Flames of Deceit — Carol Hutchens

Reporter, Mia Clark is looking for evidence to clear her brother's name, and never expects her life to be at risk. But trapped in a burning courthouse, she is nearly overcome by smoke inhalation. A firefighter stumbles over her in the smoke filled courthouse. Then things get worse. He suspects Mia of arson and she must fight to escape with her life…and her heart because the threat of dying intensified her feelings for the firefighter who saved her. Judge Jake Stone, a volunteer firefighter, does not consider himself a renegade officer of the court until he saves Mia Clark, and agrees to help her instead of turning her over to police. His decision proves right. Attempts are made on their lives. Even if it means stretching the law, Jake will not allow another woman to die. Losing his wife and child was enough. Can he let go of the past? Can Mia and Jake survive a killer's threats and find a happy ending?