Too Grumpy for Cupid: A Valentine Second Chance Romance

by Jenny Beth Hall

The man who broke her heart just flew back into her life.

An archer. A pilot. An elevator in free fall.

When a terrifying elevator malfunction forces Tansy Cooper and Chance Lewis into the dark together, the truth they never faced comes out—and so do the feelings she swore she buried.

Tansy Cooper doesn’t have time for love—or for the dangerously charming helicopter pilot who once walked away and left her heart in pieces. She’s built a steady life rooted in family, horses, and a community that depends on her strength, and she’s not willing to risk that peace for anyone.

Chance Lewis didn’t come home to relive the past. He came back to make things right. But when fate traps them together in a moment neither of them can escape, the distance between them begins to crumble. Old wounds resurface, unspoken words finally find air, and Tansy is forced to confront the one thing she fears trusting her heart again.

Set against the backdrop of small-town Tennessee and a Valentine-season charity that means everything to her, Too Grumpy for Cupid is a slow-burn, second-chance romance about forgiveness, faith, and the courage it takes to love again—when walking away feels safer than staying.

Perfect for listeners who

Clean / faith-forward romance
Second chances
Grumpy FMCs
Small-town, horse-country settings

211 pages, Paperback

Published February 2, 2026

About the author

Jenny Beth is a mom, wife, and lifelong military dependent who has called more places "home" than she can count. She grew up riding horses, hiking, and camping in the mountains of Alaska, Colorado, Montana, and Tennessee, where big skies and big‑hearted people shaped her love of small towns and storytelling. A seasoned traveler who's moved around the country, she writes clean, faith‑forward romance about resilient women, steadfast men, and communities that show up when it matters. Her stories are inspired by her own faith journey and by the ordinary heroes-family, friends, and strangers-who've left fingerprints on her life. When she isn't plotting porch‑swing kisses and wildfire sunsets, you can find her chasing kids, planning the next trip, or hunting down the nearest bookstore.

Reviews

[Brittany Meyer]

I enjoyed this sweet second chance read!

[Gwen Hight]

Too Grumpy for Cupid

This is a good second chance story about Tansy and Chance She has give up on love since chance left but he returns home and seems like he is everywhere He declared his love and she revealed her health secret and he still stayed and they found a happy ending A good valentine story.

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A cute, easy read. Second chances, small town romance. I enjoyed it

[Debbie Knisleu]

put your heart in God’s hands

Two people separated by a bad choice on his part, kept apart by her choice made in fear. A beautiful story of love, trust in God and learning to trust in love again.

[Liza]

Too Grumpy for Cupid surprised me.

I expected a fun, trope-filled romance, but what I got was a story with action, tension, and unexpected twists that mattered to the plot.

The pacing is fantastic. Just when I thought I knew where things were headed, the story pivoted in a way that felt earned. The action scenes kept me turning pages, but it was the emotional undercurrent that really stayed with me. I felt like I could relate in some ways.

There’s also a strong theme of heart awareness woven throughout—handled with care and authenticity.

This book balances romance, adrenaline, and heart in a way that feels fresh and intentional. If you love stories with sharp dialogue, meaningful twists, and a romance that grows under pressure, this one is absolutely worth picking up.

I received a free copy of this book through BookSprout and am leaving this review voluntarily.

[EmReads]

This was a very fast paced second chance romance story. Tansy had her heart broken by Chance but now he's back for good and she has to decide whether to give him another shot.

It's an easy, sweet read but not particularly gripping.

Also, I personally didn't like the narrator and found the strong accent distracting and sometimes difficult to understand, particularly when they attempted to do a male voice for other characters.

Overall, this was good but nothing special.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Indie]

loved it !! love Tansy and Chance.. this is their second chance love story... a fun fast paced rom/com drama... and an elevator... he broke her heart when he left... now, he's back to right the wrongs... her heart is hardened... she's fine.. fine... and that elevator... it got them good... trapped and made them talk... now, what ? feelings... so good !!!.

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[J]

I enjoyed this read! It was fun, fast paced, lots happening, but it was all relative to the story. It's got laughter, and honesty, and horses, and forgiveness. great second chance romance. And it's clean. I am passing it off to my high schooler and her friends.

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[Raylene Weber]

This story has it up and down. Second chance of meeting again after time apart. Will Tansy be able to give Chance a second chance on love after he broke her heart? Will Tansy came out with the truth that also broke her heart.
. Read and enjoy the story.

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[Erin]

What a great healing story! I loved Tansy and Chance’s story of second chances and a love that never died. These characters were so relatable and honest. This was a sweet tale that I could not put down and easily read in a couple hours.

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[Tessa Leigh]

A pilot and an archer enter an elevator. What comes out on the other end is a lineup for second chances, laughter, and a bit of chaos. Fun read! Emotional read! And the plot twist??? Yes! Great read!

I received an advance reader copy and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

[Mary]

This is a sweet, clean and faith based story that is also a roller coaster ride. This one is about Tansy, Chance and second chances. This is such a good story. It is not overly long and is very captivating. The narration is nicely done, really bring the characters and their story to life.

[De Smith]

This book was full of laughter, love, and sweetness. I love a good second chance romance. Tansy and Chance are adorable together. They were such real characters. Their story had tension and drama and above all it had love. Everything in it had me captivated from the first line to the last. It honestly was so touching that he stayed and supported her through her own struggles. And the audio portrayed the emotions and tensions in the story very well. All in all definitely worth a read or a listen. However you prefer to consume a book.

[Angela Taymor]

Too Grumpy for Cupid is a heartfelt and beautifully written second-chance romance that kept me smiling from beginning to end. The story of Tansy and Chance reconnecting after past heartbreak is tender, emotionally honest, and full of meaningful moments — especially when fate traps them together and forces truths into the open. This book blends love, forgiveness, and small-town warmth in a way that feels uplifting and comforting.

[Barbara]

"Too Grumpy for Cupid" is a compelling slow-burn, second-chance romance set in small-town Tennessee during Valentine’s Day. The story follows Tansy Cooper, a horse trainer, and Chance Lewis, the pilot who broke her heart, after an elevator malfunction forces them to confront their past. This well-written narrative features great characters and a satisfying happy ending as Tansy decides whether to trust Chance again.

[Raylene Weber]

Can she forgive him for leaving her and start again? She was badly hurt, and now she runs a camp that teaches children to ride and shoot at archery targets on horseback. In walks a developer to take over the place she loves so much, as the owner is ready to step down and she is back in her ex-life. They have kept secrets from each other over the years.

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[Brittany Britton]

Too Grumpy for Cupid by Jenny Beth Hall is an excellent valentine Second Chance romance. Laurie Mullinax did an incredible job with the narration. The story is entertaining, romantic, clean, sweet, wholesome, enjoyable, and more.

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[Mouse Princess]

I got this audiobook for free.
I really enjoyed this clean Christian second-chance romance. It was heartwarming to see how the characters found their way back to each other. The narration was excellent and added a lot to the experience.

[LeAnna Russell]

I love the clean Christian second chance love story. It was cute how they came back together. The narration was great.