A barn manager and a former horse jumper are brought together by their love of horses to make ends meet. He is grumpy and she is full of sunshine so it's a rough start, but the pair bond over trauma. The Grump Whisperer is a romance full of emotions, horses, and obstacles that are meant to be overcome.

Bronwen is a barn manager and loves what she does. Things are getting tense when a new owner that no one has gotten the chance to meet is unable to be contacted, especially when bills and staff are unpaid. That's when she meets Ian. He is the brother of the owner, but isn't the easiest to get along with. He seems standoffish and is unwilling to help. But his love of horses makes him change his attitude and step in for his sister.

This is a cute romance that can easily be read in one sitting. I was a fan of the romance and emotional connection between Bronwen and Ian. The setting was beautiful to read and I could picture every detail.

Thanks for the ARC to the publisher in exchange for an honest review. Okay so I loved the horse aspect of this book. I did not love the romance. It was grumpy at first and then not grumpy very fast and if grump is going to be in the title, I feel like it should have been more slow burn. The characters got together around 45% and so their relationship didn't really progress or do anything until the end and the third act conflict. That's a big part of the book where if it was more slow burn and more tension, the relationship development could have been more spread out. But yeah, I am a horse girl and loved the horse training, horse community, etc.

This book was an absolute blast! The forced proximity trope is one of my favorites, and the farm and horse setting added such a charming touch. It made the story even more enjoyable to read.

this was such a sweet forced proximity romance. the farm element of this book was so interesting and their romance was so sweet! thank youfor the arc.

Horse barn manager Bronwen Jones is beyond stressed as she tries to save the barn from financial ruin. Then comes snarly Ian Kingston, once a star show jumper sidelined due to injuries. When they work together to train a splendid but anxious stallion, sparks fly. Can a grump and a horsewoman find true love together? Read on!