Happy Release Day Annabeth!
Today we are celebrating men in uniform! Annabeth's Out of Uniform Series showcases men in uniform falling in love and acting ridiculous. We've got an excerpt, review, and don't forget to scroll ot the bottom for the giveaway!
Title: Wheels Up
Series: Out of Uniform #4
Publisher: Carina Press
Release Date (Print & Ebook): November
6th, 2017
Subgenre: M/M Contemporary Military
Romance
Their
love is forbidden, but their hearts aren’t listening to rules and regulations…
Lieutenant Dustin Strauss is a reformed
man. No longer a twentysomething hell-raiser, he’s his SEAL team’s new XO—and a
man with a secret. Or seven. He's kept his bisexual identity under wraps for
years, along with his kinky side and a fondness for the military-themed
semi-anonymous hookup website Joe4Joe. His latest chat buddy is more than a
sexy online distraction—they're taking their very not-safe-for-work
relationship into real time.
Petty Officer Wes Lowe has a smart mouth,
a take-charge attitude and an uncanny ability for making things go boom. The
life of an enlisted man isn't always enough to satisfy him, but one wild,
no-questions-asked weekend with his online love comes close. When a transfer
order comes in, Wes feels ready and centered. He'll make a good impression on
his new SEAL team and keep his growing feelings for Dustin on the down low.
But as they log more time online and some
very real emotions surface, Dustin and Wes struggle to pretend they're just a
harmless fling. And when his commander introduces Dustin to his team's newest
member, they're in for the shock of a lifetime…and a crushing disappointment:
their difference in ranks means even a friendship without sexual contact could end their navy careers for
good.
With their hearts on the line, Dustin and Wes may not survive their next
mission, let alone find a way toward a future together.
Review:
The Out of Uniform Series is fantastic - lots of wonderful, hot men in uniform falling in love and getting in their own way. In this installment we have Dustin (brother to Dylan and best friend of Apollo, of At Attention fame and my favorite couple of the Out of Uniform universe!) and Wes. In a weird twist of fate, Dustin's sext-buddy turns out to be the new subordinate on his SEAL Team. A relationship with Wes could lead to a court marshal. And this is what kills me about this book, He. Does. It. Anyway.
Predictably, the boys who think they are oh so smooth and sneaky - aren't. Conflict ensues. But, since this is a romance novel, our heroes work things out. What I loved about Wheel's Up is that our heroes actually take a practical and rational approach to resolving their issues and protecting themselves instead of something irrational and unbelievable. All that, and we get to see Dylan and Apollo again!
Excerpt:
“So?” Wes prompted after she’d left again. “You don’t want me to hook
you up with someone, even hypothetically, but what would you like tonight? Burger and watch the game? Or…”
“Or?” Dustin sounded more curious than off-put, which was good.
“Or…and I’m just throwing this out there…I’ve got a hotel room close to
here. We could go hang there after we eat. Just talk. And stuff.”
“Define stuff.” Dustin
fiddled with his paper napkin, but he hadn’t said no. And he was cautious,
which was a good thing, smart. Another trait all the marines Wes knew had—they
were wary, always ready for the next threat.
“Talk. Like how we usually do on Saturday nights.” Wes raised his
eyebrows and nodded, telegraphing that he knew perfectly well how those nights
usually ended, both of them drenched in sweat and spunk, yawning goodnight into
the phone.
Dustin hissed in a breath. “And you’d be good with that? Just our
usual?”
“Oh trust me—” taking a risk, Wes leaned across the table, putting his
lips against Dustin’s ear “—there’s nothing usual
about what I want to do to you. And absolutely nothing boring about a
live-action version of our regular game.”
He sat back down in time to watch Dustin’s eyes light up at the mention
of game. Yeah, Wes knew how to get
him going. And the equal measure of trepidation and anticipation in his eyes
made Wes’s pulse speed up. He wanted this, far more than he was willing to let
on.
“I…” Dustin glanced around again. “I’m not…”
“Shh. You don’t have to give me an answer yet. We can enjoy our food.
And the game. Hopefully UVA loses spectacularly so I can gloat about that when
I call home tomorrow, and my dad will be in a better mood.”
“Okay.” Dustin sighed, and Wes knew he wasn’t imagining the relief on
his features. Darn it. “How’s your
sister doing?”
Wes had told Dustin a little about Sam’s heart condition on a night a
few months back when he was feeling particularly down. Dustin remembering how
close he was to Sam made warmth spread through his chest. “She’s good. Always
got to be on the lookout for infection though. Hopefully this year’s cold and
flu season isn’t too rough. She made me a new playlist today. I’ll forward you
the link.”
“More of that alternative-country?” Dustin made a face. They might
share a taste in movies and TV, but in music they differed, almost comically
so.
“Yup. Be glad you’re not riding back with me.” His insides gave a
little twinge at the reminder that all he had with Dustin was this one night. And that’s why he needs to say yes. If
all they had was tonight, then Wes was going to make it one they both
remembered for a long, long time.
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. The #OutOfUniform series
joins her critically acclaimed and fan-favorite LGBTQ romance #Gaymers, #PortlandHeat and
#PerfectHarmony series.
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she’s working on next and other fun extras, check out her website: www.annabethalbert.com
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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 is a passionate gay rights
supporter. In between searching out dark heroes to redeem, she works a
rewarding day job and wrangles two active children.
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