Marshawn Patterson is a mouthwatering firefighter who saves lives for a living, yet he feels like anything but a hero. After twenty years, he's still tormented daily by guilt over his younger brother's murder. Despite his towering frame and steely demeanor, Marshawn suffers from imposter syndrome since he was powerless to save the one life he was supposed to. He wants a family of his own now more than ever but isn't taking steps to make it happen. He's waiting on Mrs. Right to knock on his front door. Deja Kelly is a full-figured bombshell hiding behind the slow pace of her small town. She is a twenty-nine-year-old single mother, who loves her children to life, but feels like she's depriving them of a stable two parent home. Their father is inconsistent, and though she believes she deserves mistreatment, she knows her children are worthy of more. Deja's friends are encouraging her to start dating again, but she's convinced no one will marry an almost thirty-year-old with two children. One fateful afternoon, a devastating fire brings the two together. Sparks fly between them, but they are both reluctant to act on their obvious attraction. Will a Masquerade themed Firemen's Ball be enough for them to get out of their own way? Or will the flames fizzle before they're given a chance?