Download or read book A Very Grumpy Best Friend written by Shaw Hart and published by Shaw Hart. This book was released on 2023-11-26 with total page 75 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We were always meant to be more than just friends. Lilliana: I’ve been best friends with Foster since I was a kid. I’ve been in love with him for just as long. We’ve always been close. Just not as close as I’d have liked. Foster: Lilliana has always been mine. I thought that she knew that, but after an incident in high school, I wasn’t as sure. That’s why I came up with the marriage pact. When she had agreed to it, I had felt relieved. Now that the pact is almost up, I’m worried that she might have forgotten about it. Luckily for her, I’m ready to remind her and to show her just how perfect we’ll be together.

Download or read book A Very Grumpy Christmas written by Jerica MacMillan and published by . This book was released on 2021-11-22 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: My neighbor is a Grinch.Since I run the Christmas Emporium and sometimes moonlight as an elf, that's kind of a problem for me.No surprise, though. When I brought over cookies to welcome him to the neighborhood this summer, he slammed the door in my face.Until he brings his kid to visit Santa one of the days I'm working as an elf, and I realize there are key parts of their story I'm missing ...The little girl is his much younger sister, not his daughter.He's her guardian since their parents died in a tragic accident.Now all of his handsome, broody glares make so much more sense. As one of Santa's elves, I make it my mission to make this Christmas as special for them as possible. Which somehow includes trespassing on his property to hang Christmas lights and braiding the little girl's hair regularly.Despite his glares and grumpiness, I discover the soft underbelly of the beast. Will this Grinch's heart grow three sizes as well? And if it does, will it have room for me?A Very Grumpy Christmas is a standalone, small town, neighbors to lovers romance featuring a grumpy single dad and the sunshiny neighbor who's determined to make his Christmas better. Full of heat and heart with an HEA guaranteed!

Download or read book Always Only You written by Chloe Liese and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2023-12-12 with total page 385 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The TikTok sensation, now with new exclusive content! It’s an office romance on the ice rink in this heart melting story about love’s power not in spite of difference but because of it. Ren has known Frankie Zeferino was a woman worth waiting for since the moment they met. She’s a master of deadpan delivery, has a secret heart of gold, and a rare one-dimpled smile that makes his knees go weak. But as long as Frankie’s the team’s social media manager, she’s off limits. Frankie is a self-admittedly blunt, grumbly grump, but even she isn’t immune to sunshiney Ren Bergman. Who could be, when he’s a six-foot-three hunk of happy with a hockey player’s physique? Maybe in the past, Frankie would have gone for a guy like him, but since being burned too many times by people who learn about her diagnoses and see a problem, not a person, she’s wised up. After waiting years for the right time to make his move, Ren learns Frankie plans to leave the team to pursue a new career. But what he didn’t anticipate is how hard he’ll have to work to convince her to let him have his shot at winning her heart.

Download or read book Grumpy Monkey Board Book written by Suzanne Lang and published by Random House Studio. This book was released on 2019-10-15 with total page 31 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The hilarious #1 New York Times bestselling classic about a chimpanzee in a very bad mood—is perfect for young children learning how to deal with confusing feelings. This board book version with sturdy pages is just right for the littlest readers to play with again and again! Jim the chimpanzee is in a terrible mood for no good reason. His friends can't understand it--how can he be in a bad mood when it's SUCH a beautiful day? They have lots of suggestions for how to make him feel better. But Jim can't take all the advice...and has a BIT of a meltdown. Could it be that he just needs a day to feel grumpy? Suzanne and Max Lang bring hilarity and levity to this very important lesson on emotional literacy, demonstrating to kids that they are allowed to feel their feelings. Grumpy Monkey is the first title in a series of books targeted at different ages that encourage kids to feel their feelings.

Download or read book A Very Grumpy Valentine s Day written by Shaw Hart and published by Shaw Hart. This book was released on 2023-11-25 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Ex-Army Ranger has met his match... Mira: Getting out of my parent's house was meant to be a chance for me to spread my wings. Instead, I seem to have picked up a new babysitter. Townes Monroe is grumpy and bossy. Every time I turn around, he's there, The man seems to know exactly how to press my buttons. I'm just not sure if that's a good thing or not. Townes I've never wanted to be tied down. Not until I see Mira Lane. She obviously needs someone to look after her, and that person is going to be me. I just need to get her on board with that plan. With Valentine's Day coming up, I know that this is my chance to win over my girl and finally make her mine. I just hope that my plan is good enough.

Download or read book Grump The Fairly True Tale of Snow White and the Seven Dwarves written by Liesl Shurtliff and published by Knopf Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2018-05-29 with total page 261 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the New York Times bestselling author of Rump, comes the true story behind another unlikely hero: a grumpy dwarf who gets tangled up in Snow White's feud with the wicked queen. Ever since he was a dwarfling, Borlen (nicknamed "Grump") has dreamed of visiting The Surface, so when opportunity knocks, he leaves his cavern home behind. At first, life aboveground is a dream come true. Queen Elfrieda Veronika Ingrid Lenore (E.V.I.L.) is the best friend Grump always wanted, feeding him all the rubies he can eat and allowing him to rule at her side in exchange for magic and information. But as time goes on, Grump starts to suspect that Queen E.V.I.L. may not be as nice as she seems. . . . When the queen commands him to carry out a horrible task against her stepdaughter Snow White, Grump is in over his head. He's bound by magic to help the queen, but also to protect Snow White. As if that wasn't stressful enough, the queen keeps bugging him for updates through her magic mirror! He'll have to dig deep to find a way out of this pickle, and that's enough to make any dwarf Grumpy indeed. "Liesl Shurtliff writes the perfect middle-grade page-turners that fourth graders can gobble down on the plane, train, and automobile trips ahead this summer. . . . [she] excels at turning familiar worlds on their heads. --The New York Times Book Review "Hilarious and heartfelt . . . Lovable Borlen's grumpy first-person narration explores themes of belonging, friendship, and doing the right thing. Sure to please fans of reimagined fairy tales." --Kirkus "A hilarious reimagining of its origin story with a wonderfully detailed world and interesting twists on classic characters. Sure to be a hit with fantasy fans looking for comedy." --Booklist "The story moves at a fast pace and deftly balances lighthearted humor with emotional weight. . . .a sure hit for Shurtliff's fans." --School Library Journal

Download or read book Grumpy Gloria written by Anna Dewdney and published by Viking Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2006-09-21 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Family members try various ways to cheer up their grouchy bulldog.

Download or read book A Very Grumpy Marine written by Shaw Hart and published by Shaw Hart. This book was released on 2024-10-06 with total page 74 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It’s just a bet… right? Blake: It all started with a harmless bet. I was bored, and there he was—Luca Wright, the new guy in town and the only other person in the diner. So, I challenged him to a race: who could finish their meal first. I won, he paid for my food, and from there, we’ve bet on pretty much everything—Who could finish the hike first, who could make a better meal, who could fit the most marshmallows in their mouths. It’s always been a fun competition between us, but this latest bet feels different, like the stakes are higher, and I’m not sure I’m ready for what comes next. Luca: From the moment Blake sat across from me with that mischievous grin, I was hooked. Every bet, every challenge—it's just been an excuse to stay close to her, even though she only sees me as her best friend. But when Blake throws out her latest bet—who can plan the best first date—I know it’s my chance. This is more than a game. This is my chance to show her that the best dates, and the best guy, will always be me.

Download or read book A Very Grumpy Firefighter written by Shaw Hart and published by Shaw Hart. This book was released on 2024-09-10 with total page 74 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: She thinks it’s an arranged marriage. He knows it’s the real deal. Lilou I never thought that I would fall in love or get married. Not after watching my mom’s marriages fail and being there to help her pick up the pieces afterward. I had sworn off men, which was easy because no man had ever tempted me before. Not until Milo. He makes me want to try. I almost give in to my feelings when tragedy strikes, and I’m forced to sell the only thing that I have. Myself. Milo When I find out that Lilou signed up for an arranged marriage, I freak out. I know that she’s meant to be mine, and I’m not about to lose her before I have a chance to prove that to her. So, I pay to be her husband. She seems shocked when she finds out, but I’m thrilled. I have my dream girl right where I want her. Now I just need to make her mine. For real.

Download or read book A Very Grumpy Marine written by Shaw Hart and published by Shaw Hart. This book was released on 2024-10-04 with total page 74 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Who falls in love on vacation? Lymric: When my best friend convinced me to come visit her in Wolf Valley, I thought that maybe it would be a fresh start. I thought that it would be a chance for me to find some peace and quiet. Instead, I found Camden. Or he found me. It doesn’t matter, the outcome is the same. He says that I’m his. I say that he’s crazy. But what’s crazier, is that I’m starting to believe him. Camden: As soon as I saw Lymric in town, I knew that she was the one for me. Unfortunately, my plan of walking up to her and telling her that we were meant to be didn’t exactly go over great. Now, I’m scrambling to come up with a way to show my girl that we’re meant to be. The clock is racing to prove it to her before she goes home, but I’m not worried. A Marine never backs down from a fight, and this is one battle that I intend to win.

Download or read book A Very Grumpy Neighbor written by Shaw Hart and published by Shaw Hart. This book was released on 2024-10-06 with total page 74 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: My dream house just has one problem. My hot neighbor. Jade: Buying my first house was supposed to be exciting. And it is… until I meet my next-door neighbor. Meyer West. He’s grumpy, rude, and always stomping around like he has a personal vendetta against the world. I’m determined to ignore him, just like he’s been ignoring me. That is until I get set up on a blind date—with none other than Mr. Grumpy himself. Meyer: Jade has been driving me crazy since the moment she moved in next door. She’s too sweet, too bubbly, too… everything I’m not. She’s my complete opposite, and I should be avoiding her. Except I can’t stop thinking about her. When fate throws us together on a blind date, I know it’s my chance. Now I just have to figure out how to convince the curvy neighbor I’ve been avoiding that we might be perfect for each other.

Download or read book A Very Grumpy Boss written by Shaw Hart and published by Shaw Hart. This book was released on 2024-06-06 with total page 74 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The girl that he’s always loved just asked him to be her boyfriend. Her fake boyfriend. Cameron Life in a small town can suck. Everyone knows everyone else’s business and it can feel like there are no secrets. I’ve managed to keep one though. I’m in love with Ford Miller. I have been since I was a kid, but I never knew how he felt so I kept it to myself. When I started to work for him, keeping that secret became harder. Then my grandma comes back to town, determined to set me up with someone. I know that they’re just worried about me, but that doesn’t mean that I want them playing matchmaker. So, I come up with a plan. Now I just need to convince Ford to go along with it. ​​​​​​​Ford I’ve been pining for Cameron ever since we were kids, but she’s always kept me at arm’s length. When she comes to me looking for a job, I’m happy to give her one. I also hope that maybe she’ll finally let down her guard and realize that we’re meant to be. It’s been months now though and we’re still just friends. Until one day she comes to me and asks me to pretend to date her. She says that it will just be for a week or two, until her grandma leaves and because I can’t say no to her, I agree. Then it hits me. This is my chance. Now I just need to show my dream girl that we’re meant to be together. For real.

Download or read book The Very Grumpy Day written by Stella J. Jones and published by Tiger Tales. This book was released on 2021-09-07 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As part of the new Let's Read Together collection, this sweet story of friendship introduces the values of empathy and acceptance. There's a big bad mood spreading through the woods! It starts with Bear, who upsets Mole, who snaps at Hedgehog, who's prickly with Fox. Soon Bear's bad mood has made everyone grumpy! Can a little bit of love make them happy again? Let's Read Together is an ideal series to share special reading time with a child while introducing important gentle lessons. The series explores a variety of topics, including friendship, acceptance, teamwork, and empathy, all the while encouraging the development of language and reading skills.

Download or read book A Very Grumpy Mountain Man written by Shaw Hart and published by Shaw Hart. This book was released on 2024-10-05 with total page 74 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: I have my first-ever crush…on my boss. Sienna: I’ve spent my entire life thinking that there’s something wrong with me because I was never like the other girls my age. I never had crushes or dated growing up. I've never even been interested in anyone. Until him. Kye Lightfield. He’s brooding, moody, and way out of my league. Oh, and he’s also my new boss. Kye: Sienna is perfect. She’s gorgeous and funny and always looking on the bright side. She’s my exact opposite and way out of my league. That doesn’t stop me from wanting her. From needing her. So, I do what any sane man with no social skills would do, and I offer her a job. I want to keep her close, to be around her sunshine personality. And maybe, just maybe, I can convince her to be mine.

Download or read book A Very Grumpy Biker written by Shaw Hart and published by Shaw Hart. This book was released on 2024-01-19 with total page 77 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It was just supposed to be for one night... Ruby: I’ve sworn off men. Or I guess I should say that I’ve vowed to never get tangled up with a man. I’ve seen the way that they can hurt the women that they claim to love, and I want no part of it. I’ve never been tempted to break that vow. Until Ransom moves to town. When I give in to my feelings for him, it’s only supposed to be for one night. Everything is going according to plan. Until I get the surprise of my life and find out that I’m pregnant. Now I need to figure out how to tell my one-night stand that I’m having his baby. Ransom: Ruby is meant to be mine. Everyone in this small town knows it, too. Everyone except Ruby, that is. When we finally connect, I think maybe she’s realized we’re meant to be, too. Until I wake up the next morning to her long gone. Now she’s trying to pretend like nothing happened between us, but I’m not going to let that happen. I’m going to show her that I want her for more than one night. I want her forever.

Download or read book Grumpy Frog written by Ed Vere and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2017-06-01 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Grumpy Frog is not grumpy. He loves green, and he loves to hop, and he loves winning. But what happens when Grumpy Frog doesn't win, or encounters - horror of horrors - a Pink Rabbit? Join Grumpy Frog as he learns about compromise and tolerance, friendship and the power of saying sorry. A hilarious book with a twist in the tail about getting - and getting rid of - the grumps from New York Times best-selling author, Ed Vere.

Download or read book Grumpy Cat written by Grumpy Cat and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2017-09-12 with total page 97 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Internet sensation Grumpy Cat's epic feline frown has inspired legions of devoted fans. Celebrating the grouch in everyone, the Grumpy Cat book teaches the fine art of grumpiness and includes enough bad attitude to cast a dark cloud over the whole world. Featuring brand new as well as classic photos, and including grump-inspiring activities and games, Grumpy Cat delivers unmatched, hilarious grumpiness that puts any bad mood in perspective.