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I love a good fake dating/marriage trope and this one delivered. I also enjoy and good boss/billionaire romance so I was going to like this one. Bonus - he is in the diamond industry!

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Sweet and spicy - and everything nice!!
This was funny and sexy - and still had characters with interesting persona! This is Not the last book I have read by Leslie Noth ;)

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I really enjoyed this story and it was another great release from Leslie North.

The book was well written and I liked the flow to the story.

This author is quite prolific and I haven't been disappointed by any of the books yet - this was a great way to pass a few hours.

I thought that the storyline was well developed and it held my attention throughout.

I thought that the characters were well developed too and the interaction was great.

It is 4 stars from me for this one - highly recommended!

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This is a perfect fit for readers who adore enemies-to-lovers romances, workplace shenanigans, and fake dating tropes, as it promises a hilarious and heartwarming story filled with snarky banter, lovable side characters, and a slow-burn build-up to a truly earned Happily Ever After.

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These two start at the very beginning bickering with each other over a cab. Felicity and Cameron own a jewelry store and company she works in PR, marketing fixing mistakes and they have a big one. Not knowing that she is going to the same place for an interview and he being the owner they finally met once again with him telling her that she was late even though it was his staff that made her late. He does not want to hire her but his staff does and she is the best of the people that have shown up. When given the opportunity she comes up with a way to help the company but she still wants to leave, he finally triples her pay and she stays. When someone takes a photo of them now they have to fake being engaged. A good story.

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This book was enjoyable and an easy read. If you like grumpy sunshine books, this is made for you. This is a great book if you are in a reading slump and just need something quick that is an enjoyable read!

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A big thank you to NetGalley and Relay Publishing for the eARC. I have mixed feelings about this one. I actually like a good argument, but can see that a lot of the drama was brought on by Felicity just liking to argue. This could put some people off. I thought they had chemisty. I liked Boris and thought he made the show. The side story almost took over. Cameron and Tyler were very different-nice to see that they could remain friends. 3.5 stars

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I wasn't able to finish this one. I really tried, but the constant arguing over the first couple of chapters really got to me.

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This book was fantastic and I was so happy to have read it. It def kept my interest and was sooo fun and entertaining.
Main characters: Felicity and Cameron, these two meet as they "fight" over a taxi after he tries to get in the one she called. Little do they know that they are going to see each other in their lives again real soon. These two have some powerful feelings for each other and it might not all be just hate at first meet. The interview that she is late for just so happens to be for this guy, he refuses to hire her and she refuses to work for him, so they finally agree on something. Then a BIG issue happens in the company and she is in the elevator with him and she proves to him that she is exactly who he needs working for his company.
Long story short (because you really need to just read this book and not the reviews) they have to fake date and be out in the public for all to see for a PR kinda thing.
Their bickering is so funny, great chemistry and both with strong personalities.
What could go wrong?!?!?! An event on live social media makes thing kinda blow up.
Great book, loved it.

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This was good but personally not my favorite from the author. I wanted more grumpy from the hero, which is what I was expecting.

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Felicity and Cameron's story begins with a confrontation over a cab, leading to Felicity getting the ride after Cameron forgets his wallet. Felicity is on her way to a crucial job interview at Veritigue, where she impresses everyone but is delayed for her final interview with the CEO, Cameron, who turns out to be the man she clashed with earlier. Despite the tension, Cameron offers her the job, but she initially declines. Cameron, dealing with his company's troubles and a friend's personal issues, sees potential in Felicity's ideas and eventually convinces her to join with a lucrative offer. Felicity proposes a PR campaign involving an influencer, Lucy Dubois, which leads to a misunderstanding about a fake engagement. This causes a fallout between Felicity and Cameron, impacting both their relationship and the company's fortunes. Felicity, heartbroken, decides to leave, prompting questions about whether Cameron will realize his feelings for her and if she'll give him another chance.

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If you’re in the mood for a grouchy read, try this one. Leslie North combined several tropes to make a light-hearted story about a worried boss and a woman who is hopefully the PR influencer he needs to bring his company back into the good graces of public opinion.

Yes, it follows the trope predictability, but it’s a fun read. And everyone need a night of fun!

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The Grouchy One - Leslie North
Bossy Glenhaven Billionaires Trilogy

I love a good romance and Leslie North does not disappoint!!!

This is the first book I have read in this series and having found out it was the last of the trilogy didn’t detract me from reading as it’s great as a stand-alone!

Cameron and Felicity - boy did the sparks fly when they first met and not in a good way… the taxi scene was feisty!

If you love a fake-dating to lovers romance, billionaire romances - then you won’t be disappointed… great characters and storytelling, this book provides an engaging feel-good escape.

I would definitely recommend!!!

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Loved reading the amazing and awesome romance story. After fighting over a taxi with a handsome, obnoxious man, Felicity rushes to her interview, finds out the handsome, obnoxious man, is the CEO, tells him exactly what she thinks, and Cameron offers her the job with a huge salary. Read the highly recommended, wonderfully written, and a must read riveting love story by the fabulous author, Leslie North.

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Right from the starting till the very end, this book had my whole attention ❤️ this was my first read from the author's work and I am quite impressed by the writing style of the author. It's easy and simple yet powerful enough to keep me hooked till the end of the book.
The main characters were wonderful and nicely penned down, also the side characters added some kick in the plotline which was nice 🤌
I absolutely love it.

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The Grouchy One is a fast paced, lighthearted story about finding love after epically failed relationships. Both of our MC’s have their share of relationship baggage, but the chemistry between these two radiates off the page. Their witty banter is so fun!

While this story is the 3rd in the Bossy Glenhaven Billionaires series, it can easily be read as a standalone. It has its own storyline entirely and only very briefly includes the couples from the previous stories. Also, I don’t feel like you’d be spoiling anything by reading these out of order should you choose.

If you enjoy these ⬇️ , you’ll love this book!
💖 enemies-to-lovers
💖 grumpy/sunshine
💖 fake engagement
💖 billionaire romance
💖 workplace romance
💖 short, fast chapters

….. and my favorite part? A giant schnauzer named Boris! 🐶 As a proud schnauzer mom, I eeked out loud when Boris entered the story. Love it!! 💕

Available NOW! Check out this book & it’s series campaigns on Kindle Unlimited or grab a copy today from your favorite book retailer. 📚

Thank you to NetGalley & Relay Publishing for the opportunity to read this digital ARC. All opinions expressed are my own.

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Thank you for sharing these wonderful romance novel series books. Please keep writing more of these wonderful books. Thank you

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The Grouchy One is a a strong finish to the Bossy Glenhaven Billionaires Trilogy. I have read all three books and have enjoyed the entire series. This book follows Cameron and Felicity from hate at first sight to a fake relationship to true love, none of which goes smoothly. I enjoyed the heated buildup of their relationship and like how much we got to know and understand their hangups and why the don't want t real relationship. (Also, I would have really liked to kick her ex where it really hurts, the jerk!). Anyway, I highly recommend this book. 5 stars! (Thank you NetGalley for an advanced copy.)

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A decent read for those who are interested in enemies to lovers, hurt by the past exs, boss, and grumpy protagonists trope.

It starts off with a bang, with Cameron stealing Felicitys cab only for her to find out that he is the ceo of the company where she is interviewing.

Cameron is struggling to remake his company, but his initial interaction puts Felicity off. A series of events leads her to eventually not only accept the job but also initiate a fake relationship with Cameron based on an influencers suggestion. Things look like their going well for the company. The relationship seems to be moving from fake to real until it blows up.

Will Felicity forgive Cameron, and does their relationship survive. Good banter, tension, and chemistry makes this a fast read.

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Of the Leslie North universe, I only seem to enjoy the bosshole billionaire trope. This new Bossy Glenhaven Billionaires seems it will be as delightful as inhaling a box of bon bons or in this case, luxury brands. I love that North is setting up romance stories in high-end industries like jewelry, clothing, fragrance.

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