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If You Love a Good Grumpy Sunshine Romance
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items There's just something about grumpy and brooding main characters being bothered by a ray of sunshine. Here are some grumpy/sunshine books.
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The Amazon List
Billionaire Romance
Sapphic Romance
RomCom
Reverse Grumpy Sunshine
Paranormal Romance
The Amazon List
If you follow my page, you know that I try to support independent bookstores and the individual authors. Most of the books linked go through Bookshop or directly to the author. However, I know that buying books is expensive so here is the list for fi...
Beauty and the Beast retelling, client/ contractor, plus size representation, forced proximity, miscommunication, cute nickname
A grumpy, rich recluse meets his match in this steamy Beauty and the Beast retelling—with a Succession twist. Fans of fairy tale adaptations, and readers of Julie Murphy and Falon Ballard, will adore Mae Bennett’s debut romance.
A grumpy, rich recluse meets his match in this steamy Beauty and the Beast retelling—with a Succession twist. Fans of fairy tale adaptations, and readers of Julie Murphy and Falon Ballard, will adore Mae Bennett’s debut romance.
Barely Even Friends: A Novel
“She was mine. She just didn't know it yet.”
The audiobook for this is delicious and I highly recommend checking it out. I believe this book is also on KU.
The audiobook for this is delicious and I highly recommend checking it out. I believe this book is also on KU.
Twisted Love
A Tiktok sensation. I would say that book 2 is better than this one, however, it's still a good grumpy sunshine book.
Not to mention billionaire romance!
Not to mention billionaire romance!
The Fine Print (Dreamland Billionaires Book 1)
This is the book 2 of the Fine Print in the Dreamland Billionaires Series.
Workplace romance, marriage of convenience, interracial couple, Disability representation (she has dyslexia), Boss/ employee
Workplace romance, marriage of convenience, interracial couple, Disability representation (she has dyslexia), Boss/ employee
Terms and Conditions (Dreamland Billionaires 2)
This is a great starting point for people who would like to dip their toes into more kinkier books.
Also love anything that Katee Robert puts out.
Also love anything that Katee Robert puts out.
Neon Gods: Hot Modern Hades & Persephone
Holiday sapphic romance with a grumpy sunshine trope?! Sign me up!
This is also a second chance romance and forced proximity.
This is also a second chance romance and forced proximity.
Make the Season Bright
A little sapphic Pride and Prejudice retelling with fake dating and grumpy sunshine.
Written in the Stars: Sapphic Rom-Com
Workplace Romance, Filipino representation, hate to love, slow burn
A little bit of a enemies to lovers and I believe this is a closed door romance.
A little bit of a enemies to lovers and I believe this is a closed door romance.
Faker
A slow burn done right!!!! There is tension and yearning leading up to the moment they finally give into each other! It's divine.
Workplace romance, opposites attract, hate to love, fake dating, slow burn, spicy romance
Workplace romance, opposites attract, hate to love, fake dating, slow burn, spicy romance
The Spanish Love Deception: A Novel
One of my favorite things about Ali Hazelwoods books are the characters. Especially the main female characters. They work in STEM and have the best quirky and sarcastic personalities.
Women in stem, witty banter, fake dating, mutual pining, steamy read, somewhat of a forbidden romance
Women in stem, witty banter, fake dating, mutual pining, steamy read, somewhat of a forbidden romance
The Love Hypothesis
Second chance romance, she has commitment issues, FMC is a wedding planner who doesn't believe in marriage, slow burn, steamy read
Not my personal favorite when it comes to grumpy sunshine/ slow burn but it was a hit on BookTok
Not my personal favorite when it comes to grumpy sunshine/ slow burn but it was a hit on BookTok
Forget Me Not
For readers who love representation of BIPOC, neurospicy characters, you need to read this trilogy.
Opposites attract, interracial couple, neurodiversity representation (Autism), steamy read, enemies to friends to lovers
Opposites attract, interracial couple, neurodiversity representation (Autism), steamy read, enemies to friends to lovers
Act Your Age, Eve Brown: The Brown Sisters 3
I loved not only this book but this series! A must read for diverse reads especially with representation of neurospicy and intelligent main female characters.
Asian representation, neurodiverisity (FMC is on the spectrum), fake dating, FMC works in a male dominated field, insta love, miscommunication, spicy romance
Asian representation, neurodiverisity (FMC is on the spectrum), fake dating, FMC works in a male dominated field, insta love, miscommunication, spicy romance
The Kiss Quotient
Hockey Romance, slow burn, opposites attract, no third act breakup, tension and banter, mild hate to love although it claims to be enemies to lovers, steamy read
Another BookTok hit and I will say that it was an enjoyable read for a Sports RomCom.
Another BookTok hit and I will say that it was an enjoyable read for a Sports RomCom.
Icebreaker: A Novel (Maple Hills)
LISTEN to the audiobook!!!! Duet narration just hits different!
This book is also a little different than Ali's previous lighter books. It does contain some mild BDSM and kink.
This book is also a little different than Ali's previous lighter books. It does contain some mild BDSM and kink.
Not in Love
Bringing BikeTok to you with this one.
Enemies to lovers, witty banter, plus size representation, interracial couple, miscommunication, Biker MMC, third act breakup
Enemies to lovers, witty banter, plus size representation, interracial couple, miscommunication, Biker MMC, third act breakup
Tinkering with Love (Rock Falls Book 1)
Is it just me or do the characters on the cover look like Demi Levator and Adam Driver?! You can't tell me otherwise!
I loved this book more than I think I would. Mainly cause I'm a cover whore and I was not feeling this cover. But this book was everything I needed in an age gap, grumpy sunshine, he hates everyone but her romance!
I loved this book more than I think I would. Mainly cause I'm a cover whore and I was not feeling this cover. But this book was everything I needed in an age gap, grumpy sunshine, he hates everyone but her romance!
Go Hex Yourself
F1 Racing, brother's teammate, small age gap, fuck boy, workplace romance, forbidden love
Throttled (Dirty Air Series Book 1)
This book surprised me a little bit if I'm being honest. Tessa has always been really good with spicy RomComs but this one was a little different and I will let you discover that for yourself.
Pro Golf, hates everyone but her, spicy romance, She's his biggest fan, over protective, A little bit of an age gap
Pro Golf, hates everyone but her, spicy romance, She's his biggest fan, over protective, A little bit of an age gap
Fangirl Down: A Novel (Big Shots Book 1)
Billionaire Romance
Not just billionaire but main male characters with lots of power and money.
Forbidden romance, brother's best friend, forced proximity, touch her and die, overprotective and possessive mc, interracial couple, Asian representation
Twisted Love by Ana Huang
Workplace romance, boss/ employee, forbidden romance, close proximity, dual-POV
Perfect for Disney adults
Perfect for Disney adults
The Fine Print (Collector's Edition) a book by Lauren Asher
Hades Persephone retelling, dual POV, fake dating, contemporary Greek mythology, misunderstood villain, touch her and die, steamy read, BDSM, sex in public
Neon Gods by Katee Robert
Workplace romance, marriage of convenience, interracial couple, Disability representation (she has dyslexia), Boss/ employee
Honestly loved this one way more than the fine print. This series is also great for disney adults.
Honestly loved this one way more than the fine print. This series is also great for disney adults.
Terms and Conditions by Lauren Asher
Sapphic Romance
Women loving women romances
Holiday romance, found family, friends to lovers, in love with best friend, second chance, spicy romance
Make the Season Bright a book by Ashley Herring Blake
Jane Austen retelling, fake dating, afraid of commitment, dual POV, opposites attract, slow burn
Written in the Stars a book by Alexandria Bellefleur and ...
RomCom
If you're looking for something light, cute, and fluffy, you can't go wrong with romantic comedies.
Beauty and the Beast retelling, client/ contractor, plus size representation, forced proximity, miscommunication, cute nickname
Barely Even Friends a book by Mae Bennett - Bookshop
Workplace Romance, Filipino representation, hate to love, slow burn
Faker by Sarah Echavarre Smith
Workplace romance, opposites attract, hate to love, fake dating, slow burn, spicy romance
The Spanish Love Deception by Elena Armas
Women in stem, witty banter, fake dating, mutual pining, steamy read
The Love Hypothesis a book by Ali Hazelwood - Bookshop
Second chance romance, she has commitment issues, FMC is a wedding planner who doesn't believe in marriage, slow burn, steamy read
Forget Me Not by Julie Soto
Opposites attract, interracial couple, neurodiversity representation (Autism), steamy read, enemies to friends to lovers
Act Your Age, Eve Brown by Talia Hibbert
Reverse Grumpy Sunshine
When the female main character is the grumpy one and the love interest is the sunshine.
Asian representation, neurodiverisity (FMC is on the spectrum), fake dating, FMC works in a male dominated field, insta love, miscommunication, spicy romance
The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang
Hockey Romance, slow burn, opposites attract, no third act breakup, tension and banter, mild hate to love although it claims to be enemies to lovers, steamy read,
Icebreaker by Hannah Grace
First things first, I highly recommend LISTENING to this book rather than reading it. It is duet narration! To learn more about that, check out my Duet narration list.
Forbidden chemistry, friends with benefits turned lovers, insta attraction, mild bdsm, neurodivergent FMC, women in STEM
Forbidden chemistry, friends with benefits turned lovers, insta attraction, mild bdsm, neurodivergent FMC, women in STEM
Not in Love Audiobook by Ali Hazelwood
Enemies to lovers, witty banter, plus size representation, interracial couple, miscommunication, Biker MMC, third act breakup
Tinkering with Love by Aliyah Burke
Paranormal Romance
Witches, Wolves, and Vampires, Oh My!
Age Gap, banter, boss/ employee (a little bit of a forbidden romance), close proximity, hates everyone but her, hidden identity, misunderstood villain, slow burn, spicy romance, witches/ warlocks
Go Hex Yourself by Jessica Clare
Sports Romance
For those of us that love a good sports romance.
F1 Racing, brother's teammate, small age gap, fuck boy, workplace romance, forbidden love
Throttled (Deluxe Edition) a book by Lauren Asher - Bookshop
Pro Golf, hates everyone but her, spicy romance, She's his biggest fan, over protective, A little bit of an age gap
Fangirl Down a book by Tessa Bailey - Bookshop.org US