A review by kerosenelit
Girl Meets Grump by Hailey Gardiner

4.0

The woodsy, rustic cabin setting combined with the soft, cozy writing was so dreamy! I'm mentally packing my bags for Wildwood, please and thank you. 

Trent Stewart was such shy-boy, rugged goodness, much preferring to work on his treehouse build than deal with nagging guests. He's a man of few words, and I loved the grumpy-sunshine banter as travel blogger Sydney nuzzles her way into his life with her sassy mouth and bright ideas as the new property manager. 

Of course, not so deep down, Trent has the most tender of hearts. The small but monumental ways he steps up, forcing himself out of his comfort zone in the process to care for Sydney, will melt your heart. Their romance is pure sweetness with very minimal drama, but it's one of those stories where you can find absolute joy and comfort in the quiet moments. And I have to add, the kisses were seriously fiery!

Rest in peace, Hailey. Your stories will truly be missed.

(heat level: kissing only)