A Very Grumpy Best Friend

A Very Grumpy Best Friend
Author: Shaw Hart
Publisher: Shaw Hart
Total Pages: 75
Release: 2023-11-26
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

We were always meant to be more than just friends. Lilliana: I’ve been best friends with Foster since I was a kid. I’ve been in love with him for just as long. We’ve always been close. Just not as close as I’d have liked. Foster: Lilliana has always been mine. I thought that she knew that, but after an incident in high school, I wasn’t as sure. That’s why I came up with the marriage pact. When she had agreed to it, I had felt relieved. Now that the pact is almost up, I’m worried that she might have forgotten about it. Luckily for her, I’m ready to remind her and to show her just how perfect we’ll be together.

A Very Grumpy Christmas

A Very Grumpy Christmas
Author: Jerica MacMillan
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2021-11-22
Genre:
ISBN: 9781956937015

My neighbor is a Grinch.Since I run the Christmas Emporium and sometimes moonlight as an elf, that's kind of a problem for me.No surprise, though. When I brought over cookies to welcome him to the neighborhood this summer, he slammed the door in my face.Until he brings his kid to visit Santa one of the days I'm working as an elf, and I realize there are key parts of their story I'm missing ...The little girl is his much younger sister, not his daughter.He's her guardian since their parents died in a tragic accident.Now all of his handsome, broody glares make so much more sense. As one of Santa's elves, I make it my mission to make this Christmas as special for them as possible. Which somehow includes trespassing on his property to hang Christmas lights and braiding the little girl's hair regularly.Despite his glares and grumpiness, I discover the soft underbelly of the beast. Will this Grinch's heart grow three sizes as well? And if it does, will it have room for me?A Very Grumpy Christmas is a standalone, small town, neighbors to lovers romance featuring a grumpy single dad and the sunshiny neighbor who's determined to make his Christmas better. Full of heat and heart with an HEA guaranteed!

Grumpy Cat

Grumpy Cat
Author: Grumpy Cat
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Total Pages: 97
Release: 2017-09-12
Genre: Humor
ISBN: 1452171440

Internet sensation Grumpy Cat's epic feline frown has inspired legions of devoted fans. Celebrating the grouch in everyone, the Grumpy Cat book teaches the fine art of grumpiness and includes enough bad attitude to cast a dark cloud over the whole world. Featuring brand new as well as classic photos, and including grump-inspiring activities and games, Grumpy Cat delivers unmatched, hilarious grumpiness that puts any bad mood in perspective.

Always Only You

Always Only You
Author: Chloe Liese
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 385
Release: 2023-12-12
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0593642376

The TikTok sensation, now with new exclusive content! It’s an office romance on the ice rink in this heart melting story about love’s power not in spite of difference but because of it. Ren has known Frankie Zeferino was a woman worth waiting for since the moment they met. She’s a master of deadpan delivery, has a secret heart of gold, and a rare one-dimpled smile that makes his knees go weak. But as long as Frankie’s the team’s social media manager, she’s off limits. Frankie is a self-admittedly blunt, grumbly grump, but even she isn’t immune to sunshiney Ren Bergman. Who could be, when he’s a six-foot-three hunk of happy with a hockey player’s physique? Maybe in the past, Frankie would have gone for a guy like him, but since being burned too many times by people who learn about her diagnoses and see a problem, not a person, she’s wised up. After waiting years for the right time to make his move, Ren learns Frankie plans to leave the team to pursue a new career. But what he didn’t anticipate is how hard he’ll have to work to convince her to let him have his shot at winning her heart.

A Very Grumpy Valentine's Day

A Very Grumpy Valentine's Day
Author: Shaw Hart
Publisher: Shaw Hart
Total Pages: 82
Release: 2023-11-25
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

This Ex-Army Ranger has met his match... Mira: Getting out of my parent's house was meant to be a chance for me to spread my wings. Instead, I seem to have picked up a new babysitter. Townes Monroe is grumpy and bossy. Every time I turn around, he's there, The man seems to know exactly how to press my buttons. I'm just not sure if that's a good thing or not. Townes I've never wanted to be tied down. Not until I see Mira Lane. She obviously needs someone to look after her, and that person is going to be me. I just need to get her on board with that plan. With Valentine's Day coming up, I know that this is my chance to win over my girl and finally make her mine. I just hope that my plan is good enough.

Grump: The (Fairly) True Tale of Snow White and the Seven Dwarves

Grump: The (Fairly) True Tale of Snow White and the Seven Dwarves
Author: Liesl Shurtliff
Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 261
Release: 2018-05-29
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1524717037

From the New York Times bestselling author of Rump, comes the true story behind another unlikely hero: a grumpy dwarf who gets tangled up in Snow White's feud with the wicked queen. Ever since he was a dwarfling, Borlen (nicknamed "Grump") has dreamed of visiting The Surface, so when opportunity knocks, he leaves his cavern home behind. At first, life aboveground is a dream come true. Queen Elfrieda Veronika Ingrid Lenore (E.V.I.L.) is the best friend Grump always wanted, feeding him all the rubies he can eat and allowing him to rule at her side in exchange for magic and information. But as time goes on, Grump starts to suspect that Queen E.V.I.L. may not be as nice as she seems. . . . When the queen commands him to carry out a horrible task against her stepdaughter Snow White, Grump is in over his head. He's bound by magic to help the queen, but also to protect Snow White. As if that wasn't stressful enough, the queen keeps bugging him for updates through her magic mirror! He'll have to dig deep to find a way out of this pickle, and that's enough to make any dwarf Grumpy indeed. "Liesl Shurtliff writes the perfect middle-grade page-turners that fourth graders can gobble down on the plane, train, and automobile trips ahead this summer. . . . [she] excels at turning familiar worlds on their heads. --The New York Times Book Review "Hilarious and heartfelt . . . Lovable Borlen's grumpy first-person narration explores themes of belonging, friendship, and doing the right thing. Sure to please fans of reimagined fairy tales." --Kirkus "A hilarious reimagining of its origin story with a wonderfully detailed world and interesting twists on classic characters. Sure to be a hit with fantasy fans looking for comedy." --Booklist "The story moves at a fast pace and deftly balances lighthearted humor with emotional weight. . . .a sure hit for Shurtliff's fans." --School Library Journal

Grumpy Fake Boyfriend

Grumpy Fake Boyfriend
Author: Jackie Lau
Publisher: Jackie Lau Books
Total Pages: 205
Release: 2018-05-22
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1775304701

A weekend of socializing at a beach house? Will Stafford's worst nightmare. Yet he's agreed to fake a relationship with his best friend's little sister for a couples' getaway... I'm a pretty simple guy. When I'm not writing a science fiction novel, I'm watching a good movie or reading a book. Alone. I like my reclusive life. That is, until my only friend asks for a favor—pretend to be his baby sister's boyfriend on a couples' vacation. Her ex is going to be there and she needs me as a buffer. I should have said no, but Naomi Kwan is bubbly, energetic, and beautiful. She also means everything to her brother. But now, our fake romance is starting to feel all too real, and I find myself stuck between the promise I made to my friend and risking my heart to the one woman who might actually get me… * * * Jackie Lau writes soft and steamy romances with Asian characters, all set in Canada. KEYWORDS: interracial romance, grumpy hero, fake dating, fake relationship, best friend's sibling, best friend's little sister, opposites attract, grumpy sunshine, beach vacation, rom-com, contemporary romance, romantic comedy, Asian heroine, steamy romance, spicy rom-com, open door, Canadian romance, happy ending, guaranteed HEA, no cliffhangers, freebie FOR FANS OF: Helen Hoang, Cathy Yardley, Chloe Liese, Olivia Dade, Talia Hibbert, Kate Canterbary, Sarina Bowen, and Pippa Grant

A Very Grumpy Marine

A Very Grumpy Marine
Author: Shaw Hart
Publisher: Shaw Hart
Total Pages: 74
Release: 2024-10-06
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

It’s just a bet… right? Blake: It all started with a harmless bet. I was bored, and there he was—Luca Wright, the new guy in town and the only other person in the diner. So, I challenged him to a race: who could finish their meal first. I won, he paid for my food, and from there, we’ve bet on pretty much everything—Who could finish the hike first, who could make a better meal, who could fit the most marshmallows in their mouths. It’s always been a fun competition between us, but this latest bet feels different, like the stakes are higher, and I’m not sure I’m ready for what comes next. Luca: From the moment Blake sat across from me with that mischievous grin, I was hooked. Every bet, every challenge—it's just been an excuse to stay close to her, even though she only sees me as her best friend. But when Blake throws out her latest bet—who can plan the best first date—I know it’s my chance. This is more than a game. This is my chance to show her that the best dates, and the best guy, will always be me.

A Very Grumpy Firefighter

A Very Grumpy Firefighter
Author: Shaw Hart
Publisher: Shaw Hart
Total Pages: 74
Release: 2024-09-10
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

She thinks it’s an arranged marriage. He knows it’s the real deal. Lilou I never thought that I would fall in love or get married. Not after watching my mom’s marriages fail and being there to help her pick up the pieces afterward. I had sworn off men, which was easy because no man had ever tempted me before. Not until Milo. He makes me want to try. I almost give in to my feelings when tragedy strikes, and I’m forced to sell the only thing that I have. Myself. Milo When I find out that Lilou signed up for an arranged marriage, I freak out. I know that she’s meant to be mine, and I’m not about to lose her before I have a chance to prove that to her. So, I pay to be her husband. She seems shocked when she finds out, but I’m thrilled. I have my dream girl right where I want her. Now I just need to make her mine. For real.

A Very Grumpy Marine

A Very Grumpy Marine
Author: Shaw Hart
Publisher: Shaw Hart
Total Pages: 74
Release: 2024-10-04
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

Who falls in love on vacation? Lymric: When my best friend convinced me to come visit her in Wolf Valley, I thought that maybe it would be a fresh start. I thought that it would be a chance for me to find some peace and quiet. Instead, I found Camden. Or he found me. It doesn’t matter, the outcome is the same. He says that I’m his. I say that he’s crazy. But what’s crazier, is that I’m starting to believe him. Camden: As soon as I saw Lymric in town, I knew that she was the one for me. Unfortunately, my plan of walking up to her and telling her that we were meant to be didn’t exactly go over great. Now, I’m scrambling to come up with a way to show my girl that we’re meant to be. The clock is racing to prove it to her before she goes home, but I’m not worried. A Marine never backs down from a fight, and this is one battle that I intend to win.