Annabeth Albert – författare

First in the new Portland Heat series!

A Portland restaurant owner succumbs to temptation in this gay romance novella. “Sometimes an author just gets everything right . . . Absolutely perfect.” —Guilty Pleasures Book Reviews

Sure, Chris O’Neal has problems. His restaurant is still co-owned by his ex. His flannel-and-tattoos style is making him accidentally trendy. He can’t remember the last time he went out and had fun. But he’s not lonely, he’s driven. And the hot bakery delivery boy is not his problem, no matter how sweet his buns.

Chris is old enough to know Lance Degrassi’s sculpted good looks and clever double-entendre’s spell nothing but trouble. Lance is still in college—he should be hitting the clubs and the books, chasing guys his own age, not pursuing some gruff motorcycle-riding workaholic. Especially when he’ll be leaving for grad school in a few months. But Lance keeps hanging around, lending a hand, charming Chris to distraction. Maybe some steaming hot no-strings indulgence won’t hurt.

Then again, maybe it will . . .

Praise for the Portland Heat series

“Tremendously charming and sexy, Served Hot is a knockout!” —RT Book Reviews

“A charming read, a warm, feel-good story with just the right amount of angst (and steam!) featuring two likeable characters.” —All About Romance on Served Hot

It’s not the coffee that puts the spring in a barista’s step, it’s the yummy stranger who walks through his door in this charming gay romance novella.

 One of Portland’s hottest young baristas, Brady is famous for his java-topping flair, turning a regular cup of joe into a work of art. Every Wednesday—aka “Knit Night”—hordes of women and their needles descend on the coffeehouse, and Brady’s feeling the heat. Into the fray walks a tall, dark, and distractingly handsome stranger from New York. His name is Evren, and he’s the sexy nephew of Brady’s sweetest customer, the owner of the yarn shop down the street. He’s also got a killer smile, confident air, and masculine charm that’s tying Brady’s stomach in knots. The smitten barista can’t wait to see him at the next week’s gathering. But when he tries to ask Evren out, his plans unravel faster than an unfinished edge. If Brady hopes to warm up more than Evren’s coffee, he’ll have to find a way to untangle their feelings, get out of the friend zone, and form a close-knit bond that’s bound to last a lifetime . . .

“A particularly cozy entry into the Portland Heat series and features details of knitting nerdery and delicious cups of coffee.” —Book Riot

Praise for the Portland Heat series

“Tremendously charming and sexy.” —RT Book Reviews on Served Hot

“A really enjoyable story.” —Joyfully Jay on Baked Fresh

They were never meant to get along. Now they might not want to let go.

Conventionally Yours is a slow-burn, enemies-to-lovers LGBTQIA romance with rivals forced into close quarters and the surprising intimacy that follows. When guarded, neurodiverse Alden and charming, chaotic Conrad hit the road for a high-stakes fan convention, sparks fly in ways neither expects.

With rich emotional tension, geek-culture heart, and characters readers call "awkward and sweet" and "unforgettably tender," this new adult romance delivers more than just delicious tropes and banter—it''s about learning to be seen.

Perfect for fans of Red, White & Royal Blue, get ready for a romance where forced proximity meets fierce connection, and two outsiders find their way home to each other.

Praise for Conventionally Yours:

"Fast, funny, and fantastic. A quest for the new decade—gamers will love this." —Eoin Colfer, New York Times bestselling author

"Sweet, emotional, and uniquely quirky." —Carrie Ryan, New York Times and USA Today bestelling author

"You will ship this couple well before they figure out how much they need each other." —Sarina Bowen, USA Today bestselling author