He’s spent years pretending she's only a friend.

She's spent years pretending that's enough.

Now, they're one spark away from burning their promise to the ground.

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Wyatt Cross runs toward danger for a living. Whether he’s battling wildfires, flying crop dusters, or protecting Cross Creek Ranch, hesitation isn’t in his vocabulary. Except when it comes to Kai Benally—the best friend he’s been trying not to love for years.

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As a fire investigator-in-training, Kai trusts evidence, not emotions. But when her grandfather’s health forces her to make a choice between family loyalty and the life she’s come to love, keeping her distance from Wyatt is more complicated than ever.

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When a string of suspicious fires rocks the valley, Kai and Wyatt find themselves chasing clues that point to something far more dangerous than bad luck. As the investigation deepens, so do the secrets surrounding the ranch, the town, and the people they trust.

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With time running out, Kai must choose between family and the future she’s built at Cross Creek. And Wyatt must decide whether protecting their friendship is worth losing her forever—especially when the next fire could cost far more than either of them imagined.