Book excerpt: For fans of Jaci Burton and Roxanne St. Claire comes a sizzling contemporary romance from New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Marie Harte: Enemies to lovers romance Sexy Seattle firefighters Forced proximity, workplace romance Irresistible attraction and scorching high heat Adorable dogs from the local animal rescue Reporter Avery Dearborn hasn't had the best day. She was filmed fending off a lovesick dog before being rescued from falling flat on her face by none other than her arch nemesis. Seattle firefighter Brad Battle hasn't changed at all in the five years since she last saw him. He's still handsome, hot, and charming—to everyone but her. Brad can't believe his bad luck to run into Avery, of all people. But to make matters worse, their shared chemistry on screen goes viral. Soon he's forced to work with her for a popular online live streaming segment. The spot will help the local animal charity and make the fire department look good, so who is he to disobey a direct order to cooperate? Trust takes time, but as Avery and Brad come to realize they are different people than when they first met, anger turns to irresistible attraction, and hard feelings into hot sex. But letting the past stay in the past isn't as easy as it sounds. And if they're not careful, that attraction could ignite and they'll both get burned. **Trigger warning: book has mention of the hero's tragic past, involving a friend's suicide. Praise for Marie Harte's contemporary romances: "Stole my heart instantly!"—LAUREN LAYNE, New York Times bestselling author, for The Whole Package "Marie Harte at her best! The Whole Package delivered everything I love—hot alpha, a strong woman, and amazing writing!"—DONNA GRANT, New York Times bestselling author "High-octane chemistry that keeps the pages turning and your engine revving!"—GINA L. MAXWELL, New York Times & USA Today bestselling author, for Test Drive "Excellently captures humor and heart in equal measures. Sexy with a touch of humor."—Fresh Fiction for Smooth Moves