In this tantalizing novel, Cordelia, a free-spirited artist, returns to her small hometown after a painful divorce from her controlling ex-husband, Pratt. Seeking solace and renewal, she soon finds herself at the heart of a complex love square that stirs old emotions and ignites new passions.
Tom, her high school boyfriend, feels like a comforting presence as Cordelia reaches out after years apart. However, she's unaware that Jasper-Tom's younger brother-has long harbored an intense crush on her. Once the shy, awkward kid, Jasper has blossomed into a confident, determined man, eager to claim what he has wanted for so long. But Cordelia's past is not finished with her yet; Pratt is determined to reclaim her heart, believing that their history as husband and wife gives him an undeniable claim over her.
When Jasper learns from Tom that Cordelia has returned, his long-held obsession reignites into a passionate blaze. No longer content to linger in the shadows, Jasper steps forward, ready to prove that his feelings are genuine and profound. With an irresistible magnetism, he draws Cordelia into a whirlwind of desire that she cannot ignore.
Caught between Tom's comforting familiarity, Pratt's possessive claims, and Jasper's intense pursuit, Cordelia embarks on a journey of self-discovery and sensual awakening. As she navigates the tension between the safety of her past and the thrilling possibilities of the present, she realizes that the fire of passion is far from extinguished. In her 30s, love, obsession, and pure fire are not only alive-they're blazing.