Grumpy Darling: The sequel to RIVAL DARLING and the second book in best-selling YA ice hockey wholesome romance series taking the world by storm, new for 2025! (The Darling Devils) - Softcover

Moody, Alexandra

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0008762260 ISBN 13: 9780008762261

Publisher: Electric Monkey, 2025

Synopsis

The deeply romantic sequel to the bestselling Rival Darling – perfect for fans of Lynn Painter, Jenny Han and Powerless.

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• Grumpy x Sunshine
• Slow burn romance
• Secretly-in-love best friend
• Touch her and die
• Dating coach
• HEA

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SHE’S NEVER BEEN KISSED. HE’S NEVER FELT THIS WAY ABOUT ANYONE.

Paige has ticked off everything on her senior year bucket list except one tiny thing ― she’s never kissed anyone. And her best friend, Grayson Darling, is to blame.

Grayson is the school hockey team’s notorious enforcer, and he’s been scaring away any eligible bachelors that so much as look in Paige’s direction. With time running out, she demands that Grayson stop defending her honour. Instead, he’ll become her dating coach, training her to win the guy of her dreams.

But Grayson has plans of his own. He’s been in love with Paige since they were kids, and his clock is running, too. Coaching Paige might be his last chance to show her how good they’d be together. After all, practice makes perfect.

Alexandra Moody's BookTok sensation continues with Darling Devils #2: Grumpy Darling ― perfect for fans of Hannah Grace, clean and wholesome low spice romance, and slow-burn fire on the ice!

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Readers are DESPERATE for Grumpy Darling after reading Book 1 in the series, Rival Darling!

Praise for Rival Darling:

💖💖💖💖💖 'You don't get how many times I had to stop just so I could contain my giggling. This book is a must!'

💖💖💖💖💖 'I fell in love with this book right away. The plot twists. The characters. The love story. Everything. A truly great book if you love romance!'

💖💖💖💖💖 'Read this in one day. So cute and wholesome!!! Loved the couple, and all the side characters. Can't wait for the next book!!!'

💖💖💖💖💖 'I absolutely loved this book so much. I loved the characters and the surprising ending had me laughing and crying. Can’t wait for Grumpy Darling.'

💖💖💖💖💖 'Throughout this whole book I was a grinning mess and even cackled out loud. I LOVED the humour and banter between Violet and Reed and cant wait to read the next book!'

💖💖💖💖💖 'Rival Darling is the first book I've read from Alexandra Moody, andshe knocked it out of the park. This sweet romance is the kind you sacrifice sleep to keep reading with the classic reasoning "just one more page.” '

About this title

About the Author

Alexandra Moody is an Australian author who writes romance novels for young adults. She lives in Adelaide with her husband, their three kids and naughty dog. When she’s not busy writing, you’ll find her reading or spending time with her family.

Follow Alexandra on Instagram or TikTok: @amoodyauthor

Edition details

• Publisher: Electric Monkey
• Publication date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0008762260
• ISBN 13: 9780008762261
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 400