Escaping my hectic NYC life for two-weeks in Costa Rica was the plan.Giving my V-card to a grumpy stranger twice my age was a bonus.I swear, I did not throw myself in the ocean just to be saved by Mr. grumpy surfer.That was an accident.And imagine my surprise when I met this Latino temptation again the next day.We were volunteering at the same animal shelter.His russet brown skin, marble-carved arms, and intense gaze set shivers in my core.Bossy and irritating, yet, sinfully irresistible.It didn't take long for the fire of hate to ignite sparks of desire.We agreed to keep things simple.No names, no phone numbers, no strings attached.Now back home, I can't shake the feeling that something is missing. He showed me a kind of passion and protection that I'd only read about in books.And to top it off, I brought more than just memories from Costa Rica.I've got a little souvenir in my bellyJoin me on this steamy journey of forbidden love, age-gap romance with unexpected surprises, and loaded with tons of feels and laughs. Forbidden Grump Protector it's a story that will leave you feeling both hot and heartwarming. Don't miss out on the adventure of Sophie and Marco - it's one you won't forget! By the way, this is a standalone and the second book in a brand-new series called Serendipity.