Books like 'Grumpy Meets Virgin Collection'
Readers who enjoyed Grumpy Meets Virgin Collection by J.H. Croix also liked the following books featuring the same tropes, story themes, relationship dynamics and character types.
contemporary romance age-gap realistic
-
The Sarah Dessen Gift Set by Sarah Dessen
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe perfect gift for Sarah Dessen fans! Three of New York Times bestselling author Sarah Dessen?s most popular titles? Just Listen , This Lullaby , and The Truth About Forever ?are now available in a beautifully designed boxed set... -
Sin and Cider by Kimberly Reese
Rated: 4.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMacIntosh Feeling discontent in the big city and hoping to find what’s missing in her life, MacIntosh Layne decides to go back to her roots. Ready for a refresh, she heads home to her family’s orchard in Tennessee for the summer. What she doesn't count on rediscovering is her attraction to her brother’s charming best friend, Lawson Westbrook... -
Silver Lining Love by Melanie Shawn
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsDear Love Vixen,Six months ago, my life changed forever, and I had no idea it was coming.My sister—the strongest and most selfless person I’ve ever met and the kickass mom to three adorable kids—was killed in a car accident.In an instant, I became the mom to those three adorable kids, and lemme tell ya...I am far from strong. Or kickass... -
Barefoot at Sunset by Roxanne St. Claire
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsIntroducing Barefoot Bay Timeless…a new trilogy celebrating the sexy silver fox hero! Set on the sun-washed sands of Barefoot Bay, these contemporary novels tell stories of second chances and redemption... -
-
All The Way From Texas by Carolyn Brown
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsMolly Baker, a first-rate reporter, and Carson Rhodes, an excellent photojournalist are two of the most talented students in their graduating class. So, who else would their professor pick but these two young, adventurous graduate students to go on a journalism excursion? But newly engaged Molly has reservations about the trip... -
Sweet Tooth by Pepper North, Paige Michaels
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWelcome to Little Cakes, the bakery that plays Daddy matchmaker!Mix one handsome farmer with a handful of a rebellious chef to create a sizzling hot combination for one lucky Daddy.Elizabeth Annalise Milford's family doesn't understand her dedication to organic foods or her desire to provide the community with healthy, delicious meals... -
Remember Me by Cheryl Lanham
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA new teen tearjerker in the heartwrenching Dear Diary series for young adults. Leeanne never thought she'd love working at the hospice so much, or that it would be so hard. Her new friend Gabriel isn't like other boys. He is dying. But in his final days, he has one last lesson to teach her... -
-
Playing With Fire by Jane Fox
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAnders: I’m not happy after I lose a bet and have to get lunch for all the guys at the fire station—until I see the smoking hot girl behind the counter. Sydney: When a tall, gorgeous fireman walks into my job, I wonder if I’m dreaming. Turns out that reality is even better. Sometimes fate needs a little help... -
I Have Lived and I Have Loved by Willow Winters, Dylan Allen
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI have lived and I have loved…There’s no better feeling than those little butterflies at the end of a romance story. Top Shelf Romance is proud to present a collection of happily ever afters in collaboration with a cause dedicated to providing stories for those in need.100% of the profits from this anthology will be given to the Live A Thousand Lives charity... -
The Day After Forever by Erin Skiffington
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe Day After Forever is an emotional story centering around four teenagers who discover and demostrate the true meaning of friendship. It illustrates the agony surroundingf horrific events and how friendship will always stand strong against the circumstances. Jeff has leukemia... -
Catch of the Day by Jane Fox
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsZeke: My life is busy enough with the time I spend as a commercial fisherman. The last thing I need is to be distracted by romance, but when I meet Daya, she’s suddenly all I can think about.Daya: I’m not sure that Maine’s the right place for me—until a certain broad, buff, and bearded fisherman walks through the door of the restaurant where I work.Sometimes fate needs a little help... -
Royal Romance by Jane Fox
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHenry: It hasn't been easy, but I've managed to keep my royal background a secret at work. But when I meet a gorgeous young artist, all bets are off.Will she still want me when she understands what being my wife will entail?Magnolia: Henry is rich, hot, and successful, with an air of mystery around him... -
Total Knockout by Jane Fox
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAndrei: When I first see Michaela, I figure I must have taken a punch to the head. How can anyone be that gorgeous?Michaela: It's hard to keep my eyes off Andrei and my mind on my job when he's in the ring. But what are the chances he'd even notice someone like me?Sometimes fate needs a little help... -
-
Starting Over With You by Darlene Tallman
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsManuel “Manny” AlvarezI will never regret my actions that led to me spending five years in prison... -
Challenged by the Mountain Man by Lilah Hart
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHis noisy bike is disrupting her bookstore. Can they come to a peaceful resolution?Biker Blast has taken over Main Street, which is bad news for my small bookstore. Not only is one of the bikes blocking the entrance to my parking lot, but the constant roar of motors is obnoxious.When I head outside to confront the bikers, I come face to face with the head of the local motorcycle club... -
Defended by Golden Angel
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFor Melody Williams, her fantasy of a Daddy Dom has always been limited to the books she devours in secret. But when a trip to Black Light brings dominant men out of her imagination and into real life, Melody quickly falls for everything about this exciting new world, including a certain gorgeous lawyer on whom she has a very serious crush... -
A Little Wedding by Laylah Roberts
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIt's wedding time ...Finally, the big day is close for Sunny and Duke.Their wedding day.There are just a few issues standing in the way of their happiness.Sunny's absent parents.And a certain assassin who seems to have crossed sides... -
Soar by Zara Cox
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWelcome back to The Indigo lounge, the scandalously sexy sky-high playground where anything can happen. Buckle up. Emotional turbulence guaranteed... SOAR, the sizzling conclusion to the next duet in the Indigo Lounge Series. Seven Nights, Seven Highs…the story continues! Dark and sinfully sexy Noah King thought he'd left his past behind in New York. He should have known better... -
Gettin' Hooked by Nyomi Scott
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsClick for your dream dateCould she go to the senior dance with just any guy? No way. Imani Lane has her heart set on Maurice, the hottest guy in town. But he isn't exactly asking. So she comes up with an idea to help herself--and everyone else, too... -
A Hundred and One Reasons by Bianca Salindong
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThere are still many things Ann needed to know, to explore and live the life she'd always imagined. But everything turned upside down when she learned that she is sick. Not cough and colds sick. No, something much complicated than that. Ann decides that she'd rather fight when she knows she had no chances of winning... -
The Veteran by Olivia T. Turner
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsFive years ago, I had the night of my life with Harris Sutton.Out of all the people in the bar, the famous hockey player chose me.He was in town for a game and when he left, he took my virginity with him.And he unknowingly left me with a souvenir.Five years later, my souvenir is my whole world.A five-year-old boy that I never told him about.Lucas.We’re happy and comfortable in our little life... -
Para sa Hopeless Romantic: Extended Edition by Marcelo Santos III
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 16 ratings"Totoo ba ang happy ending? Deserve ba ng isang tao ang second chance? Bakit kung sino pa 'yung nagmamahal, sila pa 'yung nasasaktan?"Ang Para sa Hopeless Romantic Extended Edition ay istorya ng anim na taong nakikipagsapalaran sa mundo ng pag-ibig.Isang lihim na umiibig. Isang umaasang babalikan. Isang naghahangad na mahalin. Isang natatakot nang umibig muli. Isang nagsusumikap na makalimot... -
Pulling Her Strings by Jane Fox
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAustin: As a well-known singer, I’m used to women throwing themselves at me. But it’s the caterer at one of my venues that I can’t get out of my head.Aida: Catering for Austin Smith is the biggest job I’ve ever had. So I have to try my hardest to stay professional—no matter how hot he is.Sometimes fate needs a little help... -
-
Fire and Ice by Jane Fox
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBen: It's my final hockey season, and I don't have time for distractions. So why can't I stop thinking about Jenna? Jessa: I might be a hockey fan, but I'm no puck bunny. Although for a player as hot as Ben Crewe, I might make an exception. Sometimes fate needs a little help... -
Inked by Jane Fox
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLinc: When you’ve been a tattoo artist as long as I have, you’ve seen pretty much everything. At least, I thought so—until Cass walked through my door. Cass: I’ve wanted a tattoo since I was in high school. It’s taken me this long to work up the nerve to get one. I researched to make sure I found the most skilled tattoo artist. I had no idea he’d be the hottest one as well... -
Securing Her Heart by Jane Fox
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsJon: Cybersecurity is serious business. I'm committed to training the next generation of young analysts to detect and neutralize threats. But when the most gorgeous women I've ever seen walks into my intern program, I'm not sure if I can keep our relationship strictly professional. Talia: Most cybersecurity analysts don't look like action movie stars, but clearly Jon is the exception... -
Behind the Velvet Rope by Jane Fox
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLuke: As the bouncer for the hottest club in town, I see my share of beautiful women. So why am I so taken with the shy girl in line who’s dressed like a small-town librarian? Parker: My sister’s bachelorette party is definitely not going the way I expected it to. I’m dragged to a noisy club—with a gorgeous bouncer. I’m pretty sure his type isn’t quiet girls in floral dresses, though... -
Accidental Affair: A Fake Marriage Romance by Ajme Williams
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI’ve been obsessed with my dad’s best friend for as long as I can remember.Does that make me a bad girl?Let me clarify.I’m not just mindlessly obsessed with him.I actually like Maurice.Letting him kiss me was a big deal for me.I’m still holding on to my V-card.And I want to hand it over to him every time I see him dressed in a suit.Lucky for me, I see that a lot because I work for him...Categorized as:
age-gap realistic action-adventure adult book classics contemporary fake-relationship -
For You by Hope Ford
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBart is my best friend’s older brother. He’s off-limits.At least that’s what I’ve always told myself.Then when he comes back into town, he keeps showing up just when I need him.My ex-husband is causing problems, threatening to take my daughter.And I feel like I’m about to lose it all.I know I should figure this out on my own, but Bart’s not having it.He’s taking matters into his own hands... -
Tangled Sheets by J.L. Beck, C. Hallman
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTangled Sheets: A Steamy Contemporary Romance AnthologyCan you handle it?The temptation of the forbidden.A lost romance.The explosive chemistry and undeniable attraction.The awakening of a love so hot it burns the pages?Prepare to get twisted and tangled between the sheets with these 20 steamy contemporary romance novels by your favorite authors... -
You First by Stephanie Fournet
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsDriven. Private. Insanely talented. Gray Blakewood is the most successful crime writer under the age of thirty—and he has a secret that could cost him his life. He just wants to finish his latest novel before his world unravels, and the last thing he needs is a beautiful distraction. Meredith Ryan, his new personal assistant, has seen more than her fair share of hard knocks... -
Healing Hearts by Jane Fox
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBranson: My job as a paramedic keeps me too busy for romance. But after meeting Lilly, a curvy obstetrics nurse, I might have to make an exception.Lilly: A detour to the ER puts me right in the path of a hot, strong, and serious paramedic named Branson. I quickly discover he’s not an easy man to forget.Sometimes fate needs a little help... -
Love on Location: A Sapphic Travel Romance Anthology by Margaux Fox, Johana Gavez
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSeven trips across the globe, and seven loves to last a lifetime. Got your ticket?Airport layovers and far-flung islands, sunny shores and breathtaking mountains—step out of your comfort zone, leave the world you know behind, and join seven of today’s top sapphic romance authors on adventures across the world... -
-
Hook, Line, Infinity: Part Three by Shayla Hart
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsRein ValdezSomeone once said, the greater the love, the harder the fall.I rolled my eyes so hard I was sure I saw my brain when I read that in one of the catalogue of cheesy magazines my aunt left lying around the house.Unlike the women in my family, I didn’t believe in love. Shit, I had trouble loving myself, let alone another man... -
Jump Start My Heart by Jane Fox
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSpencer: Her classic car isn’t the only thing with perfect curves. But, after I put my foot in my mouth, there’s no way she’ll consider dating me.Eva: I’m tired of guys assuming that I don’t know cars just because I’m a woman. But it’s hard to stay mad at a guy as gorgeous as Spencer.Sometimes fate needs a little help... -
The 7 Day Stand by Shayla Hart
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSAVANNAH -I had a clear vision of what my life would be like. First, I was going to open up an event management agency. Then, I was going to marry my gorgeous boyfriend Trent, have two kids, adopt a couple of puppies, and live happily ever after. The American dream.At least that was the plan until my boyfriend dumped me for the fourth time the day before my birthday, and I met him— Logan Pierce... -
The Lumberjack's Shy Girl by Haley Travis
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA shy girl's nightmare come Meeting a gorgeous man while accidentally topless. Ansel's instant sweetness somehow triggers something deep inside me.You have to admire a man who doesn't get freaked out when I mention it feels like there are squirrels running around in my guts when I get nervous. He's the eldest Oakley brother. The wealthy tech genius.With me, he's gentle. Encouraging... -
Not So Silent Nights: A Four Book Christmas Collection by Olivia T. Turner
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA Four Book Christmas Collection by Olivia T. TurnerA Holly For ChristmasChristmas magic is in the air.So is my truck.Because some insane driver has driven me off the road and I’ve jumped the curb.Just great.I’m stuck in the snow on the side of the road on Christmas Eve. Lovely.I’m about to give her a piece of my mind, but she takes a piece of my heart instead.She’s perfect... -
Loving the Single Dad by Elena Aitken
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIs there anything sexier than a devoted single dad? You decide with this collection of three full-length, swoon worthy single dad romances! Always Be Mine - He needs a nanny. She needs a job. Now, all they have to do is keep their hands off each other and their feelings to themselves... -
Healing the Hitman by Jane Fox
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI never should have taken this job.When I offered to help an old friend, I knew I was on my own if things went sideways.Which, of course, they did.So I find myself bleeding out on a veterinarian’s table, relying on a complete stranger to save my life.A gorgeous, headstrong stranger.Now all that matters is keeping her safe... -
Tempted Cowboy by Frankie Love
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIt seems we’ve both been sent to Buckle Down Ranch as punishment.My father thinks I need to learn the value of hard work before he’ll hand over the reins of the family ranch.And Liv? I have no idea what terrible deeds she’s done, but I intend to find out.God knows the gorgeous girl is miserable out here...Categorized as:
age-gap realistic adult anthologies coming-of-age contemporary fiction industrial-era -
Sugar and the Skeptic by Megan Wade
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsRafe thinks things like soulwinks and love at first sight are utter nonsense. He’s not having any of it. Of course, until a certain someone breezes in off the streets of Whisper Valley and sets his world spinning in a new direction... -
Inked For Life by Flora Ferrari
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI’m inked for life—a red crosshair on my wrist, marking me as a traitor’s daughter. With my uncle, Nick, I’m forced to attend Cartel parties. I have to prove my loyalty. I have to prove I’m not like my dad. Otherwise, they’ll do the same to me. Then one night, at a party, I see him, Damien Dovlatov, the leader of the Bratva. As a supposedly loyal Cartel girl, I’m supposed to hate him... -
-
How to Fake Date Your Grumpy Boss by Camilla Evergreen
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI did not mean to kiss him.All I’ve ever wanted is to be a writer, but support isn’t exactly forthcoming in my household, and I wouldn’t say it’s particularly available in college either. When I learn about an opportunity to write Levi Danner’s autobiography, I cross my fingers and send in my resume, hoping things might turn around once I have the job of my dreams...Categorized as:
age-gap realistic romance contemporary fiction billionaire fake-relationship workplace -
Nailed Right by Fern Fraser
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsNailing her Sweet A Single Dad's Recipe for Forever Love. Finley - I've given up on love and am content pouring my heart into my work—until Jake, the charming single dad and one of my favorite customers, flirts with me and melts my defenses. Despite our age difference, our connection is instant, passionate, and utterly addictive... -
Breathe Again by Rachel Brookes
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFor Savannah Rae, the thought of living in her picture-perfect world was almost too much to comprehend. With her dream job, a family she could finally call her own, and the beginnings of the best chapter of her life, she still couldn't shake the unnerving feeling that it was all too good to be true. The thought of a life without Savannah was incomprehensible to Tate Connors... -
Dark & Stormy Darlin’ by Megan Wade
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsI am tired of being single. I’m tired of being alone too. And if the romantic movies I thrive on are anything to go by, makeovers work wonders! So instead of sitting around lamenting the state of my singledom, I’m taking things into my own hands by giving my whole life a makeover... -
The Legacy: Making Wishes Come True by Lurlene McDaniel
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsWho is JWC and how was the One Last Wish Foundation created? Discover the tragic story behind a struggle for survival against impossible odds. Follow the interwining story of true love and friendships that compelled JWC to dedicate a life and legacy to helping others in this extraordinary novel of hope.You don't know me, but I know about you... -
Unexpected Forever by Eliza Peake
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsOne stolen night with my best friend’s older brother and I have a new name…Mommy.When I meet baseball star, Nate Gentry, our chemistry is out of the park. And for one night, he shows me more pleasure than I thought possible. But two months later, life throws us a curveball in the form of two pink lines.I don’t fool myself that it could ever work. We’re from different worlds...Categorized as:
age-gap realistic romance sports contemporary womens-fiction small-town forced-proximity
Or - use our amazing romance book finder to get recommendations based on your favorite content tropes and themes. Mix and match at will.