The Hot Zone, Series by Debra Cowan

Collier McClain narrowly escaped being killed by the bullet that took a fellow firefighter's life. One of the first cops at the scene was Blaze, a woman who ignited the kind of heat that could sear a man's soul. With a fourth firefighter down, Detective Kiley Russell was in dire need of backup. Someone used to being in the line of fire. Someone like Collier McClain, a man she'd been trying to forget since they shared a bone-melting dance that made her burn for more... moreCollier McClain narrowly escaped being killed by the bullet that took a fellow firefighter's life. One of the first cops at the scene was Blaze, a woman who ignited the kind of heat that could sear a man's soul. With a fourth firefighter down, Detective Kiley Russell was in dire need of backup. Someone used to being in the line of fire. Someone like Collier McClain, a man she'd been trying to forget since they shared a bone-melting dance that made her burn for more. Now they were partners in a murder investigation, where the greatest danger came from their sizzling attraction.... less

Battling a fire at a friend's house turns into a nightmare when firefighter Shelby Fox becomes the only witness to a murder. Unfortunately, a bad fall at the killer's hands leaves Shelby with traumatic amnesia and plunges her life into danger. Assigning himself as Shelby's personal protector is Detective Clay Jessup, her best friend and someone she always counted on... moreBattling a fire at a friend's house turns into a nightmare when firefighter Shelby Fox becomes the only witness to a murder. Unfortunately, a bad fall at the killer's hands leaves Shelby with traumatic amnesia and plunges her life into danger. Assigning himself as Shelby's personal protector is Detective Clay Jessup, her best friend and someone she always counted on. But as they work to find the murderer, a fierce desire begins to replace the simple friendship they once saw in each other's eyes. After all these years, could there finally be something more between them, or are they just flirting with danger? less

"Won't marriage interfere with your being dead?"Dr. Meredith Boren goes to her lake house to box up her past--a past that included her dead ex-fiance, Gage Parrish. But in the middle of the night she finds the handsome fire investigator, very much alive, wounded and bleeding at her kitchen sink. Now as they search for a vengeful arsonist, Gage risks his life again to protect the woman he still loves... more"Won't marriage interfere with your being dead?"Dr. Meredith Boren goes to her lake house to box up her past--a past that included her dead ex-fiance, Gage Parrish. But in the middle of the night she finds the handsome fire investigator, very much alive, wounded and bleeding at her kitchen sink. Now as they search for a vengeful arsonist, Gage risks his life again to protect the woman he still loves. And although Meredith is tempted to give herself over, body and soul, it'll take more than Gage returning from the dead for her to trust him again.... less

Firefighter Walker McClain was, hands-down, the sexiest, most affecting suspect that undercover investigator Jen Lawson had ever been assigned. But she hadn't come to Station Three to fall into bed with McClain. She was there to find out if he was a dangerous vigilante--the Payback Killer.Walker knew better than to get involved with his new SWAT partner. But she awakened feelings he thought had long since turned to ash after his wife's brutal murder... moreFirefighter Walker McClain was, hands-down, the sexiest, most affecting suspect that undercover investigator Jen Lawson had ever been assigned. But she hadn't come to Station Three to fall into bed with McClain. She was there to find out if he was a dangerous vigilante--the Payback Killer.Walker knew better than to get involved with his new SWAT partner. But she awakened feelings he thought had long since turned to ash after his wife's brutal murder. And as their attraction heated up, so did the killer's deadly plan. The question was, just how deep did Walker's obsession with justice go? less

"We have some unfinished business." Jilted. Betrayed. Hurt. Detective Robin Daly would never forget what being left at the altar felt like. Nor would she forget the part Nate Houston had played in it all. One word from him had caused everything to crumble: her wedding, her trust in men...and the respect she'd once had for him. A string of arson-murders brings fire marshal Nate Houston back to Presley, Oklahoma--and back into Robin's life... more"We have some unfinished business." Jilted. Betrayed. Hurt. Detective Robin Daly would never forget what being left at the altar felt like. Nor would she forget the part Nate Houston had played in it all. One word from him had caused everything to crumble: her wedding, her trust in men...and the respect she'd once had for him. A string of arson-murders brings fire marshal Nate Houston back to Presley, Oklahoma--and back into Robin's life. To end the crime spree, he and Robin must work together. But to handle the desire between them, they must settle the past.... less