Comforting the Grump: Forestville Silver Foxes, Book 5

4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars | 395 ratings

Price: 17.46

Last update: 01-26-2025


About this item

I don’t do emotions or romantic entanglements.

My life is simple: I work hard and I play hard, with anyone willing. I’m not discriminatory. And then I go home…alone.

Until my body decides to stop cooperating. Nothing is stirring anymore, and it scares me to death.

While navigating this issue, support comes from an unlikely source. Ennio, my best friend’s little brother, is sweet and sassy but also stubborn in his decision to be there for me. He’s the vibrant glittery sunshine to my grumpy black heart.

I don’t need him, of course, but I can’t deny it’s nice to have him around to comfort me. He has his own challenges to deal with, and somehow, we become friends. With excellent benefits.

But I’m not the right man for him. I’m too old, too dark, too set in my ways, Right?

Comforting the Grump is a small town, age gap MM romance in which the grumpiest grump falls for his best friend’s sunshiny little brother. This gay romance novel is the fifth book in the Forestville Silver Foxes series, a contemporary small town MM romance series featuring hot silver foxes and the men who fall in love with them. Each book can be listened to as a standalone.


Top reviews from the United States

  • Erin
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 19, 2025
    When Nora warned in the foreword that there'd be tears, I was like, "bet."

    OMG

    This was definitely a read full of all the feels. I notoriously do not cry despite having the feels, but I teared up throughout, for sure. The emotional journeys of both MCs really resonated. Add a well-earned love story, and magic was made.

    This was my favorite of all the Forestville Silver foxes, and I was so certain nothing would have beaten Tiago -- I. Was
    Wrong. Strong recommend!!
  • Golden Child
    5.0 out of 5 stars Marin & Ennio
    Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2025
    Unapologetically Marin, he just says how it is, no entanglements for him. That is until he has trouble in the bedroom and Ennio decides he’s going to be there for him while he figures out what’s going on. One suggestion from the urologist and the two get closer. Really sweet book because of Ennio but sarcastic, walls up Marin, soon shows a dude he didn’t even know he had, to Ennio and the sweet is on both sides. Really enjoyed this book in the series. I love Forestville and it’s residents!
  • The Secret Librarian
    4.0 out of 5 stars Emotional grumpy / sunshine romance!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2025
    Rating: 4
    Steam: 3
    PoV: dual, 1st person
    Genre: contemporary romance, MM
    Tropes / tags: best friend's brother, grumpy / sunshine, small town

    Comforting the Grump was a great grumpy / sunshine romance, and Marnin and Ennio's story hit all the right feels for me!

    I just adore this series and Marnin's story was a highly anticipated read for me. Marnin had been a bit of a recluse so far in these books - since he wasn't living in Forestville he hadn't been around as much as some of the other characters. He came off as prickly and kind of lonely, but it was also obvious how deeply he cared for his friends and found family. I loved seeing more of Auden and Marnin's connection, as they practically grew up as brothers, and their banter was a lot of fun.

    Auden was completely blindsided by Marnin falling for his brother though... Marnin didn't do relationships or attachments, but a little close proximity with Ennio and he didn't really stand a chance. Ennio was a total sweetheart, and the opposite of Marnin in a lot of ways, but they worked so well as a couple. They both went through some rough events, and it was sweet how they took care of each other and found comfort in one another when needed.

    Comforting the Grump was an emotional story at times, with some fantastic hurt / comfort, and seeing Marnin find his happiness by making Ennio happy was precious! There were some heavier topics as well, and Nora Phoenix had me sobbing through a few chapters (including the prologue...), but it was overall a beautiful and heartwarming romance. This series is amazing, and I really hope that there will be more stories from Forestville!

    -
    Thanks to Abbie Nicole for the complimentary copy. These are my honest thoughts and opinions.
  • Susan, book lover
    5.0 out of 5 stars Grump
    Reviewed in the United States on January 18, 2025
    While reading each book in the series I tried to picture how Nora would build the story of the different men. Marnin puzzled me the most because he was so hurt by his childhood. I really loved this book as we walked along the path with Ennio and Murnin falling in love and growing as people.
  • Mary Gates
    5.0 out of 5 stars More than 5 stars
    Reviewed in the United States on January 18, 2025
    I have been waiting for a book about Marin I just did not realize it!! It’s fantastic!! It is so well done!! Read it!!
    Auden’s little bro & best friend!!
    This whole series is just the best!! I reread them all the time!! Thank you Nora for another great series!!
  • Perkins
    5.0 out of 5 stars Marnin
    Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2025
    Finally a HEA for Marnin and it was so worth the wait! I am a huge fan of this series and had been waiting since the 1st book for Marnin’s story. His character really called to me and I wanted him to find his person.
  • Jen
    4.0 out of 5 stars Great addition to the series
    Reviewed in the United States on January 18, 2025
    4.25 Stars

    I really enjoyed this story; I've been waiting for Marnin's story for a while. His emotional walls and resistance to relationships is almost legendary among his friends and others who know him. Marnin has had a wonderful best friend in Auden since childhood, and Ennio is Auden's little brother. When Marnin got some concerning news and mades unusual choices, Ennio made sure to help. Meanwhile, Ennio has his own problems that seem to be multiplying, ones that impact all aspects of his life. Marnin offers to help Ennio and they settle into an arrangement that neither expected, but they are honest from the start about what it is.

    Marnin's childhood was heartbreaking. I was so happy that he had Auden's family supporting him as best they could for so long. I loved watching Marnin find himself in situations he couldn't rationalize away and learning that being comfortable with another person in his space was appealing and better than he ever thought. I loved watching him own the situation he's in and not holding back when others ask about what was developing between he and Ennio. I loved that Ennio went in with his eye open and accepted Marnin as he was even as Ennio's feelings were changing. I loved the birthday party, when Ennio got so much of the validation that he needed for so long. I loved that Marnin found so many ways to help Ennio. Seeing Marnin with his walls down and being so attentive to Ennio was beautiful. Marnin's growth and acceptance of the changes in his life was all I could have asked for. Ennio was a perfect match to Marnin, and I liked seeing him become more confident and accepting help to get to his dream.

    While you probably could read this as a standalone, I think it's much richer experience with more understanding of Marnin's friends from the previous books. If you haven't started this series yet, I highly recommend them all.

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