Lonelywriter2005
THIS IS NOT A PART OF Flame & Order, same idea, but more fleshed out story and will be part of multiple books.
In the quirky little town of Eastborough, where everyone knows everyone and caffeine is practically a religion, two public servants are about to clash in the most unexpected way.
Jason Brooks, a by-the-book police officer with an ironed uniform and a firm belief in rules, lives his life with structure, order, and a precise coffee routine. He's serious, polite, and has a spreadsheet for everything - including traffic cone placement.
Maggie Greene, a sharp-witted firefighter with a devil-may-care attitude and a history of breaking her department's dress code (and a few bones), thrives on adrenaline, sarcasm, and chaos. She's everything Jason tries to avoid - and somehow, everything he can't seem to stop thinking about.
After a caffeinated collision turns into a full-on feud, the town's meddling mayor forces the fire and police departments to collaborate on a series of public outreach events. What begins as a battle of egos quickly morphs into reluctant friendship - and, eventually, something deeper neither of them saw coming.
Through burnt food, stakeouts, mistaken signals, and small-town emergencies, Jason and Maggie are forced to confront their differences - and discover that maybe love doesn't always follow the rules.