It's Release Day for The Grump Next Door by Kendall Ryan!
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Author: Kendall Ryan
Release Date: February 11, 2026
Publisher: Independent
Genre: Contemporary Romance/Fiction
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One guest house. One week. One slow-burn disaster waiting to happen.
Dean Whitaker has zero interest in weddings, fairy lights, or the perky woman currently turning his guest house into a scented-candle crime scene.
He’s a divorce attorney. He thrives on prenups, logic, and not getting glitter on his suits.
Poppy Monroe is a wedding planner with a checklist for everything—except how to survive living next door to a hot, brooding, tightly wound lawyer—aka the groom’s brother.
They’re opposites in every way—except for the undeniable chemistry neither of them wants to talk about.
Their mission: survive one week of wedding chaos.
Her sunshine and glitter pens.
His whiskey and restraint.
Opposites attract. Then they combust.
Kendall Ryan
Kendall Ryan writes contemporary romance. Her books have been featured on the New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal bestsellers lists a combined total of more than 100 times.
Connect with Kendall Ryan: https://www.kendallryanbooks.com/instagram/
Dean Whitaker doesn't do love, he's actually in the business of putting an end to it... he's a divorce lawyer that takes great pride in his work and turning I do's into I don't. But the I do's are about to win out as he is letting his brother use his home as his wedding venue, which means love will be front and center in his world. Dean is less than fond of the whole idea... especially when the wedding planner moves in and takes over his home!
The Grump Next Door is the story of two complete opposites, where one is bright and cheery and always finding the positives in life, the other is grumpy, less than cheery most days and takes great pleasure in putting an end to happier times. When they find themselves living near one another for the sake of Dean's brother's wedding they instantly know it isn't going to be easy, that there is bound to be some headaches and arguments... but in order to get what they both want they'll just have to find a way to weather the storm.
After all Dean doesn't do love or feelings and Poppy's life revolves around those things, so there bound to be some tension-filled moments... some moments that spawn some serious unexpected sparks! I enjoyed watching these to navigate the unknown and find their way to a happily ever after. Neither were really looking for one, but once they met and those sparks started flying there was no stopping them! Highly recommend you check this one out, these two will have you laughing one moment and swooning like a fool the next!
I requested an advanced copy of this title from the publisher and I am voluntarily leaving my honest and unbiased opinion.
The publisher, via personal request
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