I was recently sent a copy of this book to read and review and really enjoyed it! Headed for the Win focuses around 17 year old Nadia Wells.
Nadia is obviously horse obsessed – the opening lines detail how many routes there are that she can take locally, to bypass horses! With some help from her mother, Nadia secures a working student position at a local prestigious stable.
Although most of her knowledge is book based, Nadia takes to the role immediately and her instructor is surprised to find that the teen has a natural talent. So natural in fact, she is insistent that Nadia purchases a horse and starts competing.
This is out of the question – horses cost too much – but an elderly benefactor is found and Nadia finds herself suddenly the owner of a dream horse. As she works hard to develop as a rider, Nadia finds herself drawn also to the young man who carries out odd jobs around the farm.
Mike is cute, sweet and likes horses – what more could a girl want? Unfortunately for Nadia, another girl named Gretchen seems to have her eye on him. Gretchen is rich, gorgeous and a talented rider. Nadia questions how she can compete with this, even as she and Mike grow closer.
A chance story with a man named Chuck and a freak occurrence suddenly turn everything around and Nadia wonders if the world will ever be right again. Headed for the Win is an interesting, amusing and delightful read. Recommended.
Author: Rachael Eliker
http://www.rachaeleliker.com/
Fiction – teen or adult
In My Library? Gifted as an ebook, so yes!
Want it? Get it now at Amazon.
“Horses give us the wings we lack.” – Author unknown
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This sounds like a really good book, Christine. So glad you enjoyed it. As always, your review is very helpful.
I really enjoyed this book.. being a horse lover, as well as a rider, I was engrossed in the books adventures and could not put it down. This story, put me IN the Book!! LOVED IT!!!