The Bear, the Girl, and the Flame

By Beau James Thomas

Deep in a forest where ancient whispers mingle with the scent of pine and earth, Kelsey Rae lives a life shaped by solitude and the fierce loyalty of Bella, the bear who saved her from a past she'd rather forget. Her hand-built cabin is her sanctuary, a fortress against a world that once betrayed her. But when a devastating wildfire tears through her home, leaving only ash and memories, Kelsey is forced to confront not only ruin, but the chilling suspicion that the fire was no accident.

Into the smoke-filled aftermath steps James Rivers, a man whose eyes hold a quiet understanding of loss, and whose hands, though calloused, offer a surprising gentleness. He offers to help rebuild, not just her cabin, but the fragile walls around her heart. As they work side by side, amidst the charred landscape and the lingering threat of a hidden enemy, Kelsey finds herself drawn to James with a dangerous, undeniable pull. Every shared glance, every accidental touch, ignites a spark she thought long dead.

But opening her heart means facing the shadows of her past, and the wilderness itself holds secrets as deep as her own. Can a love born from embers and forged in the wild truly heal the deepest wounds? Or will the hidden dangers of the forest, and the truth behind the flames, consume them both?

"The Bear, the Girl, and the Flame" is a lyrical and deeply sensual tale of survival, profound healing, and the breathtaking power of a love as untamed and enduring as the wilderness itself.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FJYCPPJG
• ISBN13: 9798293935130
• Release Date: July 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 104 Pages
• Weight: 0.33 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"