Better Not Pout' is one of those holiday romances that sticks with you—like hot cocoa by the fireplace! I scoured every corner of the internet and author announcements, but it seems like Teddy, the grumpy sheriff, and Nick, the sunshiney volunteer, haven’t gotten a sequel yet. The author, Annabeth Albert, tends to write standalone books within interconnected series, so while there’s no direct follow-up, her 'Holiday Hearts' collection has similar cozy vibes. I’d kill for a cameo of those two in another Christmas story, though!
That said, if you’re craving more fluffy holiday MM romance, Albert’s 'Sleigh Ride' or 'Merry & Bright' might scratch the itch. They’ve got the same warm, small-town charm and sweet-with-heat dynamic. Honestly, half the fun is imagining Teddy rolling his eyes at new couples getting tangled in mistletoe shenanigans.
Sadly, no sequels—but here’s a silver lining: Albert’s entire backlist is packed with standalones that feel like spiritual successors. 'Better Not Pout' works perfectly as a one-shot, but if you need more fuzzy holiday feels, 'Rainbow Cove' has that same mix of humor and heart. Or dive into 'Connection Error' for tech-geeks falling in love; it’s got the same 'opposites attract' spark. Sometimes, leaving a story wrapped up tight is its own gift (though I’d still trade my left sock for a Teddy/Nick wedding novella).
Ugh, I wish! 'Better Not Pout' was my gateway into holiday rom-coms, and I’ve been low-key stalking Annabeth Albert’s socials for hints. No sequel news, but she did drop a fun Easter egg in 'Merry Cherry Christmas'—a mention of Beacon Hill’s 'grumpiest sheriff,' which made me squeak. If you loved the banter and forced proximity tropes, her 'Frozen Hearts' series has similar energy, especially 'Arctic Sun.' It’s got that same balance of gruff meets golden retriever energy, just with Alaska’s wilderness instead of Christmas markets.
Zero official sequels, but let’s brainstorm what could’ve been! Imagine Teddy and Nick adopting a rescue dog that chews up all the town’s holiday decorations, or Nick dragging Teddy to a tropical Christmas cruise where he glares at palm trees. Albert’s universe-building is so rich, it’s easy to daydream spin-offs. For now, I console myself with her 'Out of Uniform' series—'At Attention' has a similar grumpy/sunshine dynamic, just with Navy SEALs. Pro tip: follow the author for surprise short stories; she sometimes drops bonus scenes on her Patreon!
Nope, but don’t despair! The beauty of standalone romances is discovering new couples in the same 'world.' Albert’s 'Holiday Hearts' books all share that cozy, small-town vibe. Try 'Snow Storm' for another wintery meet-cute with a side of existential dread (in the funniest way). And hey, sometimes the magic is in the brevity—Teddy and Nick’s story is so complete, it’s almost better without a sequel. Almost.
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