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Four months ago, their ten year relationship changed. Now Maddox and Ben were hanging by a thread. One night that should have meant nothing wrapped its way around the men. Instead of moving on, guilt prevailed. Their friendship was being tested as Maddox finds that feelings that should not be had was factoring in his relationship with the closed off Ben.

Now on a mission, stranded, they learn to reflect on each other and what should have been. "Ben." Maddox’s voice was soft, and Ben couldn't tell if there was disappointment or simply exhaustion there. "We can't keep doing this."

"No. I mean…I think you should date. Date me. We should date." ~Ben

Theirs should have been a smooth transition. They had friendship and years of knowing on their side. But when Maddox made a life changing decision, it was one than Ben could bear.

I just cannot get enough of this series!!! I was hooked from book one and want it to go on.

3.5 Stars

I've been thinking on this one for a while now. I finished it weeks ago, but could not decide how I felt.

On Point is not like the other two books in this series. This one had me feeling a lot more melancholy, a little more sad, and frustrated. The friendship between Ben and Maddox, and the obvious attraction we get a glimpse of in books one and two, plays out here in a slower paced story with flashbacks to previous encounters that have led them to a situation where they are both on edge, both feeling extremely lonely, and very confused on how to proceed.

I guess I struggled with the pacing a bit, but I also struggled with Ben and his various issues. Ben trouble with relationships due to a failed past marriage, abandonment by his mother, and a very deep dependency on his best friend Maddox. This dependency on Maddox is really an issue for both of them, causing more problems in the end than you'd think.

While I enjoyed this book a lot, I was really stressed and upset for a lot of it. I think all of the tension that comes off Ben and Maddox just flowed into me. It made me feel bad and upset and I just wanted them to get it together and figure themselves out so I could get to the happiness. It's really s struggle for them, so it was a huge struggle for me. Bu this is a really good addition to the series and I'm excited to see what's next.

4 Stars

I was really looking forward to reading this book! The way Ben and Maddox were in the last book with Dylan. I knew it was going to be an interesting read! And it was!

The beginning of this book draws you in. There was so much action going on. And right away you could feel the connection Ben and Maddox had for each other. And at the same time you could feel all the anxiety they both had too! They were really struggling with their feelings for each other!

This book was a little on the deep side. I wasn't expecting that. Lots of angst going on. For a couple that knows each other so well... they were really disconnected. I felt that if they had just sat down and talked. They wouldn't have had so many up's and downs. They wouldn't have assumed so many things. I felt there was a lot of undue angst going on with them. And that was the hard part for me in this book. All the back and forth.

I loved them as a couple. But I felt Ben's hang ups about relationships really put a strain on everything. And I mean everything not just with Maddox. With his family too. He has a hard time forgiving and letting go. And that was his biggest downfall.

I loved the ending of this book! It was really perfect! Ben really stepped it up and showed Maddox the big grand gesture! I knew Ben wanted it too. He just had a lot to work out personally to fully give himself to Maddox.

I loved loved loved how the author put little details about Oceanside (where I happen to live!!) and just place's all around San Diego! It's the little details in books that make the difference.

Imagine having someone you trust to have your back whether you are at home or out on a mission. Imagine developing a bond so strong with that someone that they become your best friend. Now imagine falling in love with that person. Would you risk that friendship for a chance to have it all? On Point is a friends to lovers story that follows navy SEALS, Maddox and Ben. This is book three in the Out of Uniform series by Annabeth Albert. I have not read the previous books, but I had no problem following this one since each book in the series follows a separate couple.

Maddox and Ben are on a mission to rescue the kidnapped sons of two senators. Things don't go as planned and the two men are separated from their team deep in the middle of enemy territory. Both men are injured, but through Ben's sheer stubborn determination they both manage to survive. Once back home on medical leave the tension builds between them as Maddox and Ben are forced to deal with the feelings that have developed between them.

I really enjoyed this slow burning romance. The chemistry between Maddox and Ben is off the charts hot. Their solid foundation of friendship and shared history make the transition from friends to lovers feel natural. Witnessing Maddox and Ben discovering how to navigate the changes and obstacles that they have to face while trying to maintain their relationship was a bit of an emotional rollercoaster. This book will cause some major FEELS.

This was a great friends to lovers romance. I absolutely loved it. Albert's characters are complex and beautifully flawed. The action scenes at the beginning of the book were fast paced and suspenseful. This has some heart wrenching moments so be prepared to break out the tissues. I would recommend this one to anyone that is looking for a romantic read with a military theme or a friends-to-lovers love story.

These two guys were just so much that I don't have words. I loved them both. This series just keeps getting better and better. Having Ben carry Maddox to safety and then collapse, ugh just tore my heart out with so many feelings. These two big men fighting their emotions for each other for years then finally coming together was a wonderful read, my favorite book in the series so far.

One of my favorite series.

The author does a great job drawing the reader into this military world.

The beginning of On Point was difficult to read. The time on the mission was so overwhelming. Not only reading about the mission itself but how Maddox and Ben became who they were. What brought about their feelings towards each other.

These boys were stubborn and had a tough time expressing themselves and want they wanted. They both had trust issues with one another but in the end willing to give it up for the love that they shared for over 12 years.

If anyone deserves a HEA it's these two. Looking forward to reading more in this series.

I was able to read an advanced copy for a honest review

4* Not my fave of the series, as one guy's a player and the other's too into him to make a stance.

Despite not loving this book, I'm giving it a 4* because it's well done, because the storyline is believable, and because the leads are best friends who've not been able to see beyond damaging that friendship if they revealed their feelings and things went pear-shaped. Friends-to-lovers is a fave trope of mine, but this took its sweet time coming.

But, this book has a voyeuristic ménage scene and one actual ménage one, that whilst both consensual, didn't do anything for me, and in fact, turned me off the Ben character a little. There's quite a lot of bonding in this whilst the guys are on a mission that goes bad, and that was perhaps the most enjoyable part of the tale for me, but I didn't like that the rest felt a bit rushed. It seemed that Maddox's needs/wants/plans/likes were mostly an afterthought and that he didn't get enough page-time.

The leads end up in a good place, with Ben doing the 'I didn't see that coming', which normally would be the icing on my cake, but for me, it missed the mark a little. Yes, he needed to be the one...doing this...but if I were Maddox, I'd have wanted more of a conversation, especially as the mention of future ménages wasn't entirely ruled out.

ARC courtesy of NetGalley and Carina Press, for my reading pleasure.

Super angsty with a lifetime of (good) life or death drama packed into the first 30%.

I kind of wish the book kept the characters trapped in the jungle awhile longer because once they got home I wanted to smack Ben upside the head.

I know this was his journey to growing up and figuring out how to be with Maddox but he really treated Mad like shit a lot. I think I would have been ok with it if Maddox had stood up to Ben and up for himself a little more or at least earlier on. Kind of like Dylan did with Apollo in At Attention.

But I am a sucker for a friends to more story and anything by Albert so I did end up enjoying it and can't wait for the next in the series.

So many things I liked about this. It's my favorite in the series so far. If you're a fan of the friends to lovers trope and/or hurt/comfort I think you're going to love this.

We saw some of Ben and Maddox in the prior books of the series but this can be read as a standalone. You may remember them as the two guys that are totally opposites but are roommates and best friends. When this story starts they've already crossed the line from friends to more but neither is dealing with it well. There is a ton of tension between them and their friendship is in trouble. They go on a mission and Maddox is badly injured. This brings reality crashing down on Ben. He can no longer deny his feelings for Maddox but it's complicated since he is adamantly opposed to committed relationships.

Their romance was really sweet and while they were definitely struggling, there was no over the top angst or drama. Ben gets in his own way a bunch of times but you never doubt how much he loves Maddox. He just needs to resolve some of his personal issues first.

One of my favorite things in this book was Maddox's character. He was a Christian and while he wasn't a "wait till marriage, virgin", he did want to only be in a sexual relationship with someone he had a commitment to. I thought this was a nice change and I don't think I've ever read a character like this in non-Christian romance before (not that I read Christian romance at all but still.....you get the idea) I love when authors give us outside the box, unique characters. Maddox had clear ideas what he wanted and what he expected in how he was treated and he didn't compromise his beliefs.

*never fear those of you who like smexy times in your stories, these two do get down & dirty during the story & when they do they're smoking hot together*

I thought the writing was really good and there was a lot of depth to the characters and the plot overall. I've enjoyed the other books in this series but this was my favorite. I thought it was really, really good.

*ARC provided through Netgalley in exchange for an honest review*

I will start off by saying this is the first book I have read by Annabeth Albert, and let me tell you, it will not be the last! OMG, I couldn't put this book down! I devoured it in one afternoon. Ben, and Maddox just blew me away. Their story is so raw, emotional, and intense. I LOVED every minute of it! On Point was a TOTAL PAGE TURNER for me!

Now I know this is the third book in the series, but you are able to be read On Point as a standalone. (thank goodness) There are cameo appearances from previous book characters from Books One and Two, but since I haven't read Off Base or At Attention yet, I had no trouble following along with the story line.

Honestly, this is an amazing book, and I am so glad I found it! If you love reading Military/ M/M books, I highly recommend On Point! It was truly a great story! Am looking forward to starting Off Base, and At Attention next!

Finalllllly Maddox and Ben!!!!!!!!!!!!

Guys, literally....I have been waiting for their story for so long and I was a teeny bit afraid that they beautiful men would not get their HEA with each other. BUT Annabeth Albert would NEVER do that to me, right??!!

I have loved Maddox for what seem's lie an eternity. To finally get his story...to see what he has had to contend with in his personal life from his family was truly heartbreaking. And, like a momma bear, I did not want Ben to hurt him! I didn't have much faith in Ben's ability to be an actual real boyfriend. I mean, sure he can play the part, but can he really mean it? Is he selfless enough to truly understand and give Maddox what he wants and needs in his life? Oh, it's a rough go of it towards the end, but the ending was so totally swoon-worthy and worth all the tense moment's before.

All in all, another excellent addition to this series and WOOHOO I can't wait for the next one :):):):):)

I have read the others in this series, and I could not wait to read this one. I already knew Maddox was in love with his best-friend, Ben, but he thought he doesn't stand a chance. When he talked to Dylan about Ben, he revealed his feelings and how hopelessly he felt and well, I couldn't wait to see how these two will end up together. But never would I have guess it was on a mission that Ben would learn how much he need Maddox. How there is more in this series.

What a wonderful story! This one was not only one of the most exciting stories I’ve read by this author, it was also the hottest—and the one that I am putting at the top of my list of favorites.

The author sprinkles in back story as she sets best friends, Ben Tovey (who we met in At Attention) and Maddox Horvat, off on a SEAL mission that fails spectacularly. But Ben, almost at the cost of his own life, manages to rescue Maddox after he’s injured, dragging him to the secondary pickup point. For Ben, it’s more than “SEALS never leave anyone behind.” He loves Maddox and has for years, though no one knows—including Maddox.

As it turns out, both are rescued and both are sent to emergency surgery and later recuperation, but neither knows the other’s condition, and it drives Ben crazy once he’s awake and aware. It also turns out to be the impetus he needs to finally reveal his feelings to Maddox once they are on the road to recovery and back to rooming together.

I totally adored their discovery of each other’s sexual kinks and preferences. Honestly, one needs a personal fan to read these scenes. And it’s not just the sex act—it’s the chemistry, the emotion, the joy of being together. Both men are sexually experienced, but never together, and giving in to their hearts’ deepest desires played out even better, IMHO, than many first-time-with-a-man scenes.

Naturally, there’s a problem looming on the horizon—Maddox decides not to “re-up” but fails to tell Ben and Ben hears about it while on duty. Heartbroken that Maddox didn’t trust him, Ben pulls away and moves in with his family. But Maddox didn’t tell him because he knew Ben would talk him out of it, and the one thing Maddox wants as much as he wants Ben is to own his own bakery. With the help of his friends, that dream may come true—but at the cost of losing Ben forever.

It wouldn’t be an Annabeth Albert story without a happy ending, so have no fear. But the joy is in watching it unfold and sharing in the happiness that is this couple’s final destination. Highly recommended!

This book warmed my heart. I have a fondness for these characters, Sometimes whilst reading this book I forgot these characters were fictional! I'll have a full review nearer to release date! <3

On Point, Annabeth Albert

Review from Jeannie Zelos book reviews

Genre:  LGBTQIA

I didn't realise this was a series, with two previous books, nor that it was a spin off from another series which I haven't read. So many books, so little time and Annabeth is an author whose books I've only just begun to touch. Each of these are stand alone reads though, so I was abe to follow easily, though I'd have known more about all the characters if I'd read earlier books.

You know when you're reading how some authors manage to describe a character and you can mentally "see" them? Well, here I had very clear pictures of Mad and Ben, not from physical descriptions so much as Annabeth's way of describing what type of person they are. I need that, need to feel I know – and like – characters to get really engrossed in their stories.

Friends to lovers, always a fun read, and of course as always the potential for losing your best friend gets wrapped up in that. Who looks at logics though when the heart is involved?
Mad's been in love with Ben for a long time now, but kept his feeling locked so tight inside Ben has no idea about them. Now serious injury to them both, re-enlistment time and relationship gaps coincide, and somehow they end up in a possibly-only-for-now relationship.
No end date put on, but one they agree to keep low key around others, and which if things don't work out won't spoil their friendship. Hah! As if!

Mad can't quite believe whats happened, Ben is kind of shocked at how his feelings for Mad have become more than just good mates.
And while they're both recuperating and hot, steamy sex is out there's plenty more they can and do try.

Things look to be going well, Ben is determined to make Mad enjoy the dates he arranges, and he's finding the change form his usual hook-ups only stance novel.
Still, even though on the surface he's going all in he still denies Love is real, he's been burned by that in his personal life when his last long term lover left him, and of course by seeing how devastated his dad was and how let down he felt when his mum left him at a young age.
He's all about enjoy the moment, look forward to things but Love? He's a real cynic about its existence.

Mad though takes the opposite view, even though his past hasn't delivered he's still got his parents happy marriage as a role model and he wants that for himself.
Tough though making a romance work when one wants a solid HEA and the other is convinced that HFN is as good as it gets.
Throw in a secret that affects them both and ...can their romance survive? Are Mad's dreams possible or destined to stay just a fantasy? 
 
Stars: four, a really fun read, great characters and some very real situations between them.  

ARC supplied for review purposes by Netgalley and Publishers

Storyline: 5
Angst: 3
Tissue: 0
Value: 5
Panty Scorching: 5
Over All Rating: 4.5 Stars
Netgalley eArc reviewed by Robin

Ben and Maddox are housemates and serve together on the same Seal team. Maddox has always felt some attraction between them but lately he has wanted more. Neither Ben or Maddox want to ruin their friendship so should they try being f*ck buddies to get this chemistry worked out of their system? Or will this experiment go totally wrong?

"Ben was playful in a way he hadn't expected, and it made Maddox smile, same as he had in the kitchen. Couldn't help it. This was fun, something he totally should have anticipated but hadn't. He'd always thought it would be almost painful - so much wanting and longing and unexpressed feelings clouding what should be pleasurable. But he hadn't accounted for how his pulse would race and adrenaline jangle and how damn turned-on it would make him"

I've been waiting for Ben and Maddox's book. Squeeeeee! Ben....that man about drove me crazy. I wanted so many times to throttle him and get him out of his twisted narcissistic thinking. Quit being a scaredy cat and it's not all about you! Maddox is my sweetheart. Ok...yes, I'm showing favoritism but he truly is adorable. When these two start "experimenting", fireworks go off...smoke alarms beep....lol! I just really enjoyed the roller coaster they had my emotions on. Now that I see the next book I'm like what? Dustin? What? Need this now!

On Point is the third book in the Out of Uniform series by Annabeth Albert and focuses on the relationship between Maddox and Ben, two Navy SEALS who we have previously met in earlier books. It uses familiar and popular tropes - best friends-to-lovers and hurt/comfort - to flesh out the complicated relationship between these two men with different outlooks on life and love.

The story begins in the midst of a mission that soon goes awry, leaving Maddox and Ben - their friendship strained by a few choice decisions in recent months - seriously injured and at the mercy of the elements as they make their way back to their teammates for extraction. The reasons for the strain on their friendship is explained through flash backs and character thoughts as we switch perspectives between both main leads throughout the story.

Maddox has decided that he needs to reevaluate what he wants out of life. He’s accomplished a lot in the 10 years he’s been in the Navy, but he wants more. He wants a life outside of all that, and he wants Ben, his best friend who’s been by his side for the last decade. Ben, on the other hand, is reluctant to mess up the friendship that means so much to him. Still recovering from a relationship that ended badly - of which we as readers find out a little of throughout the story - Ben plays the field and as a result, causes more friction than before.

This story had a distinctly more military feel to it, given that it’s the first book in this series where the two protagonists are in the same SEAL team. It was great to read about the mission aspect of the story, while also reading about the harrowing experience Maddox and Ben have and the repercussions of their serious injuries and how it affects both of them mentally and physically in different ways.

As always, I love the inclusion of characters we’ve previously met, including Dylan, Apollo, Pike and Zac. It’s such a simple thing and yet it builds this world up for all of the books in the series.

For a book that deals with missions-gone-wrong and injury-recovery, there’s not a huge amount of angst in the book - which for me is a bonus, because I wasn’t looking for that in a read - but be aware of it when going in. If you like stories with HEA then definitely give this one a shot.

I gave On Point 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Thank you to Netgalley for providing me with an eARC of this title in exchange for a fair and honest review. All thoughts are my own.

Steamy and heartwrenching! Loved the characters and the story!

4.75 stars!

"I've got your back. Leap with me, Maddox's gaze urged. And same as Ben had followed him on their first dive, out their first HALO jump, he made a choice to believe in that. To leap. Together."


Knowing that I'm addicted to a good friend-to-lovers romance, I knew I had to get my hands on it and read this book asap when I saw it. For anyone who loves the friends-to-lovers trope, this book will be right up your alley. It was sexy, yet sweet with the right amount of romance.

Ben and Maddox are the two men I've been waiting to get my hands on. They've been friends for over a decade when they met in the Military. Since then they've done everything together and can't imagine a life without each other.

''Love doesn’t keep people together. I wish it did, but it doesn’t. Someday you’ll move on. Someday I won’t be enough-"
"You will always be enough."


Their chemistry is off the charts, I adored their relationship and how they grew up and realized that yes, there is a life after the military. Maddox going for his dreams despite all the pressure from people was inspiring. This book had everything I was looking for in a good M/M story.

Knowing this book releases in June(?) I will probably change up my review a bit to reflect the final copy of the story.