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bookish_sheila 's review for:
The Grump Next Door
by Brighton Walsh
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
One night. One mistake. One very grumpy (and very hot) landlord. Sutton didn’t plan on moving into her one-night stand’s backyard cottage—but here she is, teenage daughter and all. And Atlas? He’s not just broody. He’s fully allergic to chaos… and Sutton is pure sunshine wrapped in trouble.
What I Loved:
🌟 Grumpy x sunshine that actually delivers
🌟 A teen daughter who steals every scene (Laurel, I adore you)
🌟 Fake dating with ALL the tension
🌟 Banter that’s sharp, sassy, and flirty
🌟 Atlas reading Sutton’s romance books 🥹
🌟 So. Much. Spice. (starting early and never letting up!)
🌟 That bar scene? Whew. Just whew.
Favorite Scene:
The night her cottage floods and he insists she stays in his house. Cue bed-sharing, flirty tension, and feelings sneaking in through every crack.
Why It’s 5 Stars:
This book hits every single one of my buttons—grump with a soft heart, fake dating done right, a fierce single mom, small town vibes, and a big golden retriever of a man hiding behind a scowl. The chemistry? Explosive. The emotions? Gut-punch good. And the HEA? Romance reader perfection.
What I Loved:
🌟 Grumpy x sunshine that actually delivers
🌟 A teen daughter who steals every scene (Laurel, I adore you)
🌟 Fake dating with ALL the tension
🌟 Banter that’s sharp, sassy, and flirty
🌟 Atlas reading Sutton’s romance books 🥹
🌟 So. Much. Spice. (starting early and never letting up!)
🌟 That bar scene? Whew. Just whew.
Favorite Scene:
The night her cottage floods and he insists she stays in his house. Cue bed-sharing, flirty tension, and feelings sneaking in through every crack.
Why It’s 5 Stars:
This book hits every single one of my buttons—grump with a soft heart, fake dating done right, a fierce single mom, small town vibes, and a big golden retriever of a man hiding behind a scowl. The chemistry? Explosive. The emotions? Gut-punch good. And the HEA? Romance reader perfection.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cursing, Emotional abuse, Sexual content, Stalking
Minor: Toxic relationship