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Title details for Better Not Pout by Annabeth Albert - Available

Better Not Pout

by Annabeth Albert
Sean Crisden
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One hard-nosed military police officer.
One overly enthusiastic elf.
One poorly timed snowstorm.
Is it a recipe for disaster, or a once in a lifetime opportunity for holiday romance?
Teddy MacNally loves Christmas and everything that goes along with it. When he plays an elf for his charity's events, he never expects to be paired with a Scrooge masquerading as Santa Claus. His new mission: make the holiday-hating soldier believe he was born to say ho-ho-ho.
Sergeant Major Nicholas Nowicki doesn't do Santa, but he's army to his blood. When his CO asks an unusual favor, Nick of course obliges. The elf to his Kris Kringle? Tempting. Too tempting—Nick's only in town for another month, and Teddy's too young, too cheerful and too nice for a one-night stand.
The slow, sexy make-out sessions while Teddy and Nick are alone and snowbound, though, feel like anything but a quick hookup. As a stress-free holiday fling turns into Christmas all year round, Teddy can't imagine his life without Nick. And Nick's days on the base may be coming to a close, but he doesn't plan on leaving anything, or anyone, behind.
Also by Annabeth Albert:
Shore Leave
Book 1: Sailor Proof
Book 2: Sink or Swim
Out of Uniform
Book 1: Off Base
Book 2: At Attention
Book 3: On Point
Book 4: Wheels Up
Book 5: Squared Away
Book 6: Tight Quarters
Book 7: Rough Terrain

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  • Release date

    November 27, 2018

  • Formats

    • OverDrive Listen audiobook

      • ISBN: 9781488206160
      • File size: 175084 KB
      • Duration: 06:04:45

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • Publisher's Weekly

      September 10, 2018
      Albert (Off Base) dresses up this tender and funny contemporary romance with Christmas elements. Gruff giant Sgt. Maj. Nicholas Nowicki is a no-nonsense Army MP, one month from retirement, who’s temporarily stationed at Fort End in Upstate New York. When he’s roped into playing small-town Santa for a day, he meets perky do-gooder Teddy MacNally, who runs a local charity in the tiny, bucolic burg of Mineral Spirits. Their sexual chemistry is explosive, but Nick is planning on going into business with an old Army buddy in Florida, and tells Teddy that a relationship isn’t in the cards. Despite trying to keep things short and sweet, both men fall fast and have no idea how they’re going to say goodbye. Albert’s obvious affection for her characters, particularly Nick, makes this tale a pleasure from the humorous start to the pleasant, if somewhat predictable, ending. Agent: Deidre Knight, Knight Agency.

    • Library Journal

      October 15, 2018

      After 30 years of military police service, Sgt. Major Nicholas Nowicki can't wait to retire from snowy upstate New York to Florida in only one more month. But when his commanding officer asks him to fill in for her ailing husband as Santa for a celebration in nearby Mineral Springs, he can't refuse--and is surprised to be attracted to charity director Teddy MacNally. Naturally, a serious relationship is out of the question--Teddy is far too young for him and, anyway, Nick will be leaving soon. But fate has other plans, and as their relationship deepens, Nick is forced to reassess his skeptical views about love as they try to sort out the future. VERDICT This gently witty, over-the-top sexy M/M romance overflows with family, friends, and good cheer and hits most of the right holiday notes. Albert (Tight Quarters) lives in the Pacific Northwest.

      Copyright 2018 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

    • AudioFile Magazine
      While listening to this audiobook, it takes time to get used to Sean Crisden's narration, particularly the voice he creates for Teddy MacNally--a guy who loves Christmas. But listeners will warm up to Crisden when grumpy Nicholas Nowicki, a military police officer, enters the scene. When Teddy enthusiastically agrees to play an elf for a charity event, he finds he has his work cut out for him in the face of a reluctant Nicholas, who's been ordered to play Santa by a superior officer. But a little holiday spirit may be just what's needed to unite two hearts and give them both a Christmas to remember. Crisden's high pitch for Teddy's elf voice may be off-putting until he introduces the gruff tones of Nicholas, which balance the performance. Portraying an ensemble of well-meaning family and community members, all with distinguishable voices, proves Crisden can deliver the goods. A.L. © AudioFile 2019, Portland, Maine

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