Over and Above | Annabeth Albert

I have loved all of the books in the Mount Hope series, but I would be lying if I said I wasn’t most excited for Eric’s book. He has been a constant character and support for everyone in his friend group. Offering up a place to stay, a place to hang out, his home has been the “hub” for everyone. His friends surrounded and loved on him after losing his husband to cancer, but as they all paired off, fell in love, and moved out Eric stayed. He definitely needed someone that saw just how amazing he is but also encourages him to do things for himself not just his children. So when Annabeth teased us with Magnus I knew it was going to be perfect. And boy was it ever!!!
Magnus is also a single father and business owner in Mount Hope. Magnus is pulled into “the group” when he and Eric find out they are going to be Grandpa’s, so when Magnus finds himself unexpectedly needing a place to live the Carriage House is the perfect place for him and his dogs. (Side note: I cannot love Ben and Jerry enough and I love how they literally just moved in and were like this is where we are staying!!!)
Magnus and Eric’s banter was stellar and I love how Eric finally went for what he really wanted. While these two were amazing flirters and had great chemistry I simply adored their friendship and the way they supported one another as fathers. They worked so well as a team that even their teens noticed. They made the quiet moments of parenthood special and really enjoyed the same things. I fell like Eric was an old friend and it was such a joy reading about him falling in love. And Magnus is just such a great guy with a giant heart- these two definitely were perfect for one another.