From the Ashes of Devastation, a Dangerous Love Ignites

Francesca De Angeleo thought she’d seen the worst when California wildfires consumed her world. But as she stands amid the smoldering ruins of her life, clutching her terrified daughters close, she realizes: this is just the beginning.

In a male-dominated industry, rebuilding her contracting business was always going to be a battle. Now, with a ruthless competitor gunning for her and her family, it’s become a war—one she can’t afford to lose.

Enter Laird “The Scots” Hamilton.

Rugged, tattooed, and radiating danger, he’s the last man Francesca should trust. Yet when this domineering Scotsman vows to protect her, she can’t ignore the primal pull between them. As Laird delves deeper into the threats surrounding Francesca, he unearths secrets that could shatter them both.

With her daughters’ lives hanging in the balance and her heart on the line, Francesca must decide:

Is Laird the hero she desperately needs, or another flame threatening to consume her?

In a world where loyalty is currency and trust is a luxury, Francesca clings to the one constant in her life—her unbreakable bond with her wine-loving sisterhood. But will even they be enough when an unseen enemy closes in, determined to reduce everything she loves to ash?

Lose yourself in this scorching tale of resilience, desire, and deadly stakes that will leave you breathless and reaching for a glass of cabernet.