Chasing Smoke by Piper Rayne is now live!

I've been running toward burning buildings for a decade. Then my best friend's widow smiled at me for the first time in two years, and I knew right then I was in trouble.

After Caleb died, I made a promise—I’d take care of his wife. Keep an eye on her. Check in on her. Make sure she kept on living.

Collins insists she’s fine. She’s not.

So when she finally agrees to let me help pull her out of her grief, I vow to stand beside her however long she needs me, no matter how much it costs me.

Collins isn’t supposed to smile at me like she does. She’s not supposed to let me in. And she definitely isn’t supposed to be the best part of my day.

She was Caleb’s. I know that.

The problem is, I can't stop wondering what it would be like if Collins wasn't just someone I was meant to protect.

But mine.

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Audiobook Narration by: Connor Crais, Maxine Mitchell, Jason Clarke, Callie Dalton, JF Harding, Aaron Shedlock, Stephen Dexter & Jill Smith

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Review

This is the second book follow the Mercer family in their small town. This is Ansel's story. we get some hints from the first book that he has been looking after his buddies widow. Something more is simmering under the surface.

Ansel has such a great support system yet he hasn't talked out his feelings about how Caleb died. Collins has almost mirrored that behavior. She if functioning but still very mired in her grief. Both of them dance around each other not sure if being more than friends is "ok". Has enough time past? Is it always bro code and you don't go after another guys girl? Lots to sort out between these two. Ansel was so very patient with Collins and she navigated a new life without Caleb.

As always, the small town characters bring this story to life. The richness of the relationships help both Ansel and Collins heal. When truths come out, everyone rallies to support these two.

Great addition to the series! I can't wait to read more!