Arctic Wild: A Gay Romance

Annabeth Albert

Jun 2019 · Frozen Hearts Book 2 · Sold by Carina Press

About this ebook

When a plane crashes in the Alaskan wilderness, the best place to land is in the arms of a younger man…

“Whether making my heart melt or my head burst into flames, Annabeth Albert draws the reader in and keeps them captivated.” —Gay Book Reviews

Hotshot attorney Reuben Graham has finally agreed to take a vacation, when his plane suddenly plunges into the Alaskan wilderness.

Just his luck.

But his frustrations have only begun as he finds himself stranded with the injured, and superhot, pilot, a man who’s endearingly sociable—and much too young for Reuben to be wanting him this badly.

As the sole provider for his sisters and ailing father, Tobias Kooly is devastated to learn his injuries will prevent him from working or even making it back home. So when Reuben insists on giving him a place to recover, not even Toby’s pride can make him refuse. He’s never been tempted by a silver fox before, but something about Reuben is impossible to resist.

Recuperating in Reuben’s care is the last thing Toby expected, yet the closer they become, the more incredibly right it feels, prompting workaholic Reuben to question the life he’s been living. But when the pressure Toby’s under starts closing in, both men will have to decide if there’s room in their hearts for a love they never saw coming.

Frozen Hearts
Book 1: Arctic Sun
Book 2: Arctic Wild
Book 3: Arctic Heat

Also by Annabeth Albert:

Shore Leave
Book 1: Sailor Proof
Book 2: Sink or Swim

Out of Uniform
Book 1: Off Base
Book 2: At Attention
Book 3: On Point
Book 4: Wheels Up
Book 5: Squared Away
Book 6: Tight Quarters
Book 7: Rough Terrain

Ratings and reviews

Toby and Reuben are so good together! Arctic Wild is my favorite type of age-gap story…it doesn't beat the age difference to death like some books do. It's book two in the Frozen Hearts series but you won't feel lost if you haven't read book one, Arctic Sun (you will be missing a great story, though). I'm loving this series so much; mostly because it's Annabeth Albert but also because I got to go on a bucket list trip to Alaska last year with friends and family. The things that Annabeth describes in the book remind me so much of what I saw when I was there; it's absolutely beautiful. I have to be honest, though, I don't think I could take the dark winter days and that is something that Toby warns Reuben about in Arctic Wild. We know from the books blurb that Toby and Reuben are in a plane crash but to experience it while reading the book was nail-bitingly real. I can't even imagine the research that Annabeth did to help her writing be so realistic sounding. I loved everything about this story: how workaholic Reuben learns to slow down and connect with his daughter and how Toby eventually learns that it's OK to accept help from people who care about you. Arctic Wild is another great book from one of my favorite authors. I can't wait for the third book in the series. ***Reviewed for Xtreme-Delusions dot com*** (posting on 6/3/19)

I enjoyed this story very much. Great characters all around and they gave the story life. We have Reuben, 48 yr old corporate lawyer, Amelia his 14 yr old temperamental teenager, and Toby the 31 yr old tour guide who bears the weight of financially caring for his entire family. Reuben is the typical east coast workaholic who ends up going solo on what was suppose to be a group vacation. At first he's abrasive but then he seems to mellow (thankfully)! Reuben and Toby are involved in an airplane accident that leaves Toby injured. Feeling responsible Reuben offers to stick around and help Toby during his recovery. The romance between these two builds slowly and when Amelia joins them they form a nice little family unit. But can this last considering how different these two men are? Will Reuben and Amelia stay and make a home with Toby or will he return to his high powered job? Their story is one I would definitely recommend to anyone who enjoys a nice M/M romance.

About the author

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 Pacific Northwest romance writer of many critically acclaimed and fan-favorite LGBTQ romance series. To find out more, check out: www.annabethalbert.com. The fan group, Annabeth’s Angels, on Facebook is also a great place for bonus content.