The Devoted Firefighter

by Cami Checketts

Her past is hunting her. He’s the shelter she can’t accept. Can London trust the safety Maddox offers before it’s too late?

After escaping a powerful, manipulative ex who twisted the law to trap her, she vanished, new name, new life, new faith, to quiet Shadow Cove Island. As a schoolteacher, she’s rebuilt her world piece by fragile piece… and sworn off men completely.

Until Fire Chief Maddox Greer walks into her classroom.

Strong, steady, and impossible to ignore, Maddox is everything London doesn’t trust, and everything her heart quietly longs for. His patience, his faith, and his fierce protectiveness begin to break through her carefully built walls. Whether they’re helping a struggling student or plunging into icy ocean waters, Maddox reminds her what it feels like to truly live again.

But safety was only an illusion. A chilling note proves her past has found her—and it’s closer, darker, and more dangerous than ever. Her ex isn’t just coming back… he’s bringing someone ruthless enough to finish what he started.

As a wildfire rages toward Shadow Cove and danger closes in, London is trapped between the life she’s built and the nightmare she fled. Trusting Maddox could save her… or cost her everything. This time, she can’t run. She’ll have to stand, fight, and trust God to carry her through the flames—before her past destroys her future forever.


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196 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 6, 2026

About the author

Cami Checketts is a USA Today Bestselling author of over a hundred clean romance novels. Her journey began on an Idaho dairy farm daydreaming book ideas on her bike or tractor and landing herself in the hospital numerous times for head wounds. She settled down after college (retired the bike at least) to raise four crazy boys and write down all those fabulous ideas. Cami's life is busy but she thoroughly enjoys rarely living in reality.

Cami loves the Savior, her husband, her boys, her daughter-in-law, her grandson, traveling, chocolate, and exercise.

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Reviews

[Karen Brasher · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Devoted Firefighter

London and Fire Chief Maddox Greer have such a wonderful story. London ran from an abusive relationship and is hiding out on Shadow Cove Island thanks to her brother and his retired commanding officer. She does not date. Only two people on the island know her true last name and she is one of them. Maddox wants to know the quiet school teacher better. He will go as slow as she needs in order to help her fears. What will happen when her past comes calling? I highly recommend you read the book to learn more.

[Deborah K DeLaVina · Rating 5 out of 5]

Maddox & London

A great Christian Romance and Suspense book! Cami did an excellent job of making this book into something that is very special. A great blend of romance & suspense mixed with a scary past. Maddox gentleness is very well done. London is running from an abusive past and he gives her the benefit of support. It is a very intriguing and interesting story. An ending that is well written.

[Allyson Anthony · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a wonderful Christian romantic suspense story. Maddox was so gentle and patient with London, who has escaped an abusive ex and refuses to date any eligible bachelors. Checketts crafted another well-done story filled with romance, danger, and healing.

[Sharon S · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another sweet story in the Secrets of Shadow Cove series by Cami Checketts.
This is such a sweet story of patience and pure love.
London is the beautiful school teacher that refuses to date any of the eligible men on the island. Maddox is the fire chief who is very attracted to her.
This is the tenderhearted story of an emotionally injured woman and a patient man that find each other and healing begins.
*I received this as an ARC reader and am leaving my unbiased review.

[Kylene · Rating 5 out of 5]

patience is a virtue I thoroughly enjoyed

I thoroughly enjoyed reading Maddox & London’s story and how they depended on each other fully as their friendship grew into something more. I have to be honest and say it brought up some painful memories for me, but this story also spoke to me that I am the one that can turn what was meant as bad can be turned to good. So thank you for writing this book and as always I look forward to the next one in this series.

[Joan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Maddox and London

This book is intense and intriguing. I enjoyed the suspense, the families, the friendships, and, of course, the romance. Maddox is so patient and thoughtful. London is battling her fears and her past. And London is brave and beautiful. If you love romance and suspense you will enjoy this book.

[Candy gates · Rating 4 out of 5]

wow true fear

London and Maddox are a perfect match. But London’s fear from being attacked stops her from being able to hide what happened. Thank goodness Maddox feelings didn’t take too much of a hit. He promised he would not hurt her etc. once you start reading the book and you can’t put it down.

[Annette · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good and clean story. Both character are likeable, Maddox is very easy to warm up to and fall for. I am happy for them, Lincoln is portrayed as so traumatized that I wasn't convinced that she really was ready for a real relationship without more time and therapy. She's a trooper but her emotions were up and down. Her shadows dominated the story.

[Kathy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Maddox is a tough brave firefighter. Maddox is an elementary teacher struggling with a violent past and hiding on Shadow Cove from her ex-fiancé. Maddox is so patient and a true gentleman. Maddox turns to the Lord to heal and strengthen her. Wonderful!

[Judith Seale · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very enjoyable story!

London was in a situation that could ruin her for life. Fear was dominating her life. Maddox, a firefighter, was very interested in London. She was not dating anyone. She also had trust issues with men.

[Norma Gorrill · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Devoted Firefighter

This is the story of a firefighter and his school teacher girlfriend and what all they went through to become man and wife before anything dangerous happened.. This is my review and mine alone . Norma Gorrill

[Mary Riggins · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Devoted Firefighter

Maddox and London were so amazing together. I’m glad Maddox was able to prove to London that there are men who can be loving and not controlling and abusive. I loved this story. I can’t wait for the next story in this series. Great job Cami.

[Janet Steffensen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Review of The Devoted Firefighter

This was a fun book to read. I enjoyed reading it. The main characters were great. I love clean romances. Thanks Cami.