Reviews

The Grumpy Player Next Door by Pippa Grant

amandaj6's review against another edition

5.0

So many swoons

I wasn’t sure how much I was going to like Max, but my oh my, he is the best. I’m in love with Tillie Jean. I had forgotten how awesome Shipwreck is and now I have to go back and read the others again. Tillie Jean and Max’s story so much!

joskypay's review against another edition

5.0

Oh My God if Shipwreck were a real place I'd live there by now! I'm so in awe and jealous of the characters, they have fun by the boatload don't they? I loved every thing about this book. Max and TJ had awesome banter and amazing chemistry and I always enjoy seeing cameos by my favorite couples and the animal hilarity! This book is so laugh out loud funny I sincerely recommend reading it alone and not consuming any beverages. I love these two, I have a real soft spot for lost souls and these two are in need of a compass for much of this to be sure. Loved it, devoured it, want more and am already missing the Shipwreck crew.

hijinx_abound's review against another edition

4.0

I love Grumpy/sunshine. Poor Max was not totally prepared for Tillie Jean. He likes things to be a certain way and he cannot afford to alienate his teammates. Falling for his teammates sister is not in the cards. But Tillie Jean is tenacious and she has been dealing with her crazy brothers for years. The practical jokes have gotten of hand but it is their love language.

I really loved these two together. Such a fun and easy read.

lost_goddess's review against another edition

funny lighthearted fast-paced

4.0

Another super cute beach read.

meroller's review against another edition

5.0

Can Pippa write a bad book? I don’t think it’s possible!

gsnorto's review against another edition

3.0

Not as good as other two books takes too much time to get good when previous were good a lot quicker but did love being the same book world with characters popping up again. Also do really love TJ & Max just wish we got less filler dragging for first like 75 pages?

ssrosepetal's review against another edition

4.0

Omg I started this book and had a seriously hard time putting it down! I absolutely LOVE Max and Tillie Jean. My only issue is that it took FOREVER for them to finally break through their own heads and come together. I kept begging for them to finally cross that off limits line! Max is the perfect growly grumpy bear. I loved his reasons for hating TJ but loved them even more when he admitted that he didn't actually hate her. Max had his issues but every time he broke out in smiles or laughter I couldn't help smiling with him. TJ was fun. I loved getting to know her better and discover the amazing person she is. I even want to tour her house and see her artwork!! Her positive attitude and happy energy was infectious!

Brother's best friend is one of my favorites tropes and this one took the cake with Cooper. The guy really knew how to keep Max away from TJ. Though Max made me mad at one point I'm glad he finally went after what he wanted. And I'm glad that Grady and Annika cheered TJ and Max on. By the way... that sibling conversation when TJ was in the bath has to be one of my favorites moments.

I just loved this book and adore Max and TJ. The pranks, the town of Shipwreak, all the Fireballs, Long Beak Silver, and the Rock family. They all made this book more special. Someday when Cooper gets his own book I hope he gets put through the wringer. Until then I'm so happy Max and TJ got their HEA!!

*I voluntarily read an advanced copy of this book for my honest and unbiased review.*

sammymurray81's review against another edition

5.0

I read this book, so fast Tille Jean and max wow ultimate slow burn !! Holy cow the tension between these two was on fire. I just kept waiting and waiting for them to get together when they finally get together woo so good, this has really great humor mixed in as well.

trish_beautifulchaosreviews's review against another edition

5.0

Ah, to head to Shipwreck land of cussing parrots, ship-themed everything, and home to the Rock family. Grady is married now and still just as swoony as ever with Annika. The Rock parents and grandparents are still grossing people out with how loud they are when they---well, you know. And goats are roaming the street to be charmed, fed, or used as possible ammo in pranks. Cooper is there on his mountain, but he's brought several of his teammates along for the winter off-season. One of those being Max Cole.

Max does not want to be attracted to Cooper's little sister Tilly Jean. Not at all, no uh-uh, no way. Cooper is his best friend, and he knows Cooper would kill him. Unfortunately, she's beautiful, friendly, funny, and not afraid to prank him too.

There are several things I really loved about this book:

hibiscusmama24's review against another edition

5.0

Don’t read in quiet places

This was a laugh out loud snort and giggle book. Shipwreck is a fun place and the sibling prank wars are to die for! READ THIS BOOK!!!