Riley thought she had moved on from her first love—until her beloved bookstore goes up in flames, and the firefighter who saves it is none other than Ethan, the boy who broke her heart years ago. Once high school sweethearts, they haven't spoken since Ethan left town without a word, chasing his dream of becoming a firefighter.

Now, as Riley works to rebuild the life she nearly lost, Ethan steps in to help, determined to make up for his past mistakes. Their shared history bubbles to the surface—old wounds, unresolved feelings, and a chemistry that's stronger than ever. Riley struggles to trust Ethan again, haunted by the pain of his sudden departure. Ethan, now wiser and more grounded, wants nothing more than to prove he's here to stay.

But when a dangerous rescue call puts Ethan in harm's way, Riley's fears of loss resurface. She must decide if she can risk opening her heart to the man who once walked away—or if protecting herself means walking away from the love that never really burned out.

Can Riley and Ethan find a way to reignite the flames without getting burned? Or will fear keep them apart forever?