When Grumpy Met Sunshine

You can read the first half of this book in public. The dialogue and narrative are next level.

I would not read the second half of this book in public. Don't take it to the coffee shop for a quiet chapter or two. Unless you are über friendly with the local barista.

Charlotte Stein hits it outta the park with this book, especially it the ballpark is empty and has a small bed.

Sunshine (aka Mabel) attempts to ghostwrite Grumpy (Alfie's) memoir. Despite her sunny disposition and his gruff exterior, they were both raised on the other side of the tracks. That early, you-aren't-worthy attitude stay with both through life, minimizing their successes. Mabel, being on the chunky side, wants to be cheery and invisible. Alfie finished a exemplary football career with aches for every great play feels his own lack of self-confidence. His reputation for only dating supermodels doesn't help Mabel.

They're amazing discussions while they get to know one another really soar. He doesn't want to let her in; she's gotta pry him open—first to write his memoir, but secondly to peel back his layers to find it something tender exists underneath.

Their NDA, uncertainty, and ill-timed remarks seem to stifle what should be a great love affair.

Again, you've been warned. Read the second half of this book at home. Alone. Or with a very willing partner. It's got smoke.