Wild Card by Elsie Silver (Paperback)

Sebastian Rousseau never planned on seeing her again. A year ago, their chemistry sparked during one unexpected encounter, only to be cut short before either of them could act on it. Now, fate puts them under the same roof, and every buried feeling comes rushing back. Sebastian is a grumpy, skilled fire pilot focused on rebuilding his strained relationship with his son. The last thing he needs is another complication. Especially one that involves the woman he hasn’t stopped thinking about.

She knows she should keep her distance. After all, Sebastian is her ex-boyfriend’s father, and crossing that line risks hurting people on both sides. But resisting him feels impossible. Every glance lingers. Every brush of his hand leaves her breathless. And every moment alone together pushes them closer to danger.

Living in the same house turns simmering tension into something they can barely contain. She sees the man behind the gruff exterior—steadfast, protective, and more vulnerable than he ever shows. The more time they share, the harder it becomes to deny the pull between them.

They both know the risks. They both know the fallout could change everything. But wanting each other has never been the problem. Stopping might be.