Second Fire: a Steamy Fated Mates Second-chance Romance Devereux: the Velvet

Ten years after their last kiss, Scarlett Devereux—seductive boutique owner and single mother with a shadowy past—locks eyes with Calder Reeve, a widowed firefighter who left without knowing he’d fathered a son. When a memorial brings them face to face, it isn’t just the heat that reignites… it’s the truth.But their second chance is already ablaze.Secrets long buried begin to surface: a haunted ranch, a widow’s twisted obsession, and a child caught in a legacy of smoke and ashes. As sensual nights unfold and danger creeps closer, Scarlett is forced to confront what she’s denied for years—her past didn’t burn out… it’s been watching her from the dark.With mystery stalking the shadows, erotic dreams turning into terrifying memories, and love tangled with betrayal, Scarlett and Calder must fight to reclaim their passion—and protect the son who might carry more than just their blood.One woman. Two men. Thirty-seven lives. One final fire.A dark romantic thriller filled with searing second-chance chemistry, emotionally charged revelations, and an unforgettable heroine who burns as fiercely as she loves. For readers who crave tension, secrets, and steam that leaves a mark.18+ only. Contains explicit sexual content, emotionally intense themes, psychological suspense, and scenes of violence. Reader discretion is advised.