Fires are blazing across southern Utah, and Aaron Meyers, volunteer firefighter, knows he should be concentrating on the flames. Unfortunately, he's too distracted by former crush, and current New York City fireman, Xander Wescott.<br><br>Xander returns to Utah to help battle the flames threatening his hometown. He remembers Aaron as the gangly kid who used to follow him around, and he's unprepared for just how much he wants to know the man Aaron has become.

Scorched

“Well, if you’re ever looking for a full-time gig, just come on out to my station. We’re always looking for good men like you.”


“Thanks, but I don’t know if I have what it takes to turn pro. Besides, the thought of living in New York is a bit intimidating. I don’t know how you went from a town this size to one of the biggest cities in the world.”


“Easy. Cedar City didn’t have what I wanted.”


“In general, or did you leave looking for something specific?”


“In general. The thing about New York is, you’ve got choices. Here…you just don’t.”


“Yeah, you’re telling me. Though if it ever gets too stifling, we’re just a couple hours from Vegas.”


Xander chuckled. “Too bad we’re on shift tomorrow. I’d say we forget the steak and beer, and go hit the Strip.”


Chapter 5