Ride a Dark Horse
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- $8.99
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- $8.99
Publisher Description
Set against the sweeping landscape of Virginia horse country, this breathtaking story of love in the wake of tragedy marks the debut of an exciting voice in romantic fiction.
Cassie Miller was on track to be one of the best equestrian riders of the sport when a terrible accident left her as the guardian of an orphaned niece and nephew. Seeking means to support the twins -- now five years old -- Cassie takes a job as a horse trainer at the prestigious Five Oaks farm where she finds not one, but two worthy adversaries -- Orion, a bold, dark horse that has yet to find a rider it deems its equal, and local veterinarian Caleb Wells, a man whose startling good looks and quick wit leave Cassie unnerved.
As Cassie trains Orion for competition, Caleb, a partner in the farm, watches over their progress. A womanizer since his recent divorce, he soon finds his heart softening for this strong and gifted woman -- and for her unconventional family. But as Orion's Hampton Classic competition looms, Caleb's vengeful ex-wife threatens to ruin everything Cassie and Caleb have worked for...
Reminiscent of the early classics in romantic fiction, Ride A Dark Horse is a winning tale of the bittersweet glories of life and the transformative power of love.
Customer Reviews
Not enough about the horses and the show world- Disappointing!
Unfortunately, this book does not have much to do with show jumpers, riding and showing as I thought it would.
I became bored very quickly with the author's emphasis on the hyper- sexual personalities, scenes, and graphic descriptions of sex, sexual frustration, imagined and hoped for sex of Caleb (leading man), his ex Pamela, Cassie, the supposed dedicated rider, and to some extent every other adult in the novel.
The only being in this book over age 5 not involved and obsessed with sex is Orion, a stallion and the equine lead in the book. He not only doesn't get any sex, he apparently never thinks about it either. What a relief.
If you enjoy trashy lit with a horsey background, this might be an enjoyable book for you. I was regretting buying this one within the first few chapters,
I like equine novels that put the horse dead center in the plot and keep it that way. I'm not interested in the humans' never-ending angst with their sex drives. Boring!