I recently received a copy of Hearts and Races to read and review. This is Cora’s newest release that is available on pre-order. It is due for release August 1. Now as an Aussie who celebrates the thoroughbred’s birthday on August 1st, this seems pretty fitting for a horse racing romance novella!

Cindy doesn’t trust easily but she is very thankful to work as a groom in a job she loves. As an added bonus, she is in a position to be the owner of two racehorses.  They just need to start winning!

Cindy has found security in her boss Hank. The older man took her in, gave her a home and a job.  So when Hank falls ill and his nephew needs to step into the role of trainer, Cindy worries how things will change.

Her attraction to the new horse trainer is immediate – and reciprocated it seems. But workplace relationships can be tricky, especially when one person is the boss! Hearts and Races is another enjoyable read by Cora Marie Colt and worth checking out.  If you’re interested in horse racing and romance stories, then be sure to check this out. Novellas can be a great way to pass the time and be entertained.

Also, if you’re up for a free book, then head along to secure a copy of another of her racing into romance novellas, Racing and Breaking.

Author: Cora Marie Colt
Fiction – adult contemporary romance, novella
In My Library? It is as an eBook.

Samantha has a passion for horses. Her dream is to get selected for the international dressage team. This seems possible as she is spending a week at the Elite Equine Training Academy.  Can a dream come true?

Samantha is nervous going into her first qualifying  ride on her promising horse, Felix. However, an unexpected blast from the past showing up after a painful fall at the event does not bode well for Samantha.

A Dream Come True

As she tries to deal with the pain and bruising from the fall and work out if her horse is able to be ridden for the rest of the event, Samantha battles with the fact that the man who broke her heart in university is unexpectedly on the scene. Why would a world famous vet with his own television show be on the Mornington Peninsula in Australia? And at a dressage event no less?

It’s always nice to discover new horse book authors and to pick up a new novel to read.  Although it took me a little time to focus and get stuck into this book (life is hectic currently!), I really enjoyed the read and that it was set just down the road from where I grew up!  A Dream Come True was an enjoyable read with some good horse aspects.

The only issue I had with the vet was his horse/foal knowledge that seemed less than it should have been.  Otherwise this was a good read and it was nice to get both characters take on past events and their view of each other.

Author: Adele Morè
Fiction – adult – contemporary romance
In My Library? As an eBook.

“When I bestride him, I soar, I am a hawk: he trots the air; the earth sings when he touches it; the basest horn of his hoof is more musical than the pipe of Hermes.” – William Shakespeare

I have really enjoyed the Angela Dorsey books I have read so far.  So naturally I was pleased to find another of her books available as a free download recently!  Abandoned is the title of the recent download.

Although the first part of this story has no sign of horses, this changes as young Lauren is encouraged to spend the summer with her two cousins. The nearly thirteen year old feels that someone may be following her. When she confides in her father, Lauren finds herself anticipating a boring summer in the country. Lauren’s father wants her safely away until the issue is resolved.

An unexpected surprise awaits her and suddenly Lauren’s summer is looking up.  With the opportunity to learn to ride and care for a horse, Lauren enjoys her new equine journey. Her cousins are keen to share what they know about horses. As Lauren’s confidence in riding grows, she is keen to exercise some independence on horseback.

A ride by herself results in Lauren finding an abandoned property.  As she investigates, it seems the derelict place has a history that is worth knowing.  Abandoned is a good title for this novel that focuses on a middle grade young girl and her sense of abandonment that started in an earlier generation.

Author: Angela Dorsey
Fiction – children – middle grade
In My Library? As an eBook.