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Stuck With My Grumpy Ex: A Sweet Hockey Romantic Comedy
He’s my brother’s best friend.
My grumpy ex.
And now… my impossible roommate.
He’s the man I swore I’d never forgive.
Ethan Cole. Once the town’s golden boy, a pro hockey star with the world at his feet—and my first love.
Now he’s a brooding billionaire who pretends nothing can touch him. But he touched me once—then walked away, leaving me in pieces.
One twist of fate, and I’m stuck under the same roof with the man who makes my pulse race and my temper ignite.
I tell myself it’s only temporary.
But then he makes my son Noah laugh when I can’t.
He cooks us breakfast like we’re already a family.
He looks at me like I’m the air he needs to breathe.
And against every rule I swore by…I fall.
But Noah’s dad is back and he’s threatening custody.
And this time, loving Ethan could cost me the one thing I’d die to protect.
Stuck With My Grumpy Ex is a best friend’s brother, second chance, enemies to lovers romcom with plenty of banter! It has all the sizzling chemistry you love, but without the spice.
My grumpy ex.
And now… my impossible roommate.
He’s the man I swore I’d never forgive.
Ethan Cole. Once the town’s golden boy, a pro hockey star with the world at his feet—and my first love.
Now he’s a brooding billionaire who pretends nothing can touch him. But he touched me once—then walked away, leaving me in pieces.
One twist of fate, and I’m stuck under the same roof with the man who makes my pulse race and my temper ignite.
I tell myself it’s only temporary.
But then he makes my son Noah laugh when I can’t.
He cooks us breakfast like we’re already a family.
He looks at me like I’m the air he needs to breathe.
And against every rule I swore by…I fall.
But Noah’s dad is back and he’s threatening custody.
And this time, loving Ethan could cost me the one thing I’d die to protect.
Stuck With My Grumpy Ex is a best friend’s brother, second chance, enemies to lovers romcom with plenty of banter! It has all the sizzling chemistry you love, but without the spice.
185 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 18, 2025
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September 29, 2025
Happiness is Messy
Emily and Noah are coming back home to find a place to start over. Her ex-fiance left as soon as she was pregnant, wanting nothing to do with the responsibility of raising a child. The cabin that Mark said was open for them was already occupied. When the door opened, Ethan Cole greeted them. They discovered Mark had set them up. Because of her ex's constant criticism, she makes rules, color codes, and tries to control her life. Ethan is the opposite. He plays it by ear, keeps people away by putting up walls. But as they share the cabin, he enjoys playing with Noah, cooking with Emily and doing family-like things. Making rules becomes a way to laugh and not take life too seriously. Ethan is questioning himself, believing he is not good enough for this kind of happiness. Emily insisted she got some say in that. This is a story of two people who were broken, finding healing in being together. Ethan almost runs again, but comes back, determined to make this a permanent situation. Emily likes that idea, and Noah loves it because he loves Ethan. And Ethan loves them both. It's a sweet story of second chances and finding happiness even when they think they don't deserve it. I really enjoyed this book.
Emily and Noah are coming back home to find a place to start over. Her ex-fiance left as soon as she was pregnant, wanting nothing to do with the responsibility of raising a child. The cabin that Mark said was open for them was already occupied. When the door opened, Ethan Cole greeted them. They discovered Mark had set them up. Because of her ex's constant criticism, she makes rules, color codes, and tries to control her life. Ethan is the opposite. He plays it by ear, keeps people away by putting up walls. But as they share the cabin, he enjoys playing with Noah, cooking with Emily and doing family-like things. Making rules becomes a way to laugh and not take life too seriously. Ethan is questioning himself, believing he is not good enough for this kind of happiness. Emily insisted she got some say in that. This is a story of two people who were broken, finding healing in being together. Ethan almost runs again, but comes back, determined to make this a permanent situation. Emily likes that idea, and Noah loves it because he loves Ethan. And Ethan loves them both. It's a sweet story of second chances and finding happiness even when they think they don't deserve it. I really enjoyed this book.
September 22, 2025
“Stuck with My Grumpy Ex” by E.J. Wells
-A brother’s best friend, enemies to lovers hockey romance. I received a free copy and am voluntarily sharing my honest thoughts.
Emily and Ethan’s second-chance romance is equal parts sweet, funny, and frustrating in the best way. Their chemistry sparks off the page, even when you want to shake them for being stubborn. With a lively six-year-old, family ties, and plenty of angst, the story balances humor with heart.
The story delivers emotion, laughter, and a satisfying ending.
-A brother’s best friend, enemies to lovers hockey romance. I received a free copy and am voluntarily sharing my honest thoughts.
Emily and Ethan’s second-chance romance is equal parts sweet, funny, and frustrating in the best way. Their chemistry sparks off the page, even when you want to shake them for being stubborn. With a lively six-year-old, family ties, and plenty of angst, the story balances humor with heart.
The story delivers emotion, laughter, and a satisfying ending.
September 23, 2025
A sweet story about a hockey player who was taken out of the game far too early, and a single mom (and young too) who's rule bound, yet wanting fewer rules.
The characters are engaging and the whole range of emotions shared made me wonder how things would ever work out! Many men would race away from her relentless rules! Time was nebulous and what I thought was for a week or two seemed to be months. A lot happening!
I enjoyed the book, and the especially the part about the monster in the lake! (Now you have to read this and learn about the monster, right??!!
The characters are engaging and the whole range of emotions shared made me wonder how things would ever work out! Many men would race away from her relentless rules! Time was nebulous and what I thought was for a week or two seemed to be months. A lot happening!
I enjoyed the book, and the especially the part about the monster in the lake! (Now you have to read this and learn about the monster, right??!!
September 23, 2025
MC: Emily and Ethan, First person Dual POV
Emily and Ethan reconnect after years and they each have their own insecurities that are getting in the way of their lives. Together they help each other regain confidence in themselves. It was frustrating at times because their insecurities kept getting in the way of their relationship developing, but it also made it realistic since deep insecurities don't just go away overnight. This was a good read.
I read an ARC copy of the book and this is my honest review.
Emily and Ethan reconnect after years and they each have their own insecurities that are getting in the way of their lives. Together they help each other regain confidence in themselves. It was frustrating at times because their insecurities kept getting in the way of their relationship developing, but it also made it realistic since deep insecurities don't just go away overnight. This was a good read.
I read an ARC copy of the book and this is my honest review.
September 21, 2025
This was my first book by this author plus my first Hockey themed book. I rather enjoyed it, there were some spots that felt a little jumped but it didn't mess with the story line too bad. I loved the chemistry between Emily and Ethan. There were times I wanted to smack them both. But in the end it was a enjoyable read and I will definitely be reading more from E.J. Wells.
September 24, 2025
I really enjoyed this story. I think the rules were fun and I loved the interactions he had with her son. The story wasn't perfectly refined but it got 5 stars from me because it was just fun and made me smile.
September 22, 2025
This was my first E.J.Wells book and I enjoyed the chemistry between Emily and Ethan. But there were times that they were both really annoying. But in the end it was a enjoyable read and I will definitely be reading more from E.J. Wells.
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