English Horses

Vaughn Drake hated high school, but not nearly as much as she hated Grant Honeywell. Not content to torment her in private, he made his ridicule public, humiliating Vaughn so deeply she never forgot--or forgave.Vaughn spent years tailoring her revenge, and now it's almost complete. But when she returns to Kentucky to deliver vengeance in person, she's unprepared for her attraction to Grant who hasn't changed a bit since they were seventeen. Too late, though, because the plan is quickly spiraling out of Vaughn's control. Now she and Grant are on a mad cross-country dash as Grant tries to ...

They could use a Christmas miracle. But neither feel they deserve it. Not after all this time. Once they cared for each other. Once they had made promises. Now they’re estranged but forced to work together to help their orphaned niece get through Christmas. Neither feels capable but both have hearts full of love for her. Miriam has never completely gotten over Duncan. They met at their respective siblings wedding. They both thought something magical was growing between them. They parted ways, promising, needing to keep in touch. Then Miriam’s life imploded and shame kept her away. Now, ...

John Saint Ryan has traveled the world working with horses. His behavior with all students—whether equine or human—aligns with his principles, a rare and admirable practice. He shares his knowledge with agility, openness, humor, and grace, often in a poetic manner. This audiobook is a joy to listen to, as you’ll discover John's love and humility when he describes the lessons his mentor, Tom Dorrance, helped him learn. His humor shines through as he recounts horse stories from earlier days.

Do your children crave adventure and excitement just before bed? Do they want to go on wonderful, expansive journeys with all sorts of new animal friends? If so, then keep reading—this is the book for you! Children love bedtime stories. Bedtime stories are the perfect way to bring your children the great relaxation that they need before they go to bed, and they are the greatest ways to wrap up a well-rounded bedtime routine. This book is here to bring you 25 new stories that are designed to be exciting for children of all ages! They involve exploring the beaches, the reefs, the tide pools...

Many astonishing and affecting things happen at the racetrack, and the mysterious universe of horse racing, passionate, cold-hearted, pure, corrupt, is woven into a marvelous tapestry of joy and love, chicanery, folly, greed, and reckless courage. Spanning two years on the circuit, from Kentucky and California to New York and Paris, Horse Heaven, puts us among trainers, nervey jockeys, billionaire breeders, and restless track wives.

He's hung up his championship rodeo belts in favor of being a father to his two children. She's his high school sweetheart...and the woman he stood up last summer. Can Jem make amends in order to have a second chance with Sunny? Jem Young is still healing from his vices, but he's determined to dedicate everything he has to his two kids. He's ready to move forward on his own, and he's got the house and responsibilities to prove it. But yes, he's still lonely, and one morning, he texts his only single brother with a dating pact: They each need a date before the family luncheon in a few days. ...

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He's a father's rights advocate lawyer with a sweet little girl. She's fighting for her own daughter. Can Gabe and Hilde find happily-ever-after when they're at such odds with one another? Gabe Young is splitting his time between Jackson Hole and Coral Canyon, where he's opened up a second branch of his family law firm. He's always been resistant to coming home, though all of his brothers now live in the small town where they all grew up. He likes the hour-long buffer, to be honest. But only between him and his big, loud family. Not between him and Hilde O'Dell. He's passed her ex's case to...

Kelsey Byden always believed that her mother was dead. But now, after all this time, she has discovered the truth: Naomi Chadwick is still alive - after spending years in prison for the murder of her lover. Now, at Naomi’s Virginia horse farm, Kelsey is trying to sort out a lifetime of deception - and her feelings about her mother. The bonds of love can be fragile...as Kelsey learned from her recently ended marriage.

When eighth grader Abby Lovitt looks out at those pure-gold rolling hills, she knows there's no place she'd rather be than her family's ranch - even with all the hard work of tending to nine horses. But some chores are no work at all, like grooming young Jack. At eight months, his rough foal coat has shed out, leaving a smooth, rich silk, like chocolate. As for Black George, such a good horse, it turns out he's a natural jumper.

On a hot June morning in 1975, a fatal shoot-out took place between FBI agents and American Indians on a remote property near Wounded Knee, South Dakota, in which an Indian and two federal agents were killed. Eventually, four members of the American Indian Movement were indicted on murder charges in the deaths of the two agents. Behind this violent chain of events lie issues of great complexity and profound historical resonance, brilliantly explicated by Peter Matthiessen in this controversial book.

In the hills of Tennessee, Shane Carson, a gifted, nationally-recognized horseman, is living the good life. When a mysterious mustang shows up on his farm, Shane doesn't know how - or why - the horse appeared, but the horse's distinctive brand identifies her. She is one of the Spirit Horses, a rare, wild herd that runs free on the Shoshone reservation in Wyoming. Watched over for centuries in the tribe's ancestral valleys, these exquisite horses, according to belief, provide a link to the afterlife. When tragedy strikes in his life, Shane nearly loses his will to live - but for one promise he made to his young son: to return the mustang....

Arkansas Mustang Breaker, Johnny McBride’s life had been dedicated to training horses. The time has come for him to marry, but his parent’s fiery romance has set the bar high. They have their sights set on the girl next door, but Johnny won’t settle for a lukewarm romance. A spinster aunt is tasked with finding her sassy niece, Lisa Goldberg, a suitable husband. At the first gala party of the season, Lisa discovers a twisted tryst that implicates the man she fancies as a nefarious philanderer. Sparks fly when Johnny and Lisa meet at an esteemed NYC horse auction. He thinks her a ...

Beekeeper Collette Riehl's life in Lancaster County takes an unexpected turn when a swarm of bees leads her to Marshall Petersheim, a handsome horse trainer with a severe bee allergy. As Collette balances family responsibilities and her passion for beekeeping, she finds herself drawn to Marshall, despite the potential dangers their relationship poses. Collette's innovative spirit and Marshall's traditional values clash and complement each other as they navigate the complexities of Amish life. Their growing bond is tested by family disapproval, community gossip, and the unpredictable forces ...

An Award-Winning Gay Regency Romance: Where Love Defies Boundaries and Status. In Wiltshire, England, amidst aristocratic grandeur, a spark ignites. Grey’s world turns upside down. He’s noble, born and bred, but a laborer captivates him. With his father’s stern lessons in mind he fights the attraction to Sam’s rugged charm. Disguised as a humble bricklayer, Sam works on Lord Gray’s estate shrouded in secrecy. With a past he can’t reveal and motives he must conceal, Sam treads carefully, knowing that every step could unravel his hidden truths. Will their love break societal ...

He was the most feared and loathed Indian of his time, earning his reputation in surprise victories against the troops of Generals Crook and Custer at the Rosebud and Little Bighorn. Despite his enduring reputation, he has remained an enigma (even the whereabouts of his burial place are unknown, and no portrait or photograph of him exists). Now, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Thomas Powers brings Crazy Horse to life in this vivid work of American history.

Multiple award-winning author Per Petterson delivers an eloquent, meditative novel. 67-year-old Trond Sander lives secluded in a far corner of Norway. Casting his mind back to 1948, he recalls a horse-stealing prank with his best friend that turned tragic and changed his life forever.

When this work was first published in 1970, it shredded the then-trendy nuts-and-bolts extraterrestrial hypothesis for UFOs in favor of one that linked UFOs to a variety of paranormal and supernatural phenomena that have taken place throughout history. Keel was one of the first to note that the UFO phenomenon appears in different disguises - and that one could not begin to decipher this great mystery without first taking into account its many and varied deliberate deceptions.

Bruised, battered, and barely standing, Vandal soon returns to the cockpit to bolster the ranks of a desperate defense force. As he and his fellow Chevaliers attempt to hold back the flood of turncoats, spearheaded by a legendary cadre of off-world mercenaries, Vandal must learn to master the fickle and deadly upright tanks if he wants to live to see the next contract.

Mr. Meadows was born and raised in the Ozark Mountains of Missouri. He has ridden countless horseback miles on their rough trails and met a passel of colorful individuals. He has been a librarian, mail-order business owner, and clock repairman. In this book, you will find narratives related to all these subjects, written in his lively and witty style. Mark D. Meadows continues to relate his memories of the Missouri hills. His previous book, Echoes from the Ozarks, contains many stories, most of them short and amusing. The current book has a number of longer narratives, as well as several ...