Grumpy Darling : the sequel to RIVAL DARLING and the second book in bestselling YA ice hockey wholesome romance series taking the world by storm! - Alexandra Moody

Grumpy Darling

the sequel to RIVAL DARLING and the second book in bestselling YA ice hockey wholesome romance series taking the world by storm!

By: Alexandra Moody

Paperback | 4 June 2025

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


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

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!

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." '

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