[PRE-ORDER] Love Felt Like This by Julie Olivia

Release Date: 9/08/2026

grumpy x sunshine • rock star romance • small-town romance • forced proximity • found family

A brooding rock star, a joyful children's television creator, and one unexpected spark bring a little television magic to a cozy mountain town. Love Felt Like This is a warm, funny, slow-burning romance filled with chemistry, creative dreams, and the kind of found family that makes a place feel like home.

The Vibe

Griffin Harvey is famous, talented, and decidedly uncomfortable in the spotlight. A reluctant rock star and devoted father, he's struggling to find inspiration for his next album when an unexpected encounter introduces him to Beverly, a children's television creator determined to save the show she loves.

Beverly brings color, warmth, and optimism to Griffin's more guarded world. When their professional lives collide, their undeniable chemistry creates an opportunity neither of them quite expected. Soon, Griffin and his daughter are spending time in Beverly's cozy mountain hometown, putting them in close quarters as they work together to bring their creative projects back to life.

With a grumpy hero, a sunshine heroine, playful banter, a charming small-town setting, and a wonderfully quirky supporting cast, this is a romance for readers who love their love stories cozy, heartfelt, and full of personality. Romance.io rates the book at 4/5 for steam, with explicit open-door romance.

Tropes & Tags

• Contemporary romance
• Grumpy sunshine
• Rock star romance
• Single dad
• Forced proximity
• Small-town romance
• Found family
• Slow burn
• Creative collaboration
• Cozy romance
• Celebrity romance
• Emotional romance

Please note: This is a pre-order item and will not be available for pickup or shipment until the official release date. You’ll receive a notification as soon as your order is ready.