Lola was the love of my life. Then one night everything changed. I woke up in the hospital to find she was gone without a trace. Daddy dearest kept me away from her for far too long before she left me, broken and confused about why she didn't give me a chance. My disappointment and anger toward her only grew the longer I searched for her. After four agonizing years, I finally found her and now I demand answers and won't leave until I get what's mine. She's mine. She's still the same feisty woman I loved then, and I can still feel the heat of her touch, the fire that will likely burn me again. Standing face-to-face, at last, all the past hurt seems to dissipate, shadowed by the passion still cursing through my veins. Lola's been keeping secrets. Two of them, as a matter of fact. Is that why she left me? Grumpy Aftertaste is a standalone novella with lots of heated tension, fun banter, and a sweet HEA. Some strong language, but no triggers.