Pier, Serena High Five Novella. #bk. 5

Read by Connor Crais, Samantha Summers

"You always this stubborn?" "You always this annoying?" Thirty-two-year-old Claire Moore feels like her life is going up in flames. A newly single mom, she's juggling a sick kid and a bartending shift when a fire breaks out at High Five in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. Per usual, she has to save the day. Enter Jake Schmidt: local firefighter, Marine veteran, and all around good guy who's distracted by the captivating, strong, sassy, red-headed woman who manages to put out the fire moments before he arrives. And despite their tense first impression, he's determined to win her over. This blond guy isn't her usual type, but with the chemistry building by the day, she has to decide if she wants to let him in. Trusting someone new isn't easy, especially when you've been burned before. This heartfelt Fourth of July romance is perfect for fans of strong heroines, golden retriever heroes, protagonists in their thirties, and steamy small town summer nights. Romance Tropes: Single Mom, Small Town, Holiday Romance (Fourth of July), He Falls First, Pleasure Dom, Men in Uniform (Firefighters), Slow Burn, Later in Life Romance

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