But He's My Grumpy Neighbor (But He's a Carter Brother #1)

by Annah Conwell

“Sorry about him!” Smiley twin yells across the yard. “He gets nervous around beautiful women.”

I gape at him behind his back. Why does he have to like tea? He’s gorgeous, dresses like the men on my fantasy life Pinterest boards, has antique furniture, and likes tea. If he wasn’t so ornery, I’d think he was my future husband.

“What can I get you two to drink?” “Two cokes, please,” Kyle says and I blink at him in shock.

What the heck gave him the AUDACITY to order for you

“Running is like dying but without the relief of death.” Her words come out stilted in between short, panting breaths. “That’s a disturbing analogy.”

“Wow, you must really care about her.” I do, too much. “She’s my friend.” “I hear friendship makes a great foundation for marriage.”

Sleep? I don’t know her.

Me neither

I’ve come to accept the fact that while I can’t be who you deserve, neither can any other man. So, I’m asking for permission to fail you.

Permission Granted