Review Tour: Off the Clock: Annabeth Albert
Off the Clock
Mount Hope Book 2
Starting over after retiring as an Army Ranger shouldn’t be this hard...
For twenty years, I traveled the world as a special operations warrior. Newly retired at forty-one, I’m back in my hometown of Mount Hope, pursuing a second career as a small-town firefighter. My meddling sisters and best friends all have opinions about my life, but the only person who seems to truly understand me is Caleb, the younger firefighter tasked with my training.
After a lifetime of denying my attraction to other men, Caleb reminds me of everything I’ve missed out on. I’ve never even kissed a guy.
Until now.
Until Caleb.
Until I push our growing friendship to the next level. While sneaking around like a pair of teens, trying not to get caught by our coworkers, friends, and family, our sexy connection leads us to some...interesting places.
And it turns out that I like taking risks. I’ve never wanted a relationship, and neither of us should be fooling around with a coworker, but we keep courting danger.
The more time I spend with Caleb off and on the clock, the more I like him and the less certain I am about everything else in my life. The one thing I know for sure is that I can’t afford to lose this intense bond we share. Can we find our way from super secret to super real before the clock runs down on this fling?
OFF THE CLOCK features two coworkers with an age gap finding out that opposites really do attract and that first impressions aren’t always accurate. All the big emotions, small-town feels, and hot romance readers expect from this acclaimed author. While certain subplot threads continue throughout the series, each guaranteed happily ever after stands alone!
some graphics from author:s Facebook
some graphics from author:s Facebook
Tony is moving home to Mount Hope after a twenty-year stent as an Army Ranger. He’s starting over, living with his friends, and beginning a new career as a firefighter rookie. His life has been structured and he’s lived in environments where he always had to worry about his reputation, therefore he’s kept a lid on his sexuality and has ust taken the easy way out and dated women. But he’s not a relationship guy either because of how he grew up.
But there’s just something about Caleb, his younger trainer at the fire station that draws him in. It’s not just a physical attraction, he actually likes talking to him and spending time. Caleb is barely out of his probie stage at the firehouse himself and he’s got a reputation for developing inappropriate crushes and being the clumsy comedian. But he wants to be taken more seriously. And his life is changing too as he’s now become the guardian for his teen brother. Their family dynamics also have shaped how he sees relationships and he doesn’t feel like he really has time for one either.
So when stolen kisses lead to more sneaky interludes and an entire secret affair, they know it’s a bad idea but they have a hard time stopping. Despite their personal issues the potential work repercussions due to their positions and fraternization rules and the fact they live in a nosy town where everybody wants to gossip and know each other’s business.
It will come down to priorities and what they’re willing to take a risk for. This is an age gap, opposites-attract, small town, forbidden, coworkers,bi-awakening, secret affair turned unexpected romance about trust, companionship, passion, purpose, and found family. I really liked both Tony and Caleb and I thought they were a really good match. I liked seeing Caleb help Tony be more free and open and be able to explore things that he never had a chance to because of his past. And Tony gives Caleb honesty, appreciation, and sees him for who he really is. I loved seeing them be vulnerable with each other and honestly talk about things that have affected them that they’ve been hesitant to share with others. I’m enjoying the series and I am looking forward to Jonah‘s book next.
But there’s just something about Caleb, his younger trainer at the fire station that draws him in. It’s not just a physical attraction, he actually likes talking to him and spending time. Caleb is barely out of his probie stage at the firehouse himself and he’s got a reputation for developing inappropriate crushes and being the clumsy comedian. But he wants to be taken more seriously. And his life is changing too as he’s now become the guardian for his teen brother. Their family dynamics also have shaped how he sees relationships and he doesn’t feel like he really has time for one either.
So when stolen kisses lead to more sneaky interludes and an entire secret affair, they know it’s a bad idea but they have a hard time stopping. Despite their personal issues the potential work repercussions due to their positions and fraternization rules and the fact they live in a nosy town where everybody wants to gossip and know each other’s business.
It will come down to priorities and what they’re willing to take a risk for. This is an age gap, opposites-attract, small town, forbidden, coworkers,bi-awakening, secret affair turned unexpected romance about trust, companionship, passion, purpose, and found family. I really liked both Tony and Caleb and I thought they were a really good match. I liked seeing Caleb help Tony be more free and open and be able to explore things that he never had a chance to because of his past. And Tony gives Caleb honesty, appreciation, and sees him for who he really is. I loved seeing them be vulnerable with each other and honestly talk about things that have affected them that they’ve been hesitant to share with others. I’m enjoying the series and I am looking forward to Jonah‘s book next.
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Up All Night
Mount Hope Book 1
Mount Hope Book 1
What happened to my predictable life?
I had a stable life as a fire captain in Seattle, married to one of my best friends and raising two awesome kids. Now, my kids are grown, and my marriage is toast. I'm solidly past forty and back in my tiny hometown of Mount Hope, Oregon, filling in as a firefighter. My future is one big question mark keeping me up at night.
Also keeping me up? The short-order cook at Honey's Hotcake Hut.
Denver might be close to my age, but we're total opposites. The former rock roadie runs from stability, never puts down roots, and lives for the moment. Point in case, we barely speak before he invites me into his shower.
I've never been with a man, but my fresh start has me trying all sorts of new things—including Denver’s shower.
Our future? Hopeless.
Denver doesn't do repeats, but I convince him to have a fling since we're both in Mount Hope short-term. The more time we spend together, the deeper our friendship and bond grows. Our time together outside of the bedroom, reveals a caring side to the grumpy cook. Even better, my sunshine-y optimism softens him like butter.
Should a fling give me these deep feelings? Nope.
Worse, the feelings are mutual. Big decisions loom for both our futures, and our time together grows short. I might have Denver's heart, but his trust is far harder to win. He's the answer to all my question marks, and I need him to believe in us. Can I convince him to give our love a chance?
UP ALL NIGHT features a grumpy/sunshine pairing for a forty-something firefighter on a path of self-discovery with an UP ALL NIGHT short-order cook. Contains loads of first-time feels with sexual awakening and exploration with a heaping helping of personal growth and deep connection for this opposites-attract couple.
Annabeth Albert grew up sneaking romance novels under the bed covers. Now, she devours all subgenres of romance out in the open—no flashlights required! When she’s not adding to her keeper shelf, she’s a multi-published Pacific Northwest romance writer. Mr. Right Now joins her many other critically acclaimed and fan-favorite LGBTQ romance series and stand-alone titles. To find out what she’s working on next and other fun extras, check out her website: www.annabethalbert.com or connect with Annabeth on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and Spotify! Also, be sure to sign up for her newsletter for free ficlets, bonus reads, and contests. The fan group, Annabeth’s Angels, on Facebook is also a great place for bonus content and exclusive contests.
Emotionally complex, sexy, and funny stories are her favorites both to read and to write. Annabeth loves finding happy endings for a variety of pairings and particularly loves uncovering unique main characters.
In her personal life, she works a rewarding day job and wrangles two active children.
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