The Grump is Book one of the Oakwood Park Girls Series. A slow-burn, neighbors-to-lovers, single-dad, age-gap romance about a two broken people that find love in the most unexpected place - right next door.TessaDo you ever wonder what you are doing in life? Have you ever gotten to that point where you ask yourself, “Is this really it? This is the rest of my life?” Sometimes it feels like every day is a monotonous song on repeat with no hope in sight... moreThe Grump is Book one of the Oakwood Park Girls Series. A slow-burn, neighbors-to-lovers, single-dad, age-gap romance about a two broken people that find love in the most unexpected place - right next door.TessaDo you ever wonder what you are doing in life? Have you ever gotten to that point where you ask yourself, “Is this really it? This is the rest of my life?” Sometimes it feels like every day is a monotonous song on repeat with no hope in sight.Then, out of nowhere, a moving truck shows up and a hot, blonde God with bright blue eyes and his quiet young daughter get out and turn my frown upside down. At least until I find out that he is a grump. The sadness radiating off of both of them is palpable and even though I know I should keep my distance, I just want to help.It's like they always say: Sometimes the best way to cheer up is to cheer someone else up.LeviSadness like ours isn’t easily controlled. It hits harder when you think everything is perfect and then misery becomes second nature in a split second. I moved across the state with my daughter, Phoebe, to escape the stares, gossip and pitying looks of our old life and get a fresh start.When the beautiful, quirky neighbor shows up and makes my heart stutter for the first time in years, I try to fight it. She’s just too happy, too friendly, and way too young for me. Unfortunately, my daughter adores her, and I have no choice but to let her bond with the smoking-hot girl that her dad shouldn't be lusting after, silently wishing for the same connection. When I realize that there is more to her than the bubbly surface she presents, I begin to hope again.Phoebe wants me to have a happy ending, but is it too late for that?Warnings:18+ RomanceContains strong language and scenes and subject matter that may be sensitive to some readers.Please Read ResponsiblyThis is a Realistic Romance. Everyday people, everyday struggles, with once in a lifetime connections. less
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