Ever been stuck between an alpha and a hard place? In a world where mages, faes, and humans coexist, I, Goldie, am taking a stand - swearing off the male species entirely. Ironically, all of them start throwing themselves at me with almost supernatural fervor the minute I make my vow. All except for one man, that is... When I move into a crumbling Victorian mansion, I didn't know my unexpected inheritance would come with a neighbor who is a rugged alpha bear shifter with an alpha complex. He also comes with not one, but two baggage-laden brothers and a knack for turning my blood into molten lava. Oh, and did I mention the weird habit of finding myself in one of their beds each morning? My grumpy neighbor does *not* appreciate my friendly nature, and now we are locked in a heated feud that may bring down the whole house. As darker threats close in from both our worlds, we'll need to bury the porridge to navigate the fine line between hate, love, and survival. This spicy m/f grumpy x