Book excerpt: Charismatic Mediator thaws Grumpy Cowboy's Frozen Tumble into the heart of Meadowbrook where the Clayborne men rule the roost, and a city girl with a cane and a plan comes knocking. "Charming a Grumpy Cowboy" weaves a tale of loss, legacy, and the lure of love in the unlikeliest places. Colton Clayborne, rugged and resolute, is determined to save his family's ranch from the hands of time and the clutches of greed. When Alina McKinnie, a compassionate and determined mediator with a mission, steps onto the Clayborne soil, sparks fly, and so do tempers. With a will that leaves more questions than answers, and a family torn by old wounds, Alina and Colton must navigate a path that could save the ranch or cost them their happiness. Together, they might find something more valuable than land—love that could last a lifetime.