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amybosica's review
5.0
“Peace was like concrete, filling in all of the fissures and cracks that now outlined my life.”
“I felt like I was spinning in place, like my entire universe had turned upside down.”
“When the rain fell hard, in heavy beats against the earth, I fell for Davis in ways I’d never recover from. I’d tie this feeling to the crushed one I had carried for so many years, and I’d make a solid chain, tie it around my neck, and drown.”
Resisting the Grump is a sexy, all-consuming romance filled with the most delicious angst that will tug at your heartstrings, leaving you breathless right until the very end…
Resisting the Grump follows the story of Raelyn and Davis. From a very young age, Raelynn has had her eyes on Davis. It was a simple, innocent, unrequited crush that was never meant to go anywhere, but that didn’t stop Raelyn for taking a chance, only to end up with her heart broken. In desperate need of escape, Raelyn flees town hoping that college and a change of scenery will mend her heart. Her plan worked well for a few years until a phone call has Raelyn rushing home. Raelyn will now be forced to not only return home but face the man who destroyed her heart….
Resisting the Grump consumed me from the very first page. My heart ached for Raelyn and the hurt she experienced as a young girl, falling hard and fast for someone who didn’t know she even existed. Unrequited love is never easy and while this story might have started out a bit unconventional, there was no way I was prepared for the journey this story was going to take me on.
I adored Raelyn and Davis. Raelyn was the bright spot on any dark day. She had a big heart and always had the best of intentions even if her actions weren’t always the best. And then we have Davis, her complete opposite. He was the broody, grump of a man with the whole world on his shoulders. He seemed destined to be alone in the dark until his sights got set on Raelyn. I loved how easy it was for Raelyn and Davis to be together. They had the best chemistry and just fit. Raelyn tried her hardest to resist Davis, especially given her past crush, but Davis is not the kind of man that takes no for an answer, he knew what he wanted and wasn’t afraid to go after it.
In the end, this story took me on one emotional journey. I loved the angst and heartache, the push and pull, the revelations of secrets, sinfully hot moments, and everything in between. This story kept me on my toes and consumed me from beginning to end.
*I was provided an ARC copy of this book, in exchange for an honest review*
“I felt like I was spinning in place, like my entire universe had turned upside down.”
“When the rain fell hard, in heavy beats against the earth, I fell for Davis in ways I’d never recover from. I’d tie this feeling to the crushed one I had carried for so many years, and I’d make a solid chain, tie it around my neck, and drown.”
Resisting the Grump is a sexy, all-consuming romance filled with the most delicious angst that will tug at your heartstrings, leaving you breathless right until the very end…
Resisting the Grump follows the story of Raelyn and Davis. From a very young age, Raelynn has had her eyes on Davis. It was a simple, innocent, unrequited crush that was never meant to go anywhere, but that didn’t stop Raelyn for taking a chance, only to end up with her heart broken. In desperate need of escape, Raelyn flees town hoping that college and a change of scenery will mend her heart. Her plan worked well for a few years until a phone call has Raelyn rushing home. Raelyn will now be forced to not only return home but face the man who destroyed her heart….
Resisting the Grump consumed me from the very first page. My heart ached for Raelyn and the hurt she experienced as a young girl, falling hard and fast for someone who didn’t know she even existed. Unrequited love is never easy and while this story might have started out a bit unconventional, there was no way I was prepared for the journey this story was going to take me on.
I adored Raelyn and Davis. Raelyn was the bright spot on any dark day. She had a big heart and always had the best of intentions even if her actions weren’t always the best. And then we have Davis, her complete opposite. He was the broody, grump of a man with the whole world on his shoulders. He seemed destined to be alone in the dark until his sights got set on Raelyn. I loved how easy it was for Raelyn and Davis to be together. They had the best chemistry and just fit. Raelyn tried her hardest to resist Davis, especially given her past crush, but Davis is not the kind of man that takes no for an answer, he knew what he wanted and wasn’t afraid to go after it.
In the end, this story took me on one emotional journey. I loved the angst and heartache, the push and pull, the revelations of secrets, sinfully hot moments, and everything in between. This story kept me on my toes and consumed me from beginning to end.
*I was provided an ARC copy of this book, in exchange for an honest review*
thatbooktrovertkait's review against another edition
5.0
I’m OBSESSED!
small town x second chance (kinda) x grumpy & sunshine x enemies to lovers romance
Rae has loved the same man since she was a teen. He’s also the reason she leaves her small hometown and family behind. She never planned on coming back home or for her parents to treat him like their own. Davis has no idea why she hates him but he’s not about to let it get in the way of his relationship with her parents. After all, they’re the only family he has. Can they put aside their differences and get along? Will secrets get in the way?
Wow, this was an emotional rollercoaster! So many feelings and emotions between Rae and Davis, I couldn’t put this down. Rae is so strong, I admire how much of him she takes with how strongly he crushed her. But Davis.. that man is so sweet once you get to really know him. I loved watching them grow both together and separately. I honestly can’t say enough good things about this, just read it! Highly recommend!!
small town x second chance (kinda) x grumpy & sunshine x enemies to lovers romance
Rae has loved the same man since she was a teen. He’s also the reason she leaves her small hometown and family behind. She never planned on coming back home or for her parents to treat him like their own. Davis has no idea why she hates him but he’s not about to let it get in the way of his relationship with her parents. After all, they’re the only family he has. Can they put aside their differences and get along? Will secrets get in the way?
Wow, this was an emotional rollercoaster! So many feelings and emotions between Rae and Davis, I couldn’t put this down. Rae is so strong, I admire how much of him she takes with how strongly he crushed her. But Davis.. that man is so sweet once you get to really know him. I loved watching them grow both together and separately. I honestly can’t say enough good things about this, just read it! Highly recommend!!
roadgoing47's review against another edition
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
laney2129's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.0
pepperfold's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
darkandsteamylit's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
3.5⭐️
I enjoyed Raelyn and Davis and their story. It’s was a small town unrequited crush with a twist. Rae and Davis’ flash backs kind of gave me the ick on both their parts. With Rae I totally understand the crush thing, but some of the things she did were just down right cringe. Davis was just a dick.
Present day I really enjoyed them, the chemistry was good and the secret she kept was our main point. I honestly felt like he blew it out of proportion the way he treated her when he found out. The things he said had me seeing red. And the fact he really didn’t grovel was meh. Good story and enjoyable, but had somethings that gave me the ick on a personal level.
Read:🎧Hoopla
MMC: Davis Brenton
FMC:Raelyn Jackson
Spice: 3🌶️
Tropes:Small Town, Grumpy+Sunshine, Enemies to lovers, Unrequited Crush
I enjoyed Raelyn and Davis and their story. It’s was a small town unrequited crush with a twist. Rae and Davis’ flash backs kind of gave me the ick on both their parts. With Rae I totally understand the crush thing, but some of the things she did were just down right cringe. Davis was just a dick.
Present day I really enjoyed them, the chemistry was good and the secret she kept was our main point. I honestly felt like he blew it out of proportion the way he treated her when he found out. The things he said had me seeing red. And the fact he really didn’t grovel was meh. Good story and enjoyable, but had somethings that gave me the ick on a personal level.
Read:🎧Hoopla
MMC: Davis Brenton
FMC:Raelyn Jackson
Spice: 3🌶️
Tropes:Small Town, Grumpy+Sunshine, Enemies to lovers, Unrequited Crush
hbosch010's review
3.0
This book is a grumpy/sunshine fast read. I think the story line could have been written a little better. I felt like it kind of jumped around a little too much for me. It was totally predictable at some points. I did really enjoy the spicy scenes. I would like to see what happens with Nora and Colson after meeting them in this book.
yourfuturecoolaunt's review
1.0
I am sooooooo upset about this book! What a waste of tiiiiime! The characters are so empty. and all the MISUNDERSTANDINGS??? oh my god! can we go one page without lil miss annoying losing her head over something? This book is no substance and just smut. And where is the sunshine? the trope is supposed to be sunshine and grump and instead we have Miss Adult Child and Angry prvert.