After #1

Knitted together by our hurt and hope.

Santa Barbara firefighter Liam is in hot water… and that’s before he bumps into Dylan, a gorgeous twink working in the craft store below his apartment. Igniting their spark into passion is just supposed to be stress relief.

But Dylan’s fanning the flames of Liam’s instincts to protect him—and claim him. And this firefighter can’t resist a heroic rescue.

Dylan is juggling part-time jobs and a college transfer while avoiding his mother’s suggested treatments for his PTSD. When hunky firefighter Liam blusters into his PTSD knitting support group, Dylan spots the familiar signs of a man hiding from his past.

The closer they grow, the less room there is to run. When it all goes up in smoke, they only have themselves to blame.

Can Liam get to Dylan in time to save him—and the one relationship that could make him believe in love?

Afterburn is the first book in the After series, where hunky firefighters turn up the heat, and mental health challenges can be explored with gentle humor and heart. This story can be enjoyed on its own, and promises a happily-ever-after ending.

ISBN: 978-1-912245-06-2

“These characters show that no matter how broken we believe we are, there is help if we're strong enough to ask for it. This story touched me deeply and in very profound ways.” -Amazon reviewer

“Afterburn hit me right in the heart and sucked me in deep. The characters and their stories are believable, heart wrenching, and so darn lovable. A feel good romance with just enough extra to make it a must-read.” -Amazon reviewer

“I was really impressed by the depth and complexity of the story and the characters. I saw some other reviews that said there's some angst and drama, and sure there is, compared to light and fluffy reads, but I'm not a huge angst/drama fan and I absolutely didn't think there was too much of it in this! It was just right!” -Amazon reviewer