Friday, February 13, 2026

Review Tour - THE GRUMP NEXT DOOR by Kendall Ryan

THE GRUMP NEXT DOOR



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 vibe: sunshine and glitter pens.
His vibe: whiskey and restraint.

Opposites attract. Then they combust.






4 Stars

Ms Ryan has given us a fantastic rom-com grumpy/sunshine story full of witty banter, angst, sneaking beneath walls kind of story. This one drew me in quickly but I didn't even realize I was devouring the pages.

Dean, much to his better judgement agreed to let his brother host his wedding at his home. He doesn't have time for anything that comes with getting his property ready. He is a workaholic lawyer that is even working all the time when he gets home. Soon he finds that he can't keep hit attention where it belongs and it seem to keep being drawn to the sunshine form outdoors wrecking havoc. 

Poppy is ever the optimist and has a determination that most only dream of. After being fired on her way to this wedding, she has no help with this wedding. But she is going to do everything possible to make it the perfect one and start her solo career. If she could just get past the hurdles of Grumpy Dean.

Add in our fantastic secondary characters Muffin and George, you will be smiling and reading.

Grab your copy today.

*** Advanced copy provided in exchange for an honest review. ***



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