Stuck with my Grumpy Enemy

by Bree McFee

I always hated my brother’s grumpy best friend, and now we’re stuck together.Afraid and needing to escape, I buy an island with a wreck-of-a cottage.I arrive to appreciate its beauty and cringe at the list of repairs.But I sleep without nightmares and wake with hope.When I hear a boat departing, I find my enemy standing on the dock. I tell him to leave, but the grump refuses, having promised my brother to help.Now we’re working and living together in a one-room cottage.By day, sparks fly as we argue non-stop.By night, our fights give way to more playful wrangling and unexplained tensions.He says I’m off-limits because of my brother, but that kiss broke all the rules.There’s a thin line between love and hate.Now, I don’t know if I despise him or desire him.

Within the pages of this book, you'll find a stand-alone romance story with elements of humor and spice, wrapped up with a happy ending.

Genres: Romance

ebook

Published March 23, 2024

About the author

Bree creates Contemporary Romance stories full of heart, heat, humor, and happily-ever-afters. She brings into being heroines who are strong, smart, and sassy and heroes who are swoon-worthy alphas.

When Bree is not working on a book, she loves to hang with her dog, Charlie—a playful and vocal Australian Shepherd. She also cherishes mornings on the screened porch with a cup of coffee. And she's mad for any excuse that brings a margarita with a side of chips and salsa her way!

Bree is adventurous, well-traveled, and has lived in many places—in the US and abroad. So, it’s no surprise that some tidbit of her experience gets added to a lot of imagination when she creates her stories.

She resists having her picture taken and can be a little shy when talking about herself. Plus, she shuns social media. But you can learn more about her, upcoming releases, and other news on her website.
www.BreeMcFeeRomance.com

Reviews

[Holly Dimitrie · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was fantastic and soooo much fun to read. I loved the fighting (which was kinda like their own way of flirting, and boy was there a fine line between love and hate), the characters were amazing (even the brother was a great part to this story), they all had some backstory that was told and it was well written.
So you almost die from someone coming into your apartment and what do you do next, buy an island and live all by yourself. Or at least that is the plan Marissa, but her brother doesn't like this plan and is worried about her so he asks his friend for a huge favor.
Finn is a retired cop and boy do these two have a love-to-hate relationship, he is ok with going to the island to help and boy was he in for a treat.....
There is sooo much confusion, mixed emotions and a great adventure that this book takes you on. oh and sooo many laugh out loud moments, its perfect.
Its a easy read, that I didn't want to put down so i didn't. I read the thing in a night bc I just had to see what was gonna happen next and between these two.
And i forgot to add that there is a kinda mystery type vibe that is happening on this island as well, and it is an outcome that is not really too predictable which made it even better.

Fun book that you need to read.
I am glad to have the opportunity to read this book, thanks to the publisher and NetGalley. The above is my own, honest review and it was also voluntary.

[Micky Cox · Rating 4 out of 5]

There's a fine line between love and hate. This fast-paced enemies-to-lovers, close proximity spicy romance will drive home just how thin that line is! This is a short story or novella so obviously things have to move at a faster pace than normal to get a conclusion within the confines of the pages offered in this story, but the author does a great job of weaving a realistic plot that has you giggling and sniffling while on the edge of your seat for the short amount of time you are turning pages to see what happens next. The author does a great job of creating a beginning, middle and end in a short number of pages so that all the storylines get a conclusion and nothing is left open-ended. The spice is nice, but the sparring between the main characters is also great entertainment. Overall great read and I can't wait to read more from this author!

[Geneva Roa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thank you Netgalley and author Bree McFee for the e-copy of this book in exchange for a review.

"Afraid and needing to escape, I buy an island with a wreck-of-a cottage.
I arrive to appreciate its beauty and cringe at the list of repairs.
But I sleep without nightmares and wake with hope.

When I hear a boat departing, I find my enemy standing on the dock.
I tell him to leave, but the grump refuses, having promised my brother to help.
Now we’re working and living together in a one-room cottage.

By day, sparks fly as we argue non-stop.
By night, our fights give way to more playful wrangling and unexplained tensions.

He says I’m off-limits because of my brother, but that kiss broke all the rules.
There’s a thin line between love and hate.

Now, I don’t know if I despise him or desire him."

It is fast paced and so fun to read.

[RxReads · Rating 5 out of 5]

"Stuck with my Grumpy Enemy" is like diving headfirst into a whirlwind of emotions! From the get-go, you're thrown into the hilarious yet tense dynamic between two characters who can't seem to stand each other. As they're forced to coexist on a remote island, you're taken on a rollercoaster ride of banter, tension, and unexpected chemistry. The enemies-to-lovers trope is expertly woven into every page, keeping you hooked until the very end. It's a perfect blend of humor, romance, and heartwarming moments that'll leave you rooting for love to triumph over grumpiness.

Thank you NetGalley for this advanced reader copy in exchange for an honest review.

[Barbara · Rating 5 out of 5]

Marissa and Finn will have you loving not only them but everything about this book. The storyline will spark your imagination and captivate you so much that you will keep reading not only this book by Bree but her other releases as well. I loved the SPICE and CHEMISTRY in this book and rate it 5/5 star read.

[Wendy Livingstone · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is Marissa, and her brother’s best friend, Finn’ story.
This is a well written fast paced story, with family, friendships, enemies / lovers, mystery, close proximity, trauma, humor, emotions, undeniable chemistry, and love, which leads to a steamy and captivating page turner.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Stephanie Chase · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good book! 👍🏾

I wish I could buy my own island 🏝 But this was a good enemies-to-lovers book. Written really well too.

[Nate · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed Finn and Marissa’s story. It was an entertaining read. And am voluntarily leaving my review.

[Katrina Taylor · Rating 5 out of 5]

Riviting

This story had me from the beginning. I liked everything about it. I didn't want to put it down. I would definitely recommend it to other people.