People feel at home in Belle Haven, and in many ways it is like any other small town. But what sets Belle Haven apart is its especially strong sense of community which is tested by the uncontrollable mine fire that burns below the town. Those Who Favor Fire is the love story of Rachel Hearn, who has lived in Belle Haven all her life and the man everyone calls Just Joe, who has arrived only recently - and the story of their love for the town that has brought them together. But as the fire intensifies, endangering Belle Haven and its people, it also threatens what Joe and Rachel have found together.