When Grady Madison was forced out of the closet, he thought his life would change for the worse, but he soon realized he could date men without hiding it from his co-workers. Attraction fires when Grady runs into Paul Sessa, filling him with fiery hot desire. Grady thinks the goofy clown suit he wore to the charity event is a huge turnoff for the hot bear, Paul, but being goofy is his comfort zone. Paul Sessa wants a man of his own and not just another hookup. But that guy has to pass his daughter’s scrutiny, and she’s one smart cookie. Paul asks Grady to stop by his restaurant, but Grady doubts Paul really wants him. His insecurities almost keep him from going, but he takes a chance. They plan to take it slow until they wind up with pants around their ankles before their first real date. Desire runs hotter than Paul’s kitchen at his restaurant, and he can’t let Grady go. But will Grady be okay with the family Paul has created, or will he ditch Paul because he already has commitments that can’t be ignored? Previously published under a different name.