Review: Out of Uniform by Annabeth Albert

Series: Out of Uniform Book #1

Format: ebook

Rating: 3 Stars

How I Got It: Borrowed from Library (Overdrive)

Genre: M/M Romance, Military Romance

Publisher: Carina Press

Synopsis courtesy of Goodreads

After trading the barracks for a fixer-upper rental, navy SEAL Zack Nelson wants peace, not a roommate—especially not Pike, who sees things about Zack he most wants to hide. Pike's flirting puts virgin Zack on edge. And the questions Pike's arrival would spark from Zack's teammates about his own sexuality? Nope. Not going there. But Zack can't refuse.

Pike Reynolds knows there won't be a warm welcome in his new home. What can he say? He's an acquired taste. But he needs this chance to get his life together. Also, teasing the uptight SEAL will be hella fun. Still, Pike has to tread carefully; he's had his fill of tourists in the past, and he can't risk his heart on another, not even one as hot, as built—and, okay, yeah, as adorable—as Zack.

Living with Pike crumbles Zack's restraint and fuels his curiosity. He discovers how well they fit together in bed…in the shower…in the hallway… He needs Pike more than he could have imagined, yet he doesn't know how to be the man Pike deserves.

Review

M/M romance is a very intimidating genre for me. I just feel like its easy to be problematic. So, I had only read M/M books from authors I already like/love who write traditional/straight romance. But this was recommended on the Smart Bitches podcast. I trust them and can appreciate a good military hero so I got this from the library.

Generally, I enjoyed this book. It was a cute read, but a little to angsty for me. I'm not even sure that's the right word. Zack's denial of who he was was what really got to me. A little bit of that is fine, but this was a little too much.

I did like that Pike and Zack had good and supportive friends. It was especially nice to see the military portrayed as accepting. Of course there are some crappy people in the world, but more and more people are accepting.

I am glad I read this and am currently reading another book in this series. If you have any M/M book recommendations let me know. 

Thanks for reading!

Holly