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My Grumpy Girl and Cactus
Sunshine Guy and Grumpy Curvy Girl Romance
2022
First Published
4.42
Average Rating
56
Number of Pages

She's digging out from a bad past with men. He's tired of the dating scene. Can a double date with friends grow into love? Zetty I'm done. Men have one thing on their minds...and it's definitely not plants. It's something in my pants. And that's just not happening. I need something more from them. A promise. A sign. A feeling. And I've never gotten any of those. Only heartache. So I'm done. Until my friend Floryn tricks me into a double date. She swears he's a "good guy". Yeah, right?! I've heard that before. But when I get there, this Henry is gentle and sweet, not to mention savvy and handsome, but I'm soon to find out he's also got a wild side that I find irresistible. Can I trust that I won't get pricked again? Henry Star Wars...Princess Leia...those silvery blue eyes. She's a dream in the flesh with those two cinnamon roll buns on the sides of her head. But her attitude has a sharp point to it. I get it. I've done the dating scene. The apps. The blind dates. The set ups. It gets old. When my buddy Perry tells me to meet him at Sip Happens, I'm up for a beer, but I'm in store for a whole lot more. Zetty isn't grumpy...she's tired. Tired of men being jerks. Can I show this cactus loving innocent young flower that I'm in for the long haul, and more importantly, will she believe me? This is a steamy short story romance. No Cliffhangers. No Cheating. Happily Ever After Guaranteed. Grumpy Girl & Cactus is the fourth in the Dirty Hoe Love series, but all in the series can be read as standalone stories. If you crave short romances with steamy scenes, women getting what they need and want, a few laughs, and a happily ever after, then you’ll love this story.

Avg Rating
4.42
Number of Ratings
74
5 STARS
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Author

Brynn Hale
Brynn Hale
Author · 122 books
Brynn Hale is a Midwest girl who can spot—and swoon over—a hard-working guy a mile away. She believes in winks across a crowded room, guys who do the dishes, a blue-collar alpha will always win a heroine's heart, and a martini or craft beer is the perfect accompaniment to her stories. You can visit her at https://www.facebook.com/Brynn-Hale-A...
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