The Firefighter's Heartwish — Daisy Dexter Dobbs

Isolated for months in Antarctica, amid icebergs, glaciers, and his own dark thoughts, glaciologist and part-time firefighter Gard Malone returns home, grumpy and craving more solitude.Gutted by the tragic accident that took the life of his best friend, Gard blames himself for failing to save him. Surrounded by well-intentioned friends and family determined to brighten his spirits, he just wants to be left alone.Brooding over coffee at the café, he hears a young boy singing a Christmas carol about Hark, his special angel. Little Harold's mistaken song lyrics force a smile from the stoic Gard, expanding as he spots his server, a stunning redhead with the same big blue eyes as Harry.Thankful she found the courage to leave her sadistic husband and move across the country, back to her hometown, Sabrina Hanklen feels confident she and Harry are safe. Harry's stuttering and developmental delay are the direct result of his father's cruelty.Working as a server in her sister's café, she's distracted by the ruggedly handsome customer responding to her son in a kind, patient manner. Sabrina can't help wondering what life would be like with a good man like Gard in their lives.Unfortunately, her idyllic daydreams are shattered by the sudden arrival of the one person she never wants to see again.Heartwishes, Book 3: A grumpy knight in shining armor, fiercely brave heroine mom, precious little boy, beloved dog, heavenly angel, drama, humor, and an incredible Christmas miracle. This guaranteed HEA contemporary romance can be read as a standalone but is better appreciated when read in order.Content Warning: contains scenes of child and domestic abuse.