At thirty-four, English professor Paul Avery cannot see himself as a father. In fact, he thinks children are little beasts. To his surprise, he meets two men with sons during the month of May and his negative view about children begins to unexpectedly change. Enter Matthew Hildebrand, one of Paul’s students at Castling College. Matthew is twenty-two and the father of Aiden, a six-year-old adorable little child. Soon Paul is befriended by the father and son team. Then Paul meets handsome and professional architect, Dugan Brae, who is thirty-five and the father of seven-year-old Colby, a gifted little boy. After much convincing, Paul agrees to go on a date with Dugan, and surprisingly, the two hit it off. Plus, Paul finds Colby irresistible, creating a fresh friendship with the child. As May turns into June, Paul is pulled in different directions by both Matthew and Dugan. And in due time, Paul must make a decision. With whom does he fall in love? Either one gains him a son, creating an instant family. Through the daily trials and tribulations of dating, babysitting, and just having a good time, will Paul find the man of his dreams and become a happy father in the process?

Daddy Business

Following my lecture, without his son in tow, Matthew Hildebrand made his way up to my desk, stood over me, and asked, “Mr. Avery, may I ask you a frank question?”


I looked up from reviewing a paragraph in the White novel and nodded. “Of course. Please do. I will be honest with my answer.”


Acting nervous, rubbing his left hip through his jeans, Matthew asked, “Are you homosexual?”


I admired both young and old men who asked me such a question instead of talking about me behind my back. Nothing could be worse than being the subject of rumors and ludicrous banter.


I directed all of my attention to the young man and replied, “Yes. I’m homosexual, Matthew.”


Chapter 11