Even though it's still halloween season, I wanted to read something else by Fae Quin and this book caught my eye!

Single dad and chatterbox Baxter is matched with fellow single dad Paxton in the community Christmas buddy drawing. Paxton can't stand Baxter's constantly cheery nature not knowing there is a lot going on beneath that shiny surface.

The Good
I was worried about the grumpy x sunshine because sometimes the grump is too mean for my taste but Paxton had an acceptable about of assholery. Most of his unkindness is limited to his own thoughts and it's obvious he is projecting based on his own trauma and bias. Baxter was such a complex character. He was filled with so much grief tucked inside him behind smiles and a positive attitude. Seeing him working to be his true self and not the perfect person he tried to be was really great. Baxter and Paxton's relationship was one of support and understanding. They both deserved love so much and it felt amazing to watch them fall in love with each other.

Tropes:
— Single Dads
— Small Town
— Grumpy x Sunshine

Horn Level: 4/5