Tight Quarters by Annabeth Albert is an excellent addition to the Out of Uniform Series.

-Age gap
-Hurt/Comfort/Healing
-Navy SEAL falls for a reporter looking to write a story about the military
-Scorching hot chemistry
-Action but not so much of it overtakes the romance part of the story.
-Communication. No childish miscommunication here. These guys care and respect each other.
-Strong relationship development.
-The end was sweet and believable.

Books like this further cement why Annabeth Albert is a go-to for me.

5 Stars

Trigger Warning: Both main characters have discussions about PTSD, and have had suicide impact their lives greatly. Their discussions are thoughtful and intense.

Tight Quarters is another hit from Annabeth Albert. I enjoyed this one a lot and it largely had to do with how organic, or natural, the relationship between Bacon and Spencer progressed.

Bacon. Yea, that’s his name… or is it? Bacon is a Navy SEAL, a sniper on his Team, and working toward becoming a Chief. He’s ambitious, loves what he does, and is a great supporter of his brothers, even the ones who are really difficult to deal with. He identifies as pansexual, and only one person on his team knows. Bacon’s sexuality hasn’t been too much of an issue, mostly because he’s not been seeing anyone… and then he met Spencer.

Spencer is a journalist who’s been given the ultimate opportunity to embed with a SEAL team, through some training exercises, and a mission. He’s determined to stay professional, learn as much as he can so he can write a great story about the Teams. He’s sophisticated and so different than Bacon, yet they match up so well together.

Their relationship is what this story is all about. There is more to it, sure. And some of that other stuff really hit me in the feels, but the relationship building, the issues they had to deal with, and things they needed to get through and overcome, that’s where the story shined for me. From where they start out, Spencer going into a situation where he is not wanted, and Bacon having to be Spencer’s guide due to a small injury, it’s a frustrating situation for both men, but they find common ground time and time again. When things change, and the opportunity to see if the attraction they felt while Spencer was embedded could lead to something, the intensity builds and becomes so tense and wonderful.

I really enjoyed this a lot. Moments with side characters only enhance the story and relationship, making everything that Bacon and Spencer are going through so much more real and palpable. Choices have to be made by both men, and they are not easy decisions. Compromising seems impossible, so the struggle they go through to figure out a way to make things work had me falling in love.

I love a good book with an intense relationship building and a happy ending, and Tight Quarters hits the mark.

I kind of feel like I cheated with this book. I listened to book 5 and discovered vocal performer Greg Boudreaux. And because of that, I decided to listen to this book instead of reading it (and that is a RARE thing for me, trust me). I honestly think that gives me a whole different perspective on the story because Mr. Boudreaux is a game changer. His performance…man, he brings these characters to life. I honestly think he made Spencer more…likeable? I don’t know that I would have liked Spencer nearly as much if I had read the book as I did listening. I hated what Spencer did…what he chose. When Del told him how much he hurt him…man he just broke my heart and you FELT that with the performance.

Spencer…confused me. He took such loving care of Del (Bacon) when he had time off and they spent time together; spoiled him; helped put him back together after missions or hard training sessions. But then to make the decision he did, with such a simple solution available really made me wonder if he just didn’t, or couldn’t, be in a relationship where someone had to come before his career. And God bless Del for making him work for his forgiveness. I hate when characters just forget all the hurt but Del sure didn’t. All in all, I liked them together when they worked out their issues. They’re sexual chemistry is off the charts. Their banter is cute. Thankfully, they figure it out.

There is quite a bit of action in this book. And Curly stands up and shuts down the BS comments we continuously hear which was awesome. I love that in this series each story is so different from the rest…each with a unique plot and characters and can be read as a standalone. We get a hint for a future story which I can’t wait for. This is absolutely another must read in a fantastic series!

Told from Navy SEAL and sharpshooter, Petty Officer Bacon, and silver fox, award-winning journalist, Spencer Bryant's, POVs Tight Quarters is hands down my favorite story in the Out of Uniform series.

I loved the way their relationship progressed, I loved their chemistry, I loved their age gap didn't affect their relationship at all, I even loved the little bit of angst that got worked through dealing with Spencer's job possibly impacting Bacon's future in the Navy.

There's some action, plenty of passion, and it's all brilliantly narrated by Greg Tremblay under his sexier Greg Boudreaux brand. He brought me to absolute tears, fat, gasping tears, at one point - and if that isn't the sign of great writing and a great performance, well, I don't know what is.

This was a fantastic listen. I loved the audio and absolutely recommend it.

P.S.: I hope Rooster gets his happy ending next.

If you have been following my reviews you'll know I am a fan of Annabeth Albert's work, and with stories like this one it's no surprise. But I did something different this time, I didn't read the ARC given to me right away because I knew that I had a few days after the release before I would be posting this Blog Tour Promo Post so I waited and purchased the audio book, and I am sooooo glad I did. WOW! Greg Boudreaux did a phenomenal job with the narration of this book. I enjoy audio books, the way they envelop you into the story, it really adds another layer to the enjoyment I get from reading and this is why I am so glad I decided to go this route with Bacon and Spencer's story.

We've had glimpses of Bacon in a couple of other books in the Out of Uniform series but we really didn't know much about him until now, and I really really like him not only as a SEAL and Fellow Team Member but as a human being, a man to look up to. He had a rough go of things as a kid and teenager but he didn't let it keep him down, he did what he had to do to become the man he is today and that includes being a good friend to some that may not deserve it.

Spencer, now there is a silver fox that would catch many eyes both of the female and male persuasions but it's Bacon that has caught Spencer's eye. Spencer is a man of substance, he feels its his duty as an investigative journalist to get to the bottom of things that some may not want you to know and shed light on the subject, so to say not many are thrilled with him being embedded with the SEALS would be an understatement but it is something that needs to be done.

Tight Quarters is the sixth book in the Out of Uniform series but it can be read as a standalone. I recommend this entire series, each of the couples have their own different struggles to overcome in order to get their HEAs and the common thread between each of the books are that some are SEALs together and others are friends. Happy Reading!!!

Many times when a series gets to the sixth book, the thrill is gone, so be speak, but not so with the Out of Uniform series. Annabeth Albert consistently delivers a great M/M romance that is entertaining and a whole of fun to read.

In Tight Quarters, Bacon is temporarily off the alpha team due to a minor injury and as such he gets assigned to keep tabs on the embedded reporter the team is about to take on. Bacon is not happy about it, even though Spencer Bryant is one of his favorite authors. Spencer is determined to write a book that highlights the stories of these men, and everyone on the team is nervous about what he might reveal. No one is happy about having a reporter watching over their shoulders, least of all Bacon.

But their time together develops into a friendship and possibly more, in spite of how much both men want to resist it. And complicating things for both parties is Spencer's insistence on everything being above board and Bacon's commitment to keeping his teammates lives private. When they realize they can't have it all, there's a lot of heartbreak involved for Bacon and Spencer. And you know what that means.... making up, which is the best part of the story.

I really liked this. I love this series hard. If you like M/M romance, you should be reading it.

Tight Quarters is the 6th book in the Out of Uniform series. These can be read as stand-alone novels but you will read about previous couples in each book. This book focuses on Bacon (it’s his last name), who we have met in the past. I’ve always liked Bacon – he seemed like a good guy and an awesome friend – so it was nice to get a book focused on him. Bacon is a Navy Seal and due to a very minor injury, he ends up having to “babysit” journalist Spencer Bryant during a mission. Since he’d much rather be out there helping his guys, Bacon isn’t always his nice self when it comes to Bryant. However, they are both mutually attracted to each other and when Bryant’s assignment is over, there isn’t anything stopping them from acting on that.

Except…Bryant might be working on a story that would greatly upset Bacon, and it’s not going to be an easy choice: the big story, or the guy? I liked that Bryant’s choice wasn’t an easy one. He really liked Bacon but he’s a tried and true journalist and this particular story is really important to him, not just for the attention it could get, but who inspired the story in the first place. At the same time, I could see where Bacon was coming from.

This is an age-gap romance (Bacon is younger) but it wasn’t a big aspect of the book. I thought the two guys were both on the same maturity level, for the most part, due to the things they’d gone through in life. They made a good pair and I definitely rooted for them to be together. I also wanted there to be some way for both of them to be happy and get what they wanted. I think Albert came up with the best possible solution in the end, and I do recommend this one.

Tight Quarters is Annabeth Albert's newest addition to the Out of Uniform series. This is one of my favorite series' and I hope she keeps introducing us to SEALs and their men forever and ever! There's just something special about these group of men that tugs on my heart strings. They are all unique with different pasts, but they are all SEALs to the core. It's who they are. Bacon is one of the most dedicated of the bunch. We've met him before and I knew he was going to be something special. Bacon's one of the best snipers the Navy has and he never lets his team down. He's got your six no matter who you are. After an injury puts him on the beta team, he's stuck watching a journalist. Turns out he's read his work and thinks he's a great writer. He's also sexy as hell with his silver hair and charming smile. But this is a serious op and he can't get involved with someone he's trying to protect. Spencer was given this assignment to follow the SEALs. He may be older, but he's ready and in shape. But he's not prepared for the danger of the mission and the danger that the sexy, younger Bacon stirs in him. When they are separated from the team and alone with nothing to do but talk, they learn about each other and form an emotional bond. One they both want to go beyond friends. After the mission is over their fun, flirty banter continues until they can't wait to see each other again. They know it's not a good idea, but they are going to do it anyway. It's just for them though, stolen weekends, secret texts and emails. But it's so much more than the physical. They are falling for each other. It's beautiful to watch! Bacon, who's pan, develops such strong feelings for Spencer. He loves his body and his mind. And Bacon has no trouble expressing his feelings, his wants, his desires. And he's not afraid to ask for what he wants and he wants Spencer. Spencer isn't sure they can make things work. They are in different places physically and in their careers. Will Spencer figure out that Bacon is worth more than a story before it's too late? Can Bacon forgive Spencer for hurting him? I loved this story! It's one of my favorites of the series. Bacon is everything! I loved the name that Spencer calls him. I sighed every time he said it. Bacon is sexy and smart and he's a Navy man through and through. Spencer has seen and heard a lot in his years as a journalist and he was scared of his feelings for Bacon. Overall, I loved every second of it. I laughed, cried, had to fan myself and I need more Bacon and Spencer!

I have my go-to authors for whatever my mood. I know who to go to for MC novels. I have one for sweet and funny. I have my dark and dirty favorites. And when it comes to sexy, male Navy SEALs, I have Annabeth Albert. Without fail, I know that I can read her stories and come away having fallen in love all over again. Her men are steamy, the stories have substance, and I feel like I have gained new insight into the military with each and every book of Annabeth’s that I read.

In Tight Quarters, we follow Bacon. Having met him in prior stories, I was looking forward to getting his happily ever after, and I was not disappointed. Bacon is pansexual, attracted less to gender and typical gender roles and more to the person. And his person is Spencer Bryant, a “silver fox” reporter and author who embeds with Bacon’s unit. Thrown together through stressful events, Bacon and Spencer feel an attraction that is accelerated by circumstances, even though both know they can’t do anything about it while Bacon is a source. But when his time shadowing Bacon’s unit is done, Spencer and Bacon can’t fight what is going on between them.

There are so many things I love about this series, and Tight Quarters exhibited them all. From the slowly simmering attraction to the frank discussions the characters have on how their relationship will work, I found this story to be honest and engaging. This was not a situation where a relationship just fell together. It required work. It demanded deep soul searching about what was vital in their lives, what was important in their careers, and how much were they willing to modify their dreams of what they thought they wanted in order to be with someone that could make their new dreams come true.

Bacon’s identification as pansexual was interesting and informative as well. With each new novel in this series, I find myself having to research different identities along the spectrum, and I found the backstory on Bacon’s high school romance and how it shaped him to be heartbreaking.

For so many reasons, this series is one of my absolute favorites. It deals with issues of different sexualities along the LGBTQ spectrum, it gives me my alpha male Navy SEAL fix, and I just know that each book gets better and better.

This was another great installment to the series which can easily be read on its own, though the entire series is worth the read. Here, we have a journalist (think Anderson Cooper) who is embedded with a Navy SEAL team in search of story material. Due to a minor injury, Bacon is the unlucky SEAL who gets tasked with babysitting Spencer.

After some initial dislike, mostly because Bacon resents being taken out of action, he and Spencer share a few things in common and feelings inevitably grow. Neither wants to act on their obvious attraction due to circumstances, but both are disappointed by Spencer’s abrupt departure from the Team.

They continue on with their friendship which becomes more without either of them really realizing it’s happening. Work gets in the way of their happiness though, for various reasons, and it takes a little work for them to figure things out and realize they don’t want to miss the opportunity at something special.

I really enjoyed these guys as a couple. They both stuck to their convictions but weren’t wholly against making compromises in the end. They each had jobs that were the sole focus of their lives for a long time, and neither could just walk away from that. I loved how they struggled but didn’t let it go on too long before they took action. If you’re looking for a great military love story, be sure to give this one, and the entire series, a try.

Tight Quarters is the sixth book in the Out of Uniform series, and if M/M Romance mixed in with a Military scenario does it for you, then you really need to check out this series.

In this book, we reunite with Bacon (and yep, that is his real name!). He is none too happy because he has been stuck with babysitting duty for an embedded journalist, one he actually admires and knows is gay. Bacon himself is Pan, and I loved him for it. Now, Bacon has a history, and is a SEAL. Bryant is a gay journalist. Whatever could go wrong?

This is a book of two halves - the first part being with Spencer embedded and them both fighting their attraction. The second is when Spencer is no longer in the team, and they give up fighting. I honestly can't tell you which half I prefer! For differing reasons, both parts are fantastic, and definitely make up the whole.

With stories that need to be written, but jobs that need to be protected, these two face a horrible decision that left me crossing my fingers and hoping for a happy ending. No knowledge of the American Military is needed as Ms. Albert gives out enough information for it all to make sense, without disclosing any secrets.

I keep thinking to myself that this series can't go on for much longer. How many different military stories can one author do? And then Ms. Albert comes out with something new, something refreshing and unique that makes me fall in love with her characters all over again. How many is too many? I don't have the answer to that, but I do know I definitely need more in this series. Absolutely and highly recommended by me.

* A copy of this book was provided to me with no requirements for a review. I voluntarily read this book, and my comments here are my honest opinion. *

Merissa
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I was looking forward to Bacon's story after he's shown up in two books now, and I guess you can say that Tight Quarters is a book that split into two parts - the time he met the award-winning journalist Spencer during their mission, and the time after. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book, but it was a bit of a hard transition between the two for me.

I adore Bacon and Spencer but this book was ANGST. I'm usually fine with angst, but this was definitely very unexpected angst (at least for me). I was just crying my eyes out and I DON'T KNOW WHY. I guess the tension got to me, much like Wheels Up. So, while I like the characters and liked the story overall, it was a bit of a struggle for me to go from the first part of the book into the second.

This is an age-gap story and this is really well done. I think there's an interesting aspect of this in a military setting, because Spencer is 43 and Bacon is 28. Bacon has had to grow up a lot faster, I think, by being in the military and being one of the team's sniper. This book does cover PTSD and concerns about veterans and suicide.

Bacon is pan and one of the reasons the first part of the story is difficult to read is because Bacon's team makes a lot of homophobic jokes. And most of the time, they go unchallenged, even by his best friend who knows Bacon is pan. So, we see Bacon getting more and more would up about it and it's just really uncomfortable to read. Especially when later in the book, the guy that was mostly starting all these jokes is kind of just...forgiven at the end? Things happened, and yeah I guess I kind of feel bad for the guy for what happened, but at the same time, I never liked the character either so do I really? Especially in today's environment? The whole situation is kind of iffy to me, to be honest.

We find out Bacon's name in this book as well but I did have a hard time with Bacon's name reveal. I don't know what I was expecting necessarily, but referring to Bacon as this "new" name for the second half was kind of disconcerting and made me put the book down for awhile before I managed to pick up the book again and finish it.

There are really good things in this book and I do like all the moments between Spencer and Bacon. There is DRAMA that ultimately leads to a lot fo angst. I liked seeing a few characters from the previous books since they felt like a small check-in to their little HEAs.

If you're already a fan of this series, I would recommend it. This wasn't my favorite of all the Out of Uniform books, but it was fine and acts as a lead-in to Rooster's book next.

***Thanks to Carina Press for providing me an ARC on NetGalley***

I’ve read a few of the earlier books in the Out of Uniform series, but missed the last few, but I decided to pick up this one anyway. It works perfectly fine as a standalone, though I recognized several of the secondary characters from previous books.

Spencer was quiet for several long beats. “I’m not going to be embedded forever,” he said softly, almost as if he couldn’t believe he was letting himself speak. “Tell you what, sometime down the road, you get leave, you still want to burn up my sheets, you let me know. I’m not fucking you in this sorry excuse for a rowboat—”
“Kissing?” Bacon couldn’t contain his hopefulness.
“Ha. I don’t trust myself to stop at a kiss.”


Bacon is a Navy SEAL sniper with a minor injury that’s preventing him from being in alpha squad – the best members of the team, the ones who do most of the heavy lifting – and is even more put out when he ends up assigned to babysit a journalist for their next mission. However, the journalist is none other extremely sexy, charismatic, and confident silver fox Spencer Bryant, named most eligible bachelor of the year by a gay magazine. Expecting the man to be a disappointment in person, Bacon’s surprised when Spencer is able to keep up with the team and follows orders. Bacon’s impulsive, but even he knows better than to start something with Spencer while he’s still embedded, but after a mission gone wrong leads to Spencer’s time with the team being cut short, their chemistry turns into a one night stand, and then, slowly, the beginnings of a relationship. But Spencer’s next project – an expose on the treatment of special forces spurred by the suicide of a friend – will put him at odds with the Navy and jeopardize Bacon’s career. Are both their jobs that they’ve worked so hard for more important than their chance at love?

One of Ms. Albert’s strengths is her complex characters. Bacon is pan, with a deep and sad backstory, and not out to his team, some of whom don’t hesitate to make homophobic slurs every chance they get. Despite that, he still is incredibly loyal to his team and proud of being a SEAL. He also has an emo/goth side, a relic of his childhood in a rural community, one that he doesn’t show much to the world, but it’s one of the many facets that fascinate Spencer. Spencer is gay, and while he’s been previously married, that relationship failed under the stresses of the constant travel that comes from his job. The two had such great chemistry even with the slow-burn due to the deployment, but the part of their relationship I loved most was how much laughter and joy they had together. Yeah, there’s hot sex, but they also spend lots of time talking and just being a regular domestic couple. Most of the angst in this book comes from Spencer’s actions and misunderstanding of what motivates Bacon – and what motivates himself, and there was a bit of a tearjerker ending from Spencer’s mentor.

Overall, I very much enjoyed this book, and I will definitely be going back to catch up with the rest of the series. If you love complex characters and a steamy slowburn romance, you’ll love this book!

I received this book for free from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.

Tight Quarters is a great addition to the Out of Uniform series. I really enjoyed Bacon and Spencer's story. I loved the slow burn that really heated up. There was just the right amount of angst in this story. The character development was spot on. This story drew you in and kept you reading until the end. I can't wait for more in this series.

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4.5 stars
I really liked the characters in this one. Petty Officer Bacon gets sidelined with a minor injury and is forced to babysit an embedded reporter, Spencer Bryant. There is some antagonism and budding attraction with a forbidden element. This one actually also brings in more military action, missions, and training in the first portion of the book. Although I think it could have still been expanded on a bit more to add some more suspense.

Bacon is pansexual, but not really out to many. He is a career SEAL, a precise sniper, and waiting on a promotion. He is funny, protective, and a bit impulsive. Spencer is older and well traveled. He is openly gay and well known as a reporter. He is charming, strong, determined, and empathetic. He is a good guy who wants to make a difference with his work.

It was definitely a slow burn and build up due to circumstances, but once they do carve out time together away from the situation they do get hot and heavy. I liked their banter, rapport, chemistry, common interests. They were a good balance for each other. The age gap was not a big deal since Bacon was mature enough. But his spontaneity balanced out Spencer's control. And their dynamics flipped as needed with power exchanges. And I liked that these guys really talked and did their best to care for the other when they needed it.

Their conflict made sense. Being together would mean the other had to sacrifice something important to him. And prior to meeting each other, work was all they really had driving them. It seemed like a no-win situation.

But once they are faced with losing the other for good, will they be able to find a compromise?

This can be read as a total stand-alone, but there are some cameos from other friends. It is funny, sweet, sexy, emotional, and just a little angsty. But I really loved Bacon and Spencer individually and how they were together. They had some struggles and both had to figure out what was most important to them. There were also some good messages and important issues weaved into the story through various side characters.

I am hoping we will see a certain cocky SEAL in the next book.

Reviews by the Wicked Reads Review Team

Sarah – ☆☆☆☆☆
I love the military action at the start of this book! The relationship between Bacon and Spencer starts when Bacon is given responsibility for Spencer’s welfare when the journalist is embedded on a mission with Bacon’s SEAL team. Even though Bacon has no interest in babysitting the journalist, he quickly finds himself attracted to the handsome reporter.

Bacon is a career SEAL. He loves his job and he is eager for promotion. Despite dealing with homophobia and the loss of teammates to catastrophic injury, Bacon wholeheartedly belongs to the military. As a journalist, Spencer is more critical. His experience with rehabilitating soldiers hasn’t always been positive and he wants to use his experience with Bacon’s team to help expose some of the military’s failings. The conflict between these two men is as personal as it is professional, and I love the way this story sees both men reevaluating their identities and their priorities

While some of the more recent books in this series have focused more on the SEAL team members’ experiences at home beyond the battlefield, I love that this book immerses readers back into the military experience. The story focuses on some of the harsh realities of military life and picks apart some of the darker themes running through the men’s lives.

Off duty, I loved Bacon’s identity shift and the way these two manage the age gap between them. Bacon and Spencer exist in very different social circles and I enjoyed watching them fight to make a relationship work. I think this is definitely the strongest book in the series and it is beautifully written.


Angie – ☆☆☆☆
You don't have to read previous books in the series but we do see characters from previous books and we do see that one of my favorite couples is still together. :) The main characters felt real to me. However, every time I saw the word Bacon I would say something snarky in my head like “Who doesn't love bacon?” or “Everything is better with bacon.” Once I got into the story the little voice in my head stopped. LOL. The chemistry and banter was great, I felt like I was there. There is angst and the sex scenes aren't very descriptive, which I normally hate but it worked in this book. Overall, a great addition to the series.


Veronica – ☆☆☆☆
Bacon meets journalist Spencer when he is embedded in Bacon’s SEAL team and Bacon is assigned to be his liaison and take care of him. There is an attraction between the men from the beginning, but I loved the way a friendship, emotional connection, and a level of trust was built between the two. There is a real maturity to this story. The things that bring Spencer and Bacon together and the things that divide them are not trivial. These are two grown men dealing with real issues and trying to figure out if and how they can be together in a way that works for both of them.

I adored Bacon and Spencer’s romance. Tight Quarters is another excellent book in the Out of Uniform series. I’m not sure if Annabeth Albert plans to write more book in this series or not, but if she does, I’ll be happy to read them.


Avid Reader – ☆☆☆☆☆
4.5 stars
M/M Military Romance
Triggers: Suicide

This has been one of the more enjoyable stories for me in this series. It felt so real and there was really no fluff.

Bacon (Del) and Spencer's relationship is one of true friendship, trust, and love.

Bacon is a SEAL and his orders are to keep Spencer, who is a journalist embedded with his team, alive. You get to see Spencer truly process what that means for himself and for the SEAL team that he's embedded with. It was a very real look at what that takes – the sacrifice that is necessary.

Spencer has a story and he knows that it's important to write. However, as the story progresses, he realizes that sometimes there is more to life than the next story. He finds himself unable to really sacrifice for the story if it means losing Del.

I will say that the name Bacon was hard to read when it came to the more serious stuff in the story. It would have been better to continue to call him Del instead. It was also a story that left me wanting to know more – what happened to Bacon's teammates? Will they get their own stories?

This had great chemistry, a seriousness that you normally don't get, and a relationship that was truly wonderful to watch develop.


Ruthie – ☆☆☆☆☆
This is the sixth book in the series, and you wouldn't need to have read the others to enjoy this really excellent story – but it does add some depth to the whole SEAL experience, and the risks these men take both at work and for love.

I think the reason that I enjoyed this story so much is that both men are so wonderfully brought to life through the stylish writing of Annabeth Albert, that I would know them if I ever met them. I am not always a fan of changing viewpoints within a chapter, but here it was seamless. And even the fact that they both had plenty of inner thoughts which should have been spoken, it was never laboured. I romped through it and there were some really good twists which added to the whole.

This is definitely a book on my reread pile, because I know that in the need to find out how it all panned out, I was reading at speed, and some of their intimate moments deserved a far slower, voyeuristic read! Suffice it to say that it was hot, passionate, and very intense, and ultimately full of love.

Thank you for a fabulous addition to the series.

Bacon's story! And honestly? It might be my favorite in the series! I loved the blend of being so military-focused for the first half, and then settling into their private lives as they start to really be together in the second half.

This is another great story in the Out of Uniform series. For lovers of military, contemporary romance, of which a couple are definitely age-gap romance as well, I can't recommend this series highly enough! You can tell that she has done her research, it feels real, gritty, and factual to me as a reader (who, admittedly, doesn't know a whole lot about military workings and romances lol)

When Bacon and Spencer meet, the chemistry is just instant. And I love their hesitation over taking it any further, but them really finding it's more than just physical attraction as they start to talk to each other and get to know the other. And Ugh, the two of them together when they're back at Spencer's home? Hello to the hotness!

This felt so real - they talked, they had issues, they had to realize that they were willing to put the relationship first - before being in the closet, before a news story that could hurt a lot of people, and before themselves. I don't want to give too much away because I want everyone to enjoy this story! I just LOVED Bacon and Spencer's romance. Loved it!

I received an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Gutted me in the best way; I loved it!

It just boggles my mind how Annabeth Albert keeps coming up with such wonderful, heart-wrenching stories for this series. She talks openly about struggling sometimes as a writer and I'm here to say that Annabeth, your struggles are worth it for what you give to your readers. I don't mean that I like that she must struggle, I just want to let her know that her efforts are sincerely appreciated by this fan and I'm sure her other fans would agree.

Tight Quarters is the sixth book in the Out of Uniform series but it stands alone just fine. I can't recommend the other books in this series highly enough though, so if you like Tight Quarters I know you will enjoy the other ones as well.

I'm not a good person for remembering details from one book in a series to the next. That doesn't mean that I don't love them, just that I read so many books that it's hard for me to keep story details straight from one book to the next. I think other readers have been waiting for Bacon's story while I'm just waiting for the next any story from Annabeth and boy did she deliver with this one.

There's an age gap between Bacon and Spencer but it's not focused on much throughout the book. What is focused on is being part of a team and still needing to connect with a soulmate. What starts out as a dreaded "babysitting" job for Bacon later turns into so much more between him and Spencer.

The blurb is good but it doesn't really begin to convey the depth of feeling that grows gradually between these two men. Yes, they have hot as fire sex with each other but eventually it becomes even more, though neither one seems ready to admit it. They have a huge conflict, which seems insurmountable, but love will eventually win out and they get a very satisfying HFN (happy for now).

I really want/need to read more about Bacon and Spencer; I hope we hear from them again in later books in this series. I know that all series must come to an end at some point but I really want this one to continue for many more books.

Thank you, Annabeth, for making the tears (both happy and sad) flow once again. I love it when you do that to me. 😊

A review copy was provided by the publisher via NetGalley but this did not influence my opinion or rating of the book.

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This latest romance in the Out of Uniform series by Annabeth Albert has a little bit of everything - external and internal conflict, action, steamy sex, and a thoroughly enjoyable and believable romance.

Navy SEAL Bacon is on beta team duty due to a recent injury and gets to squire around the handsome, sexy, silver fox journalist Spencer embedded on their latest South Pacific mission. When things go awry, as they so often do, it's up to Bacon to get Spencer out alive. The intense feelings remaining after the mission spill over into a night of passionate sex once Spencer is safe and no longer on assignment, and then into a burgeoning relationship when back at home. For Bacon, having Spencer to turn to to decompress is a godsend, which makes Spencer's journalism career and his plans to write a book about mental health, suicide and the military fraught with more than just the usual concerns. He doesn't want to cause problems for Bacon as an active service member, nor does he want to sugarcoat reality. But the consequences for them both could spell the end of the good thing they've got between them.

As always, the author handles everything deftly and with emotional scenes that have you rooting for both characters, understanding their individual concerns and wondering how they will find the compromise to get to a happy ending. The story keeps you fully engaged as the romance plays out, and the sex scenes definitely spice things up well. Working things out takes compromise, understanding and trust that they have each other's best interests at heart and that their love is worth fighting for. The happy ending leaves the reader satisfied that the characters have still been true to themselves. I look forward to continuing the series!

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Another winner from Annabeth Albert. The heroes face real challenges to their HEA, both personally and professionally, but it's clear to the reader (and, eventually, to the characters) that they CAN compromise--as long as they're willing to honestly communicate. I loved watching them sort themselves out individually and as a couple.

This works well as a series jumping-on point, too, as it has only one mid-size connection to the earlier books.