Cole, Evan and Natalie had been friends for years. Cole and Evan worked together as firefighters, while Evan and Natalie were married. However, Cole has been in love with Natalie for years. After Evan dies in a fire, Natalie is left a widow. Now, two years later, Cole and Natalie are still friends and he helps her around the home when she needs it and keeps his feeling towards her hidden, along with a secret he has been holding for years.

Flashpoint is a great start to a new series! Cole and Natalie’s story was full of fire, angst and emotions from the very start. I loved the forbidden aspect to their story with Natalie being his best friends widow and also very much a party of the firefighting family. My heart broke for Natalie, she has lost so much in her life to fires and has to battle her feelings for Cole and her fear of the profession he is in. However, there is only some much one person can take before they give in. I loved the sweet and tender moments between Natalie and Cole.

If you’re looking for a friends to lovers romance with some forbidden vibes this is one to read!