Jobe Tucker is the hottest fireman in Templeton by Lake Erie. Hot, single, and a fireman, he’s caught the eye of Stuart Talbot, owner of a local convenience store. But if Talbot doesn’t stop prying in the fireman’s life, there might be hell to pay. He just can’t control his crush, though.<br><br>Enter Talbot’s best friend, the straight Adam Lark, who balances Talbot when needed. Plus he owns a cabin away from the city where the two men occasionally spend weekends for downtime, relaxing. Unfortunately, Adam can’t stop Talbot from stalking Jobe.<br><br>When Jobe flirts with him, Talbot’s obsession and liking for the fireman heightens. But he has a heated history of being burned in a long-term relationship. Can Talbot put his tragic past behind him and begin a new love affair with the fireman? Or will his heart go down in flames?

Play with Fire

“Fuck you!” I yell at Adam. “Fuck you and your fire-red briefs! Fuck your hairy chest! Fuck your handsome face! Fuck your awesome looking shoulders! Fuck everything about you!” I don’t have too much to drink. The Jack doesn’t speak for me since I’ve only had two shots. I’m ready to bash him in the face or break one of his ribs. I’m ready to throw him into the fire that separates us at his camp next to Ottawa Pond.


“What are you talking about, man?” Adam walks around the fire and faces me, man to man. The look on his face tells me that he’s confused. He probably believes he handles his whiskey better than I do, but I’m not drunk. Honestly, I’m not.


Chapter 7