Audiobooks by Annabeth Albert

"When Maverick Lovelorn left town, it almost broke me. I’m determined to not let his return do the same. Then In high school, Maverick and I were best friends. Inseparable. We shared everything from video games to camping adventures to a first kiss that shattered everything I knew about myself. Our first love was sweet and true and not nearly enough to keep Maverick on the ranch he hated. Now Twenty years later, Maverick’s back in town to sell the ranch he’s inherited. As the sheriff, I know losing the ranch will devastate the county. The area needs Maverick to stay. As a single dad with far more than my own heart on the line, I need him gone. Rekindling our friendship would be a Grand Canyon-sized mistake. But then we kiss, and every old feeling comes rushing back. Now What? My heart wants Maverick, but my brain knows he’ll leave again. How can I ask him to stay somewhere with so many painful memories? He might be healing day by day, but I struggle to trust in second chances. Is there a way for us to ride off into the sunset together? Want You Back is book one in a new small-town Colorado cowboy romance series from beloved author Annabeth Albert with Yellowstone meets Schitt’s Creek vibes. It features the return of a ranch owner’s son and the sheriff who never forgot him. Mature main characters, high school friends with feelings to adult lovers, steamy reunion romance, hurt/comfort, found family, and big feels with a standalone HEA guaranteed!"

Annabeth Albert (Author), Michael Dean (Narrator)

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[German] - Journey to You: Wenn nicht nur Liebe auf dem Spiel steht

"Die gefühlvolle Roadtrip-Romance von Autorin Annabeth Albert ? voller Herz und Charme In dem queeren New-Adult-Roman»Journey to You« begeben sich zwei Rivalen auf einen Roadtrip quer durchs Land, bei dem nicht nur ihre Herzen auf dem Spiel stehen … Conrad und Alden könnten unterschiedlicher nicht sein. Während Conrad charmant, lässig und bei allen beliebt ist, ist der brillante Alden zurückhaltend und unendlich ehrgeizig. Kein Wunder also, dass die beiden ständig aneinandergeraten. Entgegen ihrem perfekt scheinenden Leben jedoch hat jeder von ihnen Geheimnisse, die er vor der Außenwelt verbirgt. Als sie sich plötzlich allein auf einem Roadtrip quer durchs Land zur größten Fan-Convention ihres Lebens wiederfinden, tritt ihre berüchtigte Rivalität allerdings nach und nach in den Hintergrund, und es entsteht eine unerwartete Verbindung. Doch beide haben einen gewichtigen Grund, warum sie das bevorstehende Odyssey-Gaming-Turnier gewinnen müssen ... Wird ihre Rivalität erneut aufflammen und die neu entdeckte Verbundenheit zwischen ihnen gefährden? Romantisch, queer und herzergreifend: Annabeth Albert schafft mit ihrem New-Adult-Roman »Journey to You« die perfekte Symbiose aus einer bezaubernden Boy-meets-Boy-Romance, einem Roadtrip-Roman und garniert das Ganze mit dem Trendthema Gaming."

Annabeth Albert (Author), Martin Kuupa, Sven Ofner (Narrator)

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Over and Above

"I’m too young to be a grandpa and too old to fall in love… Sadly, there’s no What to Expect manual for navigating life after forty. Right when I’ve begun piecing together my life as a widower and single dad to four older kids, my college-age daughter announces she’s pregnant. Oh, baby. And, of course, the other grandfather-to-be is the hot, single bar owner seemingly determined to flirt his way into my locked heart. Magnus is a temptation I don’t need. When a fire leaves Magnus and his dogs without a home, I offer my carriage house as a solution. Temptation turns into a friendship I didn’t know I needed, and now, Magnus and I are cooking, watching silly old movies, planning holidays, and preparing for grandparenthood together. Things are perfect…until I kiss Magnus. I’ve never had a friendship with secret benefits, but our chemistry is undeniable, and I cannot resist the chance to explore and reignite my passionate side. I didn’t think I could love again, but the lock on my heart suddenly seems quite loose. Our families are entangled, Magnus isn’t meant for the shadows, and I’m not sure my kids are ready for me to date. Can I trust my heart to love again? Or will I find myself alone once more? Over and Above is the fourth book in the Mount Hope series. A widowed paramedic who’s met his match in a cocky bar owner is about to discover that life truly does bring second chances when we least expect them. Over and Above features mature main characters, hurt comfort, grumpy sunshine, love after loss, second chance at HEA, found family, slow burn to spicy inferno, and big feels. Each Mount Hope book contains a standalone HEA, but reading in order is recommended for maximum reader enjoyment."

Annabeth Albert (Author), Michael Dean (Narrator)

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Find Me Worthy

"I thought I'd lost myself . . . Until Sam found me. I'm back in Safe Harbor, where I haven't belonged in over twenty years. I'm unsure how I ended up here, yet I'm certain Sam is the key to finally healing. But it's complicated. Sam's had a crush on me since we were younger. To me, however, he was always the annoying kid tagging along. Now he's all grown-up and delightfully bossy—and sexy—as he encourages me to reclaim my health. I enjoy pushing Sam's buttons, but one button too many leads to a scorching kiss. Soon, we're using Sam's cushy bed for way more than sleeping. But I can't imagine staying in Safe Harbor forever, and no way is Sam leaving. Sam's given me a place to stay, a job at his nonprofit coffee shop, and a sense of purpose when I had none. But can I give him my heart? And more importantly, can I overcome my past to make Safe Harbor my future? Contains mature themes."

Annabeth Albert (Author), Elliott Sands, Lance West (Narrator)

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Make Me Stay

"Roommate Not Wanted I'm a forty-year-old homeowner and former detective. My friends think a roommate is the solution to my recent funk, but I know that's the last thing I need. And even if they're right, sharing my home with Cal is a bad idea. The prickly SEAL rescue diver has muscles for miles, haunted eyes, a wounded soul, and wandering feet that won't be happy for long in Safe Harbor. Yet those fathoms-deep blue eyes have me making an offer I'll surely regret. Our arrangement may be doomed, but Cal is an amazing roommate. We're soon cooking my mom's favorite recipes, watching terrible TV, accidentally cuddling, and trying not to cross the line from friendship to fling. Until I discover Cal's sexy secret. Boundaries blur, and I forget I'm not supposed to fall for Cal. Every kiss, touch, and discovery we make together pulls us deeper until there's no denying our feelings. I want nothing more than to keep Cal in town, in my bed, and in my heart, but Cal seems destined to swim back to his solo ways. Can I bear to let him go, or will our love make him stay forever? Contains mature themes."

Annabeth Albert (Author), Elliott Sands, Lance West (Narrator)

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On the Edge

"DANGER! RIDING TOO CLOSE TO THE EDGE! My life is one big caution sign. Ever since my best friend’s all-grown-up son joined our shared home, I’ve been navigating a growing attraction to the injured motocross rider. Declan unleashes every protective and caretaking impulse I have, and I genuinely love spending time with the guy. But Declan’s too young, too straight, and too temporary to risk a twenty-year friendship over. At least until he kisses me, and I tumble past forbidden attraction into a doomed secret fling. What starts as exploration for Declan quickly transforms into an undeniable bond. He’s exactly what I’ve been searching for: a ride-or-die partner in crime who is happy making blanket forts, talking late into the night, and shares my love of cozy books and movies. What could be more perfect? When Declan faces a crucial choice, both our hearts are on the line. Can we avoid falling over the edge into heartbreak? ON THE EDGE is book three of the Mount Hope first responder series and features an emergency room nurse practitioner who is hopelessly soft for his best friend’s son. This dad’s best friend, hurt/comfort (heavy on the comfort), age gap romance contains small town feels, big emotional growth, and sizzling romance. While certain subplot threads continue throughout the series, each guaranteed happily ever after stands alone!"

Annabeth Albert (Author), Michael Dean (Narrator)

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Off the Clock

"Starting over after retiring as an Army Ranger shouldn’t be this hard... For twenty years, I traveled the world as a special operations warrior. Newly retired at forty-two, I’m back in my hometown of Mount Hope, pursuing a second career as a small-town firefighter. My meddling sisters and best friends all have opinions about my life, but the only person who seems to truly understand me is Caleb, the younger firefighter tasked with my training. After a lifetime of denying my attraction to other men, Caleb reminds me of everything I’ve missed out on. I’ve never even kissed a guy. Until now. Until Caleb. Until I push our growing friendship to the next level. While sneaking around like a pair of teens, trying not to get caught by our coworkers, friends, and family, our sexy connection leads us to some...interesting places. And it turns out that I like taking risks. I’ve never wanted a relationship, and neither of us should be fooling around with a coworker, but we keep courting danger. The more time I spend with Caleb off and on the clock, the more I like him and the less certain I am about everything else in my life. The one thing I know for sure is that I can’t afford to lose this intense bond we share. Can we find our way from super secret to super real before the clock runs down on this fling? OFF THE CLOCK features two coworkers with an age gap finding out that opposites really do attract and that first impressions aren’t always accurate. All the big emotions, small-town feels, and hot romance readers expect from this acclaimed author. While certain subplot threads continue throughout the series, each guaranteed happily ever after stands alone!"

Annabeth Albert (Author), Michael Dean (Narrator)

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Up All Night

"What happened to my predictable life? I had a stable life as a fire captain in Seattle, married to one of my best friends and raising two awesome kids. Now, my kids are grown, and my marriage is toast. I'm solidly past forty and back in my tiny hometown of Mount Hope, Oregon, filling in as a firefighter. My future is one big question mark keeping me up at night. Also keeping me up? The short-order cook at Honey's Hotcake Hut. Denver might be close to my age, but we're total opposites. The former rock roadie runs from stability, never puts down roots, and lives for the moment. Point in case, we barely speak before he invites me into his shower. I've never been with a man, but my fresh start has me trying all sorts of new things—including Denver’s shower. Our future? Hopeless. Denver doesn't do repeats, but I convince him to have a fling since we're both in Mount Hope short-term. The more time we spend together, the deeper our friendship and bond grows. Our time together outside of the bedroom, reveals a caring side to the grumpy cook. Even better, my sunshine-y optimism softens him like butter. Should a fling give me these deep feelings? Nope. Worse, the feelings are mutual. Big decisions loom for both our futures, and our time together grows short. I might have Denver's heart, but his trust is far harder to win. He's the answer to all my question marks, and I need him to believe in us. Can I convince him to give our love a chance? UP ALL NIGHT features a grumpy/sunshine pairing for a forty-something firefighter on a path of self-discovery with an UP ALL NIGHT short-order cook. It contains loads of first-time feels with sexual awakening and exploration with a heaping helping of personal growth and deep connection for this opposites-attract couple."

Annabeth Albert (Author), Michael Dean (Narrator)

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Catered All the Way: An MM Holiday Christmas Romance

"Tis the season for a hopeless crush on my older brother’s best friend… This year will be different. I’m all grown up, my gaming channel is a huge success, and I finally have the confidence to make my move on Atlas Orion, the hottest chief in the navy. However, I don’t intend for my smooth move to be covering Atlas in cranberry sauce. Not at all how I want to reintroduce myself to my new roomie and coworker. Atlas is in town to help save Seasons, my family’s historic holiday gift shop and event space. Seasons is booked solid with catered parties, so we need to avoid any more disasters. Like my malfunctioning air mattress. We’re down to one bed, two dudes, and a whole lot of holiday-fling temptation. Atlas has never been with a guy, but I don’t have to do much persuading. And what better way to explore than a secret romp? No strings, and no one has to know. The problem? With every passing week, I fall harder for Atlas, who’s far more than his drool-worthy muscles and heroic job. He’s kind, funny, makes me breakfast in bed, and each midnight snowball fight brings us that much closer to heartbreak. Atlas can’t stay in Kringle’s Crossing forever, and I can’t imagine leaving the only place I’ve called home. Our feelings run deep, but is it a holiday illusion? Can we find our way to a lasting future? CATERED ALL THE WAY is a brand-new, full-length holiday romance from the beloved author of THE GEEK WHO SAVED CHRISTMAS. Lovers of stand-alone swoon-worthy Christmas stories will fall for this geek + military pairing. Full of spicy first times, bisexual awakening, quirky small-town residents, and guest appearances from some fan-favorite characters, this only one bed, brother’s best friend romance is sure to find a place under many trees! Dual POV and the happiest of endings guaranteed."

Annabeth Albert (Author), Alexander Cendese (Narrator)

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Bring Me Home

"Help! I've inherited my aunt's historic house in small-town Oregon, and I need to fix it up and sell it fast before I move on to my big-city dreams. I'm one of the navy's best investigators, but twenty years of living in base housing means DIY isn't part of my extensive skill set. Luckily, my best friend has the solution: his twenty-three-year-old son. Knox recently graduated from college, needs a room for the summer, and comes with a giant cat and years of remodeling experience. Not only is Knox all grown up and hot as sin, but I recognize him. He's the bossy, bearded guy I shared the hottest kiss of my life with. No way can my buddy find out I've got it bad for his son. But with all the stripping, hammering, and drilling, my defenses crumble one dance break at a time. As our sexy secret summer fling continues, Knox also proves himself handy at fixing my grumpy mood and wounded heart. Now I can't imagine a future without him. I can solve any problem the navy throws at me, but I have no clue what to do about loving Knox or the damage this could do to my decades-long friendship. Can we build a forever together, or are we destined to go our separate ways? Contains mature themes."

Annabeth Albert (Author), David Lee Garver, Lance West (Narrator)

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[German] - Kein Arzt für eine Nacht

"Eigentlich trinkt Quinn nie, besonders nicht allein, aber eine hässliche Trennung treibt den Kleinstadtarzt eines Tages doch in die Bar der Rainbow Tavern. Allerdings hat er nicht mit dem jungen sexy Rotschopf hinter dem Tresen gerechnet, der ihm viel zu gute Drinks mixt. Betrunken lässt er sich von Barkeeper Adam nach Hause bringen und in einem Moment der Unachtsamkeit plaudert er eine geheime Vorliebe aus, die er bis jetzt immer unterdrückt hat. Eher unerwartet wirkt Adam ziemlich interessiert und macht ihm kurze Zeit später ein Angebot, das Quinn nicht ablehnen kann: den Sommer über mit Adam als Daddy seinem Verlangen endlich nachgeben zu können. Mit der Zeit kommen sich die beiden Männer immer näher und entwickeln auch außerhalb des Schlafzimmers eine tiefe Bindung zueinander. Sich zu verlieben, war jedoch nicht Teil der Abmachung. Werden ihre Gefühle füreinander auch über den Sommer hinaus alle Herausforderungen des echten Lebens überstehen können?-"

Annabeth Albert (Author), Julian Mill (Narrator)

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[German] - Ein Holzfäller zum Vernaschen

"Cam hätte nicht überraschter sein können, als der sexy Holzfäller Johnny auf seiner Türschwelle auftaucht und ihm ein unmoralisches Angebot unterbreitet – denkt er zumindest, denn eigentlich liegt da ein Missverständnis vor. Allerdings ist Johnny einem heißen Abenteuer nicht abgeneigt und als er herausfindet, dass Cam und er die gleiche Vorliebe im Bett teilen, entwickelt sich eine Abmachung zu beiderseitigem Vorteil. Obwohl keiner der beiden Männer Interesse an einer festen Beziehung hat, können sie doch nicht verhindern, dass die Gefühle füreinander bald über ein bisschen Spaß hinausgehen. Aber können sie wirklich darauf vertrauen, dass diese zarten Bande stark genug sind, um allen Widrigkeiten standzuhalten? -"

Annabeth Albert (Author), Julian Mill (Narrator)

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