Firefighter Under The Mistletoea Marine

Heating Hearts and Holiday Flames

When fearless firefighter Maya Lawson volunteers for the festive shift at Lakewood Fire Station, she expects cold nights and routine rescues—but nothing prepares her for the moment she meets former Marine Captain Logan Pierce. Recently returned from active duty and nursing his own scars, Logan is in town to surprise his sister with a quiet Christmas. Drawn together by a high-rise blaze that threatens to consume a holiday charity gala, Maya’s steadfast courage and Logan’s tactical precision forge an instant bond. As sirens wail against falling snow, sparks of attraction ignite under flickering streetlights, revealing that even the iciest winter night can burn with unexpected warmth.

Embers of Courage and Christmas Cheer

As Christmas Eve approaches, Maya and Logan are reunited when the local community center faces closure. Determined to save the annual winter carnival, they lead a team of volunteers—draping pine garlands, stringing fairy lights, and racing against time to turn the dilapidated hall into a winter wonderland. Between hauling firewood and recruiting reluctant elves, their partnership deepens into late-night confessions beside roaring fireplaces: Maya’s unspoken dreams of starting her own rescue academy, and Logan’s longing for a place to call home after years on the front lines. Every shared smile and daring rescue draws them closer, but both hesitate to risk their hearts when duty demands unwavering focus.

Love’s Rescue Under the Mistletoe

On Christmas morning, a sudden winter storm strands villagers on the frozen lake as freezing winds threaten those trapped in an overturned sled. Racing his vintage military pickup and guided by Maya’s steady voice over the radio, Logan leads a daring ice-rescue mission that tests their trust and resolve. When they finally pull the last family to safety, the world goes silent—snow falls in soft applause, and under the mistletoe at the center of town square, Maya and Logan share a kiss that seals their promise: though flames may roar and storms may rage, together they can conquer any danger.

. Melissa McClone and Beth Andrews are bestselling Mills & Boon authors celebrated for their heart-stirring holiday romances, unforgettable heroes, and timeless tales of love triumphing against all odds.