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Squared Away by Annabeth Albert
4.0
This is book 5 in Annabeth Albert’s Out of Uniform series. While each book covers a different couple – there are characters and events that appear throughout the series making these best enjoyed in order starting with Off Base. This review contains spoilers to earlier books
I’ve been looking forward to Isaiah’s book since he was introduced in At Attention. While not exactly a single dad or nanny - this definitely had the vibes I love from both those tropes. Mark is on deployment when he learns that his sister and Isaiah’s cousin were lost in a car accident leaving 3 young children and a tangle of legal issues.
Forced proximity and opposites attract bring authentic tension as these two figure out a long term solution to custody. Isaiah realizes he isn’t over his teenage crush and Mark discovers that Isaiah has matured in the last decade. While there’s quite a bit of relationship angst, it works well and makes sense given the situation. I love their interactions with the kids who play a central role in the story.
Sweet ending and lovely HEA.
Narration:
Greg Boudreaux is wonderful as always. Not only giving Mark & Isaiah unique voices and personalities but brining the kids to life as well. A great fit with Albert’s writing.
I’ve been looking forward to Isaiah’s book since he was introduced in At Attention. While not exactly a single dad or nanny - this definitely had the vibes I love from both those tropes. Mark is on deployment when he learns that his sister and Isaiah’s cousin were lost in a car accident leaving 3 young children and a tangle of legal issues.
Forced proximity and opposites attract bring authentic tension as these two figure out a long term solution to custody. Isaiah realizes he isn’t over his teenage crush and Mark discovers that Isaiah has matured in the last decade. While there’s quite a bit of relationship angst, it works well and makes sense given the situation. I love their interactions with the kids who play a central role in the story.
Sweet ending and lovely HEA.
Narration:
Greg Boudreaux is wonderful as always. Not only giving Mark & Isaiah unique voices and personalities but brining the kids to life as well. A great fit with Albert’s writing.