Midnight Dreams

My fake date with the grumpy single-dad firefighter turns dangerously real when sparks fly.

He’s a grumpy, single-dad firefighter who’s vying for a promotion to fire chief. I’m the woman who shows up at the fire house in a curve-hugging red dress and a box of baked goods. After one fake date, we both get what we want… or so we think.


We play our parts a little too well. So well, in fact, that his boss insists we keep up the charade. Kisses linger far longer than they should, and every touch leaves me wanting more.


Then there’s his little girl—sweet, bright, and determined to wedge her way straight into my heart. Suddenly, pretending isn’t just about fooling the town. It’s about protecting feelings that are starting to feel dangerously real.

Because the more we fake it, the harder it is to remember what’s pretend…and when desire ignites, the line between make-believe and forever goes up in flames.


A steamy fake dating romance featuring a grumpy single-dad firefighter, forced proximity, workplace promotion stakes, and undeniable small-town chemistry, where lingering kisses blur the line between pretend and forever. Packed with grumpy meets sunshine energy, protective alpha hero vibes, found family feels, and a heart-melting child who bonds them together, this emotional slow burn delivers passion, healing, and a ready-made happily ever after.