The Grump

The Leblanc Brothers

De: Layla Hagen

Narrado por: Samantha Brentmoor, Teddy Hamilton

I love my job. So, when a grumpy grouch wants to shut us down, I’m ready for the fight of my life. I was heading for serious career burnout until my dream job came true. Making pralines for a living has been the best thing that’s ever happened to me. So, it comes as quite a shock when I find out that the owner wants to shut down the LeBlanc-Broussard confectionery because it’s not profitable. My hope is that I can win him over. Once he realizes how integral the confectionery is to the city, to the very makeup of New Orleans he’s bound to agree, right?

Wrong.

Xander LeBlanc is a grump, and it’s questionable whether he has a heart at all! Though I’m ashamed to admit I was blindsided by how hot he is — definitely a 10+. Unfortunately, his personality is a zero. All he’s concerned about are profits and not the charitable work the business is known for.

But suddenly, Xander begins to show up at various events we sponsor. When he arrives at the children’s hospital where I hand out treats during the holiday season, I see an entirely new side to him when he starts playing The Grinch for the kids! When he takes me home later that evening things between us escalate. He confesses that he's been attracted to me from day one and let’s just say, the man has hot skills in bed.

But the inevitable closing of the confectionary still weighs heavy on my mind and I don’t know if I can separate the two. Can I love a man who wants to take away the only joy I have in life? But the bigger question is…

Can I melt the ice around his heart and find my way inside it for longer than a few nights?

©2024 Layla Hagen (P)2024 Layla Hagen

Really enjoyed it

Really enjoyed it. Easy listening and Samantha and Teddy are fantastic as always. Looking forward to the next book

Character growth stands out.

Story is about a so called grump. More like over logical guy in business only. Which makes sence. The next goal of his is to close down a pastry shop of theirs, and the gal who’s running it wants to change his mind.
Love or lust at first sight kinda. He keeps putting his foot in his mouth. She is overly optimistic. Opposites attract kind of romance.

Narration in this book was wonderful, but Teddy Hamilton is one of my favorite narrators. He rarely disappoints.
Highly recommend this author and her books

Love them!!

Just another amazing Layla Hagen book!! Xander and Bailey are so sweet together!!
I loved watching Xander soften to her and fall for her.. and Bailey she is genuine and real… this book just makes you feel good. And love those in your life!

The Grump is brought to his knees!

The Grump by Layla Hagen is the third installment of the The LeBlanc Brothers series set in NOLA. I very much have enjoyed all the LeBlanc Brothers so far. The author writes this series in a fun and entertaining manner. As a bonus, The Grump is set during the Christmas Season. Xander and Bailey have chemistry from the moment they meet. Xander is only a numbers guy and wants to shut down a portion of the family business, the Confectionery. Bailey and her sister make all the confectionery items for the Orleans Conglomerate. Bailey is basically made of sunshine. So, you see we have a Grump/Sunshine trope for Layla’s newest love story. I truly love watching the characters give themselves over to their hearts. Xander and Bailey are quite spicy/steamy when behind closed doors! I very much adored the entire LeBlanc family, Bailey and her sister in this wonderful Christmas story that has you believing in love!! Let me tell you that when a LeBlanc Brother falls for his forever love, boy oh boy, does he fall hard!! Teddy Hamilton and Samantha Brentmoor bring Xander and Bailey to life for your audible pleasure. Both Teddy Hamilton and Samantha Brentmoor do a great job with their performance. I very much enjoyed the audible version of The Grump. Loved The Grump by Layla Hagen.

Great story

I loved listening to this audiobook with Teddy Hamilton and Samantha Brentmoor narrating Zander and Bailey’s story. These two were wonderful as always.