"Serena... I don't-" I again interrupt him with a kiss, as is my usual trademark with him. He kisses back with such fervent passion, taking hold of my arms and pouring himself into me. Andrew has always played it safe with women his own age—until nineteen-year-old Serena crashes into his life with her fiery red hair and fearless attitude. The thirty-two-year-old firefighter knows he should stay away from his colleague's much younger friend, but when a forest fire puts Serena in danger, his protective instincts kick in. One night of sheltering her and her little sister in his home ignites a flame he can't extinguish. Their age gap should be a dealbreaker, but Serena's bold pursuit and unexpected maturity challenge everything Andrew believes about love and compatibility. When she confesses her feelings with sticky note declarations and passionate kisses, he's torn between desire and doubt. Just as he starts to surrender to their undeniable chemistry, a manipulative rival threatens to destroy their fragile connection. Some differences can't be overcome by passion alone—but can a man afraid of judgment learn that the heart doesn't count years? When Andrew's insecurities push Serena away, he'll have to decide if love is worth fighting for, even when the whole world thinks you're wrong.