A powerful contemporary novel that reunites two former high school sweethearts. Can they provide the help the other needs, or are their own problems too great to overcome?

When a Firefighter Fails, People Die...

Cal Morrison was the best firefighter the town of Montrose had seen, until a tragedy left him with a fear he couldn't shake. When Laurie Prelane arrives with two children in tow, Cal's memories of a love once lost are stirred even though he's no longer the person she once knew. But why has she returned?

Laurie thought marriage would give her everything she longed for--money, prestige, and an escape from small-town life. With that dream shattered, Laurie is determined to make it on her own for the sake of her kids. But danger has followed her, threatening all she holds dear. Can Cal still be the hero she so desperately needs?

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