Firefighter Gage Simpson has it all: his dream job, a family he loves, and a glut of guys lining up to share his bed. “Fun and easy” was his motto, which allowed him to successfully cope with a painful upbringing and kept him away from danger. But when trouble comes knocking on the door in the form of a sexy, tattooed boss with scars, a tormented past and zero communication skills, Gage can't help but reach for the fire. Brady Smith is not funny. And the word “easy” is also not in his dictionary. When the brash Gage struts into his restaurant's kitchen, the former Marine turned five-star chef finds himself dazzled by the firefighter's beauty. And then confused that this golden boy with sparkling blue eyes and the body of a god could be interested in him. As the desire grows and the temperature rises, Gage and Brady must discover whether the heat between them is just a temporary flare-up or the beginning of something real...