Where There's Smoke...: A Small Town Sapphic Romance

In the sleepy, close-knit town of Oakhaven, firefighting is a legacy, but for Riley Thorne, it is a way to prove she belongs. As one of the few women in a male-dominated station, Riley is used to battling more than just flames; she is constantly fighting for respect. However, nothing could have prepared her for the sudden return of her childhood rival turned high-powered architect, Blair Sterling. Blair has come back to town to oversee a massive restoration project, intending to bridge the gap between Oakhaven’s past and its future. But when a series of suspicious fires threaten the very structures Blair is fighting to save, she and Riley are forced into a reluctant partnership. As the heat of the department’s investigations intensifies, the long-buried tension between the two women begins to spark into something much more dangerous—and much more rewarding—than they ever anticipated. Where There's Smoke... is a scorching exploration of second chances, long-held grudges, and the inevitable pull of home. With sharp-witted banter and a slow-burn romance that crackles off the page, this story captures the emotional complexity of rekindling a flame when you least expect it.