My Grumpy Old Bear

Lovable Grumps, Book 1

By: Jayda Marx

Narrated by: Nick Hudson

Length: 5 hrs and 39 mins

Publisher's summary

Brooks - I’ve been coming to this little café every weekday for the past month, and everyday the same guy, Noah, takes my order. He always flirts with me, talks to me, and makes me feel like a million bucks. The problem? He’s in his mid-twenties, which is a baby compared to my 45 years. The first time he winked at and flirted with me, I thought he was making fun of me. I may have cussed him out. Okay, I did. But just a little. But, to my surprise, he just laughed and told me I was cute when I was grumpy. I should have run away and never came back to this place. But I can’t stay away. As if the age gap between us isn’t reason enough to keep my distance, we are also complete opposites.

Noah is young and free-spirited, kind and funny. I’m an asshole. Our looks couldn’t be more different either. Noah is tall and thin with dirty-blond hair and blue eyes. He smiles so big his cheeks dimple up, and he lights up the room. And then there’s me. I’m gray-haired, gray-eyed, thickset, and I have crows feet and a bad back. When Noah basically forces me into a date, he flips my entire world upside down. But things can’t be that easy; I’ve got secrets, physical and emotional pain, and enough baggage to fill an airplane. I’ve got to keep my distance because this could never work. Noah - I’m becoming obsessed with a hunky older man. For a month now I’ve been flirting and dropping hints that I like him. Though we talk often, he always shrugs off my advances.

With his sexy gray hair and eyes and his cranky attitude, he’s like my own personal little storm cloud. Sure he’s grumpy, but I don’t miss the way his lips twitch when I tease him, or his eyes sparkle when I tell him he’s handsome. Each day I pull a little bit of information out about himself, but I’m hungry for more. I know there’s a big, beautiful personality behind his tough exterior, and I want to be the one who releases it.

*This M/M May-December romance is insta-love and low angst.

©2019 Jayda Marx (P)2021 Jayda Marx

All the Feels!

A great narration for a great book! The characters are lovable and grumpy with real life issues that they overcome together.
Highly recommended.

Great Start to a new Series

I though Brooks and Noah made a great pair. The courting was precious, especially coming from the young to older. This was a cute story and well worth the listen. From a grumpy old bear and a flirty waiter love can bloom. I received an ARC of this audio for my honest review.

Great Listen

This is my first Jayda Marx book it was cute age gap story with opposites attract characters. This narration was fabulous. Nick had a pleasant reading and singing voice.

Brooks and Noah's Age-Gap Love Story

The first book in Jayda Marx’s series ‘Loveable Grumps’ tells the love story of 45-year-old grumpy-exterior-hiding-a-caring-soul Brooks and ray-of-sunshine Noah, who is much younger at 23. Brooks harbors some angst over the idea that sweet, affable Noah would be attracted to a gruff, overweight man nearly twice his age. Noah has his work cut out for him convincing Brooks that, yes, Brooks is the man he wants.

I don’t know that I’d call this book an insta-love story, though the relationship does progress fairly quickly. Brooks and Noah do spend time getting to know each other and have a few dates before undying love is declared. Really, the whole story is an adorably delightful read, and except for a jumping-to-conclusions incident near the end, is almost completely angst-free.

Nick Hudson delivers a wonderful performance as narrator. I particularly like his interpretation of Brooks, giving him a gruff, gravely voice, just as Marx describes. The contrast given between Brooks and Noah’s voices makes for a oleasurable listening experience. BONUS: Hudson’s singing voice is also enjoyable (and his music writing skills shine).

I am able to listen and review this audiobook courtesy of an ARC being given to me subsequent to my requesting it. This post represents my voluntary, honest opinions.

Recommended.

Getting His Grouch

Brooks is a grouch who isn't quite happy with life.
Noah is happy, flirty chap looking to make the best of life.
When Brooks catches his eye, Noah knows he has to get to know the older man better.

This was a lovely, age gap, insta love, found family type of story.
I loved seeing these characters bring out the best in each other.

The narrarion was done amazingly well and the rendition of the song at the end was fantastic. An absolute joy to listen to.

My Grumpy Old Bear

WoW!!!

The story was already great but the narration is next level amazing!

Nick’s performance is beyond words. I remember Jayda gushing about it in her group and I’m so glad I got this opportunity to listen to it. I may have a certain song stuck in my head now.

Love it.

Highly recommend.

I received a free copy of this audiobook from Gay Romance Reviews and am voluntarily leaving a review.

Grumpy good time

I wanted to smack Brooks a few times but Noah’s easy going flirtatious attitude about him kept me around. Fun book with a lovable happy ending. Thank you Nick Hudson for the wonderful narration and singing. Definitely listen to this again

Going in my best stories list

Jayda Marx is known for their fast love and low angst stories. BUT this one is perfect. The character and relationship development, the characters problems, EVERYTHING.
Plus let's give it out to the narrator Nick Hudson for not only doing a FANTASTIC job, but for creating his own special spin in the book that literally brought me to tears. They did great, so awesome I even had to go back to relisten. HIGHLY recommend this. GET. IT. NOW

Great! Made me smile!!!

This seemed to be a fad paced, age gap romance. Really loved Noah and Brooks! Love the grumpy vs sunshine, a favorite troupe of mine. Nick Hudson did a fantastic job with the narration!! Seriously loved it!

Very Enjoyable

My Grumpy Old Bear is Book 1 in the Lovable Grumps series. This is such an enjoyable grumpy sunshine, age gap story, one I will enjoy again and again. Noah and Brooks are perfect for each other. I love Noah's determination to get Brooks to notice him. Noah has to convince Brooks he really does want to spend time and get to know him. Brooks just can't imagine why a young man like Noah would give him the time of day. I love Brooks and Noah's journey to finding their happy ending and I love their pet names for each other. It's a little bumpy but nothing they can't handle. Definitely recommend. I look forward to more in this series.
Narrator Nick Hudson does a marvelous job and with a little surprise.