Sweet on the Grump

by Elena Hopestill

Genres: Romance, Amazon

353 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 16, 2026

Reviews

[Sam · Rating 3 out of 5]

I’m glad I stuck with this book after all. It was a charming and fun story. My favourite part was Rhys’ conversation with his father towards the end.

I think the biggest flaw in this book is that it tells us instead of showing us. For example, there’s a scene where Rhys says something along the lines of “if Molly was here, she’d be asking this or doing this”, yet we never (or almost never) got scenes of her actually doing that throughout the book.

3⭐️ it has potential but just needs to be a bit more developed

[Krystal · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is book 1 in the Soulbridge Candies series. Based on book 1 the entire series takes places in the family owned and operated candy store and each book is going to be about the people that work in the candy store.

This book made me laugh out loud, literally. It was sweet, cute, and funny. The characters are an interesting mix and Grandma is a force!

The cinnamon episode killed me! It’s like my eyes were watering thinking about the smell!

[Lois Hinderliter · Rating 5 out of 5]

Interesting

Molly works part time in a candy store. Thus one of the sons of the family who owns the candy store. Cuba's grandmother comes in trying to set him up on a date. He notices Molly and says they are dating. Then the fun begins as they start fake dating.. It is humorous has you laughing. It is a very enjoyable book.

[Savannah Prescott · Rating 5 out of 5]

What an adorable and cozy romance!! I really enjoyed getting to read this one and see where Molly and Rhys’ story went - I can’t wait to see what comes next!! Thank you so much Elena Hopestill for this brilliant book and your hilarious characters!

[Corey May · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good baseline

For the first romcom I've read I have no true complaints. I found it a bit cliche and apparently am not a fan of switching perspectives. But I didn't wish it was over and it didn't have a needlessly complex conflict

[Kathleen OBrien · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved the characters. The book was so enjoyable - love and chocolate - the perfect combination.

[Tiffany Wimmer · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very cute and funny love story!

[Julie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute, quick read.

[Danielle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow!! Rhys is such a sweet misunderstood man. Molly is what makes him step out of his comfort zone. Loved this book.

[Justice puff · Rating 5 out of 5]

First off I do want to say this man is not a grump- he’s just autistic that being said I devoured this book!!!

[Kiana · Rating 5 out of 5]

I thought that this book was cute in terms of creating chocolate. Both main characters scared of doing something new and finding their place in life. I loved the decisions the characters had to make, and who doesn't love chocolate?