Review: A man in uniform, a pregnant dog and puppies? What more could you want?
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 09 10, 2013
This is well written, witty and a page turner.  Nathaniel (aka Deuce, which means 2 which is better than Junior he says) is a computer guy who loses his apartment due to a fire.  His pregnant dog Q is saved by gay fireman Trey (which is 3).  Q has six puppies, one of which Trey wants for his daughter (who he shares custody of with his angry, bitter wife) - that dog is called Six.  Deuce keeps another puppy called Pi (3.14).  All very numerical, hence the title.  The story has a nice pace, great writing style and wit making it a page turner.  Trey is gay, although he thought he was bi-sexual, hence the marriage.  Trey and Deuce start out as friends and the link is quickly forged, they just go together like peanut butter and jelly.  Once Deuce has gotten the puppy count down to three he moves in with Trey, and their mutual attraction takes off. Trey is a good Dad, and Holly (the bitter wife) is a good Mom.  The daughter is well balanced and takes to Deuce and the puppies instantly.  It is a nice friendly and passionate relationship and it is a pleasure to read.  There are descriptions of the firehouse, we meet other firemen including Chase the captain who is also gay.  I was really happy to see there were two books already that had the story of Chase and Tucker.  These books areHeatandFlashover.  Deuce and Trey make a cute couple.  The dialogue is fast paced, the friendship and building relationship is believable.  And the passion is hot - although when they are in the fire station and having a hot and heavy session (which is a no no) you can't help thinking "Hurry the hell up before you get caught".  Liked it enough to get the sequel (which isAdding it Up - By the Number II) and the related stories for Chase and Tucker.  Nicely written and worth the purchase price.  Enjoy.