The GRUMPY Marine

A SWEET SMALL-TOWN ENEMIES-TO-LOVERS ROMANCE

By: MIA CROSS

Narrated by: Virtual Voice

Surf’s up and a handsome man just told me I’m beautiful.
But suddenly, angry bees are everywhere!

Zane charges straight into the swarm and literally saves my life.
He’s all scars, silence, and black coffee.
I’m all sunshine, sass, and caramel foam hearts.
How did enemies-to-lovers and forced proximity both happen before breakfast?
He’s a wounded, battle-scarred Marine with a killer scowl, and a heroic streak that he denies.
He has enough emotional armor to stop a tank. I’m a sunshine café owner who should know better than to fall for him.
It's way too late.
Zane returns for my coffee. Stays for my pie. Then somehow I hire him to work my counter, protecting me, making me laugh, and kissing me like he never wants to stop.
But we both hold secrets, and when the big reveal happens, it shatters all trust between us.
Zane walks away. I despair. I’ve lost him forever.
Worse, the charming businessman who won’t take my no for an answer turns deadly, and my entire family becomes his target.
Zane returns. The wounded Marine becomes a warrior again. While a killer closes in, I trust him with everyone I love.
If we survive the night, we must resolve the secrets that tore us apart.

Set against the shimmering Moonlight Beach coastline, The Grumpy Marine is a sweet small-town enemies-to-lovers romance brimming with humor, heart, redemption, and the enduring power of love to rebuild even the most battle-scarred soul.

Perfect for fans of:

• Grumpy/sunshine romance
• Military heroes finding their way home
• Small-town beach settings
• Sweet romance with heart and humor
• Enemies-to-lovers with a billionaire twist