Maya Rivera never expected her new job as the Fire Chief's assistant to come with so many challenges — or that her biggest challenge would be resisting her stoic, undeniably attractive boss. Captain Alex Cole has a strict no-dating policy, and Maya knows better than to cross that line. Yet every shared glance, every accidental touch, ignites a fire that's impossible to ignore.

Alex Cole has dedicated his life to his team, leading with unwavering discipline and setting boundaries to keep his heart out of the line of duty. But when Maya walks into his station, her determination and quiet strength force him to question every rule he's ever made. He knows better than to get involved — but some fires are too intense to extinguish.

As tension simmers between them, a dangerous rescue mission puts everything on the line. When duty collides with desire, Alex must decide whether to follow his own rules or risk everything for love.

With the whole station watching and their careers on the line, will Alex and Maya find a way to fight for each other? Or will their passion burn them both?

When love breaks the rules, who will take the first step into the fire?