PREORDER Chasing Smoke (The Mercer Family #2) Paperback Bundle

Please note that this book will not be sent until late October-early November 2026. Bundle includes signed paperback, character art, and sticker sheet. 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. Tropes: small town romance best friend's widow firefighter MC forbidden love Here's what readers are saying... "Five stars. I loved Collins. I adored Ansel. I loved the emotional complexity, the friendship-to-lovers progression, and how carefully their relationship was handled. Highly, highly recommend—especially on audio." - HolleeJane "Holy emotional roller coaster!! This book brought it in soo many ways... This was a perfect addition to a series that I am truly enjoying…bring on the next book." - Reading In the Red Room "Leave it to Piper Rayne to have me completely obsessed with these two! I cried, I kicked my feet, I swooned, I was angry and I fell in love with these two so dang hard. If you’re looking for a book to give you literally every single emotion..look no further! Ansel and Collins are pure perfection and I will accept ZERO criticism 😍 This one wrecked me and then put me back together in the best dang way possible!" - Kristina A