Trial by Fire

By Barbara Howard

Coming home was the spark. He was the flame.

Defense attorney Audra Reynolds left her small hometown years ago to escape being defined as "the fire chief's daughter." Now she's back to defend a local businessman accused of arson. A case that puts her directly at odds with Maliek Coleman, her father's prot g and the fire department's lead investigator. As they reluctantly work together to uncover the truth, professional boundaries blur and old sparks reignite. But in a town where everyone has secrets, Audra and Maliek discover that the most dangerous flames aren't the ones that destroy buildings. They're the ones that ignite between two people with everything to lose. A sizzling romantic suspense about legacy, truth, and finding where you draw the line.

Tropes: Second Chance RomanceProtector HeroSmall Town SecretsHomecomingDaddy IssuesFireman Romance

Content warning: Mentions Alzheimer's disease. Gun violence. Explicit sex.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0G2YC1QL7
• ISBN13: 9798232957803
• Release Date: December 2025
• Publisher: Black Swan Publishing
• Length: 480 Pages
• Weight: 1.04 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 5.0" x 8.0"