Rocky Start By Annabeth Albert
Genre: Contemporary Romance, GLBTQ, MM
Tropes: Bodyguard, pansexual, double coming out, co-workers, forced proximity
Released: January 12, 2023
Publisher: Self-Published
Series: A-List Security, Book 4
Length: 311 pages
Cover Design: Reese Dante Designs
I think I’m falling for my bodyguard co-worker. Now I need protection… from myself.
As a former SEAL intelligence officer, I’m supposed to be smart. Unfortunately, those smarts don’t apply to love. I did a nice thing and took my heartbroken fellow bodyguard out for a Valentine’s dinner. Just us bros. But my plan worked a little too well, and a night that ended with a scorching kiss has turned into the most awkward morning at the office ever. Now we’re working together as bodyguards on a remote mountain movie shoot. And we’re roommates.
I’ve never been attracted to a guy before, but something about Avery calls to every protective instinct I have. We’re not dating, but every night alone together, I fall a little deeper. It’s also Avery’s first time with a guy too, and while we’re both enjoying all sorts of new things together, I worry my heart will be broken when we return to civilization.
No matter how badly this may end, I can’t seem to stop wanting Avery. All of him. I want to see who he’ll become if he ever manages to get out of his own way. I want to be his biggest cheerleader, best friend, and the guy he comes home to. But going from secret hookup to forever after is a big ask. Are we both brave enough to take the leap?
ROCKY START is book four in the A-List Security series. It features TWO highly protective SEAL bodyguards, a double awakening, an exploration of the sexy, lacy kind, and all sorts of brand-new emotions. Get ready for all the high heat, big feels, and found family feels readers expect from this fan-favorite military romance author. Join A-List Security for this lower-angst series featuring former SEALs and celebrity clients. Happy endings and no cliffhangers guaranteed!
Reviewed by ButtonsMom2003
Sweet and Hot!
Avery and Malik don’t quite understand what’s happening between them. They started out as friends just experimenting but it seems like it’s turning into so much more. When circumstances have them sharing a hotel room while on a job at a remote location. things get awkward and then they get HOT.
I loved how these two guys explored new things with each other. Both of them always dated women and Avery, especially, believed himself to be straight. Any other desires he’d ever had he kept locked down. His father is a former pro-football player and Avery was always expected to do masculine things. When he and Malik begin exploring each other he slowly begins letting his more feminine side come out.
Until Avery, Malik had never wanted to be with a man but after a little experimenting he really wants more with him. He enjoys helping Avery explore his desires and learning about what he likes – like silky underthings.
There were tense moments for Avery throughout the story, because he had a difficult time coming to terms with wanting Malik and his own desire for silky things. Malik helps to show him that his feelings aren’t wrong and he shouldn’t be ashamed of how he feels.
A pivotal moment finally makes Avery realize that he needs to be true to himself and not let anyone tell him he shouldn’t love Malik. The final chapter in the book lets us know what these two are doing about a year after the main story ends. It’s an epilogue to me, even if it has a chapter number, and I love epilogues. 😊 Annabeth Albert remains firmly on my list of favorite MM romance authors!
This is a standalone story in the A-List Security series but all of the books are great so I highly recommend reading them all.
♥♥♥♥♥
O Factor: Spicy
Available to borrow with Kindle Unlimited.
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.
Emotionally complex, sexy, and funny stories are her favorites both to read and to write. Fans of quirky, Oregon-set books as well as those who enjoy heroes in uniform will want to check out her many fan-favorite and critically acclaimed series. Many titles are also in audio! Her fan group Annabeth’s Angels on Facebook is the best place for bonus content and more!
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***A review copy of this book was provided by the author.***
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