New Release Review: Bad Deal by Annabeth Albert

11 October of 2022 by ButtonsMom2003

Bad Deal By Annabeth Albert

Genre: Contemporary Romance, GLBTQ, MM

Tropes: Bodyguard, pansexual, fake boyfriend, MCs over 40

Released: October 6, 2022

Publisher: Self-Published

Series: A-List Security, Book 3

Length: 299 pages

Cover Design: Reese Dante Designs

Synopsis

I’m a bodyguard and far from ideal boyfriend material, but agreeing to this fake dating scheme might be the best bad deal I’ve ever made…

I’m a fixer. As a SEAL chief, I succeeded in impossible no-win situations. Now I’m retired and determined to improve the lives of my former military teammates through our Hollywood security firm. Plus, I get to guard intriguing people like Ambrose Sterling, creator of one of my favorite TV shows.

Of course, I want to keep Ambrose safe. When he’s attacked, I leap into action to save him and his scrappy little therapy dog.

But my good deed results in a coastal road trip with me pretending to be Ambrose’s boyfriend to keep him out of more danger.

I don’t do relationships, and I’ve never thought about dating a man before, but here I am, sizzling with every touch and dreaming about more stolen kisses.

Each night of white-hot passion brings us closer to an unbreakable bond. But I’m blue-collar, and Ambrose is Hollywood elite. I want a happy ending more than anything. Can I turn this fake boyfriend gig into the real thing, or am I just a guest star?

BAD DEAL is book three in the A-List Security series. It features a highly protective SEAL bodyguard, a suit-wearing silver fox, an adorably ugly dog, 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 the celebrity clients who win their hearts. Happy endings and no cliffhangers guaranteed!

Review

Reviewed by ButtonsMom2003

I loved Ambrose and his dog.

Bad Deal is such a sweet book. It’s pretty low angst and the characters are really wonderful. Ambrose has anxiety issues and has the sweetest sounding comfort dog. Hercules is a big name for such a small dog.

Harley and his firm are hired as security for an on-location set of a popular TV show. Ambrose is the show’s creator. Harley rescues Ambrose from a bad scene and they become friends. Ambrose has a crush on Harley but he knows it can’t go anywhere because Harley is straight. Then Harley agrees to be Ambrose’s fake boyfriend/date for the wedding of Ambrose’s niece and things happen. 😊

I love how Annabeth Albert wrote this sweet, fake relationship story and I especially loved that both MC’s were in their 40’s. The sexual awakening of Harley, as he realizes that he’s Pan, was done very well. Harley and Ambrose do a fairly good job of communicating with each other but nearly mess things up near the end. Harley had to get over his insecurity about not being in the same financial class as Ambrose and both of them had to get up the courage to express their true feelings for each other.

The last chapter gives us a glimpse of where Harley and Ambrose are several months down the road and I loved reading that.

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O Factor: Spicy

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About Author

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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