He's the fire marshal who condemns buildings. She's the one woman he can't condemn to his past.
Garrett Stone is a man forged by tragedy. As the Rocky Ridge Fire Marshal, his entire life is built on a rigid foundation of rules and regulations. He’s meticulous, by-the-book, and annoyingly handsome in his crisp uniform. He sees the world in black and safe or unsafe. And the charming, historic Dalton Inn is a five-alarm fire waiting to happen.
Autumn Reeves has poured her heart, soul, and every last cent into restoring her grandmother’s legacy. She’s a free spirit who sees beauty and potential where the grumpy, unyielding fire marshal only sees violations. She’s ready to fight him at every turn to save her dream, but she isn't prepared for the combustible chemistry that ignites between them.
He’s the one man who can destroy her future. She’s the one woman who tempts him to break every rule he holds sacred.
Every inspection becomes a battle of wills, every argument a spark of undeniable heat. He came to shut her down, but now all he can think about is pinning her against a wall and claiming her. He knows she's off-limits, a complication he can’t afford. But when you get this close to the flames, someone is bound to get burned.
Burning Down the Rules is a scorching hot, stand-alone small town romance packed with addictive grumpy/sunshine tension, enemies-to-lovers fire, and enough steam to set off the smoke detectors. If you love a rigid, uniformed hero who gets brought to his knees by a woman who refuses to back down, you’ll love this emotional story. Happily ever after guaranteed.