Smoke and Suspicions

By Sylvie Vaillancourt

When your heart is pulled in two directions, which flame do you follow...

Raffi Carter is a fearless firefighter with a sculpted frame and a smile that lights up the annual charity calendar. But behind the teasing from her crew and the camera flashes lies a woman searching for something deeper than admiration-a connection that burns brighter than any flame.

When paramedic Melanie sweeps Raffi off her feet at a family wedding, sparks fly. Their chemistry is undeniable, but fate throws a wrench into their budding romance when Raffi lands in the hospital after a sudden illness. Melanie visits, but her restless heart soon pulls her away, leaving Raffi to recover alone.

During her healing, Raffi rediscovers an old love: her cello. Encouraged by her friend Diana, she shares her music online, and the response is electric. As her passion for performance reignites, so does her desire to build a life beyond the firehouse.
Melanie returns, promising a fresh start-but doubts linger. Raffi's world shifts again when she meets Dr. Ellie Eller, the orthopedic surgeon who treats her after a work injury. Their connection is instant, and a summer romance blossoms. Yet Raffi's heart remains torn between the familiar pull of Melanie and the steady warmth Ellie offers.

As Raffi's musical career takes flight, she must decide: will she chase the love that keeps flickering out, or embrace the harmony she's finally found?

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FT3H5X69
• ISBN13: 9798267556804
• Release Date: September 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 248 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"