Annabeth Albert and A Novel Take PR visit today on the holiday romance blog tour for Better Not Pout! Not only does the author share her top ten seasonal foods but she hosts a giveaway! Enter for a chance to win 1 of 2 e-copies of any OUT OF UNIFORM series book or a finished Paperback copy of BETTER NOT POUT!
“Annabeth Albert delivers another charmer with Better Not Pout. A sweet and sexy holiday read that finds a grumpy St. Nick charmed by a do-gooder elf and his snowy town. Better Not Pout will warm your heart and soul this holiday season.”
— Layla Reyne, author of the Agents Irish and Whiskey and Trouble Brewing series
“Better Not Pout was charming, sweet, and sexy all at once! I love everything Annabeth Albert writes and this was no exception.” — Cat Sebastian, author of The Soldier's Scoundrel, The Ruin of a Rake, and The Regency Imposters series
“Better Not Pout is a heartwarming read full of true love, holiday magic, steamy romance, and nuanced interactions between characters. Old fans and new readers alike will love everything about this book!” — Anna Zabo, author of the Takeover and Twisted Wishes series
Better Not Pout by Annabeth Albert
Carina Press (Harlequin)
Release Date (Print & Ebook):
Ebook: Monday November 12, 2018
Print (mmp): Tuesday November 27, 2018
Length (Print & Ebook):
Ebook: 288
Print (mmp): 288
Subgenre:
Contemporary Romance, Male/Male Romance, Holiday Romance, Military Romance
Order at:
Carina Press:
https://www.carinapress.com/shop/books/9781488038686_better-not-pout.html
Barnes & Noble (mmp): https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/better-not-pout-annabeth-albert/1128809456?ean=9781335924841
Barnes & Noble (ebook): https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/better-not-pout-annabeth-albert/1128809456?ean=9781488038686
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Better-Not-Pout-Annabeth-Albert-ebook/dp/B07DCT4BQB/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1535554732&sr=8-1&keywords=better+not+pout+by+annabeth+albert&dpID=51UflJbbq3L&preST=_SY445_QL70_&dpSrc=srch
Book Synopsis:
One overly enthusiastic elf.
One poorly timed snowstorm.
Is it a recipe for disaster? Or a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for holiday romance?
Teddy MacNally loves Christmas and everything that goes along with it. When he plays an elf for his charity’s events, he never expects to be paired with a Scrooge masquerading as Santa Claus. His new mission: make the holiday-hating soldier believe he was born to say ho-ho-ho.
Sergeant Major Nicholas Nowicki doesn’t do Santa, but he’s army to his blood. When his CO asks an unusual favor, Nick of course obliges. The elf to his Kris Kringle? Tempting. Too tempting—Nick’s only in town for another month, and Teddy’s too young, too cheerful and too nice for a one-night stand.
The slow, sexy make-out sessions while Teddy and Nick are alone and snowbound, though, feel like anything but a quick hookup. As a stress-free holiday fling turns into Christmas all year round, Teddy can’t imagine his life without Nick. And Nick’s days on the base may be coming to a close, but he doesn’t plan on leaving anything, or anyone, behind.
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Hi! I’m so excited to be here! I’m Annabeth Albert, and I’m here celebrating my latest release, BETTER NOT POUT, which stars a cranky soldier about to leave the service and a much-younger man intent on giving him a good holiday. This May/December romance stands completely alone, so if you’ve been waiting to try my military romances, this is the perfect time to try! And this is also the perfect time of year to try new recipes and rediscover old favorites!
Writing BETTER NOT POUT made me so hungry! From the hot chocolate Teddy serves Nick when they are snowbound to a overflowing table at a large family Thanksgiving to sweet treats and warming soups, the book really does contain so much of what I love about the season. And rather than sharing one particular recipe, I wanted to share with you my list of my ten favorite seasonal foods!
- Peppermint Mochas. I’m a well-known coffee addict, and even in the winter, I still mainly drink it iced. An iced or hot peppermint mocha is my drink of choice all season long!
- Eggnog. Now, I could order an eggnog latteat one of my favorite coffee places, but I prefer my eggnog straight up, fresh nutmeg grated on top. My favorite brand is Horizon Organic, and I only spike it with good rum on Christmas eve.
- Brussel Sprouts. I may be the only person who cheers when the little trees of fresh Brussel sprouts appear in the store. Storing them is a pain as is slicing them off, but they just look so adorable. My favorite way to make them is with bacon and plenty of salt and pepper in a large cast iron skillet.
- Turkey breast. In my house, almost no one likes dark meat Turkey, so I love doing a large breast or if we have a crowd, I’ll do breasts side by side. I use a butter, garlic, and fresh herb rub on them.
- Eggnog Log Cookies. This classic cookie takes all my favorite flavors of eggnog and puts it in a cookie. I love making these for New Year’s.
- Cranberry Sauce. My mom makes the best fresh cranberry sauce in the world. She uses apple and orange to flavor it, and it is so rich and good!
- Beef Stew. I’ve got a December birthday, and this has been my request for my birthday dinner several times. I love my mom’s classic stew with seasoned meat, carrots, potatoes, celery, tomatoes in a thickened broth, but I also love newer versions too.
- Chicken and dumplings. I’ve been trying a lot of recipes this Fall in my Instant Pot, and I love how easy it’s made one of my all-time favorite fall foods. There’s nothing like a bowl of rich Chicken and Dumplings. (Fellow gluten-free people—yes! Use King Arthur GF flour or similar in a traditional recipe and you too can have dumplings!)
- Gingerbread Men. My grandma made them for us. I made them for my family as one of the first cookies I learned to bake as a teen. I’m pretty sure they were one of my kids’ first cookies. I adore the flavors of gingerbread in all sorts of shapes. I’m still in search of the perfect gluten-free version, but I haven’t given up testing!
- Mashed Potatoes with Leeks. Ever since I discovered this variation, my family demands it every big holiday dinner!
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Annabeth Albert says that, “BETTER NOT POUT is a male/male holiday romance featuring endearing characters with a fun, flirty plot that will remind readers of their favorite holiday rom-coms.”
About Annabeth Albert:
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. Her critically acclaimed and fan-favorite LGBTQ romance series include the #OutOfUniform, #Gaymers, #PortlandHeat, #RainbowCove and #PerfectHarmony series.
To find out what she’s working on next and other fun extras, check out her website: annabethalbert.com or connect with Annabeth on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and Spotify! Also, be sure to sign up for her newsletter for free ficlets, bonus reads, and contests. The fan group, Annabeth’s Angels, on Facebook is also a great place for bonus content and exclusive contests.
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Giveaway: Win 1 of 2 e-copies of any OUT OF UNIFORM series book or a finished Paperback copy of BETTER NOT POUT!
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I enjoyed the contrast between the two main characters and the story ALMOST made me ready to face the fact that Christmas is coming, lol. Congrats on the new release!
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