Grouch-ish
Grouch-ish by L. B. Dunbar is set to be published by L.B. Dunbar Writes, Limited on November 5, 2024. This 222-page book, written in English, presents a romantic comedy that unfolds over the twelve days following Christmas. The story centers around a rebellious firefighter, assigned to a retreat by his father, who finds himself unexpectedly paired with a woman on her family’s pear farm. As they navigate their time together, the dynamics between the grouchy firefighter and the protagonist evolve amidst the backdrop of rural life.
Readers will discover a narrative that explores themes of romance and personal growth, as the characters confront their pasts and develop a deeper connection. The protagonist takes on the challenge of guiding the city-dwelling firefighter through farm tasks, leading to moments of humor and unexpected intimacy. As they share experiences and confront their loneliness, the story hints at the possibility of true love blossoming in the most unlikely circumstances. Grouch-ish invites readers to reflect on the transformative power of time spent together, even amidst initial resistance.
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Let’s start here. The twelve days of Christmas are actually after the holiday.
And my dad, being the great guy he is, and the battalion chief of the fire department, signs up one of his rebellious firefighters for a retreat because of his bad behavior.
The guy is a total grouch.
But when he misses the bus for the adult redemption camp, Dad sticks the guy with me for twelve days.
Alone.
So, on the dozen days some mysterious true love-which I have yet to experience-should be bringing me gifts, like French hens and golden rings, I’m in charge of this firebird on our pear farm. Being the city man he is, he doesn’t have a clue how to can fruit, mend fences, or milk cows.
But he knows how to kiss . . .
Not that we should be doing such a thing. Only his silver beard is sexy, and his crooked smile kind of sweet. He has this alpha energy vibrating around his well-honed body but underneath the grumpy exterior is a man lonely for something more in his life, like me.
And instead of gifting each other random birds, leaping lords, and piping pipers, the gift we give one another is time . . . and our bodies.
But what about our hearts?
Maybe true love will strike after all.
A lot can happen in twelve days.
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