Life was all wet nose kisses and furry hugs for twenty-eight-year-old Mali Flowers. As a dog groomer, she spent long days pampering four-legged friends, which left little room for an adequate love life. Tired of loveless relationships, she chooses the companionship of animals over insecure men.

Artez “Flame” Gilliam was a thirty-three-year-old firefighter with a heart as pure as gold. He loved the thrill of running into burning buildings to fight fires and save lives. With long shifts and a family to care for, Artez rarely found time to date.

When their paths cross, it’s at Mali’s lowest, with her life on the line. With the odds stacked against them, will their attraction water the seeds of forever, or will their love burn to ashes?