Squared Away
Series: Out of
Uniform #5
Publisher: Carina
Press
Release Date (Print
& Ebook): April 16. Print, ebook, and audio all available.
Length (Print &
Ebook): 80,000 words
Subgenre: m/m
military romance
Includes: military
romance, insta-family, hurt/comfort, angst, interracial, heroes-with-kids, gay
romance, demisexual/gray ace hero, first time, loss, reunion, forced proximity
Links:
Amazon: http://amzn.to/2ptQhFH
Paperback: http://amzn.to/2ptc00A
Synopsis:
In the wake
of tragedy, SEAL Mark Whitley rushed stateside to act as guardian to his
sister’s three young children. But a conflicting will could give custody to
someone else—someone Mark remembers as a too young, too hot, wild party boy.
Even after six years, Mark can’t shake the memory of his close encounter with
Isaiah James, or face up to what it says about his own sexuality.
Isaiah’s totally over the crush that made him proposition Mark
all those years ago. In fact, he’s done with crushing on the wrong men
altogether. For now, he’s throwing himself into proving he’s the best person to
care for his cousin’s kids. But there’s no denying there’s something sexy about
a big, tough military man with a baby in his arms.
As the legal
details get sorted out, their long-buried attraction resurfaces, leading to
intimate evenings after the kids are tucked in. A forever future is within reach
for all of them, if only Mark can find the courage he needs to trust Isaiah
with his secrets—and his heart.
What Annabeth Albert
has to say about this book in her Out of Uniform series:
“I wanted to write a book about the nature of family and how
loss and tragedy can shape family, mold it into something stronger, force
growth and change. I’m enormously proud of SQUARED AWAY as a result because how
I fell in love with this little family.”
“When Wizard first appeared in ON POINT as a secondary
character, I was intrigued by him, but it wasn’t until I let myself get into
his head that I really saw how complicated he was. I feel honored and
privileged to have been able to tell his story.”
“No book gets written in a vacuum and this one is no
different. I owe a huge debt on this book to my sensitivity readers who really
encouraged me to dig deep.”
Praise for the
series:
“Albert delivers a solid hurt/comfort story…” RT Book Reviews on SQUARED AWAY
“Mark and Isaiah’s budding relationship happens with sensitivity
and steamy moments…” RT Book Reviews on
SQUARED AWAY
“Annabeth Albert's Out of Uniform series is a unique look at
SEALs' lives, showing us the insides of their hearts and homes and the love
that drives them.” ~Layla Reyne, author
of the Agents Irish and Whisky series.
“Sexy, sweet and
heartfelt, Annabeth Albert's Out of Uniform series is a fresh take on Navy
SEALs that will delight and entertain romance readers.” ~Layla Reyne, author of the Agents Irish
and Whisky series.
Excerpt:
Thus, it was much later than he’d intended when he rolled
back into the driveway at the house. Past dinner. Fuck. And he’d promised to help. He was falling down on the job
already. Cursing himself, he entered through the side door, surprised by how
quiet everything was. Were they in bed already?
A quick investigation revealed the truth—they were all in
the family room, on the oversized sectional. A kids’ movie was playing softly
on the TV, and Isaiah was passed out on the chaise part of the sectional, Liam
asleep on his chest, girls sleeping cuddled up on either side of him, the
blankets they were seldom without wrapped around them. Half a bowl of popcorn
sat on the floor.
That seldom-used place in Mark’s chest pinged again, a deep
ache that resonated through his whole torso. This was why he’d accepted the
instructor position without much fuss. He couldn’t let it all fall to Isaiah. They’re mine now. Like it or not, these
were his kids now, and it was time to start acting like it.
About Annabeth
Albert:
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. 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 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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