Dating The Grumpy Rival Next Door
Ava Dawes
Jules, the fiery owner next door, hates me on sight, yet the sparks between us are impossible to ignore.
Pretending to be a couple for the Coffee Festival has flipped my world with flying muffins, nosy neighbors, and a kiss I can’t forget.
I came to sell, but now I’m wondering if she’s the one thing worth staying for—if my secret doesn’t destroy us first.
☕Jules’ POV – Perky Pines was peaceful until Theo Maddox, a broody billionaire, showed up next door, his infuriating charm melting my defenses faster than my iced latte.
Faking a relationship was meant to save my café, but someone’s sabotaging us—and falling for Theo could cost me my business, my heart, and everything I’ve worked for.
Can we survive the truth when it finally comes out?
** Dating The Grumpy Rival Next Door ** is a laugh-out loud small-town romance—cozy, chaotic, and full of meddling locals, where fake feels real, rival next-door grumps fall hard, and love brews just right.

