Sweet on the Grumpy Neighbor

Sweet on the Grumpy Neighbor

Author: Paige Ellison Listening Length: 8h 58m

The man next door is the same Ian I admired from a distance fifteen years ago, only the smiles and easy banter are gone. A friend's offer of cheap rent was meant to steady life for me and my five-year-old son, not leave me beside a reclusive grouch who would rather glare than take cupcakes from my bakery. After my last...

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35. Tess

THIRTY-FIVE

TESS

It’s official. I’m a starer.

No matter what anyone else does during the party, my gaze keeps returning to Ian. Across the yard kicking the soccer ball with August. Grilling our dinners at the barbecue with Jodi. Talking politely with Mom. I watch him like we’re having a staring contest he doesn’t know about, and if I look away, I’ll lose.