I was fortunate to get an ARC of “Out of Character” by Annabeth Albert.

This book was such a delight! I was not familiar with this series or author but I definitely would like to go back and read the first book.

The story starts off with Jasper, a senior in college, who was working at a card store when Milo, former best friend turned enemy, comes barreling into the store in need of help. He had lost a bet and sold very rare and expensive cars set.

Jasper was hesitant to help Milo as Milo and his so called friends did not make life easy for him in high school. But Jasper can’t not help someone. Over the course of weeks and a trip to Philly to win some of card back - feelings began to surface. Jasper has always been out but Milo, has known he was gay for awhile but has never explored. Milo also lived with those high school friends who were not good people and made him miserable.

From there, the chemistry was undeniable even when Jasper didn’t fully allow himself to be open to Milo. He didn’t want to his experiment or chance that he’d break his heart. But after time Milo built that trust and worked on not caring what others around him thought.

I don’t want to say much more about their quest to finding the cards, Milo changing his life & coming and their future together. But if you are looking for a cute, male/male romance with cosplay & an adventure, this is the book for you!!!