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Grump of Hollow Peak
She came for the wildflowers. She’s staying for the grump.
I mind my land and my own business.
I build things that last—tables, doors, chairs carved from mountain timber that will outlive the people who own them. I don’t do delicate. I don’t do fleeting.
And I sure as hell don’t do sunshine.
Then Soleil shows up for bloom season. She’s all light and sketchbooks, kneeling in my meadow and talking to wildflowers like they can answer back. She's spending three months in Hollow Peak to write her children’s book. That’s the deal.
She isn’t supposed to matter. But she wanders my ridge like she belongs there. Laughs in the quiet like it doesn’t intimidate her. Looks at me like she sees something I never meant to show.
The land is mine.
The cabins are mine.
The silence is mine.
And before I can stop it... so is she.
If Soleil thinks she’s walking away when the flowers fade, she doesn’t understand the first thing about me.
I don’t let go of what’s mine.
I mind my land and my own business.
I build things that last—tables, doors, chairs carved from mountain timber that will outlive the people who own them. I don’t do delicate. I don’t do fleeting.
And I sure as hell don’t do sunshine.
Then Soleil shows up for bloom season. She’s all light and sketchbooks, kneeling in my meadow and talking to wildflowers like they can answer back. She's spending three months in Hollow Peak to write her children’s book. That’s the deal.
She isn’t supposed to matter. But she wanders my ridge like she belongs there. Laughs in the quiet like it doesn’t intimidate her. Looks at me like she sees something I never meant to show.
The land is mine.
The cabins are mine.
The silence is mine.
And before I can stop it... so is she.
If Soleil thinks she’s walking away when the flowers fade, she doesn’t understand the first thing about me.
I don’t let go of what’s mine.
99 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 25, 2026
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Eve London
157 books826 followersWhen Eve London was a girl she wanted to be a trapeze artist. Instead, she grew up to be like most women–a juggler–trying to keep bunches of balls in the air. Now she spends her days writing about the kind of men she likes – sexy, shameless, and just a little bit sarcastic.
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May 26, 2026
She came for the wildflowers. He became the reason she stayed.
Soleil arrives in Hollow Peak with sketchbooks, deadlines, and a gift for noticing what others miss. She’s there to draw wildflowers, finish her children’s book, and keep moving. Then she meets Treyton, the guarded mountain man who owns the ridge, builds things meant to last, and hides softness in wood.
Treyton doesn’t want disruption, especially not from a bright, curvy artist who talks to flowers, wins over his dog, and sees through the quiet he’s built around himself. But forced proximity turns warnings into care, silence into tension, and small gestures into confessions he’s not ready to say out loud.
Their connection grows carefully, then tips into something neither can ignore. As the mountain presses them closer and summer keeps moving, desire tangles with fear, and Treyton has to decide whether protecting himself is worth losing the woman who makes him feel seen.
Soleil is curious, open-hearted, and focused on her work, but the ridge teaches her to trust what she sees without shrinking her need to be chosen. Treyton hides tenderness in practical acts and private carvings, until loving Soleil pushes him to say the quiet parts out loud. Together, they move from wary fascination and charged proximity into a bond built on caretaking, desire, hidden softness, and the choice to stop treating love like something temporary.
A steamy, grumpy sunshine, small town mountain romance with a reclusive craftsman, a tender artist, forced proximity, quiet caretaking, and love built through patience and trust. It explores vulnerability, emotional restraint, belonging, creative intimacy, and the fear of wanting something temporary too much. It’s about noticing hidden beauty, learning that love has to be spoken as well as shown, and finding the kind of home that only becomes possible when both people stay.
The Elevator Pitch: A bright, tender artist arrives on a secluded mountain ridge to capture its bloom season, only to unsettle the guarded craftsman who has made a life out of silence. As she finds the hidden beauty he carves where no one is meant to look, their quiet tension turns into something too intimate to ignore. But summer is temporary, and loving her means he’ll have to decide whether to keep hiding or finally be seen.
Heat Level: 🔥 Steamy
Soleil arrives in Hollow Peak with sketchbooks, deadlines, and a gift for noticing what others miss. She’s there to draw wildflowers, finish her children’s book, and keep moving. Then she meets Treyton, the guarded mountain man who owns the ridge, builds things meant to last, and hides softness in wood.
Treyton doesn’t want disruption, especially not from a bright, curvy artist who talks to flowers, wins over his dog, and sees through the quiet he’s built around himself. But forced proximity turns warnings into care, silence into tension, and small gestures into confessions he’s not ready to say out loud.
Their connection grows carefully, then tips into something neither can ignore. As the mountain presses them closer and summer keeps moving, desire tangles with fear, and Treyton has to decide whether protecting himself is worth losing the woman who makes him feel seen.
Soleil is curious, open-hearted, and focused on her work, but the ridge teaches her to trust what she sees without shrinking her need to be chosen. Treyton hides tenderness in practical acts and private carvings, until loving Soleil pushes him to say the quiet parts out loud. Together, they move from wary fascination and charged proximity into a bond built on caretaking, desire, hidden softness, and the choice to stop treating love like something temporary.
A steamy, grumpy sunshine, small town mountain romance with a reclusive craftsman, a tender artist, forced proximity, quiet caretaking, and love built through patience and trust. It explores vulnerability, emotional restraint, belonging, creative intimacy, and the fear of wanting something temporary too much. It’s about noticing hidden beauty, learning that love has to be spoken as well as shown, and finding the kind of home that only becomes possible when both people stay.
The Elevator Pitch: A bright, tender artist arrives on a secluded mountain ridge to capture its bloom season, only to unsettle the guarded craftsman who has made a life out of silence. As she finds the hidden beauty he carves where no one is meant to look, their quiet tension turns into something too intimate to ignore. But summer is temporary, and loving her means he’ll have to decide whether to keep hiding or finally be seen.
Heat Level: 🔥 Steamy
Review of advance copy received from Author
This is a grump sunshine story and it’s beautiful. Well written with great in depth characters. Trey and Soleil are a perfect match. This is sweet and with some steam and emotional and feel good all at once. It’s a great romance and I loved it.
May 26, 2026
Treyton’s reputation as the grump of Hollow Peak is so well established that the entire town practically wears it as fact, and Treyton lives up to the reputation. He likes his solitude. He likes the quiet. He likes being left alone on his mountain with his work, his dog, and the silence that wraps around him like a second skin. Then Soleil arrives for the summer. And like her name suggests, she crashes into Treyton’s carefully ordered life like sunlight through storm clouds. From the moment he finds her sprawled in the gravel outside her cabin, sketching and chatting to a glacier lily like it might answer her back, Treyton doesn’t quite know what to do with her. Soleil is warmth and chatter and unfiltered joy, completely unimpressed by his gruffness as she happily talks his ear off while he helps unload her car. Even his dog, Biscuit, betrays him, taking one look at Soleil and deciding she is clearly the superior human and Treyton being jealous of his own dog’s instant devotion was honestly hilarious. Soleil is staying all summer, and Treyton already knows that these three months are going to test every ounce of his restraint. What makes this romance work so beautifully is the slow burn. Not the dramatic kind, but the aching, delicious kind. The gradual unraveling of a man who has spent years walling himself off, only to find someone slipping through the cracks. Soleil wears her heart openly, so it’s easy to see how quickly she falls for Treyton. But Treyton? He guards himself fiercely, and the story never really explains the reasons why. Instead, little by little, you start to understand him through the life he’s built on the mountain and through the things he creates with his hands. I especially loved the symbolism woven into Treyton’s work. He carves hidden pieces of the mountain into everything he makes; tiny details invisible to most people, but unmistakable if you know where to look. It mirrors him perfectly. Quiet. Guarded. Full of depth beneath the surface. And as he watches Soleil fall in love with Hollow Peak, wandering through meadows, talking to wildflowers like she already belongs, seeing beauty in every overlooked thing, he slowly begins to let himself imagine belonging to someone too. The emotional payoff when he finally gives in to what he feels is so satisfying because the story earns every second of it. The setting itself felt alive the entire time. I could vividly picture Soleil wandering the ridge with her sketchbook in hand, naming each bloom like an old friend. Hollow Peak isn’t just a backdrop; it breathes alongside the characters and quietly shapes the love story unfolding there. Soleil came to Hollow Peak hoping to finish a children’s book, but instead she found herself living inside her own fairytale with a man who carved pieces of himself into everything he made, only to end up carving his name straight across her heart.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
May 26, 2026
Grump of Hollow Peak is a gorgeous, slow‑burning, heart‑warming romance that feels like stepping into a quiet mountain morning—crisp, tender, and full of unexpected warmth. Soleil and Treyton’s story is the perfect grumpy‑sunshine escape, with all the emotional depth and small‑town charm that makes this series so addictive.
Soleil is pure light. She arrives in Hollow Peak with her sketchbooks, her wildflower obsession, and a softness that doesn’t apologize for itself. She talks to blooms like they’re old friends, wanders the ridge like she belongs there, and brings color into a world Treyton has kept muted for far too long. Her presence is gentle but powerful, the kind of sunshine that doesn’t demand attention—it simply warms everything it touches.
And Treyton… he’s the mountain carved into human form. Rugged, solitary, and fiercely protective of his land, his silence is a shield he’s worn for years. He builds things that last—solid, beautiful pieces meant to outlive him—and he’s convinced nothing delicate belongs in his world. But Soleil slips past every wall he’s built without even trying. The way she laughs in his quiet, the way she sees him without flinching, the way she treats his ridge like something sacred—it all unravels him in the softest, most devastating way.
Their chemistry is subtle at first, simmering beneath stolen glances and shared moments in the meadow. But when Treyton finally lets himself want her, it’s with a certainty that feels bone‑deep. His devotion is quiet but absolute. The land is his. The silence is his. And before he can stop it, Soleil becomes his too.
What makes this story shine is how beautifully it explores belonging. Soleil finds a place where her light isn’t “too much.” Treyton discovers that letting someone in doesn’t weaken him—it roots him. And together, they create something tender and lasting, even as the wildflowers fade.
Grump of Hollow Peak is a warm, steamy, emotionally rich romance about a reclusive mountain man who never expected to be seen and the sunshine woman who refuses to let him hide. A lovely, heartfelt addition to the Hollow Peak Mountain Men series.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Soleil is pure light. She arrives in Hollow Peak with her sketchbooks, her wildflower obsession, and a softness that doesn’t apologize for itself. She talks to blooms like they’re old friends, wanders the ridge like she belongs there, and brings color into a world Treyton has kept muted for far too long. Her presence is gentle but powerful, the kind of sunshine that doesn’t demand attention—it simply warms everything it touches.
And Treyton… he’s the mountain carved into human form. Rugged, solitary, and fiercely protective of his land, his silence is a shield he’s worn for years. He builds things that last—solid, beautiful pieces meant to outlive him—and he’s convinced nothing delicate belongs in his world. But Soleil slips past every wall he’s built without even trying. The way she laughs in his quiet, the way she sees him without flinching, the way she treats his ridge like something sacred—it all unravels him in the softest, most devastating way.
Their chemistry is subtle at first, simmering beneath stolen glances and shared moments in the meadow. But when Treyton finally lets himself want her, it’s with a certainty that feels bone‑deep. His devotion is quiet but absolute. The land is his. The silence is his. And before he can stop it, Soleil becomes his too.
What makes this story shine is how beautifully it explores belonging. Soleil finds a place where her light isn’t “too much.” Treyton discovers that letting someone in doesn’t weaken him—it roots him. And together, they create something tender and lasting, even as the wildflowers fade.
Grump of Hollow Peak is a warm, steamy, emotionally rich romance about a reclusive mountain man who never expected to be seen and the sunshine woman who refuses to let him hide. A lovely, heartfelt addition to the Hollow Peak Mountain Men series.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
May 27, 2026
Soleil and Treyton’s story is a captivating grumpy/sunshine romance. Treyton is renting Soleil one of his cabins for three months while she is the artist in residence. She is an illustrator and author of children’s books who is particularly fond of wildflowers. He is an artist in his own right as a master woodworker who makes gorgeous custom furniture pieces. It is Soleil who discovers that Treyton always includes a hidden piece of art on his creations, art that even his clients may never see unless they examine his work closely. He sees her too, the woman who enjoys the simple things in life, chooses to be optimistic and creates her own beauty.
From the moment she shows up early, until the moment he is forced to face his emotions or lose her, Soleil brings light and joy into Treyton’s rather gloomy and solitary life. Life has not been particularily kind to him, and he has chosen to keep to himself and guard his heart. With Soleil that proves to be difficult. She draws him to her with her communing with the wildflowers, her stubbornness and sunshiny disposition. He finds himself enjoying her company, so much so that he seeks her out. The townspeople are happy to welcome Soleil and take notice of Treyton’s interest in her. With her departure looming, and old fears and doubts niggle at him, Treyton reverts back to the loner who distances himself from others, even the beautiful artist who has stolen his heart. Treyton has a decision to make. Is he willing to let go of the past, the fears and doubts, and finally reveal his feelings to Soleil before she leaves him behind?
These fascinating and mesmerizing characters touched my heart. They made me laugh, sigh and want to give them a good shake because they were retreating from each other. They bring out the best in each and complement each other so well, but the past has a tight hold 5hat needs to be broken before they can move forward together. The tender moments, the angst and the steamy, intimate scenes are all riveting. This book has my full recommendation.
From the moment she shows up early, until the moment he is forced to face his emotions or lose her, Soleil brings light and joy into Treyton’s rather gloomy and solitary life. Life has not been particularily kind to him, and he has chosen to keep to himself and guard his heart. With Soleil that proves to be difficult. She draws him to her with her communing with the wildflowers, her stubbornness and sunshiny disposition. He finds himself enjoying her company, so much so that he seeks her out. The townspeople are happy to welcome Soleil and take notice of Treyton’s interest in her. With her departure looming, and old fears and doubts niggle at him, Treyton reverts back to the loner who distances himself from others, even the beautiful artist who has stolen his heart. Treyton has a decision to make. Is he willing to let go of the past, the fears and doubts, and finally reveal his feelings to Soleil before she leaves him behind?
These fascinating and mesmerizing characters touched my heart. They made me laugh, sigh and want to give them a good shake because they were retreating from each other. They bring out the best in each and complement each other so well, but the past has a tight hold 5hat needs to be broken before they can move forward together. The tender moments, the angst and the steamy, intimate scenes are all riveting. This book has my full recommendation.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Eve London’s Grump of Hollow Peak is everything romance readers want from a grumpy-sunshine, small-town escape: atmospheric, emotionally satisfying, and irresistibly swoony. Set against the rugged beauty of Hollow Peak, this story pairs a fiercely self-contained mountain man with a bright, creative heroine in a way that feels instantly magnetic. The premise—Soleil arriving for wildflower season to work on her children’s book while Treyton guards his solitude—delivers the kind of high-contrast chemistry that makes every interaction crackle with tension and charm.
What makes this book shine is how confidently it leans into beloved genre promises while still feeling polished and engaging. Treyton’s possessive protectiveness and Soleil’s warmth create a satisfying push-pull dynamic, and the mountain setting gives the romance a rich sense of place that enhances every scene. Fans of contemporary romance, opposites attract, and reclusive-hero stories will find a fast, indulgent read here—one that delivers strong mood, memorable chemistry, and the kind of heartfelt payoff that makes it easy to recommend. A perfect pick for readers who love tender vulnerability wrapped in rugged edges.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
What makes this book shine is how confidently it leans into beloved genre promises while still feeling polished and engaging. Treyton’s possessive protectiveness and Soleil’s warmth create a satisfying push-pull dynamic, and the mountain setting gives the romance a rich sense of place that enhances every scene. Fans of contemporary romance, opposites attract, and reclusive-hero stories will find a fast, indulgent read here—one that delivers strong mood, memorable chemistry, and the kind of heartfelt payoff that makes it easy to recommend. A perfect pick for readers who love tender vulnerability wrapped in rugged edges.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Finally Opening his Heart to Love -
Treyton was Mr Grumpy to Soleil’s Miss Sunshine and tried to keep her at arms length, but she seemed to bring him out of himself and made him want more out of life. Trenton soon found himself enjoying the time he spent with Soleil, which led to stolen kisses and then enjoying dalliances. Unfortunately, Soleil and Treyton realised they didn’t want to part ways when it came time for her to return home, but neither one of them could articulate their thoughts.
Luckily, Soleil found her courage before it was too late and Treyton was quick to agree, which gave them a chance to build a life together. I really enjoyed reading this lovely romantic story, where the connection, chemistry and passion between the characters shone through the pages and the story flowed along beautifully, as it held my interest from start to finish. Grab a copy of this book now and enjoy yourself for a few hours.
I received a free review copy of this book via Booksprout and I am voluntarily leaving a review.
Treyton was Mr Grumpy to Soleil’s Miss Sunshine and tried to keep her at arms length, but she seemed to bring him out of himself and made him want more out of life. Trenton soon found himself enjoying the time he spent with Soleil, which led to stolen kisses and then enjoying dalliances. Unfortunately, Soleil and Treyton realised they didn’t want to part ways when it came time for her to return home, but neither one of them could articulate their thoughts.
Luckily, Soleil found her courage before it was too late and Treyton was quick to agree, which gave them a chance to build a life together. I really enjoyed reading this lovely romantic story, where the connection, chemistry and passion between the characters shone through the pages and the story flowed along beautifully, as it held my interest from start to finish. Grab a copy of this book now and enjoy yourself for a few hours.
I received a free review copy of this book via Booksprout and I am voluntarily leaving a review.
May 26, 2026
A heartfelt, tender and steamy romance between a sunshiny illustrator and a grumpy lumberjack.
Soleil is the new tenant in the rental cabin, she is an illustrator who will be spending the summer trying to develop her next book. She brings personality to the littlest of things, sweet, caring, observant, and obsessed with wildflowers. Treynor is a result of foster care, a grump who prefers his solitude and woodwork. HIs dog is his loyal companion until Soleil walks into the cabin. They are attracted to each other on the spot, but they decide to keep their distance, instead they choose to learn about each other through their work and walks on the mountain. UNtil fate sends a storm that locks them together giving them time and space to explore their passion. But the damage of his childhood make him wary of claiming his happiness, while Soleil's time in the mountain is about to expire. WIll he be able to let go of his fears in time to claim his future?!
A great read.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Soleil is the new tenant in the rental cabin, she is an illustrator who will be spending the summer trying to develop her next book. She brings personality to the littlest of things, sweet, caring, observant, and obsessed with wildflowers. Treynor is a result of foster care, a grump who prefers his solitude and woodwork. HIs dog is his loyal companion until Soleil walks into the cabin. They are attracted to each other on the spot, but they decide to keep their distance, instead they choose to learn about each other through their work and walks on the mountain. UNtil fate sends a storm that locks them together giving them time and space to explore their passion. But the damage of his childhood make him wary of claiming his happiness, while Soleil's time in the mountain is about to expire. WIll he be able to let go of his fears in time to claim his future?!
A great read.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
May 26, 2026
"I'm scared of making something forgettable"
Soleil is terrified of failure, Treyton is terrified of being seen....the good, the bad and the bits he doesn't understand himself. But Soliel sees all of him and offers nothing but acceptance, no comments, no opinions, no judgement. Just acceptance if he is brave enough to take it and if not, she will leave quietly. And that scares him more than being seen.
I love that Treyton is one of Mama Mae's "boys", we only get a single scene with Bison, but it's enough to remind us of the bond he and Treyton share, Bison is the only other person who reads him as easily as Soleil does. Treyton is super slow to come to good decisions, and he tries to distance himself first as a defense, which makes you want to shake some sense into him! But he does eventually allow himself to hope, to offer his heart and to ask her to stay.... it's just a rough road to get there!
A great read on Kindle Unlimited.
Soleil is terrified of failure, Treyton is terrified of being seen....the good, the bad and the bits he doesn't understand himself. But Soliel sees all of him and offers nothing but acceptance, no comments, no opinions, no judgement. Just acceptance if he is brave enough to take it and if not, she will leave quietly. And that scares him more than being seen.
I love that Treyton is one of Mama Mae's "boys", we only get a single scene with Bison, but it's enough to remind us of the bond he and Treyton share, Bison is the only other person who reads him as easily as Soleil does. Treyton is super slow to come to good decisions, and he tries to distance himself first as a defense, which makes you want to shake some sense into him! But he does eventually allow himself to hope, to offer his heart and to ask her to stay.... it's just a rough road to get there!
A great read on Kindle Unlimited.
May 27, 2026
Wow, not what I expected, a slow burn that has all the feels.
A woman who sketches flowers, names them, talks to them. Who sketches a quiet man, his face in a flower, his hands, his carvings. A dog who knows before both of them, waiting for them to catch up.
A man who carves beauty into the furniture he makes, only for himself and her.
He just didn’t know how much she actually saw. In the quiet he was falling even before he could understand it. She fell in the quiet waiting for him to catch up.
Sometimes the quiet thing lasted longer than the loud ones.
Initials carved into a beam that would be there longer than they would live their life of love, to be carved again by the family they would have.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
A woman who sketches flowers, names them, talks to them. Who sketches a quiet man, his face in a flower, his hands, his carvings. A dog who knows before both of them, waiting for them to catch up.
A man who carves beauty into the furniture he makes, only for himself and her.
He just didn’t know how much she actually saw. In the quiet he was falling even before he could understand it. She fell in the quiet waiting for him to catch up.
Sometimes the quiet thing lasted longer than the loud ones.
Initials carved into a beam that would be there longer than they would live their life of love, to be carved again by the family they would have.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Review of advance copy received from Author
What an amazing short read! I just wanted to keep reading!
Soleil is in Hollow Peak for three months writing a children’s book. She is carefree and talks to the flowers and draws what she sees. Treyton is renting one of his cabins to her and lives on the property. He builds things that last and sells them. He also does something unique to them. Wait til you find out what that is! Soleil loved what he did. Treyton also has a dog who becomes quite attached to Soleil. At first, Treyton is a grumpy man. Soleil seems to have an effect on him though. One hail storm though and the heat between the two heats up. In the end, will Soleil stay and build a life with Treyton and his dog? You won’t want to miss what happens in the end
Soleil is in Hollow Peak for three months writing a children’s book. She is carefree and talks to the flowers and draws what she sees. Treyton is renting one of his cabins to her and lives on the property. He builds things that last and sells them. He also does something unique to them. Wait til you find out what that is! Soleil loved what he did. Treyton also has a dog who becomes quite attached to Soleil. At first, Treyton is a grumpy man. Soleil seems to have an effect on him though. One hail storm though and the heat between the two heats up. In the end, will Soleil stay and build a life with Treyton and his dog? You won’t want to miss what happens in the end
May 25, 2026
Eve London has recently become a favorite author of mine, she knows how to grab onto her readers from the 1st page to the last. Her characters are so very delightfully flawed that you can't help cheer for their happily ever after. The story of Treyton and Soleil is one of finding someone in your space that you don't want there but not being able to make them leave. Then you realize that you don't want them to leave, they see you too clearly and you don't know what to do with that. After everything they realize that they have both found something that neither of them thought that they would - a soul mate. You will be sorry if you miss this book!.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
May 25, 2026
This was such a fun grumpy/sunshine romance for Treyton and Soleil. She's an artist/children's book author and is booked one of his cabin rentals for the summer. What he doesn't expect is for her to arrive early and set him off his routine. She continues to do so with her conversations with flowers, how his dog loves her and just not making any waves on his rules and safety guidelines. This has him hooked on watching her, following her, opening up to her...and then pulling back hard. Expect to root hard for him to realize that he's worthy of love and happiness, and that she's the key to a wonderful future. I really enjoyed it, and the fact that he's an artist as well, and look forward to more books set in this world :D
Review of advance copy received from Author
Grump of Hollow Peak is quietly powerful and heartfully beautiful. Treyton is a mysterious and reserved man—whose past we never learn—who clearly carries a lot he doesn’t know how to say with words. He is a man of actions, who carefully and slowly observes while holding himself apart. Soleil is his opposite in every way—sunshine and sweetness, able to fill the silence with heart and soul, see through the layers to what’s deep inside. Watching these two build their connection is a peaceful and slow build, with no drama and lots of heart.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Review of advance copy received from Author
3.75 stars. This short story is dual POV, well written and edited, and a simple, small town, forced proximity, instant attraction, contemporary romance between Soleil, the female author/illustrator lead looking for a timeout and some inspiration, and Treyton, the male cabin owner lead, who just wants to be left on his own. I enjoyed Soleil’s patience and kindness, and her self-confidence that allowed her to walk away when she received no encouragement. I enjoyed seeing Treyton realise how much he wanted a relationship and that he’d actually have to put some work in if it was going to materialise.
I received a complimentary copy from the author and this is my voluntary honest review.
I received a complimentary copy from the author and this is my voluntary honest review.
May 25, 2026
3.75 - 4 stars.
I have to say that Biscuit stole the show many a time for me reading this, who knew that a dog could have so many strong opinions and make them without making any noise! I liked that Treyton spoke through his actions and through his creations and that Soleil spoke to plants like they were her friends, and through her drawings too. So much is never said between them using words, they communicated through silence, actions and observations. I liked that Treyton leant (just in time) to truly let her in, that he could trust her with his heart and she could trusted him with hers too.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I have to say that Biscuit stole the show many a time for me reading this, who knew that a dog could have so many strong opinions and make them without making any noise! I liked that Treyton spoke through his actions and through his creations and that Soleil spoke to plants like they were her friends, and through her drawings too. So much is never said between them using words, they communicated through silence, actions and observations. I liked that Treyton leant (just in time) to truly let her in, that he could trust her with his heart and she could trusted him with hers too.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
May 25, 2026
This book is part of a multi author series called Hollow Peak Mountain Men. Soleil is an artist who talks to the flowers she draws. I love how vibrant and whimsical she is. The way she talks to everything is sweet and pure. Treyton is a reclusive grumpy and woodcarver who owns the cabin Soleil rents. They are complete opposites but fit together perfectly. I wanted to shake Treyton at times but he finally pulled it together. Can't forget the adorable rescued dog Biscuit who would basically moved in with Soleil if he could. Enjoyable characters and of course I love that Treyton was one of Mama Mse's foster boys.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
May 26, 2026
I loved “Grump of Hollow Peak”. This well-written romance of a quiet, reserved, grumpy mountain man and a sunshine, talkative heroine. Treyton and Soleil each had past experiences that played into how they approached situations and life. However, as they began to get know and understand each other, they built a connection that endearing and was more than just words. Their journey was a slow build of finding their happy ever after and I loved it from start to finish. Grump of Hollow Peak is part of the Hollow Peak Mountain Men series and recommended.
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May 26, 2026
This was a heartwarming, slow burn, opposites attract read with a little heat. Treyton is known as the towns loner and grump and he certainly lives up to his name, but the arrival of his summer tenant Soleil puts a spanner into his quiet world. Soleil as her name suggests is sunshine, goodness and a artist who manages to create happiness in whatever she draws. Treyton as well as his dog Biscuit can’t help falling under her spell, but when the time comes can she leave the grump behind? Will he let her slip away because he’s too afraid to ask her to stay? Great MCs that really belonged together.
Review of advance copy
Small Town Romance...
What a delightful read! Treyton is a guy who keeps to himself, makes beautiful wood pieces, has a dog named Biscuit and has a routine. Soliel comes to town and shakes things up. She is just like her name... true sunshine and brings light into his life. Even his dog loves her company. This gruff guy shows he has a sweet side... and she slowly teaches him to stop hiding. I loved the scenes when she would find his little hidden secrets. These two made me smile!.
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What a delightful read! Treyton is a guy who keeps to himself, makes beautiful wood pieces, has a dog named Biscuit and has a routine. Soliel comes to town and shakes things up. She is just like her name... true sunshine and brings light into his life. Even his dog loves her company. This gruff guy shows he has a sweet side... and she slowly teaches him to stop hiding. I loved the scenes when she would find his little hidden secrets. These two made me smile!.
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May 26, 2026
“Grump of Hollow Peak” by Eve London
-A sweet and comforting grumpy/sunshine romance with plenty of heart. I received a free copy and am voluntarily sharing my honest thoughts.
Treyton and Soleil balance each other perfectly, and it is enjoyable to watch their slow-burn connection grow in the quiet beauty of Hollow Peak. The mountain setting adds so much warmth and atmosphere, making every moment between them feel even more emotional and intimate. This story is tender, cozy, and filled with feel-good romance.
-A sweet and comforting grumpy/sunshine romance with plenty of heart. I received a free copy and am voluntarily sharing my honest thoughts.
Treyton and Soleil balance each other perfectly, and it is enjoyable to watch their slow-burn connection grow in the quiet beauty of Hollow Peak. The mountain setting adds so much warmth and atmosphere, making every moment between them feel even more emotional and intimate. This story is tender, cozy, and filled with feel-good romance.
May 26, 2026
'If Soleil thinks she’s walking away when the flowers fade, she doesn’t understand the first thing about me.
I don’t let go of what’s mine.'
The characters drove the storyline and they were very appealing and likeable and absolutely perfect together. Plot was intriguing and well paced. World building was solidly drawn and impressive. Thoroughly enjoyed and highly recommend.
Grab a copy, kick back and enjoy!.
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I don’t let go of what’s mine.'
The characters drove the storyline and they were very appealing and likeable and absolutely perfect together. Plot was intriguing and well paced. World building was solidly drawn and impressive. Thoroughly enjoyed and highly recommend.
Grab a copy, kick back and enjoy!.
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May 29, 2026
I enjoyed this fun, adorable short story.
Poor hero, first a traitorous dog, and then his own heart and mind betraying him, giving in to the wonderful heroine's charms. While grumpy, the hero is wonderful too, and obviously his dog as well.
Because of lovely, adorable ladies, dogs' change of loyalty/preference is acceptable and welcome, even if it breaks their owner's heart and can be looked upon as betrayal.
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Poor hero, first a traitorous dog, and then his own heart and mind betraying him, giving in to the wonderful heroine's charms. While grumpy, the hero is wonderful too, and obviously his dog as well.
Because of lovely, adorable ladies, dogs' change of loyalty/preference is acceptable and welcome, even if it breaks their owner's heart and can be looked upon as betrayal.
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Review of advance copy received from Author
He is her grumpy landlord and neighbor. She rented his cabin for 3 months. First time they meet she is on the ground sketching a flower. His dog loves her. He does not know how he is going to get through the 3 months. Then they get stuck in the rain and now he wants to keep her. Will she stay? I enjoyed their story and characters.
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Review of advance copy received from Author
Treyton and Soleil, he’s a woodworker and a loner who has rented one of his cabins to Soleil, who is an artist and author. Honestly, these two made me swoon. While he did take a while to spend time with her, he watched her.
No angst, a slow burn romance between two adults who are able to ‘read’ each other. Humour, a dog, a goat and a HEA.
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No angst, a slow burn romance between two adults who are able to ‘read’ each other. Humour, a dog, a goat and a HEA.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Review of advance copy
This was a cozy, sweet read. I love a grumpy-sunshine romance and Treyton and Soleil definitely fit the bill. Add in Biscuit, who provided a good amount of giggles with his traitorous k9 ways. As a girl who doesnt appreciate attention and nature 🤷♀️, I really enjoyed seeing it from both of their perspectives. This was my first visit to Hollow Peak, but I still had the familiarity of Mama Mae (bia phone call) to ground me in all of the things I love from Eve London.
May 25, 2026
Soleil was renting a cabin from the mountain grump to sketch for her next book. Treyton lived a solitary life, he didn’t want complications, didn’t like to let people in. The two of them danced around the feelings and connection as long as they could, then they couldn’t let the love they had for each other go. This is a great, short, sweet and steamy read.
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I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
May 26, 2026
Oh, I love it when we come across one of Mama Mae’s boys. What a sweet story of finding the person who sees your depth. Treyton’s introspection was heartfelt and quite a journey. Loved how they found their path together. The small town vibe was perfection. If you want a well written story that gives all the feels, this is it.
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I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
May 29, 2026
This is quite a heartwarming book. Soliel is in Hollow Peak for three months to work on an art book. She is staying in one of Trenton’s cabin. She is his complete opposite she is bright, sunny and always on the go . Trenton tends to be more methodical. They are trying to avoid a relationship because they are both afraid of trusting someone who will not stay. As time goes on they realize that they are the half that they are each missing.
Review of advance copy
It was a cute slow burn romance. I enjoyed getting to know the characters and seeing them develop over the chapters. This is not a suspenseful or explosive book, it’s a nice one to read when you are drinking a cup of tea and you want to read something you know won’t rise your blood pressure.
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I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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