Connor Lockhart is gorgeous, grumpy, and about as charming as a brick wall. He’s also—plot twist—my new boss. Our first meeting? A total disaster. I’m late for a major panel at a gaming convention, standing in line for a burrito, and the guy in front of me is treating the menu like it’s a gourmet tasting. I ask if I can cut. He says no—like I asked for his social security number. I may or may not have dumped super spicy salsa all over his precious order.
Fast forward: that burrito snob? Now signs my paychecks. At the company of my dreams. Dream job. Nightmare boss.
He’s impossible—cold, cranky, allergic to small talk. Smiling seems physically painful for him.Sure, he’s got that jaw-dropping face. And when the smile does show up? Swoon.But there’s something else—something under all that grump that’s way too easy to like.
When his nine-year-old daughter starts feuding with my nine-year-old half-sister, we’re forced into a truce. Then a kiss. Then… way too many feelings.I don’t want to fall for my grumpy boss. I just want to get him out of my system.Too bad my heart has other plans.
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This is a sweet, low-angst romance that wraps up the Lockhart Brothers series with charm and heart. The story follows Connor, the youngest Lockhart brother—a single dad still healing from divorce—as he unexpectedly finds love again with Eddie, a vibrant and optimistic woman who turns his orderly world upside down. Their first meeting at a video game convention is delightfully awkward and funny, setting the tone for a romance that’s both relatable and endearing.
Though marketed as an enemies-to-lovers story, the dynamic feels more grumpy/sunshine than combative, allowing their relationship to develop naturally rather than through constant friction. North strikes a nice balance between humor, family warmth, and emotional depth. Connor’s devotion to his daughter adds tenderness, while Eddie’s presence brings light and laughter back into his life.
While the third-act breakup feels predictable, it resolves quickly and satisfyingly. Overall, The Grump I Loathe is a cozy, feel-good romance about second chances, parenthood, and learning to love again—an enjoyable conclusion to a heartwarming series.
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