Cover of From the Ashes: Bring the Heat, Book 3

From the Ashes: Bring the Heat, Book 3

by Alex Kydd Jillian D. Wray

4.6
Published December 2 2025
Western Romance LGBTQ+ Romance forced proximityhate to lovesecond chanceslow burnforbiddenrivals to lovers

Phoenix Harding is the crown jewel of the rodeo circuit, a talented bronc rider who keeps his bisexuality hidden to protect his career. Years ago, a chance encounter at a bonfire with fellow cowboy Walker DeVille sparked an intense, secret connection. However, that night ended in betrayal, leaving Phoenix with a shattered heart and a career in shambles. Since then, Phoenix has hardened his exterior, convinced that his past with Walker is nothing more than bitter memories and extinguished flames. Now, Walker unexpectedly reappears in Phoenix’s life, desperate and with nowhere left to turn. The air between them is thick with unresolved tension and a magnetism that never truly faded. While Phoenix is determined to keep his walls up, fearing the pain of the past, Walker is fighting to prove that their connection is worth a second chance. Featuring the beloved rivals-to-lovers and forced proximity tropes, this emotional MM romance explores the weight of expectations and the courage required to be authentic. As the two men navigate their shared history and undeniable chemistry, they must decide if they can forgive the scars of yesterday to find a future together. Phoenix and Walker are ready to rise from the ashes—if they can survive the fire.