Alina McKinney mediator from a Seattle Law Firm arrives at the Clayborne ranch to go through Uncle Ford Claiborne’s Will. With 12 nephews around the table it’s not going to be easy, and the eldest, Colton, is not happy at all.

Unknown to the family the Ranch is not sustainable as it is, can Alina get the cousins to listen to each about bringing in more revenue. And saving the ranch for future generations.

Uncle Ford has left a complicated Will in hope of getting everyone working together. Alina is calm and strong. She feels her only weakness is her long time injured leg, and walking with a stick. But Colton sees that Alina will not let anything stop her from doing her job.

There are lots of secrets around the Clayborne’s and the biggest reveal affects Alina herself. Pushed around by her mother it’s time for a shocked Alina to stand up for herself and live the life she wants. Colton needs to let go, giveaway some control and let his family help. Then he can start to live his life too. With so many things pushing them apart will Alina and Colton admit their feelings for one another?

This is my first Cowboy romance and I know they’re quite popular right now. But It’s a good story and the opener for a series I imagine. Also there’s a drama involving Colton’s brother Wyatt, and I’m hoping that’s book two. I’d definitely read more.

Charming the Grumpy Cowboy by Ciara Knight was a sweet and charming romance.
I’ve read and enjoyed many titles by Knight and I swear it’s like every new one release is better and better!
I adored this one. The characters are endearing and I connected with them a lot here.
Ciara Knight did a very good job of developing these characters and their storylines.
This is certainly a book that will pull you in right from the first page and keep you thoroughly engaged from start to finish.

Thank You NetGalley and Author Collective 20 for your generosity and gifting me a copy of this amazing eARC!

Charming the Grumpy Cowboy by Ciara Knight is a charming, fun read. Colton meets Alinna upon the reading of his uncle's will. Feeling all the weight of being the oldest of 12 cousins, all of whom were raised by his uncle, Colton realizes he is now responsible to maintain the ranch, make it profitable, and continue raising and providing for his cousins. Alinna is a roadblock to all of Colton's well laid plans. Alinna is charged with mediating the will with all of the cousins. Will their wills clash or will they be 'mediated'? Will they remain antagonists or will something more develop?

A tale of faith is interwoven through the story as well as forgiveness. A copy was provided for my review, but all opinions are my own.

A grumpy and sunshine romance, the story of Alina and Colton. I liked how it was told from both points of view.

I loved this book so much. The banter, the scenarios, the characters, just all of it. Colton was afraid to love and get his heart broken, so he pushed Alina away. But Alina was her own woman and she didn't give up. She wanted to show him that they were a possibility and she was there to stay as long as he made an effort too. He was so grumpy but beneath it all you could see that he really cared, he was just afraid of getting heart broken. Alina irritated me just a teeny but the end but that ended right at the next chapter so all was good. I think they fit together nicely and were a really strong couple, they each made the other grow. She saw him as a man with a big heart that deserved to be loved and he saw her as whole, no limitations or obstacules that could stop her

This was such a good light easy romance I was able to get lost in. I will be having much more thoughts on this book soon but I am coming back from an unexpected family emergency and a bit behind. I loved the characters setting and that it was a clean romance. I could see this being made into a movie

Charming the Grumpy Cowboy is a sweet story about a family of men, the hard times they've endured, and someone helping them see their dreams and reach full potential. Clayton and Alina struggle, butt heads and create a beautiful bond. Her relationship with all the brothers/cousins and not giving up on them is inspiring.

Thank you NetGalley for Charming the Grumpy Cowboy by Ciara Knight