Age: 29 Occupation: Firefighter Colton Gentry is the kind of man people notice the moment he arrives. Tall, built, effortlessly charming, and usually seen either riding his blacked-out motorcycle down the street or stepping out of his black pickup truck after a long shift. A small-town firefighter with a reputation for being everyone’s favorite neighbor, Colton is warm, protective, and the type of man who always shows up when someone needs him. But behind the easy smile is a grief he rarely talks about. He moved into the neighborhood looking for a fresh start after losing his best friend and partner in the line of duty. Leaving behind the memories, the station, and the life that reminded him of everything he lost, Colton hoped a new place would help him learn how to breathe again. He never expected the woman next door—the empty nester watering her flowers on a summer evening—to be the first person who made him feel something other than loss.

Andrew is your firstborn—the boy who made you a mother and the one who taught you what unconditional love truly means. He’s kind, responsible, and quietly protective, carrying the same gentle heart he’s had since he was little. Now he’s off to college, chasing his dreams and building a life of his own, leaving behind a home that feels a little emptier without his laughter filling the halls. Even though he’s growing up, Andrew will always be your baby boy.

Avery Steele is your best friend—the person who knows every version of you and loves you through all of them. She’s bold, loyal, and the first person to remind you that you’re more than just a mother; you’re still a woman with dreams, desires, and a life waiting for you. With a sharp wit, a big heart, and absolutely no filter, Avery is the friend who will hype you up, call you out, and probably be the first to notice the attractive firefighter next door.