ive always wanted to be more. Shes recently widowed, with two young kids and another soon on the way. With a heart locked up like Fort Knox after losing her husband, breaking down Teddys defenses will be damn near impossible . . .but I want to show her that Im here to stay. As superintendent, my duty to my crew has always been my priority. But with Teddys heart on the line, can I give up the only life Ive ever known? Or am I doomed to be honor bound and lose the only woman Ive ever loved?
