My Forbidden Grumpy Bad Boy: An Ex-military Second Chance Romance

In the charming heart of Virginia Wine Country, the last thing I expect is to fall for my brother's best friend—especially not the grumpy, tattooed ex-SEAL who’s just stormed back into town.

Cory is everything I’m not: rugged, mysterious, and a total bad boy who seems to wear his heart behind a wall of muscle and angst.

But there’s something about those brooding eyes that stirs my socially awkward heart.

With harvest season bringing long hours and Cory working by my side, my easy routine just got a whole lot more complicated. He’s a gentle giant hiding beneath layers of toughness, and I can’t shake the feeling that he remembers our childhood moments—those stolen glances and shy smiles that I thought were forgotten.

But my brother, Trevor, has made it clear: Cory is off-limits. With every passing day, the connection between Cory and me deepens, though the rules keep us apart.

Will our steamy encounters bloom into something more, or will loyalty to family keep our hearts stubbornly locked away?

Discover what happens when the sunshine meets the grump, and a forbidden romance proves to be the most intoxicating blend of all!