A review by caffeinatedcrystal
Comforting the Grump by Nora Phoenix

5.0

✨️crying ✨️ 

COMFORTING THE GRUMP hit me solidly in my feels. There is something about this series that just hits different. 

Marnin, the self proclaimed manwhore, certified grump, and serial non-dater meets his match in Ennio, his best friend's little brother. Ennio is glitter and sunshine and romance. He's got big dreams. 

CTG has ah-maze-ing found family, best friend, small town vibes, and an age gap. There are BIG feelings that pack a serious punch. I loved them so much 😭 

Chapter 27. When Marnin goes to Forestville to talk to Ennio & Auden's dad. I was SOBBING THE ENTIRE TIME. 

The Foster brothers cameo makes me want a reread of that series so badly. It was a perfect peek. 

Watching Marnin open up and peel back his layers was so special. He was an amazing character. Truly. I think he was my favorite from the entire series. With  York a very close second. 

Ennio was lovely. The scene at the doctors office, when Marnin was comparing Ennio to a beautiful vibrant bird... I knew then I'd be swept away right along with him into love. Oof. Right in my feels. 

I can't tell you how much I adore this series. If you're looking for a contemporary series with mature mcs finding their HEAs, you can't go wrong with the Forestville Silver Foxes and all the bonus novellas. 

COMFORTING THE GRUMP, Marnin and Ennio's romance, goes live on the 'zon January 17th. I can't recommend it enough. Bring tissues if you're a big softie like me.