What Happens at the Lake: A Grumpy Sunshine Novel

What Happens at the Lake: A Grumpy Sunshine Novel

by Vi Keeland

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4.6 stars from 3,580 reviews. Top 64% of Contemporary Fiction books we track.


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Perfect for you if...

  • You love the push-pull tension of grumpy-sunshine romance where banter masks genuine connection.
  • You want a low-stakes summer romance that feels like a palate cleanser between heavier reads.
  • You're a Vi Keeland fan who appreciates her knack for witty dialogue and characters with real chemistry.

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  • You prefer romance with high emotional stakes or deep character trauma to unpack.
  • You're looking for paranormal elements or anything beyond contemporary small-town romance.
  • You need your love interests to fall hard and fast, rather than circling each other with quips.

About this book

A standalone grumpy-sunshine novel from Vi Keeland. After an unexpected life change, the narrator leaves New York for Laurel Lake, a small town her father had spoken fondly of during her childhood. The town holds the title of America's Friendliest Town for seventeen years running. Upon arrival, however, the narrator encounters Fox Cassidy, her tall, dark, and burly neighbor, who greets her with grumbling rather than warmth. Their first meeting is awkward: the narrator has his mailbox in her hands after it gets crushed under her tire. She later needs his help breaking into her rental when her key breaks in the lock. Despite these circumstances, Fox remains grumpy. Over time, the narrator notices other qualities in Fox—the way he watches her, the fire in his eyes during their arguments. Though she came to Laurel Lake to escape her problems, becoming involved with Fox feels like creating new ones. Yet as the summer progresses, she decides to enjoy herself anyway, knowing she will eventually return home. The story explores what happens when a summer romance threatens to leave more behind than intended.

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