Passion might be the answer for a good girl and her firefighting bad boy. Ava Remley's picture-perfect life crumbled to pieces last year. Her ex-husband took everything—the house, her job, and even their friends. But the silver lining was their precious daughter, a constant reminder of the love they once shared. Though Ava has always played by the rules, grumpy firefighter Rafe is about to shatter her inhibitions. Rafe Falcon, a rugged firefighter with an edge, is caught off guard by the vibrant energy of Ava's. She finds him swearing up a storm over The NY Times crossword puzzle, yet her sunny disposition remains unaltered. Unlike other women, she embraces his tattoos and rough exterior, leaving Rafe helpless to resist her allure. As their connection intensifies and Rafe plunges headfirst into love, the haunting sins of the past threaten to tear them apart. Will their passion be enough to withstand the trials ahead? WARNING: Prepare to ignite as this grumpy, tattooed protector falls for the sunshiny single mom with a HEA guaranteed full of drama, hot scenes, and plot twists. Perfect for readers who want their Grey's Anatomy and Chicago Fire all year round in this stand-alone MetroGen After Hours romance - written by a real-life ER doctor!