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One Night With The Fire Captain: A One Night Stand, Best Friend's Brother Romance
He was my best friend’s older brother. A firefighter who kept his heart behind locked doors.
I went to Hocking Hills for quiet and found Aiden Sloan instead, all uniformed control and eyes that said don’t. The warnings were loud. I stayed anyway.
Twelve-year age gap, family lines, and bad timing.
But my body stepped over them like they were ash. His hands left proof, his mouth wrote promises he refused to speak, and I let the heat take what it wanted.
By morning, he was steel again, shutting doors like he hadn’t just undone me.
I gave him one night, and he gave me a scar I still feel in the dark.
So I built a life that didn’t include him. A ring, a baby, and a divorce that taught me how to breathe through pain.
Then my bar went up in smoke, and the captain on the hose was the only man who ever made me burn. His gaze caught on my son like a match finding paper.
When he offered his penthouse, the walls turned to tinder.
The fire wasn’t finished with me, and neither was Aiden.
I went to Hocking Hills for quiet and found Aiden Sloan instead, all uniformed control and eyes that said don’t. The warnings were loud. I stayed anyway.
Twelve-year age gap, family lines, and bad timing.
But my body stepped over them like they were ash. His hands left proof, his mouth wrote promises he refused to speak, and I let the heat take what it wanted.
By morning, he was steel again, shutting doors like he hadn’t just undone me.
I gave him one night, and he gave me a scar I still feel in the dark.
So I built a life that didn’t include him. A ring, a baby, and a divorce that taught me how to breathe through pain.
Then my bar went up in smoke, and the captain on the hose was the only man who ever made me burn. His gaze caught on my son like a match finding paper.
When he offered his penthouse, the walls turned to tinder.
The fire wasn’t finished with me, and neither was Aiden.
271 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 22, 2026
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February 15, 2026
Harper went for a weekend break with her friend Carlie for her 26 th birthday , they went near a river into a cabin, she also into a break with her boyfriend .
When she arrived there were Carlie’s friends and her brother,a few minutes later Carlie’s had a call to go back because they needed her at the hospital , everyone was gone except her and Aiden they promised to clean up before they left.
They stayed drinking a glass of wine until they were kissing they finished sleeping together, when the morning comes and they woke up he was different he tells her that it was a mistake and he’s not going to betray his sister trust.
Six years had passed Harper married David (the boyfriend that she had a break)and now she’s divorced she has a 5 years old son , she bought half her friend’s bar and now she’s working on it, one day while she’s at the bar she was also watching her son drawing because she wanted him with her,a fire started and everyone was going out she grabbed her son with her and when the firefighters came Aiden came to her and when he saw the boy his face changed.
A good story that I appreciate reading.
When she arrived there were Carlie’s friends and her brother,a few minutes later Carlie’s had a call to go back because they needed her at the hospital , everyone was gone except her and Aiden they promised to clean up before they left.
They stayed drinking a glass of wine until they were kissing they finished sleeping together, when the morning comes and they woke up he was different he tells her that it was a mistake and he’s not going to betray his sister trust.
Six years had passed Harper married David (the boyfriend that she had a break)and now she’s divorced she has a 5 years old son , she bought half her friend’s bar and now she’s working on it, one day while she’s at the bar she was also watching her son drawing because she wanted him with her,a fire started and everyone was going out she grabbed her son with her and when the firefighters came Aiden came to her and when he saw the boy his face changed.
A good story that I appreciate reading.
January 26, 2026
This is a beautiful second chance romance. Aiden (MMC) and Harper (MFC) had one night together six years previously to their reconnecting. He is Harpers best friends much older brother. Aiden had gone on to make a life for herself. Now as a newly divorced single mom, to her son Mason, Aiden comes to their rescue when there is a bar fire. Neither had forgotten about the other, and there is pain and regret for the years that had separated them. They not only are dealing with their unfinished feelings, and all of the emotions that they bring up, anger, hurt, fear, frustration, pain, and love. But dealing with the threat of arson and Harpers battle with her ex-husband over Mason. The plot is well paced, with relatable characters, with plenty of drama, suspense and hope for a HEA for Harper and Aiden.
I received an ARC of the book via BookSprout and I am voluntarily leaving my review.
I received an ARC of the book via BookSprout and I am voluntarily leaving my review.
Review of advance copy received from Author
He is her best friend's brother and the man she had an intimate encounter with that neither forgot. Now they have reconnected and the sparks are still in play, but Harper has other issues to deal with like an ex who won't let go and endangering her. Aiden comes to her aid, but will he be able to keep his heart out of the game while protecting Harper. This story had me glued to the pages as I connected with these two.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Review of advance copy
Aiden and Harper were fire. They reconnect after one unforgettable night together. And there’s still sparks between them. Harper’s dealing with Ava ex that just went go away though and Aiden isn’t about to just stand by. Both of them know there’s more lingering between them than being friends. Ex out of the way and let the fireworks begin. This book was a real page turner, almost lit me on fire. Enjoyed every fiery moment.
January 22, 2026
What a great rollercoaster ride of emotions, the back and forth of this second chance romance will make you laugh and cry in the same page. The relationship between Aiden and Harper is so touching, pure gold.Their personal story is really heartbreaking and heartwarming, each have a complicated past that needs healing. You will enjoy this book, with a bit of suspense, I highly recommend it. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
January 22, 2026
I started reading this romance book by Leah and found myself engrossed by the characters and romance. This is a ★★★★★ romance book and I enjoyed Harper and Aiden and their hot chemistry. They are addicting and their connection is palpable to read.
January 26, 2026
Nice story
Loved the characters, the setting and the story. The writing was superb. Sometimes you gets book that the writing is stilted and the story doesn’t flow very well. The writing was beautiful, felt like I was in this group of people, great job, Leah.
Loved the characters, the setting and the story. The writing was superb. Sometimes you gets book that the writing is stilted and the story doesn’t flow very well. The writing was beautiful, felt like I was in this group of people, great job, Leah.
February 13, 2026
Great story!
Aiden was a firefighter and was in love but left six years ago. He left behind Harper, his sisters best friend. Now Harper needs to keep it going for her son, Mason, her bar. Some is out to harm her, and set her bar on fire…
Aiden was a firefighter and was in love but left six years ago. He left behind Harper, his sisters best friend. Now Harper needs to keep it going for her son, Mason, her bar. Some is out to harm her, and set her bar on fire…
January 23, 2026
Got a copy to review
This book is really a five star worth
The characters live is a real rollercoaster
There's a lot of drama through the story but all ends well
This book is really a five star worth
The characters live is a real rollercoaster
There's a lot of drama through the story but all ends well
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