The firefighter next door is about to save my heart.

Jackson, my next-door neighbor, is my brother’s best friend, not mine.

Looking for a husband isn’t on my radar; my priority is protecting my daughter.

That’s why I moved to this small town where no one knows the shame I carry.

But when my ex-husband gets out of prison, fear takes on a new face.

Then, my worst nightmare unfolds: my house is engulfed in flames.

In that moment of sheer terror, Jackson, the firefighter, emerges from the chaos.

He saves more than just my life that night. Offering us a place to stay,

Jackson becomes a lifeline, a promise of safety I hadn’t felt in years.

Living under one roof, I see a side of him I never knew: kind, caring, and fiercely protective.

The walls around my heart start to crack.

In the midst of uncertainty and danger, one thing becomes clear—Jackson might just be the unexpected hero who saves not only my life but also my heart.

My Off-limits Firefighter Next Door is a clean standalone short story, perfect for all readers seeking a heartwarning love story without explicit content.