Wild Flame - By Micalea Smeltzer

: While some readers found the protagonists' fixation on their pasts repetitive, others found the depiction of Rush's spiral into rock bottom to be a compelling and realistic portrayal of grief.

The story centers on two deeply guarded individuals who use temporary connections to mask their past demons: Wild Flame by Micalea Smeltzer

: This central trope serves as the catalyst for character growth, moving the protagonists from a state of avoidance to one of forced accountability. : While some readers found the protagonists' fixation

: A woman determined to outrun her own painful memories. Her fear of attachment leads her to keep everyone at arm's length, preferring temporary arrangements to emotional commitment. preferring temporary arrangements to emotional commitment.