Ranger Quill Ramsey doesn’t like change, and particularly doesn’t like that the volunteer originally scheduled to replace his long-time winter co-worker has been replaced at the last minute by Owen, whom he at first mistakes for an office volunteer rather than an outdoorsman. Although no stranger to winter sports and outdoor pursuits, he’s not a typical winter visitor to the parks, and the ranger with whom he ends up paired is suspicious at first of Owen’s ability to stay the duration of their posting. Having recovered from testicular cancer, Owen Han is taking a very extended sabbatical and living off his considerable savings while he tackles the bucket list he made to help him get through his various treatments. Our newbie hero is a little different too: already planning from the outset to stay a little longer than a two-week holiday as he prepares to spend the whole winter as a volunteer working alongside the salaried rangers.

After two books with one pilot hero apiece, we move to an entirely ground-bound story for the conclusion, and select from the park rangers of Alaska for our local lad. I’ve been enjoying this series, as with all those I’ve read from Annabeth Albert, albeit with a slightly rocky start in this case. He never expects their flirtation might tempt him into stay put once and for all.Stevie‘s review of Arctic Heat (Frozen Hearts, Book 3) by Annabeth AlbertĬontemporary Gay Romance published by Carina Press 23 Sep 20 When his hot, conveniently buff, neighbor shows up on his doorstep, dog in tow, Rain’s determined to not just save the adorable puppy, but her reluctant owner as well. He dances through life, one adventure at a time, never settling in one place for too long. Rain Fisher doesn’t take anything too seriously. As they work together, trying to re-home their little princess, Garrick can’t resist his growing attraction for the other man, even though he knows this guy isn’t the staying type.

Thankfully, help comes in the form of his new sexy, dog-loving neighbor. But when a lost dog shows up on his front porch, he can’t turn her away, and he can’t take care of her on his own. Nothing, not severe injuries nor the brutal physical therapy that follows, is going to stop him from getting back with his crew. Tropes: Age Gap, Friends to Lovers, Hurt/Comfort, Kink Exploration, Opposites AttractĪnnabeth Albert’s Hotshots series continues-the emotions and intensity of Chicago Fire with the raw, natural elements of Man vs.

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