Review: Tight Quarters by Annabeth Albert

Series: Out of Uniform Book #6

Format: ebook

Rating: 3 Stars

How I Got It: NetGalley

Genre: Romance, M/M

Publisher: Carina Press

Synopsis courtesy of Goodreads

Petty Officer Bacon, a navy SEAL and ace sharpshooter, has been on the front lines of more than his fair share of dangerous ops. Yet when a minor injury relegates him to the beta team, he’s tasked with what may be his riskiest assignment yet: the silver fox journalist he’s babysitting is the hottest, most charismatic man he’s ever encountered.

Award-winning journalist Spencer Bryant may have been named one of Pride magazine’s most eligible bachelors of the year, but he’s not looking to change his relationship status. He’s a consummate professional who won’t risk his ethics or impeccable reputation by getting involved with a source. Even a sexy-as-hell military man. But while Spencer can resist his physical attraction to Bacon, he has less control over his emotions—especially when the mission goes sideways and the two men are trapped alone.

Getting out of the jungle alive turns out to be easy compared to facing the truth about their feelings for one another back in the real world. And whether or not they can build a future is a different story altogether. 

Review

***I received this book via NetGalley from the publisher in exchange for an honest review***

This is my third Annabeth Albert book. I do enjoy her stories and do casually like military romances. But they do feel a little redundant. All of the ones I've read had 1 character that was in some kind of denial and there is a good amount of angst surrounding that.

In addition to being a M/M military romance, there's a fairly substantial age difference between Spencer and Bacon. And it was almost a non-issue which I liked. Both of their families and friends were supportive. There was more tension from Spencer's job as a reporter. This was realistic considering the importance of secrecy in the military, but sometimes the drama felt a little overwrought.

Bacon's passion for the military is probably one of my favorite things. When writing a LGBTQ+ story it would be easy to trash the military and service(wo)men. Ms. Albert shows some intolerance but also explores the complexity of a changing world. Bacon's desire to be a lifer and love for his team was very beautiful and jumped off the page.

I will read more Annabeth Albert books because I trust her as an author. However, I may try a different series to hopefully avoid some of these redundant storylines/romances.

Thanks for reading!

Holly