Protecting What's Mine

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If you can’t stand the heat, don’t fall for a firefighter… Fire Chief Lincoln Reed is a hero both on the job and off, enjoying life until he encounters a woman right in the middle of his work. Flight trauma surgeon Mackenzie O’Neil is grappling with burnout, sporting a scar and shaky hands. A temporary role as a family physician in a small town seems like the perfect escape. She plans to focus on self-care and avoid her attractive, shirtless neighbor. However, Linc’s charm and tattoos prove hard to resist. What begins as a lighthearted fling quickly complicates when shadows from Mack's past emerge. Can Linc step up as her hero when she needs him the most, or will their emotional scars derail their connection? One thing is certain: someone is bound to get burned. This small-town romance is filled with humor, suspense, and heartfelt moments. Expect a disaster dog, precocious kids, a fistfight, nosy neighbors, thrilling first responder action, firefighter camaraderie, and steamy kitchen encounters. With a flirty fire chief and a heroine determined not to fall for him, the story promises plenty of laughs, heat, and unexpected twists.