Eigentlich trinkt Quinn nie, besonders nicht allein, aber eine hässliche Trennung treibt den Kleinstadtarzt eines Tages doch in die Bar der Rainbow Tavern. Allerdings hat er nicht mit dem jungen sexy Rotschopf hinter dem Tresen gerechnet, der ihm viel zu gute Drinks mixt. Betrunken lässt er sich von Barkeeper Adam nach Hause bringen und in einem Moment der Unachtsamkeit plaudert er eine geheime Vorliebe aus, die er bis jetzt immer unterdrückt hat. Eher unerwartet wirkt Adam ziemlich interessiert und macht ihm kurze Zeit später ein Angebot, das Quinn nicht ablehnen kann: den Sommer über mit Adam als Daddy seinem Verlangen endlich nachgeben zu können. Mit der Zeit kommen sich die beiden Männer immer näher und entwickeln auch außerhalb des Schlafzimmers eine tiefe Bindung zueinander. Sich zu verlieben, war jedoch nicht Teil der Abmachung. Werden ihre Gefühle füreinander auch über den Sommer hinaus alle Herausforderungen des echten Lebens überstehen können?-
Cam hätte nicht überraschter sein können, als der sexy Holzfäller Johnny auf seiner Türschwelle auftaucht und ihm ein unmoralisches Angebot unterbreitet – denkt er zumindest, denn eigentlich liegt da ein Missverständnis vor. Allerdings ist Johnny einem heißen Abenteuer nicht abgeneigt und als er herausfindet, dass Cam und er die gleiche Vorliebe im Bett teilen, entwickelt sich eine Abmachung zu beiderseitigem Vorteil. Obwohl keiner der beiden Männer Interesse an einer festen Beziehung hat, können sie doch nicht verhindern, dass die Gefühle füreinander bald über ein bisschen Spaß hinausgehen. Aber können sie wirklich darauf vertrauen, dass diese zarten Bande stark genug sind, um allen Widrigkeiten standzuhalten? -
Curtis Hunt hat sich mit seinen Schnitzereien landesweit einen Namen gemacht und kann damit ein kleines Unternehmen in Rainbow Cove, Oregon, unterhalten. Während der ruhigen Wintermonate versucht er einfach nur, die touristenarme Jahreszeit zu überstehen, ohne sich in der Trauer um seinen vor zwei Jahren verstorbenen Partner zu verlieren. Logan Rosner, der im örtlichen Grillrestaurant als Koch arbeitet, erkennt Curtis' Bedürfnisse und lässt sich auf ein Stelldichein mit dem ortsansässigen Griesgram ein. Für beide Männer ist dieses heiße Treffen mehr, als sie eigentlich erwartet hatten, und als Logan vorschlägt, einander regelmäßig 'auszuhelfen', kann Curtis ihm nicht widerstehen. Doch je besser er Logan kennenlernt, desto mehr wächst ihm der junge Koch ans Herz und er muss sich entscheiden, ob er es noch einmal riskieren kann, sich in jemanden zu verlieben...-
"Albert makes a deeper and more sensitive investigation into what love is than most romances." -New York Times Book Review on Conventionally Yours
Winning and losing are subject to sexy interpretation…
Navy chief Calder Euler loves to win big. His latest score? A remote mountain cabin. Checking it out is supposed to be a quick trip, but Calder's luck abruptly turns when a freak injury and a freakier snowstorm leave him stranded.
Oh, and the cabin isn't empty. A silver fox caring for two young girls claims that the property is his, but Calder's paperwork says otherwise.
Felix Sigurd is on a losing streak, and his ex-husband risking the cabin in a reckless bet is only the latest in a series of misfortunes. He'll tolerate the handsome stranger for a couple nights--even care for his injuries-but that's it.
Calder doesn't know a damn thing about kids, but making pancakes for Felix's girls is a surprising delight. Trapped in the cabin, the four of them slip easily into the rhythms of a family. But when the ice melts, they'll have to decide if a future together is in the cards.
Carina Adores is home to romantic love stories where LGBTQ+ characters find their happily-ever-afters.
Shore Leave
Book 1: Sailor Proof
Book 2: Sink or Swim
Also by Annabeth Albert:
Out of Uniform
Book 1: Off Base
Book 2: At Attention
Book 3: On Point
Book 4: Wheels Up
Book 5: Squared Away
Book 6: Tight Quarters
Book 7: Rough Terrain
One too many . . .
Doctor Quinn Strauss is beloved by his small-town patients. He almost never drinks, especially not alone on a weeknight. But he's heartbroken over an unexpected reminder of exactly how much his bad breakup has cost him. And the sexy ginger bartender keeps making him special drinks that go down a little too easy.
Take a drunk doc home . . .
Bartender Adam Ringer can tell when someone's hurting, and the heroic local doctor is practically radiating pain. Adam's a natural caretaker and can't help but spring to Quinn's rescue. And when the drunk and rambling Quinn reveals a mutual sexy interest, Adam's other instincts are intrigued. He can't wait for Quinn to sober up.
All mixed up . . .
When Adam offers Quinn a chance to explore secret desires he's long repressed, Quinn finds himself saying yes to a summer fling with the younger Daddy bear. Falling in love isn't part of the plan, but amid all their steamy encounters and intimate exchanges, a deep, emotional bond is forged. Summer is nearly over. Real life pressures are mounting. Can they grow enough to find a way to forever?
Contains mature themes.
His grumpy neighbor needs some holiday sunshine . . .
Gideon Holiday is the perfect neighbor. Need a cup of sugar? Spare folding chair? Extra batteries? He's always ready to help. And he's waited years for his hot, grumpy, silver fox neighbor, Paul, to need him. For anything. But right now, Gideon would be happy if he could just get the Scrooge-like Paul on board with the neighborhood holiday lights fundraiser.
Paul Frost has no intention of decking his halls or blazing any Yule logs. Even if his spunky bowtie-clad neighbor does look perfect for unwrapping, Paul would prefer to hide away until December is done. But when his beloved younger brother announces an unexpected visit, Paul needs all the trimmings for a festive homecoming-and fast.
Luckily, Gideon is there with a color-coded plan to save Christmas. Soon Paul's hanging lights, trimming trees, and rolling out cookies. And steaming up his new flannel sheets with Gideon. How did that happen?
It'll take some winter magic to preserve their happiness and keep these rival neighbors together longer than one holiday season.
Contains mature themes.
Sometimes an ordinary Joe is all you need . . .
Newbie barista Levi Miles is having a bad day in the middle of a bad month. He's trying to figure out post-graduation life, and a recent breakup hasn't helped. The one bright spot? The charming blue-collar customer with the simple order and reassuring voice.
Electrician Joe Simmons can make anything light up-except his love life. As he gets older, he remains unsure about what he wants from a relationship. But an innocent flirtation with the fresh-faced barista is exactly what his ego needs.
Levi doesn't need a boyfriend. Or a Daddy. But bantering with Joe feels so good, and when their tentative friendship takes a turn for the sexy, a summer fling seems fun. Exploring long-held desires brings them closer with each steamy night, and the idea of parting gets harder.
But Levi's only in town temporarily, and the end of summer is approaching. Both are reluctant to disclose their feelings, but pushing past their fears may be the only way to keep this special thing going. Can they order up a happy ending before time runs out?
Contains mature themes.
"Whether making my heart melt or my head burst into flames, Annabeth Albert draws the reader in and keeps them captivated." -Gay Book Reviews
The sexy Navy chief and his best friend's adorkable little brother…
It's petty, but Naval Chief Derrick Fox wishes he could exact a little revenge on his ex by showing off a rebound fling. His submarine is due to return to its Bremerton, Washington, home base soon and Derrick knows all too well there won't be anyone waiting with a big, showy welcome.
Enter one ill-advised plan…
Arthur Euler is the guy you go to in a pinch-he's excellent at out-of-the-box solutions. It's what the genius music-slash-computer nerd is known for. So when he finds out Derrick needs a favor, he's happy to help. He can muster the sort of welcome a Naval Chief deserves, no problem at all.
Except it is a problem. A very big problem.
When Arthur's homecoming welcome is a little too convincing, when a video of their gangplank smooch goes enormously viral, they're caught between a dock and a hard place. Neither of them ever expected a temporary fake relationship to look-or feel-so real. And Arthur certainly never considered he'd be fighting for a very much not-fake forever with a military man.
Also from Annabeth Albert:
Out of Uniform
Book 1: Off Base
Book 2: At Attention
Book 3: On Point
Book 4: Wheels Up
Book 5: Squared Away
Book 6: Tight Quarters
Book 7: Rough Terrain
Hotshots
Book 1: Burn Zone
Book 2: High Heat
Book 3: Feel the Fire
Book 4: Up in Smoke
Carina Adores is home to highly romantic contemporary love stories where LGBTQ+ characters find their happily-ever-afters. Discover a new Carina Adores book every month!
Jasper Quigley is tired of being everyone's favorite sidekick. He wants to become the hero of his own life, but that's not going to happen if he agrees to help out Milo Lionetti, his former best friend turned king of the jock. High school was miserable enough, thanks, and Jasper has no interest in dredging up painful memories of his old secret crush. But Milo's got nowhere else to go. His life is spiraling out of control, and he's looking to turn things back around. Step one? Replace the rare Odyssey cards he lost in an idiotic bet. Step two? Tell his ex-best-friend exactly how he feels-how he's always felt. Jasper may be reluctant to reopen old wounds, but he never could resist Milo. There's a catch though: if Milo wants his help, he's going to have to pitch in to make the upcoming children's hospital charity ball the best ever. But as the two don cosplay for the kids and hunt for rare cards, nostalgia for their lost friendship may turn into something even more lasting...
When a bookworm on borrowed time meets a younger, free-spirited chicken farmer, sparks and feathers fly . . .
Harrison Phillip Fletcher III isn't supposed to be here. Not in Burlington, Vermont, not running Vino & Veritas, a quaint inclusive bookstore and wine bar, and definitely not still alive, at forty-two. Also not supposed to be here? An unexpected delivery of chickens.
Finn Barnes knows chickens. The burly organic farmer knows all about rare breed poultry, but dealing with a hot, older bookseller is an entirely different matter. City slicker types like Harrison never end up staying in Vermont for the long-term.
They should steer clear of each other. But the flare of attraction is mutual. And somehow amid book discussions and farm tours, they discover plenty in common. Now they're stealing kisses in Finn's barn, sneaking out like teens, and burning up the sheets.
What starts as a fling brings very real feelings for two lonely souls, but a future together seems as unlikely as chickens in a bookstore. Feathers may be flying, but learning to trust takes time neither may have. Can they take a leap of faith together before it's too late?
Contains mature themes.
"A poignant, sexy and satisfying romance featuring likeable, complex characters whose intense emotional connection leaps off the page." -All About Romance on Feel the Fire
Three Men and a Baby meets Backdraft with explosive chemistry and heartfelt feels.
Freewheeling smoke jumper Brandt Wilder thrives on adrenaline. He's never met a parachute he can't repair or a dangerous situation he couldn't wrangle his way out of. He's popular and fun-loving and not at all looking to settle down or form lasting relationships. It's a lifestyle that's served him well…right up until the day he finds a baby on his doorstep.
Shane Travis is used to putting his country music career-and his own happiness-on hold after his sister rolls through his life. Like last spring when she convinced him to try skydiving for his birthday-and she walked away with the hot parachute instructor.
Now he gets to deliver the piece of news that will upend Brandt's carefree life: he very well might be a dad.
Shane's niece is safe in Brandt's strong, capable hands, but too many questions remain unanswered. Co-parenting while they sort it out leads to late-night talks, and soul-bearing confessions lead to a most inconvenient attraction. Still, Shane can't leave this makeshift family behind-even if it means playing house with the one man he can't resist.
Hotshots
Book 1: Burn Zone
Book 2: High Heat
Book 3: Feel the Fire
Book 4: Up in Smoke
Also by Annabeth Albert:
Out of Uniform
Book 1: Off Base
Book 2: At Attention
Book 3: On Point
Book 4: Wheels Up
Book 5: Squared Away
Book 6: Tight Quarters
Book 7: Rough Terrain
The third installment of Annabeth Albert’s Hotshots series—the emotions and intensity of Chicago Fire with the raw, natural elements of Man vs. Wild.
When their career paths bring two high school sweethearts together again, the forest isn’t the only thing ablaze…
Fire behavior specialist Luis Riviera goes where his job takes him. But when he’s assigned to an arson investigation in Central Oregon—the place he left his broken heart twenty years ago—he’s afraid of being burned all over again.
Tucker Ryland had planned to join his first love, Luis, in LA after high school graduation, but life got in the way. Now a fire management expert and a divorced father of teen twins, Tucker’s thrown for a loop when he finds himself working side by side with his Luis, now all grown up and more intriguing than ever.
Though consumed by a grueling fire season and family responsibilities, the two men discover their bond has never truly broken. Tentative kisses turn to passionate nights. But smoking sheets aside, old hurts and new truths stand in the way of this time being the start of forever.
Danger lurks everywhere for Central Oregon’s fire crews, but the biggest risk of all might be losing their hearts. Don’t miss the Hotshots series from Annabeth Albert: High Heat, Burn Zone and Feel the Fire.
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