Dating a curmudgeon

The grumpy defenceman and the girl who disarms him

Nathan Sanders hasn't earned his reputation as the hockey team's biggest grump for nothing. So when Summer Callahan dances into his life, flashing sexy smiles and spreading her endless charm, he reacts as he always does: he completely ignores her.
But Summer is fascinated by this grumpy defenceman, and when a viral social media post requires her to pose as his girlfriend, Nathan doesn't have to do much persuading. She's convinced that the toughest shells often hide the softest centres, and she's determined to prove it.
But Nathan isn't so easy to crack. Despite the obvious spark between them, he makes it clear that he's not interested in a relationship – any relationship. But the longer they pretend, the more real everything becomes, and Summer finds herself falling more and more in love.
She can only hope their fake relationship doesn't end in real heartbreak.

Jenny Proctor

Jenny Proctor is an award-winning author of over twenty successful romantic comedies and an Amazon bestseller. She began her literary career in 2013 and has been writing ever since. She has also served as the owner and editor-in-chief of Midnight Owl Editors and the chair of the Storymakers Conference. Jenny is relationship-focused and loves public speaking, teaching, and building lasting connections. Born in the mountains of western North Carolina, a place she still considers one of the most beautiful in the world, Jenny loves hiking with her family and getting fresh air. But she also loves lounging at home, reading great books, watching great films, and enjoying great food that, if she's lucky, she doesn't have to cook herself. Her book, *How to Fake It in Hollywood*, was previously published in the Red edition (2025).