by
Annabeth Albert
Series: Out of Uniform, #7 *Final
book in the series*
Publisher: Carina Press (Harlequin)
Release Date (Print
& Ebook):
eBook: Monday January 14, 2019
Print (mmp): Tuesday January
29, 2019
Length (Print &
Ebook):
384 Pages
Subgenre:
Contemporary Romance,
Male/Male Romance, Military Romance
Warnings (if any):
No content warnings needed. Hot fake relationship shenanigans
dominate along with being trapped outdoors, but HEA for everything. No
addictions/bdsm/deaths etc.
Synopsis:
The camping trip from hell may be the first stop on the
road to happily-ever-after in Rough Terrain, the final book in Annabeth
Albert’s critically acclaimed, fan-favorite Out of Uniform series.
Navy SEAL Renzo Bianchi has a
soft spot for Canaan Finley, and not only because the man makes a mean
smoothie. He’s the first guy to get Renzo’s motor revving in a long time. But
when he agrees to Canaan’s insane charade—one all-access fake boyfriend, coming
right up—he never expects more than a fling.
Creating a hot Italian SEAL
boyfriend to save face seemed like a good idea…until his friends called
Canaan’s bluff. Now he’s setting off into the woods with the very man who
inspired his deception, and Canaan is not the outdoorsy type. The sparks are
already flying when a flash flood separates them from their group, leaving
Renzo and Canaan very much trapped…very much alone in the wilderness.
Working together to come up
with a plan for survival is sexier than either of them expects. But back in the
real world, being a couple is bringing its own set of hazards…
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Excerpt:
And as he watched
him sleep, it hit Canaan that while he was on this weird adrenaline high, Renzo
did this every day. Every day for days on end he confronted danger, high risks,
threat of death, and he had a whole team of people counting on him the entire
time too. While Canaan had been busy freaking out, he’d worried a lot about
himself, about Grandpa, about what he’d miss out on. And he’d worried some
about what he and Renzo could have had, especially when Renzo had been
threatening to go out on his own.
But Renzo had
neither freaked out nor focused on himself—the whole time, he’d been worried
about Canaan. Keeping him warm. Making the alarms to drink and eat. Making sure
Canaan had first choice of food. Coming up with plans to keep them safe and
ensure the rescuers spotted them. Damn. It was humbling to think of all Renzo
had done for him. And now Renzo was
exhausted. Spent. Energy reserves clearly gone.
And yet, he would
do something like this again, soon probably. With better equipment and better
teammates, but he’d face danger again, head on. Because that was what he did.
Who he was. His moral fabric was made of camo—tough as ripstop, unwavering and
unyielding. Maybe Renzo had joined up because of his brother originally, but he
hadn’t been lying about finding himself on the teams. And who he’d found there
was possibly the best man Canaan had ever met. His throat ached just looking at
Renzo, hands tightly clenching to stop from touching him.
“I’m going to
take better care of you,” he whispered softly. “You took care of me, so maybe
it’s time someone took care of you like you deserve. How about me?”
Renzo, of course,
slumbered on, but something inside Canaan shifted. Changed. Accepted this new
reality in front of him where this sleeping giant was suddenly the most
important person in Canaan’s life.
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My review:
4.5 out of 5 stars
Rough Terrain by Annabeth Albert focuses on SEAL Renzo
Bianchi (aka Rooster), who hasn’t quite settled on what he wants to happen with
his military career, and is less than comfortable with the expectations of his
family. Canaan Finley is working at the Smoothie Palace while pursuing his career
goals and supporting his remaining family, and can’t believe it when his
interest in the sexy SEAL is returned. Unfortunately, Renzo has been burned
before, and a relationship is the last thing he wants, however much temptation the
fascinating Canaan offers. He doesn’t include Canaan’s input in his
calculations, and that may be his biggest mistake.
This story is an adult military gay romance that is part of
the ‘Out of Uniform’ series. I love the gradual evolution of the relationship
as the two men deal with each other’s insecurities and fears. The caring and
patience demonstrated on both sides was heartwarming and the awkward moments
were endearing. I like that family ties are emphasized and it was refreshing to
have supportive relatives for both men even though one aches at the backstory
depicted. This is my favorite of the series, although I haven’t read every
volume, and did just fine as a stand-alone story. The combination of spice,
suspense, and romance was well-balanced, and although this is purportedly the
last in the series, I am hopeful that there will be more tales involving these
charismatic SEALs in the future.
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