Hosed in January

A standalone fake relationship, roommate romance.

There’s a baby on my doorstep…

I know what you’re thinking, but let me explain…

Once upon a time, I was a guy that liked to live in the fast lane. Especially with women. Fighting fire is not for the faint-hearted, and I don’t need the drama that comes with sharing my sink with another toothbrush.

I keep things simple, but it’s now bitten me in the ass. Because I have no idea who the mother of this baby could be.

I’m clueless, unprepared, and ill-equipped. I know nothing about what loving parents look like.

But I’ve never backed down from a challenge. Nor failed to do my duty.

And luckily my temporary roommate does.

Amanda’s had my back since we were kids. So when she swoops in to help, I’m grateful.

I’m a mess of all the feels.

Together, we’re making it work. But there’s just one problem…

Her family thinks the baby is hers…and ours.

Cue the panic and impossible explanations.

For my sweet little girl's sake, we go all-in on the ruse—a fake relationship, with her the mom and me the dad.

But this whole faux parenting thing gets me all torn up.

Because I want it to be real.

I’m in love with Amanda. And the dream I never thought I could have.

I moved back home after a decade away to plant some roots and find a house, man, and family in that order.

Nothing in my life ever goes the way it’s supposed to, so should I be surprised when things start happening in the exact reverse order?

I’m staying with my brother’s best friend while I look for my dream home—firefighter Noah and Mister January of this year’s charity calendar.

He’s sexy, sweet, and I’m having a hard time keeping our relationship platonic.

If things weren’t tricky enough between us before, now he needs my help. Because his former playboy ways have just caught up with him in the form of a mystery baby left on his doorstep.

I can’t turn him down.

Noah’s had a life and doesn’t need more drama.

We’re figuring it out together when my family gets the wrong idea…

That the baby is mine. And his.

To protect the child, Noah and I go full-on fake relationship.

And now I’m spending way too much time with the man that’s always been forbidden fruit.

Things get heated quick.

But when the time comes, I’m not sure I’m ready to go for it.

To settle down with a pre-built family and man of my dreams.