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The Geek Who Saved Christmas Paperback – November 4, 2021

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His grumpy neighbor needs some holiday sunshine…

Gideon Holiday is the perfect neighbor. Need a cup of sugar? Spare folding chair? Extra batteries? He’s always ready to help. And he’s waited years for his hot, grumpy, silver fox neighbor, Paul, to need him. For anything. But this December, Gideon would be happy if he could just get the Scrooge-like Paul on board with the neighborhood holiday lights fundraiser.

Paul Frost has no intention of decking his halls or blazing any Yule logs. Even if his spunky bowtie-clad neighbor does look perfect for unwrapping, Paul would prefer to hide away until December is done. But when his beloved younger brother announces an unexpected visit, Paul needs all the trimmings for a festive homecoming—and fast.

Luckily, Gideon is there with a color-coded plan to save Christmas. Soon Paul’s hanging lights, trimming trees, and rolling out cookies. And steaming up his new flannel sheets with Gideon. How did that happen?

It’ll take some winter magic to preserve their happiness and keep these rival neighbors together longer than one holiday season.

The Geek Who Saved Christmas is a low-angst m/m holiday romance with a guaranteed happy ending. This grumpy/sunshine, neighbors-to-lovers, found family tale features two heroes in their forties figuring out that maybe their sexily-ever-after was right next door the whole time. It stands alone and is not connected to any of the author’s other universes. However, it does contain a heaping helping of the same emotions and steamy moments readers have come to expect!
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B09L4YY1JT
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Independently published (November 4, 2021)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 300 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8759737636
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 11.9 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5 x 0.75 x 8 inches
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    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 2,592 ratings

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Annabeth Albert

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Annabeth Albert is a multi-published Pacific Northwest romance writer of over thirty-five published works. Emotionally complex, sexy, and funny stories are her favorites both to read and to write. Fans of quirky, Oregon-set books as well as those who enjoy military heroes will want to check out her many series. Her critically acclaimed and fan-favorite LGBTQ romances include the Hotshots, Out of Uniform, Frozen Hearts, Perfect Harmony, and Gaymers series along with several stand-alone titles. Her fan group, Annabeth’s Angels, on social media and her newsletter are both great places for bonus content and exclusive contests. For more info: www.annabethalbert.com

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This is my second Annabeth Albert book and my goodness I am even more of a fan than I was before.It is no surprised that I am a fan of M/M romances so when the opportunity came to read this, I jumped on it. Oh and let’s throw in Christmas theme and takes place in Philadelphia - SCORE!   “The Geek Who Saved Christmas” is about two neighbors – a merry Gideon Holiday and not so merry Paul Frost who work together to make Paul’s house the perfect Christmas home for when his brother comes to visit. Gideon is always willing to help and such a contributor to the community where as Paul just goes day by day in his normal routine. We knew that Gideon always had a crush on his neighbor but never anything about Paul to know if he was even gay. But once they start working together, the sparks are inevitable. I will say that the steamy scenes definitely left me blushing!I am such a fan of dual POVs and this was no exception. Annabeth does exceptionally well smoothly connecting each chapter with the two POVs. I never knew how much I loved a grumpy to sunshine trope until I read my first one this past year. This one was just as charming as well because you know that the grumpster is going to come around it’s just a matter of when and how. Plus there is a moment where the roles are reversed.Also this was my first book where the main characters were not in their 20s. I loved reading about older adults and their relationships. It was very refreshing!I know this is a stand alone but can we get a sequel because we all know Gideon is going love party planning?! #iykyk
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J Ryan
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Read!
Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2024
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The holiday season might be over but this story was exactly what I needed. It was lovely and heartfelt and the connection between Paul and Gideon was everything! The chemistry between these two was steamy and delicious.

It was so fun watching their relationship develop and change and especially when Paul finally open his eyes to actually see Gideon. It’s low angst and just a really feel good story.
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Nicola Stevenson
4.0 out of 5 stars So adorable!
Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2024
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This was such delightful book to read! I loved that the couple was in their forties and that there was low angst. Gideon & Paul were adorable characters - Gideon is Christmas sunshine & Paul is a Christmas grump. I loved seeing them both develop feelings for the other and just easily fall into a relationship without realising it until it’s pointed out to them. It’s sweet, cosy & Christmassy, and more than a little steamy! This was a fantastic start to my Festive reads, and I’m looking forward to reading more Annabeth Albert books.
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EJ
5.0 out of 5 stars sweet and sappy and perfect
Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2024
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Literally read this in the middle of April lol I giggled, swooned, and teared up. Perfectly sweet little holiday read
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Jen Valencia
5.0 out of 5 stars This holiday romance saved the day!
Reviewed in the United States on November 9, 2021
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The Geek Who Saved Christmas is the newest standalone from Annabeth Albert, and it most definitely saved me from what had started off as a not-so-great start to my already busy week. This is a grumpy-sunshine holiday romance, and I was very much a grump for most of the day, and then I started reading this book, and it was very much the pick-me-up I desperately needed. Readers are introduced to an odd couple of sorts--Gideon Holiday and Paul Frost. The two have been neighbors ever since the latter moved in next door to the former about four years ago. Gideon is the perfect neighbor, always ready with smile and never hesitates to help, especially during the holidays. On the other hand, Paul could very well be related Ebenezer Scrooge and the Grinch. When he gets a call from his younger brother letting him know that he and his girlfriend are coming for Christmas, however, Paul is in panic mode. Gideon sees it all unfolding and easily offers his assistance. With all the planning and decorating, the two forty-somethings become more comfortable with each other and grow closer...MUCH closer. But could Paul send Gideon on his not-so-merry way once Christmas is over?

This book has easily become one of my favorite holiday reads for 2021, and for a sleigh-load of reasons. The main characters had depth to them, and I loved seeing how much growth there was for both Gideon and Paul. These two definitely had their respective stories to tell, and I appreciated that Annabeth Albert sprinkled a bit of angst, but not to the point that the story became depressing. A great deal happens between the two men in what may be thought of as a short period of time, but I'm one of those people who focuses more on the quality of the time spent than the quantity, and each time they were together, you could see layers being peeled back. The inclusion of Brandon and Elaine, Paul's brother and Brandon's girlfriend, as well as an important conversation between Gideon and his ex, Lori, revealed parts of the main characters that made them even way easier to empathize with. This romance also highlights the fact that even people in their forties struggle with communicating with aplomb. The most vital thing to take note of is that the holidays can melt even the frostiest of hearts for love, home, and family. Five stars for The Geek Who Saved Christmas!
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4.0 out of 5 stars really nice
Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2024
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I’ve been burned by these kinds of matches in the past but i liked the way they were presented here.

Paul irked me at the beginning and the 50% mark lost me for a while, but I noticed and appreciated the tonal shift at about the 60% mark onward and it was a good sleigh ride until the end. Nice and romantic
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Clara B
3.0 out of 5 stars Festive
Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2024
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Cute, festive holiday themed romance with low angst and some heartfelt moments.

This story was an easy read and the characters were sweet. I enjoyed the lack of unnecessary drama in the third act and that the biggest complication to the romance was some lack of communication between the MCs while still being not too drawn out.

Tropes: Older MCs, grumpy / sunshine, found family, dual pov
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️ 3/5
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Kelly Jones
5.0 out of 5 stars Exactly what I was hoping for!
Reviewed in the United States on July 8, 2023
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A friend of mine brought this book to my attention because they thought I had drawn the cover. The characters and story also seemed like something I would write myself, so I was immediately intrigued and bought the book. Right away I was completely enchanted by Gideon and Paul and their relationship. I feel like it would’ve been far too easy to write Paul as too grouchy and mean, but he was just the perfect amount of grumpy paired with a gentle, tender heart. And learning about Gideon’s insecurities helped to make him so relatable that I actually got misty-eyed for him a few times. This was such a cozy, sweet story that’s going to stick with me for a while, and I can see myself coming back next winter to read it all over again. I actually don’t read many books, and those that I do “read” are mostly audiobooks, but I devoured this in two days and loved every word.
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GingerMa2009
5.0 out of 5 stars grumpy sunshine holiday romance
Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2023
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This was sweet and steamy romance perfect to put you in the holiday mood. Loved these two characters. Book was so well written and the plot was great. This was the first book I’ve read by this author and I’m going to look for some more!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Christmas delight
Reviewed in Canada on February 6, 2024
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This book was a great holiday piece to read. The characters of Gideon and Paul are both endearing and so are the other characters. Highly recommend it.
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Rocio
4.0 out of 5 stars New favourite
Reviewed in Mexico on December 8, 2022
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Absolutely cutest thing ever!! Read this in less than one day, I just couldn’t put it down! Definitely read this, you won’t regret it
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Bibi
5.0 out of 5 stars TÃO APAIXONADA!!
Reviewed in Brazil on January 22, 2022
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Caramba que livro lindo!!!!! Os personagens são fofos e a construção do relacionamento é simplesmente incrível!!!! É super emocionante ver eles compartilhando inseguranças e se desenvolvendo individualmente sem falar que que o outro foi uma espécie de gatilho, mas sim entendendo que foi importante ter o outro na vida para que isso acontecesse.
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Dawn Barrell
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect Seasonal Read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 12, 2023
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This was a perfect addition to my Christmas romance reading binge. Gideon and Paul were a lovely couple, Gideon with his nerdy personality, bow ties and permanent smile, always ready and willing to help anyone in need and organisational skills and spreadsheets mere mortals could only dream about, and Paul a grumpy, antisocial silver fox who owned his own construction company.

They had lived next door to each other for years and Gideon has always fancied Paul but thought Paul didn’t like him. He was wrong, but appearances can be deceptive and as we get to know these men we realise things are not always as they seem and both men are hiding painful pasts, insecurities and loneliness.

Can Gideon’s love of all things Christmas, especially lights all over the outside of houses, and Paul’s bah humbug approach come together to share the perfect Christmas?

This was a real feel good book with plenty of romance, hot sex, a couple in their early forties and interesting and likeable side characters.
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Silvana
5.0 out of 5 stars Such cute couple!!
Reviewed in Spain on March 7, 2023
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I've enjoyed so much reading Paul's and Gifein story! They were wonderful. Didn't think I was going to enjoy this book as much as I did, to be honest. I'll probably read more stories from this author ❤️
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