thismomreadsbooks 's review for:

The Grump Next Door by Brighton Walsh

4.5

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This book!!! I thoroughly enjoyed it! From the moment these two met with their meet cute and insane chemistry, I was hooked! 

I love a good grump and with the enemies to lovers vibes and the banter I was easily sucked in! Sutton and Atlas had the best relationship, I enjoyed all the different ways it changed and evolved, all the tension and the way they just couldn’t fight pull between them (and believe me they tried) was so wonderful. 

I really loved how both characters had great growth. My heart went out to both them, having been through things in their lives that had them weary of relationships and love. Them being together added so much fulfillment to their lives in an unexpected way.

Sutton had the best personality, I loved her wit, strength and independence. Atlas was the best kind of grumpy you could want! But the way he softened for Sutton and her daughter melted my heart. He was deliciously protective and sweet in all the best ways, even if it took him a bit to caught up at times. These two really learned how to open up to another person, you could feel how perfect they were together. I spicy…oh boy could they steam up a page! 

Laurel, Sutton’s daughter, gets a special shout out- the perfectly written teenanger! I loved the relationships she had with both her mom and Atlas so much! They made the best little family. 

The Steele brothers are going to make for a great series. I can not wait for the next one! I’ll have to go back and read the Starlight Cove series too-I couldn’t get enough of this fun little small town! 

4.5⭐️