A guarded firefighter. A fiery archaeologist. One cabin, one bed, and all the heat.

Aiden Raines (they/them) doesn’t do chaos. As a seasoned firefighter, they survive by strict adherence to the rules—maintain control, keep everyone safe. But Dr. Kiona Suchil is a storm Aiden can’t predict. Brilliant, fierce, and protective of her Ancestral Puebloan heritage work, Kiona challenges Aiden’s authority the moment they meet at Sacred Peaks Ranch.

It’s professional friction with a devastatingly personal spark.

When a sudden avalanche buries the pass, trapping them in an isolated cabin, the safety manuals go out the window. With zero visibility outside and desire rising inside, their professional rivalry melts into an undeniable need.

Stranded with only a woodstove and their rapidly crumbling defenses, two competent professionals discover that vulnerability isn’t weakness. Sometimes, the strongest shelter is built from trust, not walls.

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• Listing ID: 6786
• Author: Wiest, Annie

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