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Surprised by Love #4
The New Girl Next Door: A grumpy single dad romantic comedy
Do you ever feel like the universe is conspiring against you?
That's how Chessy Scott feels when she discovers that her secret crush and next-door neighbor, who also happens to be a single dad, is the father of one of her kindergarten students. Talk about forbidden fruit! But it gets worse. Every time Chessy tries to get close to him, he seems to push her away. That is, until the incident. One night, while taking a shower, Chessy is terrorized by a giant spider. In comes her neighbor, shirtless and wielding an axe. He may be grumpy and standoffish, but he's also her hero. As they spend more time together, Chessy wonders if there could be something more between them. But there's a his ex-wife is the principal at the school where Chessy works. If they pursue a relationship, Chessy could lose her job. Thankfully, Chessy has her two older sisters to help her navigate this crisis. They always say that love conquers all, but is it true? If you're a fan of grumpy/sunshine romance and single dads, you'll love The New Girl Next Door. With witty humor and heart-pounding romance, this book will have you swooning from start to finish.
Heat No spice, but all of the sizzle and innuendo. ★ Scroll up and one-click now! ★
That's how Chessy Scott feels when she discovers that her secret crush and next-door neighbor, who also happens to be a single dad, is the father of one of her kindergarten students. Talk about forbidden fruit! But it gets worse. Every time Chessy tries to get close to him, he seems to push her away. That is, until the incident. One night, while taking a shower, Chessy is terrorized by a giant spider. In comes her neighbor, shirtless and wielding an axe. He may be grumpy and standoffish, but he's also her hero. As they spend more time together, Chessy wonders if there could be something more between them. But there's a his ex-wife is the principal at the school where Chessy works. If they pursue a relationship, Chessy could lose her job. Thankfully, Chessy has her two older sisters to help her navigate this crisis. They always say that love conquers all, but is it true? If you're a fan of grumpy/sunshine romance and single dads, you'll love The New Girl Next Door. With witty humor and heart-pounding romance, this book will have you swooning from start to finish.
Heat No spice, but all of the sizzle and innuendo. ★ Scroll up and one-click now! ★
- GenresRomance
328 pages, Paperback
Published February 13, 2023
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664 people want to read
About the author
Laura Burton
76 books742 followersLaura writes sweet romance and fantasy with steamy kisses, thrilling suspense, and mystery.
A self-confessed Potterhead and Once Upon a Time fan.
Laura marries her love of 1990's romcoms with her obsession with Pretty Little Liars and writes fast-paced books written especially for readers who need an escape.
Laura Burton is a British author who lives in Wiltshire, England with her three wild sons, alpha-male husband, and positively loopy Poochon.
A self-confessed Potterhead and Once Upon a Time fan.
Laura marries her love of 1990's romcoms with her obsession with Pretty Little Liars and writes fast-paced books written especially for readers who need an escape.
Laura Burton is a British author who lives in Wiltshire, England with her three wild sons, alpha-male husband, and positively loopy Poochon.
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February 17, 2023
I read this book within a day… in fact not even a day, around 6hours after stumbling across the author on tiktok and I HIGHLY recommend! I haven’t read the previous two books, in fact I didn’t realise it was part of a series, which is great in a sense as it can be read without having to read the others! The author did a great job of pulling me in and wanting nothing more than Jack and Chessy to make it work!
July 3, 2025
Super quick and easy to read
Spoilers below
I’m not understanding the reason to rush the whole romance, like you can easily put in “weeks later” or “months later” to show time has passed. Instead this book portrays a week and a half possibly two weeks of romance. Then they’re engaged just like that, go to Atlantic City the night they get engaged, then it flashes to 3 month later and she’s pregnant with a baby bump already?? Likeeeee??? Crazy speed honestly.
Overall it was good, just wish they had more time together.
Spoilers below
I’m not understanding the reason to rush the whole romance, like you can easily put in “weeks later” or “months later” to show time has passed. Instead this book portrays a week and a half possibly two weeks of romance. Then they’re engaged just like that, go to Atlantic City the night they get engaged, then it flashes to 3 month later and she’s pregnant with a baby bump already?? Likeeeee??? Crazy speed honestly.
Overall it was good, just wish they had more time together.
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February 16, 2023
This is a really good cute story. I would have given it 5 stars if it didn't have my biggest ick factor. And that is when the story is set in modern times and you have the MFC in mid-twenties or older (in this case 30) with a V-Card. The V-Card factor is a hard no for me under those settings. I normally DNF books when this happens (again has to be set in modern times with an age mid-twenties & older for it to bother me). But I saw the authors tiktok about this book and it cracked me up. That is the reason why I didn't DNF. I enjoyed the story but would have enjoyed it more without this detail. Clean romance stories don't bother me since I'm very versatile in my reading. But the older V-card in modern setting seems so unrealistic to me that it throws me out of the book (I know its fiction, but come on. In modern society now, it just a curve ball I didn't expect.) But if this is something that doesn't bother then you should definitely read this cute, light romcom.
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February 18, 2023
The New Girl
I loved the characters portrayed in this second chance at love story. The author really "nailed" the characters' behavior and descriptions. One of my favorite characters was the five year old kindergarten child. He was so "real" in his actions and dialogue. Definitely, he showed that there are no secrets with them around . They also hear and see everything! It was an entertaining and I recommend it for a good weekend read.
I loved the characters portrayed in this second chance at love story. The author really "nailed" the characters' behavior and descriptions. One of my favorite characters was the five year old kindergarten child. He was so "real" in his actions and dialogue. Definitely, he showed that there are no secrets with them around . They also hear and see everything! It was an entertaining and I recommend it for a good weekend read.
February 24, 2023
Spicy and sweet
Laura Burton writes a great romcom. I have really enjoyed this series. This book was a little more spicy than the other ones. I felt like the first half of the book was more about lust than anything else. There were funny parts in the book and the second half of the book had more depth to it.
Laura Burton writes a great romcom. I have really enjoyed this series. This book was a little more spicy than the other ones. I felt like the first half of the book was more about lust than anything else. There were funny parts in the book and the second half of the book had more depth to it.
February 16, 2023
amazing
Was waiting for this book to be realeased after reading the other three books in the series
Was well worth the wait what a great read finished it within 4 hours just couldn’t stop
Was waiting for this book to be realeased after reading the other three books in the series
Was well worth the wait what a great read finished it within 4 hours just couldn’t stop
March 4, 2023
Loved it
Jack and Chessy was such a great love story. Both healing and finding a forever love for the two of them. Wonderful edition to this funtasticly fabulous all the feels everything and more series.
Jack and Chessy was such a great love story. Both healing and finding a forever love for the two of them. Wonderful edition to this funtasticly fabulous all the feels everything and more series.
March 12, 2023
loooved it!
Jack and Chessy are my favorite type of couple, broody grumpy male and bubbly happy sunshine female with hidden insecurities. They have a battle on their hands with Jacks Ex Wife (who also happens to be Chessy’s boss) but every uphill battle is worth it in the end :)
Jack and Chessy are my favorite type of couple, broody grumpy male and bubbly happy sunshine female with hidden insecurities. They have a battle on their hands with Jacks Ex Wife (who also happens to be Chessy’s boss) but every uphill battle is worth it in the end :)
April 4, 2023
Awesome series
I absolutely loved every single one of these books in this series. I had s hard time putting them down. I didn't even want to go to work in the morning if I picked it back up.
I absolutely loved every single one of these books in this series. I had s hard time putting them down. I didn't even want to go to work in the morning if I picked it back up.
May 26, 2023
Good Story Not Graphic
This is a nice romance with a little sex. Not graphically detailed sex but romantic and steamy enough. Better than a Sweet Romance, in my opinion. More stories should be written like this. Appreciate the humor. Look forward to more books from this author.
This is a nice romance with a little sex. Not graphically detailed sex but romantic and steamy enough. Better than a Sweet Romance, in my opinion. More stories should be written like this. Appreciate the humor. Look forward to more books from this author.
February 25, 2023
Pretty alright but ended a little too quickly in my opinion ( I wish I could see more of their development)
March 3, 2023
Dr Next Door
I listened to the author talk about part of this story on her TikTok. Had to come read. It did not disappoint.
I listened to the author talk about part of this story on her TikTok. Had to come read. It did not disappoint.
March 6, 2023
This book was a good palette cleaner in between super smutty books. It’s the cutest love story! Such an easy read and the HEA is perfect! Can’t wait to read another one from this author.
March 9, 2023
Saw the tiktok
Had to read the book. Super cute story without all of the tired tropes. I really enjoyed reading this book. Absolutely recommend!
Had to read the book. Super cute story without all of the tired tropes. I really enjoyed reading this book. Absolutely recommend!
March 21, 2023
Sweet and fun read
March 27, 2023
This isn’t a closed door, clean romance.
August 8, 2023
Seems like a giant leap in the middle and has an odd flow to it. It’s okay. Not terrible
October 31, 2024
la protagonista es pelotuda, no es pregunta es afirmación
October 25, 2025
Don’t you love a girl next door? Finish this surprised by love series in a classic & satisfying way. Find out how each sister finds love and stays by each other through it all!
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