Grumpy Bear by Scarlett Grove

The grumpier the bear, the sweeter the honey when sunshine finally breaks through.

Grizzly shifter Ivy Bright radiates optimism. As the driven daughter of Corey Bright, founder of the prestigious Bright Institute, she’s determined to make her mark with the new Fate Mountain Nature Center. But when construction accidents threaten her dream project’s future, Ivy’s perpetual sunshine faces its darkest clouds yet.
Forest ranger Henry Kincaid prefers the solitude of his remote cabin to life on his family’s sprawling ranch. Suspicious of all development on his beloved mountain, the grumpy bear shifter is determined to stop the nature center project—until a dating app declares them a 100% match.
When Henry discovers deliberate sabotage at the construction site, his protective instincts roar to life. As they investigate the threats together, Ivy’s brightness begins to melt the walls around Henry’s guarded heart, while Henry’s steadfast support shows her it’s okay to lean on someone else occasionally.

With the nature center’s future hanging in the balance, they uncover a conspiracy that threatens not just their project but all of Fate Mountain. Can this sunshine-and-grumbles pair overcome their differences to save what matters most, or will mysterious enemies extinguish their chance at happiness before it truly begins?