Hotshots Collection | Annabeth Albert
Danger lurks everywhere for Central Oregons fire crews, but the biggest risk of all might be losing their heartsBurn Zone Smokejumper Lincoln Reid is speechless to see Jacob Hartman among his squads new recruits. Linc had promised his late best friend hed stay away from his little brother. And yet here Jacob isand almost instantly, the same temptation Linc has always felt around him is causing way too many problems. Jacob gets everyones concerns, but hes waited years for his shot at joining the elite smokejumping team, hoping to honor his brothers memory. Hes ready to tackle any challenge Linc throws his way, and senses the chemistry between themchemistry Linc insists on ignoring is still alive and kicking. This time, Jacobs determined to get what he wants. But the closer they get, the more Lincs plan to leave at the end of the season risks him breaking another promise: the one his heart wants to make to Jacob. High Heat Smoke jumping is Garrick Nelsons life. Nothing, not severe injuries nor the brutal physical therapy that follows, is going to stop him from getting back with his crew. But when a lost dog shows up on his front porch, he cant turn her away, and he cant take care of her on his own. Thankfully, help comes in the form of his new sexy, dog-loving neighbor. As they work together, trying to re-home their little princess, Garrick cant resist his growing attraction for the other man, even though he knows this guy isnt the staying type. Rain Fisher doesnt take anything too seriously. He dances through life, one adventure at a time, never settling in one place for too long. When his hot, conveniently buff, neighbor shows up on his doorstep, dog in tow, Rains determined to not just save the adorable puppy, but her reluctant owner as well. He never expects their flirtation might tempt him into stay put once and for all... Feel the Fire Fire behavior specialist Luis Riviera goes where his job takes him. But when hes assigned to an arson investigation in Central Oregonthe place he left his broken heart twenty years agohes afraid of being burned all over again. Tucker Ryland had planned to join his first love, Luis, in LA after high school graduation, but life got in the way. Now a fire management expert and a divorced father of teen twins, Tuckers thrown for a loop when he finds himself working side by side with his Luis, now all grown up and more intriguing than ever. Though consumed by a grueling fire season and family responsibilities, the two men discover their bond has never truly broken. Tentative kisses turn to passionate nights. But smoking sheets aside, old hurts and new truths stand in the way of this time being the start of forever.