Crafted by River Cocco, ‘Wild Fire (Sunny Bay Book 1)’ takes readers deep into the life of tireless female firefighter MacKenna Parker. When the men who woo her fail to ignite any flames she is forced to give up on the immediate prospect of love. Then Smokejumper Jeff Taylor arrives in Sunny Bay, the sparks fly, and MacKenna’s friends and family think he might be the perfect man to light her fire. MacKenna feels the heat, but she knows a player when she sees one, and has no interest in getting burned. What ensues is a bold reminder to readers that fear, trust and courage are all building blocks in the pursuit of true love.

Manhattan Beach, CA -- (SBWire) -- 02/16/2015 --While romantic fiction has long been a staple of the literary landscape, the genre falls somewhat stagnant as all too often the books present an innocent young heroine who embraces overpowering men. Stepping into the spotlight to shake things up with gusto, author River Cocco announces a new series with a female protagonist who is anything but a pushover.

'Wild Fire' forms volume one of the 'Sunny Bay Series', revolving around the life of female firefighter MacKenna Parker. Don't blow smoke in this maverick's face; her nose-to-the-ground attitude to life bucks the trend of the typical romance novel and will teach readers heaps about their own attitudes to love along the way.

Synopsis:

It has been eighteen months since headstrong MacKenna Parker gave up on men. She'd dated her share, all handsome, intelligent and successful. But none of them had ever seemed quite worth the effort. And now, at twenty-nine, she is happy with her life. She is the only female member of the Sunny Bay Fire Department, and is close to realizing her dream of owning her own flying business.

MacKenna's family and friends share the unanimous opinion that she needs to lower her lofty standards a little and get back into the dating world. When sexy Smokejumper Jeff Taylor shows up in town and the sparks start flying, they are all convinced he might be just the man for the job. But MacKenna can spot a player a mile away and she wastes no time at all in telling him to hit the highway.

In spite of her hostile attitude toward him, Jeff knows instantly that he will stop at nothing to make her his. As a decorated firefighter he also knows that where there's smoke, there's fire.

"My goal from the get-go was to produce an ongoing love saga that sees characters both embrace and fight the challenges life throws at them. Through these, I have a unique opportunity to get readers exploring every facet of their own lives," explains Cocco.

Continuing, "This first book explores fear, trust and the struggle of finding the courage to let go of the past in pursuit of a better future. MacKenna appears to be the last woman on the planet to want a relationship but, as she strips away her past experiences, she uncovers the love she really craves. Is Jeff the man? You'll need to buy the book to find out!"

Due to the success of volume one, 'Playing with Fire', the series' second installment is scheduled for release in June of 2015.

In the meantime, 'Wild Fire (Sunny Bay Book 1)' is available now: http://amzn.to/1zozdLz.

About the author, in her own words
I have been blessed to experience many life paths and careers. I have been a waitress, a nanny, a teacher, a dog walker, a scuba instructor, a para-legal, a school administrator, a chiropractor, a life coach, a blogger, a business owner (four different enterprises), a writer, and most importantly, a mother. Along the way I completed three educational degrees (bachelor, masters, and doctorate).

The common thread throughout this life journey has been the conviction that love is the essence and the purpose of life. It is not particularly important what one does in life, but it matters greatly how much love one brings to each endeavor.