Grumpy/Sunshine is one of my favorite romance tropes. There's nothing like seeing the grumpy one fall for the sunshiney one. 😍Here are some of my favorites!
Check content warnings - this definitely falls into the Dark Romance category.
Forget Your Morals: A Forbidden Secret Romance
Lachlan. 😍 The "my wife" vibes are strong with this guy.
Leather & Lark
Ray is the grumpiest of grumps and Brooke is the sunniest of sunshines. This was so good! Can't wait for CJs story.
Downpour: A Grumpy Sunshine Romance
Daddy P definitely lived up to the hype! I feel like I've been waiting for this one forever.
Learn Your Lesson: A Single Dad Hockey Romance
Well, this was delightful! I'm not usually into the secret preteen trope, but I loved the unusual circumstances and how sarcastic/funny Cora is. The pining, the banter, the utter lack of "How dare you touch my baby sister!" was perfect for me
Wild Love: Sunday Times Bestseller Romance
This was really sweet and the slowest slow burn I've ever read. I loved seeing Abby & John's relationship develop, but would have enjoyed more spice.
John: A Brash Brothers Romance (Book 8)
I loved this, like I knew I would. This is one of my favorite series and Brynne and an autobuy author for me.
Kindle - Exposed (The Agents) eBook: Asher
Oh, Roman. The bigger they are, the harder they fall. I love the caretaker vibes so much.
Roman: A Canadian underworld romance (Men of...
I did not expect to enjoy this so much, but I loved it! "My wife" gets me every time, as does a MMC who is obsessed with the FMC and is a total simp. I can't wait to dive into the rest of this series!
Mother Faker
This was really sweet! I love how Fox can't help but take care of Josie.
What Happens at the Lake: A Grumpy Sunshine Novel
This was really sweet! Duke is a caretaker of everyone he cares about and is a grouchy, grumpy man.
One Night: a forbidden small town romance
This was adorable! Love an obsessed MMC, especially when he "my wife"s her.
Silent Lies (Special Edition Print)
This was really cute! I'm always glad to have another hockey series to start.
Behind the Net: a grumpy sunshine hockey
I've read this book a few times and it always holds up.
Now Or Never (Irresistible) by [Stella Rhys]
So good! This might be my favorite Tessa Bailey book of all time.
Runaway Girl: A Novel (The Girl Series Book 2)
This was hottttttt. I loved both characters!
Hothead by Stella Rhys
My god. This book is so bleeping good. I think Hans is my favorite of The Alliance guys.
Hans: Alliance Series Book Four
I didn't expect to be wrecked by this book, but wrecked I was. Zac needs to be protected at all costs. Yes, the impetus to their relationship was dumb, but that man did the work to resolve the issue and MORE. He was an utter delight and the pining is...
Only in Your Dreams: Oakwood Bay Series
This took a minute for me to get into, but once I got sucked in, I was all in. Not spicy, but engaging nonetheless.
Love Notes & Lifelines (Single Dad Hotline Book 1)
Elle and August are exactly the kind of pairing I love best; an uptight, bossy MMC and a slightly scattered, emotional FMC. I started off loving their dynamic, but wish there was more groveling and fewer pages.
Almost Pretend - Nicole Snow
This was the slowest slow burn ever. The writing was great!
Promise Me This (Wilder Family Book 3)
A hockey playing brit? OK!
Dirty Devil: Fake Relationship, Single Mom Romance
I love this series so, so much. Only Elle Kennedy can write college and make me love it!
The Dixon Rule (Campus Diaries Book 2)
Fangirl Down took a few chapters to grab me, but I loved it! Wells and his filthy mouth. 🔥
Fangirl Down: A Novel (Big Shots Book 1)
SO GOOD. Poor Matteo was down BAD for his wife.
A. Rossi: Books - His Tesoro
I wish this book was 400 pages longer. I had the biggest book hangover and didn't know what to do with myself.
Little Sunshine (Black Resorts Book 2)
I have to say that I adore Cassandra and would love to read more prickly FMCs like her. It's refreshing to read a character who isn't maternal right off the bat but knows how to defend her people. I really enjoyed this!
Dust Storm: Single Dad Cowboy Romance (Book 1)
This was absolutely adorable! The banter is off the charts and the chemistry/tension is unmatched. I loved every word.
Resting Grump Face: Enemies to Lovers
If "my wife" was a written character, it would be Abel. This was super good! I'm very intrigued by Royal's secret. :)
