Adorable, blond, and bearish Matthew Blake claims he studies “Bearology,” the communication between sexy, hot, and hairy men. His lover, Officer Nick Rook, is a pretty easy-going bear who adores Matthew. They have an open relationship, which prompts Matthew to seek out a few bears for further study.<br><br>He brings home Andy DeBane, who owns and operates a bar called The Bear Den. Matthew and Andy seem to hit it off with much zeal and create some bearology of their own. Add in Nick, and the sparks fly. Two lovers, Parker and James, also have their sights (and claws) set on Matthew.<br><br>To promote his studies, Matthew hosts a party for all the bears he and Nick have met. Through drinking, talking, flirting, and sexual companionship, they will discover romance and more among the sexiest of men.

Bearology 101

“Because you’re older now and less easy, right?”


“Exactly. A man learns the hard way.”


“I concur,” he says, and we talk for the next two hours, getting to know each other, sharing details of our lives.


Andrew Jacob DeBane is currently in search of a boyfriend. His two-year relationship with Stanley Somebody ended because of Stanley’s infidelity. Andy lives on Chestnut Street, which is three blocks away from The Bear Den. He’s been co-owner for the last seven years. Never went to college. No siblings. Parents died ten years ago in a fatal car accident outside of Philadelphia. Likes blonds who look like me. Likes professors of biology even more. Tells me I’m very nice to look at and it’s a shame he can’t remember fucking me, which I forgive him for.


Chapter 7