Hot Zone by Jacki James

If there is one thing Fire Chief Samuel Sheridan knows, it’s that his son’s best friend is totally off limits. Too bad he clearly needs a Daddy….
When we get a call to fight a blaze engulfing Mars Allen’s home, he needs a place to stay and I have a guest room. It only makes sense to offer him and his cat Kismet a temporary home while they figure out their next move.
Mars is nothing like me. He runs a new-age shop and believes in the energy of the universe, Tarot readings, and balancing the chakras. But as he settles into my space and my life–wearing yoga pants, dancing while cooking dinner, and teasing me with what could be–he becomes more and more tempting.
While my station continues to pursue an arsonist targeting firefighters, getting closer to putting an end to the nightmare, Mars is my one bright spot. He comforts me after a stressful night, and one thing leads to another… But what am I doing? I’ve played with guys, but I’ve never dated one. My bisexuality is private. Not even my son knows, and he’s unlikely to take it well that I’m interested in his best friend of all people.
Mars should be all wrong for me. But the way he responds to my bossy nature and steady guidance tells me that he’s everything I need.
I’m ready to take the risk to have everything I want with Mars. But will the arsonist get his revenge first?