ABOUT THE BOOK
Grumpy Billionaire
The book starts with Cara, a powerful heroine, plotting an elaborate prank against Dave, the male protagonist. It starts with Cara burning all his suits because she doesn’t want him to go to any more meetings and thinks he needs to explore the world outside of his work. Cara, a jolly, fun-loving, and extroverted woman, wants Dave, a grumpy billionaire, to get out and have more fun. She loves to annoy Dave and pick at his brain most of the time.
As time passes, they become friends under circumstances and grow close to each other. Feelings start to surface from Dave, who initially denies his feelings till they spill. He tiptoes around his true feelings for Cara. One night of passion changes everything between them as they fall for each other.
“Grumpy billionaire, friends to lovers” is a romance novel with a story that enthralls the reader and keeps them on the edge of their seats as they follow the characters’ journeys till they come together. Until they realize that their feelings for each other aren’t as platonic as they thought they were.
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Cara eagerly waits to prank her best friend, David, a handsome and grumpy self-made billionaire. Despite his annoyance, Cara enjoys annoying him to make his life more entertaining. She admires his charm but wishes he would smile more.
Dave admires Cara’s work ethic and ability for balancing work and life. He recalls the morning when his clothes were spoiled and reflected on his own reactions compared to Cara’s disciplined approach. Their conversation ends when Cara receives a phone call and leaves in a hurry, inviting Dave to a party on the weekend.
At the party, Cara catches Dave’s attention with her stunning dress, and he feels protective of her as other men also admire her. She encourages him to socialize with their peers, and they reunite with old friends. Later, Dave steps in to protect a man from Cara’s aggression, but she drags him away before he can explain himself.
Dave drops off Cara at her apartment and speeds away in anger. Cara has mixed feelings about Dave, appreciating his reliability but also frustrated with his interference at the party. She desires a simple and fulfilling relationship, and her thoughts about confronting Dave keep her up at night.
Cara shows up at Dave’s door dressed in an old, casual outfit reminiscent of his college crush. Dave wonders if something is wrong with her family, but Cara insists she can care for herself. Dave struggles to control his desire to hug and kiss her, fearing she might not appreciate it. Eventually, Dave kisses her, and they spend the night together.
Dave tries to calm down Cara, who is panicked after their sudden intimacy but realizes she only sees him as a friend. He assures her that he won’t push things and will respect her wishes. Cara decides to leave after telling Dave it’s not the right time for them to be together.
Flashback to their college days
Dave watches as Cara sits down. They become friends in their first week of university, and Dave develops feelings for her. Despite Cara’s fiery temperament, Dave had seen her true nature before she started looking sleek and flawless. However, Cara had started dating the popular guy, forcing Dave to bury his feelings. After a three-year gap and Cara’s breakup, they meet again.
Cara has trust issues with men due to her father and fiancé’s infidelity. She has feelings for her friend Dave but is unsure about his past, which he does not want to discuss. Despite her reservations, she does not want to lose him as her best friend.
Cara visits Dave at his office, and he suggests they remain friends. Just as they are about to part ways, a business partner’s wife arrives, and Cara is visibly upset. However, Cara kisses Dave before leaving, leaving him surprised and bewildered.
Cara waits in front of Dave’s apartment, and Cara starts asking about her out of jealousy. She told him that that girl was her “that” best friend. Two days later, Cara tells him about that girl’s arrest, and when she sees Dave smile, she asks if he had any hand in it, and Dave simply replies, “She had hurt Cara, so it was her karma.”
Cara tries to avoid Dave at a party but is asked by a friend if there is any issue between them. She denies it and approaches Dave, who asks why she is avoiding him. Cara feels jealous when she sees women eyeing him up and soon leaves the party with a migraine. Dave surprises her at her apartment with takeout.
Dave surprises Cara at her door with her favorite takeout and she breaks down in tears. He comforts her, and she explains her mixed feelings of wanting him but fearing commitment. Dave takes this as an opportunity to reassure her and confesses his own feelings for her. They embrace, and he promises to ease her doubts.
Dave surprises Cara at her door with her favorite takeout, and she breaks down in tears. He comforts her, and she explains her mixed feelings of wanting him but fearing commitment. Dave takes this as an opportunity to reassure her and confesses his own feelings for her. They embrace, and he promises to ease her doubts.
Dave doesn’t want to wait any longer to marry Cara, so he books a flight to Vegas, where they can get married quickly. Cara is ecstatic, and their excitement grows as they approach their wedding. After getting married, Dave surprises her with an impromptu honeymoon, and they embark on their new journey together.
An Unexpected Romance
This book is a rollercoaster ride that takes you through the ups and downs of a relationship between two people quite different from each other. Despite all circumstances, feelings begin to surface, proving quite perplexing for both Cara and Dave. They navigate around their feelings for each other till they finally catch up to them. This book reveals that the best things can often be found when we least expect them, and those true loving relationships can bring out the best in us.
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