Grumpy Darling: A Heartwarming YA Wholesome Slow-Burn Romance with First Kisses, Hockey, and a Happily Ever After (The Darling Devils Book 2)

by Alexandra Moody

She was the girl I wanted in my life forever, and even if that was only as a friend, it would have to be enough for me.

All I could think was that I’d happily put up with terrible cooking every night for the rest of my life if it meant I could be with Paige.

“Your taste is questionable at best. Just last week you were drooling over that guy on the Netflix show we were watching.” “And . . .” “Bon, it was a documentary about a serial killer.”

“You’ve been in love with her for years.” “No, we’ve been friends for years.” “Friends?” Reed shook his head at me. “You don’t look at her like she’s just a friend.” “Of course I do.” “No, Grayson. You look at her like her like she’s everything.”

Gray: Just wear what you had on at the game. You looked perfect. Me: I was wearing your jersey. Gray: Like I said . . . perfect.

My heart was breaking for her, and in my mind I was practically screaming that I wanted her. I’d always wanted her.

“No, Pidge. That was my first kiss too.” “But . . . What? Who?” She blinked. “How is that possible?” “Why would I kiss someone else, when I was waiting for you?”