His Burning Desire — Michele Dunaway

A PROMISE MADENo mission has ever scared former Navy SEAL turned marine rescue firefighter Brad Silverman. Yet his best friend's final directive will do it: take care of Scarlett. However, Scarlett Harrison has always been Brad's one who got away. She's off limits. No matter how much he still loves and desires her. A SECOND CHANCEWidowed two years, Scarlett's finally back in her hometown of St. Louis. Even though she's known Brad since high school, she's reluctant to accept his or anyone's help. Living under his roof shows that releasing him from the friendzone might be her best move yet—but she's not sure she can take another heartbreak. Can they put the past behind them? Can they both take the biggest risk of their lives for this second chance at love?