Firefighter Alex Oliver lost everything that mattered. In the blink of an eye, the life he'd built burned to the ground. Now, he's starting over. Returning home to Golden Beach, he's determined to pick up the pieces and put himself back together. But love isn't an option. He had that once upon a time, and all he got was a broken heart. Optimistic and sunny, Lauren Garcia is exactly what Alex doesn't want in his life. Despite his fears, he can't stay away. Her love might be the glue that holds him in place. But something once broken isn't easily repaired. And if it breaks again, it will shatter.