Too Busy for Love Series by Leah Busboom

I’m the personal shopper for Mr. Grumpy, the grouchiest guy on the planet.My name is Avery Warner, owner and sole employee of Too Busy to Shop, a personal shopping empire (a girl can dream) for those who simply don’t have time to look for the perfect gifts for their loved ones. I cater to clientele from celebrities to busy moms to business executives. No shopping gig is too large or too small. I excel at finding gifts to delight even your eccentric Uncle Ralph or fussy Aunt Gertrude... moreI’m the personal shopper for Mr. Grumpy, the grouchiest guy on the planet.My name is Avery Warner, owner and sole employee of Too Busy to Shop, a personal shopping empire (a girl can dream) for those who simply don’t have time to look for the perfect gifts for their loved ones. I cater to clientele from celebrities to busy moms to business executives. No shopping gig is too large or too small. I excel at finding gifts to delight even your eccentric Uncle Ralph or fussy Aunt Gertrude.Unfortunately, my shopping expertise is eclipsed by my tendency to attract catastrophe. No matter how hard I try, disaster follows me around.Wearing mismatched shoes to an interview? Yep, don’t ask. Popping a button on my blouse in front of a hunky businessman? Not talking about it. Driving into a pond? Banished from my mind as if it didn’t happen.There’s also the small matter of falling for one of my clients. Despite my best efforts, I’m attracted to Mr. Grumpy. The stuffy businessman’s scowls turn my knees to mush, and when he turns those grouchy eyes on me, my heart melts. Every now and then I get a glimmer of hope that he’s attracted to me too. But can I get him to fall for me without setting his suit jacket on fire?Shopping for the Grump is Book 1 in the hilarious new romantic comedy series, Too Busy for Love. If you love Hallmark movies with the perfect blend of laugh-out-loud scenes and heart-touching moments, this book is for you. Fans of Emma St. Clair, Ellie Hall, and Savannah Scott will enjoy this new series of clean and wholesome stories filled with romance and comedy. This book may be read as a stand-alone. less

He’s a casual T-shirt and flip-flops chef. She’s a serious buttoned-down corporate leader. How’s their relationship ever going to work?Ash:I’ve been a personal chef for a variety of clients, but I’ve never had one like the lovely—yet cooking-challenged—Teddy. Despite her lack of kitchen skills, I’m drawn to her. She’s funny, smart, and keeps me on my toes. How am I going to win her over?Teddy:I admit that whenever I’m near a stove, the result turns out tasteless, unappetizing, or unfit to eat... moreHe’s a casual T-shirt and flip-flops chef. She’s a serious buttoned-down corporate leader. How’s their relationship ever going to work?Ash:I’ve been a personal chef for a variety of clients, but I’ve never had one like the lovely—yet cooking-challenged—Teddy. Despite her lack of kitchen skills, I’m drawn to her. She’s funny, smart, and keeps me on my toes. How am I going to win her over?Teddy:I admit that whenever I’m near a stove, the result turns out tasteless, unappetizing, or unfit to eat. With my sweet niece staying with me for the summer, I hired a personal chef to provide nutritious and delicious meals. Much to my surprise, I’m attracted to the hunky (younger) chef. I need to keep this relationship professional, but my heart isn’t in sync with my brain. How do I keep him from winning me over?Ash and Teddy's relationship goes from one laugh-out-loud adventure to the next, including:A lecture on the history of dirt at a run-down museumA swoon worthy incident with Neapolitan ice cream at a food truck named The Green FrogAnd a sweet improv version of a Shakespeare classic play that you won't soon forgetDo these opposites-attract hero and heroine with opposing agendas find their HEA?Cooking for the CEO is Book 2 in the hilarious new romantic comedy series Too Busy for Love. If you love Hallmark movies with the perfect blend of laugh-out-loud scenes and heart-touching moments, this book is for you. Fans of Emma St. Clair, Ellie Hall, and Savannah Scott will enjoy this new series of clean and wholesome stories filled with romance and comedy. This book may be read as a standalone. less

He’s a celebrity baseball player. She’s an event planner with a secret crush—on him.Arielle:My old high school crush just hired me. Me, the awkward, studious 4.0 student who spewed fire retardant all over him when he set the chemistry lab on fire. I doubt he remembers me because he went on to score a major league baseball contract... moreHe’s a celebrity baseball player. She’s an event planner with a secret crush—on him.Arielle:My old high school crush just hired me. Me, the awkward, studious 4.0 student who spewed fire retardant all over him when he set the chemistry lab on fire. I doubt he remembers me because he went on to score a major league baseball contract. Can I plan his party, while keeping my heart safe from his magnetic charm that I unfortunately still find irresistible?Griff:I wasn't expecting to recognize my new party planner. She’s the pint-sized dynamo that could win a debate against Abraham Lincoln. I’ve always been overwhelmed by her brains and her beauty. Grams and Gramps deserve a spectacular party—I hired Arielle because she’s the best in the business, but she intrigues me beyond “just business” and now I’m determined to win her heart.You’ll laugh out loud as Arielle and Griff work together to get ready for a party in a crumbling Victorian mansion with one unforeseen disaster after another.Can the endearingly awkward party planner and the charming baseball star find their HEA?A plethora of quirky side characters—along with two grandparents who aren’t shy about offering dating advice—add to the fun in this rollicking, humorous Rom Com that will tug your heartstrings and tickle your funny bone.Planning for the All-Star is Book 3 in the hilarious new romantic comedy series Too Busy for Love. If you love Hallmark movies with the perfect blend of laugh-out-loud scenes and heart-touching moments, this book is for you. Fans of Emma St. Clair, Ellie Hall, and Savannah Scott will enjoy this new series of clean and wholesome stories filled with romance and comedy. This full-length novel may be read as a standalone. less

He’s my brother’s grumpy best friend, my enemy, and now we’re fake dating. How did this happen?Brent Masterson has been my enemy ever since “the debacle” that we don’t speak about. In a moment of weakness, because I can’t seem to land a job in my degreed profession, I agreed to be his assistant. What was I thinking?It’s easy to resist his usual Resting Grump Face, which apparently is his default mode around me... moreHe’s my brother’s grumpy best friend, my enemy, and now we’re fake dating. How did this happen?Brent Masterson has been my enemy ever since “the debacle” that we don’t speak about. In a moment of weakness, because I can’t seem to land a job in my degreed profession, I agreed to be his assistant. What was I thinking?It’s easy to resist his usual Resting Grump Face, which apparently is his default mode around me. But sometimes when I least expect it, he gives me a knee-weakening smile or a flirty look, and my resistance to him completely crumbles.Maybe that’s why, when he explained the ultimatum his dad issued to him to find a serious girlfriend in only six months or the baseball organization that Brent manages will be sold, I also agreed to this crazy fake dating scheme.So, here I am, working for and fake dating Mr. Grumpy Bigshot. My foolish heart is all in, while my brain screams alarm bells. Why do I feel like this isn’t going to end well?This hilarious grumpy/sunshine, fake dating Rom Com will make you laugh out loud as these two discover that the person they thought they hated might well be the person they love.Will Brent and Libby’s bumpy road to love end in happiness or heartbreak?Fake Dating the Grumpy Bigshot is Book 4 in the hilarious new romantic comedy series Too Busy for Love . If you love Hallmark movies with the perfect blend of laugh-out-loud scenes and heart-touching moments, this book is for you. Fans of Emma St. Clair, Ellie Hall, and Savannah Scott will enjoy this new series of clean and wholesome stories filled with romance and comedy. This full-length novel may be read as a standalone. less

He loves Christmas more than Will Ferrell. She dreads the holidays more than listening to jingle bells on repeat.I recently became a full-time project manager at the architecture firm where I interned. My college days are over, and I’m dedicated to carefully constructing a more mature, sophisticated image meant to impress my employer and my new girlfriend.There’s only one small problem. It’s the holiday season, and I’m like a toddler with a sugar high at FAO Schwarz the whole month of December... moreHe loves Christmas more than Will Ferrell. She dreads the holidays more than listening to jingle bells on repeat.I recently became a full-time project manager at the architecture firm where I interned. My college days are over, and I’m dedicated to carefully constructing a more mature, sophisticated image meant to impress my employer and my new girlfriend.There’s only one small problem. It’s the holiday season, and I’m like a toddler with a sugar high at FAO Schwarz the whole month of December.An inflatable sleigh and eight tiny reindeer grace my apartment’s balcony starting the day after Thanksgiving. My very own Santa suit is cleaned and ready by December 1. The twelve days of Christmas are filled with baking holiday cookies and treats, including my favorite of the unjustly maligned fruitcake.Breezie and I haven’t been dating long, and sadly I’ve learned that she’s a big-time Grinch—worse than the green guy himself. She refuses to put up a Christmas tree or any decorations, she deplores watching Elf, and she detests fruitcake.Then there’s also the small matter that I can’t help meddling. When I take on the makeover of Breezie’s father, I also try to transform their father-daughter relationship, which is a misstep bigger than Santa overlooking Rudolph.What’s a guy to do? How can I keep my holiday traditions, do some family meddling, and still win over my dream girl?Will Oliver and Breezie harmoniously navigate the holidays while finding their sleigh ride to happiness?The Grinch and the Fruitcake is Book 6 in the hilarious new romantic comedy series Too Busy for Love. This story gives the grumpy/sunshine trope an unexpected twist with the female lead as the grump. If you love Hallmark movies with the perfect blend of laugh-out-loud scenes and heart-touching moments, this book is for you. Clean and wholesome stories filled with romance and comedy. This full-length novel may be read as a standalone. less

A cross-country book signing road trip. An overzealous stalker. A diva author with an attitude. A bodyguard hired to protect her—that is, if he doesn’t kill her himself first.When Gabe signed up with Grayson Security, he thought he'd be battling cyber threats, not playing personal bodyguard to a makeup influencer and walking tornado named Ismeralda... moreA cross-country book signing road trip. An overzealous stalker. A diva author with an attitude. A bodyguard hired to protect her—that is, if he doesn’t kill her himself first.When Gabe signed up with Grayson Security, he thought he'd be battling cyber threats, not playing personal bodyguard to a makeup influencer and walking tornado named Ismeralda. But hey, the perks include carrying her three hundred pounds of luggage and chauffeuring her around on her book tour, so it's not all bad, right?Unfortunately for Gabe, Ismeralda seems determined to make his life miserable. She's got a knack for ignoring instructions and driving him up the wall at every turn. Seriously, if he says left, she goes right—it’s her diva superpower.Just when Gabe's about to throw in the towel, things escalate when Ismeralda's stalker appears to be threatening Izzie’s every move. Now Gabe's not just protecting Izzie from makeup disasters; he's in full-on bodyguard mode.As danger lurks around every corner, Gabe starts to realize there might be more to his feelings for Ismeralda than just irritation. In fact, he's falling for her. Will he have to put his own life on the line to protect hers? The Diva and the Grump is Book 8 in the hilarious Too Busy for Love series. It's a wild ride filled with car chases, stops at eclectic destinations, and quirky fans.If you love romantic comedies with the perfect blend of laugh-out-loud scenes, a touch of suspense, and heart-warming moments, this book (and this series of clean and wholesome stories) filled with romance and comedy is for you. This full-length novel may be read as a standalone. less