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The Grumpy Side of Paradise by Brittany Larsen
4.5
funny lighthearted slow-paced

Super cute and a read that solidifies that I'm absolutely loving the grumpy/sunshine trope!

Adam (the grump) has been living with heartbreak after getting left on the aisle by his long time love which had left him at odds with his twin brother and best friend Georgia. 

Georgia enlists her friend Evie (the sunshine) to help get to try and get an HGTV contract by renovating the small town where Georgia and Adam grew up.

Adam and Evie can't help but be drawn to one another. Having to share an upstairs/downstairs situation with a dog that Evie doesn't (though she'll eventually) like keeps them in proximity, but curiosity and intrigue on both parts draw them together. 

I really like Adam so much! He had a sense of purpose and he's got a good heart inside even though he tries to keep his gruff exterior always up. I liked how Evie could pull some smiles from him.

I am excited to read the next in the series when it's out! I will definitely read more of Brittany's other books too.