Falling For The Grump

by Sylvia Rae

He is my first and the hot silver fox that’s stealing my heart…. OliviaThis gorgeous man had me at helloMy stomach whirled with a thousand fluttering butterflies every time I see his eyesHe’s like a glimmering lamp, and I’m a helpless moth. I have never experienced this with a man before...Then one stormy night stuck in his mansion, and we can no longer ignore the sparks between us. Feeling his body tremble over mine is intoxicating. ZacheryAnd now life without her seems impossible. I can’t rid myself of an overwhelming feeling of guilt due to our age difference. But I’m her first, and I hope she’s my last. Time is running out. If I don’t confess my feeling for her before the contract ends,I could lose my chance at true love forever.

145 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 11, 2023

Reviews

[april ♡ probably reading smut - safety reviews · Rating 3 out of 5]

3/5

TROPES:
~instalove
~age gap
~boss x employee
~grumpy x sunshine

This is a short and sweet romance with low spice. Olivia is ghostwriting for the billionaire Zachary. They fall for each other pretty quickly! There's a cute dog in the story too. I was just bored throughout this novella, I struggled to finish it.

SAFETY:
Ages: 25h, 40H
Virgin/celibate: virgin heroine, not a manwhore hero
OM/OW drama: none
Cheating/sharing: none
HEA?: yes!

[Katie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love all her boss romance books. They are always fun and flirty. They also have an amazing characters that you enjoy getting to know throughout the novel. This book is no exception. I love a good age-gap but then throw in he’s her boss and I’m sold!!

Zachary is our bored billionaire who needs some spice in his life. He’s sick of the ordinary and when he meets Olivia in the cafe everything he was looking for he sees in her. You will thoroughly enjoy this quick but adorable read and their HEA is perfect. Happy Reading!!

[Joanne Barton · Rating 5 out of 5]

He is my first and the hot silver fox that’s stealing my heart….

Olivia

This gorgeous man had me at hello. My stomach whirled with a thousand fluttering butterflies every time I see his eyes. He’s like a glimmering lamp, and I’m a helpless moth.

I have never experienced this with a man before ….

Then one stormy night stuck in his mansion, and we can no longer ignore the sparks between us. Feeling his body tremble over mine is intoxicating.

Zachery

And now life without her seems impossible.

I can’t rid myself of an overwhelming feeling of guilt due to our age difference. But I’m her first, and I hope she’s my last.

Time is running out. If I don’t confess my feeling for her before the contract ends, I could lose my chance at true love forever.

This a short and sweet age difference love story. The chemistry between Zachary and Olivia sparks from their first meeting when he employs her as a “ghost writer” to help write his memoirs. Falling in love was not part of the equation!

The story is fast paced and an enjoyable read. This book will not disappoint! Highly recommended 😊

[Korkoi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wishes and Dreams do Come True -
The relationship between Zachary and Olivia was meant to be professional, but it gradually changed as they spent more time together. Zachary was no longer the grumpy old geezer, as Olivia brought fun into his life. Unfortunately, Zachary’s insecurities led him to hesitate after they cross the boundaries, which led to awkward and tension filled moments, but everything came to a head when he discovered his connection with Olivia. Luckily, Zachary and Olivia were able to find their way to each other, so they could have a chance at a happy future together.

I really enjoyed reading this fabulous slow build romance story, that kept me totally enthralled from the beginning until the end. This is the first book that I have read from this author, but it definitely won’t be the last.

I received a copy of this book free and I am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Raecharmed · Rating 5 out of 5]

Olivia quits her waitressing job so she can write full time. She finds an ad for a ghost writer job and applies. This is how she meets Zachery because he wants her to help write his memoir. Sparks fly between them even as they fight their growing attraction. however, when she stays at his place because her car broke down in a storm things change between them. Can this become more between them? or will he let the age difference come between them?

This is a great story that will draw you in from the first chapter. This is a well written and very entertaining story. Its a book that any book lover would enjoy.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Wendy Livingstone · Rating 4 out of 5]

Olivia is hired by Zachery to be his ghostwriter for his memoirs, and the sparks fly between them. Stuck together one night in his mansion, and they can’t ignore the feelings between them.
This is a fast paced story, with an age gap, romance, guilt, a tad angst, chemistry, emotions, and love, which leads to an entertaining and steamy page turner.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Victoria H · Rating 3 out of 5]

I really liked the plot of this, and the romance was really sweet and sensual, Zachary is a very likable respectable MMC and I really enjoyed seeing the bond form between the characters, there were a few typos I noticed along with the rushed ending I wasn’t a fan of, but the plot twist I actually didn’t see coming so that was a good unexpected storyline to see at the end. Overall, not a bad quick easy romance.

[Jackie Harding · Rating 5 out of 5]

A hot age-gap read. Olivia the Virgin is hired by Zachary, the Billionaire to be his ghost writer. As they fight the chemistry between them they realize it’s easier said then done, when she’s stuck their in his mansion due to car troubles. Will they give in to the chemistry between them. You have to read it to find out.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[L KQ · Rating 5 out of 5]

Olivia is hired to work as a ghostwriter for Zachary's memoir. Over time they begin to fall for each other and have an intimate relationship. Keeping that going will become complicated as emotions become intense. Zachary is charming and grumpy but the chemistry between them is great.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Debbie Moore · Rating 5 out of 5]

The is a fun, fast and sweet age gap story.
There is some serious steam also.
One character is an aspiring writer, the other a billionaire that hasn’t stayed in one place very long.
The book is well-written and it flows really well.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[BP34 · Rating 5 out of 5]

You'll love Olivia and Zachery's story. Sexy, steamy and overflowing with emotional. Age-gap at its best and their chemistry was off the charts. He was her first and she wanted him to be her last. A cute book that was a fun read with and HEA and no cliffhanger. I received a free copy of this book via the author and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Merry Jelks-Emmanuel · Rating 4 out of 5]

She is hired to be his ghost writer, but more than writing is beginning to stir between these two. Will Zachary and Olivia give in to their hearts delight and get their chance for happiness. This age gap romance warmed my heart and had me cheering for Olivia and Zachary.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Barbara · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have been really hooked on age gap billionaire romance books lately and this book is absolutely perfect having both of these things and so much more. This book is a great story and has a great storyline about Zachery and Olivia. I couldn't get enough of these two and without giving any spoilers away you're going to need to read this book to see what happens.

[Terry Babb · Rating 4 out of 5]

A quick read...
Really enjoying age gap romances & this didn't disappoint. Flowed well, likeable characters, a bit of angst but soon quashed. It certainly felt right to me. I received an arc & this is my honest & voluntary review.

[Angela Griffin · Rating 3 out of 5]

The age gap, instalove trope is a bit overdone, but okay. The twist is an unexpected bonus. However, the proofing and editing are excruciatingly poor, which is ironic because the characters are writers.

[Donna Nalbandian Woerner Homschek · Rating 3 out of 5]

Sweet short love store. Fast paced and entertaining. Required additional editing, for spelling and grammar.

[Courtney Reads Smut · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book was a little choppy. I understand its a short story ( 140 pages).

✔️billionaire
✔️virgin
✔️cute dog
✔️forced proximity
✔️

[Lori Ritchey · Rating 3 out of 5]

Plot was good but there were several misspelled words and sentences that were missing words making me think no one ever proofread it.

It’s also very abrupt at the end. VERY abrupt.

[Krystal]

The Final Chapters

I enjoyed Olivia and Zachary's adventure
and to learn who a certain friend is ,oh boy!!!.

The epilogue was so sweet

I pictured Jaicy Elliot as Olivia
and Bruce Campbell as Zachary



I've only read 5 chapters so far and the story is
pulling me in.


Chapters 1-5

I love how each chapter is the other characters POV.
Olivia and Zachary want to change their lives,
different from one another.

Is there a love story happening already?

I CAN'T WAIT to read more

[ML Book Nook · Rating 1 out of 5]

I understand this story was a Novella (Short Story) but felt is was to rushed and not enough back story or built up to the pivotal parts of the relationship.