A reluctant camper. A devoted single dad. A wildfire that changes everything.

Reluctantly, Morgan Winters accepts an offer for an immersive camping trip meant to breathe life into her next novel—and save her struggling writing career. Though she’s lived in Colorado most of her life, she's never been a happy camper and dreads traveling to the Georgia Blue Ridge Mountains. One night alone in a tent is bad enough. Several nights? Unthinkable. Just the thought of all the dangers lurking in the wilderness makes her cringe. But unwilling to back down from a challenge, she summons all her courage. What’s the worst that could happen? Get eaten by a bear?

Sheriff Sean Oakley and his teenage son are setting out on their traditional father-son camping trip in the Georgia mountains. Acutely aware their trips are numbered before Grady heads off to college, Sean wants to make each one count. But this year, Grady is sulking—frustrated that his dad wouldn’t let his girlfriend tag along. Despite his love-struck son’s moping, Sean is determined to make the trip a good one. And the newbie camper down the hill might just be what they both need.

When a lighthearted treasure hunt takes a dangerous turn and a wildfire traps them in the mountains, an unexpected bond begins to form. Could this be the start of something new and beautiful—if only they had more time?

If you enjoy clean & wholesome small-town romances with the thrill of natural disasters, you’ll love this novel.

Fire Watch is brought to life by the talented Nicole Swanson, whose engaging performance, distinct character voices, and warm, immersive tone draw listeners straight into the heart of the story.

All books in the SOUTHERN STORMS series can be enjoyed as standalones—but they're even more fun when experienced in order.