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Shore Leave

Sailor Proof

“Whether making my heart melt or my head burst into flames, Annabeth Albert draws the reader in and keeps them captivated.” —Gay Book Reviews

The sexy Navy chief and his best friend’s adorkable little brother…

It’s petty, but Naval Chief Derrick Fox wishes he could exact a little revenge on his ex by showing off a rebound fling. His submarine is due to return to its Bremerton, Washington, home base soon and Derrick knows all too well there won't be anyone waiting with a big, showy welcome.

Enter one ill-advised plan…

Arthur Euler is the guy you go to in a pinch—he's excellent at out-of-the-box solutions. It's what the genius music-slash-computer nerd is known for. So when he finds out Derrick needs a favor, he’s happy to help. He can muster the sort of welcome a Naval Chief deserves, no problem at all.

Except it is a problem. A very big problem.

When Arthur’s homecoming welcome is a little too convincing, when a video of their gangplank smooch goes enormously viral, they're caught between a dock and a hard place. Neither of them ever expected a temporary fake relationship to look—or feel—so real. And Arthur certainly never considered he'd be fighting for a very much not-fake forever with a military man.

Carina Adores is home to romantic love stories where LGBTQ+ characters find their happily-ever-afters.

Shore Leave

Book 1: Sailor Proof

Book 2: Sink or Swim

Also by Annabeth Albert:

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

Hotshots

Book 1: Burn Zone

Book 2: High Heat

Book 3: Feel the Fire

Book 4: Up in Smoke


Author:

  • Annabeth Albert

Narrators:

  • Greg Boudreaux
  • Joel Leslie

Series:

  • Volume 1 in Shore Leave

Format:

  • Audiobook

Duration:

  • 8 h 18 min

Language:

English

Categories:

  • Romance
  • Modern romance
  • Romance
  • Romantic suspense

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    Annabeth Albert

    Annabeth Albert grew up sneaking romance novels under the bed covers. Now, she devours all subgenres of romance out in the open—no flashlights required! When she’s not adding to her keeper shelf, she’s a Pacific Northwest romance writer of many critically acclaimed and fan-favorite LGBTQ romance series. To find out more, check out: www.annabethalbert.com. The fan group, Annabeth’s Angels, on Facebook is also a great place for bonus content.

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