by Debra Webb

Courage Bay, California. . .a community founded on bravery. Now meet the town's new generation of heroes--the men and women of Courage Bay Emergency Services. Bold enough to risk their lives--and their hearts. Fearless enough to face any emergency. . .even the ones that are no accident.
Code Red: Earthquake
An earthquake collapses a parking garage. A woman is trapped, a support pillar pressing down on her SUV. Fire captain Joe Ripani won't risk his men-the rescue is too dangerous. He'll go in alone. . .
Lisa Malloy's ex-boyfriend Joe Ripani saves her from certain death. But a few months ago he was running scared. . .when Lisa wanted a deeper relationship. The sex was great, but settle down? Not Joe. So when Lisa discovers she's pregnant, Joe's proposal takes her by complete surprise. Lisa says yes-knowing Joe's commitment is to the baby. But Lisa hopes that given time Joe will feel the same about their marriage. . .and their love.