The Grump Who Kissed Me by Ellie Hartwood: Book Review

 **ARC received for consideration. All opinions are my own. 

The Book

He hates me. He hates me not. I run Silver Pine's iconic flower shop. He’s here to sell it. But somehow, he’s stirring up more than just petals. Could a big city grump be my one true Valentine?

Griffin:

I came to Silver Pine with one goal: get in, sell the shop my late aunt left me, and get out before Valentine’s Day chaos turns me into a Hallmark cliché. I didn’t expect Ruby. She’s got paint on her face, daisies in her hair, and a relentless optimism that should be illegal before 9 a.m. Worse, she keeps insisting the place has “heart.” I’ve seen spreadsheets. I’ve seen profit margins. I’ve never seen “heart” on a balance sheet—but somehow, she’s got me looking.

Ruby:

Griffin Renshaw showed up in a custom suit and a look like he was allergic to joy. He said he was here to “evaluate operations.” I said he looked like someone who’d sue a puppy. He’s gruff, grumbly, and thinks selling my flower shop is just business. But he agreed to stay through Valentine’s, and now he’s helping me arrange bouquets for the Silver Pine cotillion and—oops—smiling. It’s fine. Totally fine. I am not falling for the suit. Probably. Maybe. Okay, I definitely am.

The Grump Who Kissed Me is part of The Valentine's Midlife Meet Cute Series. Here's what you'll find:

Later-in-life rom-com

Grumpy/Sunshine

Workplace Romance

Opposites Attract

Second chance

Small town

Kisses-only

Buy The Grump Who Kissed Me for a fun second chance at love!

The Author

Ellie Hartwood is the author of sweet contemporary romance and romantic comedies. Her stories are humorous, kisses-only and profanity-free, featuring lovable characters with real chemistry. A travel junkie, Ellie lives with her husband and Lexi, the wacky Labradoodle. Click the "Follow" button above to get the latest updates. Check out her website (Ellie Hartwood dot com) and sign up to her newsletter for giveaways, news, and exclusive content.

Book Review

If you're looking for a quick Valentine's read that feels like it straight from Hallmark... look no further than The Grump Who Kissed Me! Ruby runs the flower shop left to Griffin by his great aunt. When he comes to town with the intention of selling the shop, the last thing this unlikely pair expected was to fall for each other. Like I said, the perfect makings of a Hallmark movie--- in the best ways possible. Right away, I really enjoyed the sweet chemistry between these two. She was the perfect sunshine to his grump. As a novella, it was a quick read but didn't feel rushed or lacking in any way. If you love later in life romance with small town, Hallmark and Valentine vibes, this is certainly one to check out. 

The Grump Who Kissed Me is a closed-door romance with kisses only and no language. It is part of the Valentine's Midlife Meet Cute series. This is a multi-author series of later in life Valentine romcoms that can all be enjoyed as standalones or in any order. 


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