Winning Bracket
by Annabeth Albert
Blurb:
A sexy bet on a basketball tournament challenges nerdalicious Edwin and party-boy Ollie to change their relationship status from frenemies to lovers.
Oliver Marshall has been a sexy pain in Edwin Schultz’s side since freshman year. Now seniors and competing dorm resident advisors, the two are in constant strife over noise levels and study hours. However, deep down, Edwin’s been nursing a painful crush on Ollie for years. When Ollie proposes a bet on a basketball tournament, Edwin seizes the chance to put his inconvenient feelings for Ollie behind him once and for all.
Edwin’s not the only one suffering a case of unwanted attraction—Ollie’s been running from his feelings for Edwin for a long time. He doesn’t understand how someone who drives Ollie so crazy with his adherence to rules can be the same guy who makes his pulse pound. In fact, Ollie’s never been so eager to lose a bet in his life.
As the challenge becomes a hot bedroom battle to avoid real emotions, the two “frenemies” must change their definitions of losing to win a shot at lasting love.
Author Bio
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 multi-published Pacific Northwest romance writer.
Emotionally complex, sexy, and funny stories are her favorites both to read and to write. Annabeth loves finding happy endings for a variety of pairings and is a passionate gay rights supporter. In between searching out dark heroes to redeem, she works a rewarding day job and wrangles two toddlers.
Represented by Saritza Hernandez of the Corvisiero Literary Agency.
Author Social Links:
Website: www.annabethalbert.com
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Mari and Tracy's Review:
*ARC provided to Bayou Book Junkie by the author in exchange for a fair and honest review.*
Tracy: This is Edwin and Oliver's story. They are both RA's. Oliver is laid back, while Edwin is uptight and a stickler for the rules. They both want to be with the other, but neither is brave enough to admit it. They place a small bet that starts the ball rolling to get them to that loving relationship they both want.
Mari: I really enjoyed the dynamics of the bet within the story. It gave it depth and showed us that both boys had been pretty much attracted to the other from their freshman year until three and a half years later. They confirm the rule of Opposites Attract, because as Tracy mentioned they couldn’t be more different and yet, they clicked. Their chemistry was awesome, their friendship was even more amazing and I loved seeing them stumble their way into their HEA. It wasn’t easy, but they were willing to work on issues and push past their own insecurities to make it.
Tracy: This was a cute, sweet, funny story. Throw in a couple of miscommunications, steamy sex, an awesome epilogue and stir, for a great story!
Mari: Yes, that’s true! It was cute and fun, with just a dash of angst to keep it interesting. I loved seeing them years into the future and see that while things weren’t perfect, they were realistic, which is something I can appreciate.
I had read another story by Annabeth before, Resilient Heart, which was part of the Unconditional Surrender bundle, and it was one of my favorites, and I loved this one, too, so I’m looking forward to reading her upcoming Portland Heat series very soon.
All in all a fantastic story that left me with a huge smile in my face!
*Tracy and Mari: 4.5 winning stars*
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