At Attention is the second book in the Out of Uniform series. I'm loving this series so much! There's just something about strong, sexy, capable, vulnerable SEALS that gets my blood pumping. Add in their sexy love interests and it's a recipe for damn goodness. I love Annabeth's writing. Once I discovered Status Update, I stalked her on social media swearing to never miss another book. We met Apollo in Off Base and I was so excited for his story. He's a widowed SEAL and a single father to twin girls. It's been two years since the death of his husband and he's still not living. When his best friend's little brother needs a place to stay for the summer and he wants to help Apollo with the girls, it's a win-win. Except that Dylan isn't the skinny little kid he remembers from years ago. He's all man now with a sexy body and a head full of curls. Apollo's not sure he can resist Dylan and not just because he's physically attracted to him. He's fun and silly and great with his daughters. Dylan had the biggest crush on Apollo when he was little. He always fantasied about being with him, never imagining it would ever be a possibility. When one night of flirting turns into kissing and more, Apollo is filled with guilt, but he can't stop thinking about Dylan. He wants more. Can Apollo finally let himself live again? Will Dylan be able to protect his heart? I loved Apollo and Dylan! Dylan breathed life back into Apollo and showed him how to laugh again. I laughed, cried, got hot and bothered and laughed some more. I felt for Apollo and his broken heart and I knew Dylan was the man to show him to love again! I can't wait for the next one!

And the dimples. God save him from the dimples.

Yup. I am the God of Stammering SEALS. Behold my powers.

"Sorry to break it to you, Toppy McToppy SEAL, but not all gay SEALs are alpha freaks like you."

4* Another decent outing in this series, with glimpses of the leads from Book 1 living their HEA.

This book can be read as a standalone, as there's only a tiny mention of the leads in book 1 living their HEA. It's a little bit of an unusual tale due to the host of characters in it - no Spoilers - and it's very well done, very believable, even though one lead does need to let up and relax a lot, lol!

I liked that both leads were confident in different ways - the younger, Dylan, was upfront and open about wanting Apollo and a future with him and his kids, and that he was prepared for their relationship to be on Apollo's terms, at least in the short-term. Apollo was confident professionally, but if I'm honest, was portrayed as protective to an almost OTT-degree; it kind of did and didn't mesh with the father/widower and tough professional that he was, though as the tale progressed, his...way of doing things became clearer. Not sure I could have lived in his house, though, lol!

I liked all the characters, especially Apollo's twin girls, and once again, AA has done her research on things Greek and portrayed Apollo, his mother and mention of his family, pretty authentically (believe me, I have some experience).

The tale ends in the leads at the start of their HEA, and that continues in the background to the next tale in the series, which I've also had the pleasure of reading. Book 1 so far remains the best in the series, as the two leads were so, so not suited and yet AA did so well with them, but this is a close...second.

ARC courtesy of Carina Publishing and NetGalley, in return for my reading pleasure.

3.5 stars.

Older brother's best friend ✔️
Age gap ✔️
Single dad ✔️

All tropes I am a lover of.

"He’d waited eight years for Apollo to see him as more than Dustin’s pesky little brother."

I like an more angsty read and when you have a grieving widower in the mix you can be sure of some of that. And whilst there were many parts of At Attention I did indeed love, they were somewhat over shadowed by the fact that Apollo, grieving widower, single dad and overworked lieutenant, was still very much grieving the death of his husband and his inner torment and running hot and cold throughout became a little wearisome.

"I just don’t want to lead you on—"

Dylan, child whisperer and much younger brother of his best-friend was what saved this story for me. For me, he was the hero with his confidence, his wonderful relationship with Apollo's daughters, his honesty and patience yet self-care. Did he deserve better? I think so and don't get me wrong, I didn't dislike Apollo; he's hurting, juggling work with raising his girls, and you can't deny in the moments when he does run with his heart as opposed to his head, he and Dylan were lovely together creating moments that were tender and those that bring some heat.

"You can watch in the mirror."

It wasn't a difficult read and there were many enjoyable moments amongst those that frustrated so it's definitely one I'd say read and decide for yourself. For me it was simply a case of frustration and Apollo's moment of realisation coming too late on in the day for me to rate this any higher: [after all his inner wranglings, this couple deserved a little more than matters being resolved so quickly and easily than in the last couple of chapters. (hide spoiler)] I am however looking forward to Maddox and Ben's journey from best-friends to lovers in On Point.

Saying At Attention was packed with emotion would be a huge understatement. Readers were introduced to Apollo in Off Base, the first book in Albert's Out of Uniform series. He didn't have a huge role in the first book, but from just that little page time, I knew I wanted to get to know him better. Be careful what you ask for? Not really, but I did get more frustrated with him in At Attention than I expected.

Dylan, on the other hand, I loved from the moment he was introduced. He was younger than Apollo, but not by too much. He had a firm grasp on what he wanted to do with his life and had definite goals. That aspect of his personality lessened the age gap between them even more. I loved his determination to keep things professional, but it was a losing battle for both of them.

As much as I liked Apollo, the way he treated Dylan was what frustrated me. His grief over what he had lost was understandable, as well as his fear of losing again. That's the only thing that allowed me to forgive him for almost breaking Dylan's heart. There were a lot of emotional twists and turns, some great supporting characters and a couple of adorable kids who didn't take over the story, but added to it. The perfect mix.

There's more to come in the Out of Uniform series and On Point should prove to be interesting. I can't wait to see what Annabeth Albert has in store for Maddox and Ben.

A single dad who loves his twins? Oh yeah!

At Attention is the second book in Annabeth Albert's Out of Uniform series. After reading book one, Off Base, I wasn't sure the stories could get any better but At Attention blew me away. I love second chance romance tropes, as well as falling for a best friend's sibling stories, and At Attention couldn't be any better at delivering on both counts.

Apollo's husband, Neal, died a few years ago and he was left to raise their young twin daughters by himself. He has a great support system with his mother and his in-laws helping but it's still hard; he misses Neal.

Dylan had a huge crush on Apollo eight years ago when he was just a teenager. Now he's all grown up, with lots of experience, and knows what he wants and that's Apollo.

This book couldn't have hit my emotions any better. I've said many times that I tend to judge a book by how many tears it makes me shed (happy or sad) and At Attention hit me in all the right places. I wanted to strangle Apollo when he couldn't seem to accept the happiness he could have with Dylan. I wanted to hug Dylan hard when Apollo kept hurting him. And the twin girls and Dylan's relationship with them while he cared for them? Absolutely wonderful! These two guys go through some rough times together but it was so satisfying when they finally got their HEA.

Annabeth Albert has been a favorite of mine for some time now and At Attention has kept her firmly on my list of much-loved authors. I can't wait to read the next book in this series, On Point, which is coming in June.

A review copy was provided by the publisher via NetGalley but this did not influence my opinion or rating of the book.

“Puzzle piece, remember? You make everything else make sense.”

SERIOUSLY, I THINK THIS IS MY FAVORITE BOOK IN THIS SERIES!

Wow, am so blown away by this one. My heart is full of love for these characters. Apollo, and Dylan's story is so emotional, & heartwarming. This book will have you teary eyed, and so full of love. The depth that Annabeth Albert put into Apollo and Dylan's story just blew me away. I can't recommend this series/book enough. If you are a fan of M/M and Military books, you will love At Attention!

**ARC RECEIVED IN EXCHANGE FOR AN HONEST REVIEW**

Emotional, passionate and incredibly steamy!

This is a hot military romance that combines a young, flirty, charming childhood educator with an older, tough, sexy, grieving widower of twins in an intriguing story filled with angst, tension, smoking chemistry, guilt, heartache and love.

The writing is smooth and clear. The characters are genuine, consumed and strong. And the plot uses different points of view and a slow sultry build to captivate and intrigue until the very last page and the desired happy-ever-after ending.

This really is an enjoyable novel by Albert and once again she's proven she can write racy banter and erotic sex scenes with the best of them.

Thank you to NetGalley, especially Carina Press, for providing me with a copy in exchange for an honest review.

I knew when we were getting a story about Apollo that it wasn't going to be an easy one. One can't expect losing their significant other is easy, especially when children are involved.

I think Annabeth did a FANtastic job portraying all of those conflicts and emotions. I also loved how Dylan never lost his patience. Not in Apollo or the girls or the situation. He was a very strong and vibrant character. It was a great balance to Apollo's dark and stoic ways.

The girls were completely adorable and I melted every time they called him "baba".

This was a fantastic follow up in the series with a great ending and I can't wait for Ben and Maddox.

My 4.5 star review is posted on GR and will be posted on blog and social media on release tour and links will be updated at that time.

4.5 stars
I was intrigued by the stoic, strong, widower, Apollo Floros when he was introduced in Off Base. But as we delve more into his life, we see that Apollo has merely been existing. He is still mourning the loss of his husband, his career has changed to a more supervisory role, and he is now a single father to young twin girls. He works, he cares for his kids, and has good friends. But he closed off his heart and just lives day by day. He thrives on control, structure, and routine.

Dylan is the little brother of Apollo's best friend, Dustin. There is a ten year age difference, and Dylan crushed hard on Apollo when he was in his teens. But now Dylan is grown up and in town for the summer. Dustin is determined to convince Apollo that his little brother should stay with them and he would make a great summer helper with the girls. It's a win-win for everyone...except Apollo can't seem to shake off the attraction to this off-limits, younger guy. And Dylan does not want him to.

Apollo has been living under a cloud of loss, anger, hopelessness, and now his reactions to Dylan make him feel more guilt and confusion too. He is protective of the girls, of his heart, and of his past. Dylan is outspoken, charming, funny, and flirty. Little by little Dylan begins to bring more life and happiness to their lives. The girls adore him and it is mutual. Apollo and Dylan have a slow burn towards friendship, companionship, sexual tension, and eventually passion, and release.

What could go wrong with having a little fun since there is a time limit?

But the closer they get, the more their "sex only" arrangement scares them both. Apollo is not ready to move on, and is worried about hurting Dylan and what others might think. And Dylan is concerned that his heart will get broken and he will never be enough for Apollo.

The push and pull is intense. I loved their ever changing dynamics and seeing glimpses of Apollo without his shields. From small touches to passionate scenes, they are pulled together and have great chemistry. But Apollo is truly battling his own heart and head. And Dylan is getting in deeper with both Apollo and the girls, but still feels like a substitute. It is a hard, but realistic situation with many ups and downs. The age difference, the shared friends, the children and families, and the fact it is only supposed to be for the summer adds complications. But by far the biggest hurdle is Apollo himself, and him not being able to let go of this past and see hope in the future.

All Dylan wants is to be really seen, valued, and asked to stay--not for what he does for them, but for himself. He may be fun, but he also longs to be respected and truly cared for. Dylan has the ability to ground Apollo and helps him relieve stress and breathe. But it also adds more anxiety and fear because Dylan makes him smile more, brings passion, and loves his girls...and begins to make him feel again. But Apollo is so stuck in the past and focused on what could go wrong, that he can't see all that is right. And it puts them both in situations where they disappoint and hurt each other and make them afraid to hope.

I really felt for these guys even when I wanted to smack sense into them. Apollo especially has a lot of issues to work through to have any chance of moving forward and truly living again. And Dylan is vibrant, strong, and aware of his own needs, so would not be willing to settle for any less than he deserved.

This brings back Zack and Pike from Off Base, but can be read as a stand alone. We spend more time with their friends, Ben and Maddox who will be the heroes in On Point. Their families including Dustin also have important roles.

This one was emotional, sexy, heartwarming, and realistic best-friend's-brother M/M love story with an age difference. The addition of the twins just made it sweeter, while Apollo's grief added more emotional depth. The dual points of view were critical especially in understanding Apollo's internal battles. The story line was realistic and current. I felt like the characters were fleshed out well and had conflicting emotions and fears. I was pulled in story and suffered through the good and the bad with them, and it was all worth it by the end.

I was gifted a copy in exchange for an honest

I have been looking forward to this story since the moment I met Apollo in Off Base and I'm so thrilled that his story did not disappoint. Is there anything in the world sexier than a dad who is in love with his kids? And it's magnified a thousand fold when that dad is a gruff and grizzled military man and those kids are adorably spirited twin girls. I knew Apollo was going to be a sure thing for me before I even opened the book.

Dylan was the wild card. He was the one I didn't know anything about before I dug into this story and the reality is that he's the one I loved most of all. He stole the show. He stole my heart. He stole, basically, everything. I freaking adored every single thing about him. And even when I was frustrated with him, it was because he was basically being too good. He's adorable, smart, funny, amazing with children, and the most patient, loyal man on the planet. As if that wasn't enough? His chemistry with Apollo? Off the freakin' charts. This book fairly sizzled in my hands. But it's more than heat - Apollo and Dylan's story hit me on every level.

There were moments I wanted to shake some sense into Apollo. I needed his character to move forward and show some growth - and he did, so I was rewarded in the end. But Lord almighty there were some frustrating moments in the middle. Angst. So much delicious angst. And I was hooked for every minute of it.

M/M books have been hit or miss for me lately - I'm not always connecting to them emotionally and so I'm struggling to feel enthusiastic about them. This one? This one I connected with instantly and completely and I am now a loyal fan. At Attention was smartly written and felt so authentic. It was emotional without being too heavy, and it left my heart happy and full. I am all in now, and I'm excited for so much more of this series!

Apollo and Dylan first met years ago, when Dylan was still a teen. Dylan is the younger brother to Dustin, one of Apollo’s friends and a fellow SEAL. At the time, Dylan had a crush on him, but he never returned it and within a few years of that, Apollo met Neal. They eventually married and had twin daughters (through a surrogate). But two years ago, Neal was killed in an accident, leaving Apollo lost and grieving.



When the story starts, Apollo is at the store and notices one man’s fine ass. He’s not happy that he noticed this, as he firmly believes that he will never have another relationship or hookup; he promised Neal forever, after all. So he quickly leaves before the other man can say anything to him. If only it were that easy, of course. At the party later that day, he realizes why the man looked vaguely familiar – it’s Dylan, all grown up (very nicely so). Of course this triggers another layer of “Shit, I shouldn’t have any of these thoughts” because now it’s not just thinking of another man besides Neal, it’s thinking about his best friend’s younger brother, and that’s a no-no.


Dylan is in town to work at a summer camp -- he likes to work with children at camps and after school programs. But since Apollo’s mother, and main support system, is going on vacation for the summer, Dustin decided that Dylan should help Apollo out with the girls while he’s in town. Apollo, who is no longer deployed on missions but does keep very busy with training exercises and whatnot at the base, doesn’t like asking for help -- from any one. And especially not from Dylan, who’s stirring up emotions and feelings that he thought died when he buried his husband. Apollo’s set to tell Dustin and Dylan hell no, but then he sees Dylan chatting with another friend of Apollo's, and a burst of jealousy changes his mind. Dylan can stay and help, but that’s all it’ll be . . . Until, of course, it’s so much more than that.



So we have an older widowed SEAL who’s a bit grouchy and a younger hero who also happens to be the brother to Apollo’s best friend, as well as the emotional angst of grief and starting over, and the sweetness of a friends to lovers type story? Um, HELL YES PLEASE AND THANK YOU! I loved these two men and their story was such a lovely treat, both sweet and steamy, which Albert always pulls off so well.


I loved watching these two together, their moments watching TV after the girls were in bed, their small conversations and the many ways that Dylan would try to help Apollo, even when he was a bit grumpy about the help. I have such a weakness for seeing the domestic side of a budding relationship, especially when the couple is still adamant that there’s nothing going on; it makes it, I don’t know, sweet and charming, so those parts weren’t at all boring to me, they were enjoyable. I loved seeing them slowly dance around each other, loved how Dylan realizes that the young man he once had a crush on is not the same as the strong father he’s falling for now. I was glad that Dylan’s old crush didn’t really factor in too much, because after all those years and life experiences, Apollo is a different man, and Dylan’s grown up from that point, too, so they really did need to see each other as they are right now, not who they first met nearly a decade ago. (By the way, the age difference is just under 10 years, if I recall correctly; Apollo is about 35 and Dylan is 23 or so.)




While I loved all the sweet parts to Apollo and Dylan’s story, you know me: I’m all about the dirty. And damn, but Albert never fails to bring the heat! It does take a bit for these two to start anything (remember: Apollo’s grief plus the “no touching my buddy’s brother” feels), but when they do . . . Oh, man, it’s sexy as hell


The scene with Dylan on top, and Apollo making him go teasingly slow for so long, all while watching him in the bedroom mirror, was deliciously dirty. As were all the other scenes. Stop me or I'll just start posting ALL THE SEXY BITS and that's not a very helpful review on its own, now is it?



As I said, there’s angst as Apollo works through his grief before finally accepting that it’s okay for him to have another partner, that doing so doesn’t take away from what he had with Neal. I loved seeing Dylan taking care of the broody “I’m tough and don’t need a hand” SEAL when his old injuries flared up. I just loved these two together, period. All the happy sighs. (And all the face fanning – did I mention they’re hot as hell together?!) Their grand HEA moment at the end was so perfect and left me with a smile on my face.




Maddox and Ben’s story is next – YAY! – and I cannot wait. I actually have the ARC on my Kindle but since it’s a June release I’m trying SO HARD not to jump in this early. I’m not sure how long I’ll be able to hold out though, because A) MADDOX AND BEN, and B) Albert is a top favorite author, period, and I can’t get enough. I swear I need a hit every month; no pressure, Annabeth, but, well, write faster! If you’re not reading Albert yet, you must. She has a few different series going and I recommend all of them; I’ve yet to be disappointed by any of her titles, and most of them end up making it to my Royal Pick list for a reason.



4 1/2 STARS!

I swear this series just gets better and better! OK this is book 2 in this series but it stands on its own without help from the first book. Apollo is the older Lt. and former SEAL. And he is a bit of a control freak. Dylan is the younger man who has had a crush on him since he was 15. As with all of this writers work the characters are amazing and complex. They are so individual I feel as if I know them.
I absolutely fell in love with these characters. I mean hard core loved them. This has become my favorite book as of right now by this author. I'm fickle so it may change when I get to the next one of which I am SO excited to get to! Apollo is broken. He is covered in guilt and memories every time he turns around. This brings a lot of emotional turmoil to the book that makes it so so good. Dylan is the light of the book. He brings happiness to everyone.

Be prepared to melt when these two come together (pun intended). No joke, it is seriously hot. The book is full of story, romance, emotional turmoil and love. It also gives a hint to the next book and OMW I just can't wait! I highly recommend this book to all who love a set of sexy men falling in love.

I loved this book! 4.5 well deserved stars for book two in the Out of Uniform series. Slow burn, Navy SEAL and hot mirror sex - brilliant!

We first meet Apollo in book one of this series when he sticks up for Zack as an Out and proud Navy SEAL. This can be read as a standalone but book one is really good and I would definitely read it first.

Apollo is raising his twin four-year-old girls as a single Dad with help from his mother and mothers in law after the death of his husband Neal two years earlier. His mother is going on an extended trip over the summer and his best friend Dustin suggests his younger brother Dylan could help out with the girls over the summer as he is moving to San Diego to work at a summer camp for kids. Apollo is reluctant to try this plan as a brief encounter with Dylan at the local grocery shop involves an unfortunate incident where Apollo was caught ogling Dylan's tight firm ass and memories of Dylan having a teenage crush on Apollo back in the day has Apollo hesitating but eventually he agrees.

"High. Tight. Round. Attached to muscular legs poking out of board shorts, the kind of legs that suggested a serious investment in a sport or fitness"

Apollo is very lost and really struggling to cope with his grief and loss. Dylan is like a breath of fresh air in his life. He's brilliant with the girls, fun, sweet and rather than judge Apollo for his sometimes considered over the top approach to parenting Dylan embraces and respects it. Dylan is desperate for Apollo to see past the 10 year age gap and see him as more than his best friends little brother. Friendship inevitably leads to a sort of friends with benefits situation with complex feelings under the surface.

This is such a sweet, realistic story of grief, loss and the process of moving forward with life. Apollo's obsession with mirror sex in Dylan's room just made me chuckle and was really HOT. This story is written really well, all the characters have such depth and the chemistry between Apollo and Dylan is sweet and genuine. I thought the young girls were really well written and are a big part of this story (as they should be as this made it more realistic) it doesn't take away from the epic love story underneath. Such a lovely sweet HEA too.

I loved book one but I loved book two even more. The cover is amazing!!! - although not quite a true representation of the descriptions of the characters in the book. I cannot wait for more from this series!

At Attention by Annabeth Albert
Book #2: Out of Uniform Series
Source: Netgalley
My Rating: 4½/5 stars
My Review:

Apollo Floros never saw himself as anything but a single, career military man. Love, however, can change everything, and when he met his husband, everything in Apollo’s world changed. He found himself a married, career military man with twin daughters he was hopelessly in love with. Fate, like love, can change everything.

To be sure, Apollo is still hopelessly in love with his twins, but the last year without his husband has been hellish. An accident took his partner and now Apollo can’t see a life beyond his grief and caring for his daughters. In an effort to keep them safe, Apollo has an air-tight control on every aspect of their lives, with lists and protocols in place. In fact, if it weren’t for the lists, the routine, and his mother, Apollo may not have made it this far. Problem is, his mother has a cruise scheduled for the summer, and if Apollo can’t find a live-in nanny for the girls, he’s going to be up a creek.

Dylan was just a gangly teenager the last time he saw Apollo, his brother’s best friend. The torch Dylan’s carried for Apollo over the years has barely diminished and when the opportunity arises to help the soldier and his girls, Dylan’s all in. Dylan’s career path has led him to Apollo’s door; both his college degree and his experience make Dylan the perfect person to look after Apollo’s girls and if that experience also puts him Apollo’s sights, all the better. As the summer wears on, Dylan proves time and again he is an amazing caretaker and good friend. Dylan has made it perfectly clear he wants more from Apollo, but understands the man is still grieving the loss of his partner. Additionally, Apollo is older than Dylan and is having a very, very hard time seeing the boy he once knew as the man he now is. Until, they kiss. There’s no mistaking the grown-up Dylan has become, which means Apollo now must deal with his own issues if he ever wants to be truly happy again.

The Bottom Line: In my review for the first book in this series, Off Base, I noted how hard first-in-a-series books can be, and I hoped the second installment would up the ante. Mission accomplished! Apollo and Dylan are such a handsome and caring couple which made rooting for them and their HEA so very easy to do. Apollo’s heart and his world were shattered by the loss of his husband yet, there’s Dylan who represents all Apollo wants for his future. The big issues in this read are truly big: loss of a loved one, survivor’s guilt, the guilt over loving another, and age discrepancy. Mixed into all of this are some yummy naughty bits and some funny moments that certainly help lighten the overall tone of the read. Overall, At Attention raises the bar for the Out of Uniform series and is a standard I sincerely hope will be met in all future installments.

There's this feeling trepidation I get when starting a new book, especially one with an alpha male who's trying to raise kids on his own. I always yearn and hope for a fantastic story but don't always get it. At Attention didn't let me down.

A well written story, it's got a lot of the things I hope for in a book about love and family. Apollo is not how I pictured him, either. He has many of the alpha characteristics, but he's so much more. The love he has for his girls is immense and wonderful. The loss he still feels over the death of his husband is so palpable. I really felt that loss deep, and it's really beautiful, that kind of love. There's this fierce devotion that he's feeling, making it hard for him to move on... and along comes Dylan.

Dylan is possibly the most incredible soul ever, quickly becoming a necessary and welcome addition to the Floros household. Providing a lot of help with the girls, Dylan makes sure Apollo feels comfortable and not stressed about their care, as well as giving him a much needed break from the ridged structured life he's been living.

For much of this book, I was a smiling fool. Everything is well balanced... not too much of any character, I never felt like there was anyone missing, the children's presence throughout was important, and the loss that Apollo felt was a heavy topic that never once seemed like it was one that was over written. Nope. Every feeling, every cry, every frustrating moment was necessary. Every smile, laugh, and tender moment was pure beauty.

I loved the instant attraction, the slow and methodical way the friendship moves from one tentative moment to the next, and then the way that friendship grows into something more. Both men work hard at this, making sure this is where they want to go. It's not easy, and there are the lives of two little girls to think about. I love that I feel like I lived this story with them. It touched me and I hope/want everyone who reads this to feel that too. It's adult relationship building here, so it feels real, and real feelings are what I'm after in a book about love and family.

Review posts on the blog and Goodreads closer to release date.

I LOVED the emotion in this book! I was enthralled for the whole story!

Annabeth Albert never lets me down! The men here are amazing and a single dad, this was a win. Watching the characters come together and get through their trials and problems together and wind up proving that once again love will win. Plus the twin daughters are charming. I have a full review to come on my blog.

Fabulous, I am really enjoying this series overall and am looking forward to new books!

This was legit filthy, dirty, with an toppy, alpha male.

“I want it like this because I want to see your face as you take my cock.” Dylan’s whole body clenched at that suggestion. “And I want to watch you work in the mirror. So fucking hot.”

OMG, I was sure my kindle was going to ignite!

I have a love/hate relationship with stories involving second chances at love when a previous partner has passed.. When they work, they blow me away, but sometimes having the ghost of a former lover hanging over a new relationship can be a bit... much. I felt this at times was a bit much.

but in the overall ending, I sure did enjoy it a little to much!

I have yet to read a bad book by this author. This one happens to be one of my favorite tropes--single parent. I like the way the author brings us into the life of our military. Married or not, children or not, the job is hard. Having to juggle all that as a single father is even more of a challenge. I liked that Dylan and Apollo have been friends for years although Dylan is the typical no touch best friends brother in this relationship. That history made their getting together even more meaningful.

Great series by this author. Looking forward to meeting more of her military heroes.