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A review by ccgwalt
Tight Quarters by Annabeth Albert
5.0
4.5 for story
5 for narration by Greg Boudreaux
I've enjoyed all the Out of Uniform books I've read so far, but this is definitely one of my favorites. The characters, the conflicts and the final resolution were all believably written. My only quibble is the fact that the last couple of chapters were a little sticky sweet, but that's hardly a major issue.
Spencer is a well-known journalist and author imbedded with a SEAL team. Bacon is pansexual, not out to his teammates, who is tasked with being Spencer's liaison. The SEALs as a whole aren't happy to have the reporter with them, and Bacon in particular doesn't like that he's been taken off Alpha team in order to make protecting Spencer ("babysitting") his major goal. Still, as the two spend time together, arguing at times and getting to know each other, there is an undeniable spark of attraction. After an op goes sideways, Spencer is removed from the team. Both men want to pursue the attraction, but also know it could result in a conflict of interest that might damage both their careers.
Annabeth Albert pulls it all together with believable emotions and a realistic look at the conflicts involved. The conflict isn't manufactured, and the path to resolution means both parties must be willing to talk it through and bend.
I don't have anything new to say about Greg Boudreaux's excellent narrative skills. He is wonderful here, as usual, and listening to this book on audio only enhances enjoyment.
5 for narration by Greg Boudreaux
I've enjoyed all the Out of Uniform books I've read so far, but this is definitely one of my favorites. The characters, the conflicts and the final resolution were all believably written. My only quibble is the fact that the last couple of chapters were a little sticky sweet, but that's hardly a major issue.
Spencer is a well-known journalist and author imbedded with a SEAL team. Bacon is pansexual, not out to his teammates, who is tasked with being Spencer's liaison. The SEALs as a whole aren't happy to have the reporter with them, and Bacon in particular doesn't like that he's been taken off Alpha team in order to make protecting Spencer ("babysitting") his major goal. Still, as the two spend time together, arguing at times and getting to know each other, there is an undeniable spark of attraction. After an op goes sideways, Spencer is removed from the team. Both men want to pursue the attraction, but also know it could result in a conflict of interest that might damage both their careers.
Annabeth Albert pulls it all together with believable emotions and a realistic look at the conflicts involved. The conflict isn't manufactured, and the path to resolution means both parties must be willing to talk it through and bend.
I don't have anything new to say about Greg Boudreaux's excellent narrative skills. He is wonderful here, as usual, and listening to this book on audio only enhances enjoyment.