Book excerpt: The last thing Tessa Rogers needs or wants, is a hero. When single mom Tessa's apartment burns down, she's left with nothing but ashes and nowhere to go. Hunky firefighter Damon Jackson has been battling depression since his wife's passing, but he still has an enormous heart and offers Tessa and her daughter a place to stay. Neither of them is looking for a relationship, but the proximity has them quickly falling for one another, flaws and all. Tessa always promised herself she'd never fall for a firefighter - not after losing her dad to that heroic profession. And Damon is afraid to open his heart again. Will she be able to help Damon, or will the depression and grief be too much?