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When world-renowned dressage legend Vivienne Ashford dies in a mysterious barn fire, the equestrian world mourns a queen. Sebastian Beaumont never expected to inherit her throne. A gifted trainer known for his uncanny ability to calm the most troubled horses, Sebastian is summoned to Ashford Acres in Virginia—named the sole heir to a vast estate he was never meant to claim. The official story calls the fire an accident. Faulty wiring. Tragic timing. But nothing at Ashford Acres adds up. The power still runs where it shouldn’t. The ruins are too precise. And Sovereign—the Olympic ...

In THE DRESSAGE DEFIANT, the first exhilarating installment of Amy Simone’s Dressage Maverick Series, readers are thrust into the sun-scorched heart of Texas, where Clary Voss battles a relentless drought and a ruthless rival to save her family’s legacy, Spurs of Grace Dressage. With foreclosure looming and her prize horse Jericho as her last hope, Clary’s grit and unconventional training methods shine against the polished perfection of Elise Thornton, a formidable adversary with a personal vendetta. This isn’t just a tale of equestrian prowess—it’s a pulse-pounding story of ...

She earned her place. Now someone wants to rewrite the rules. Paloma Reyes didn’t buy her way into elite dressage—she worked for it. Five-thirty mornings. Sore muscles. A plain bay Appendix Quarter Horse no one thought belonged in a luxury barn built on imported bloodlines and six-figure horses. At Étoile Équestre, excellence is everything—and Paloma has finally proven she belongs. Then he arrives. Kristjan Vandenberg: a charismatic European trainer with Olympic credentials, a massive social media following, and a polished philosophy built on quick results and expensive horses. The ...

At Étoile Équestre, perfection is mandatory. The horses are priceless. The colors are curated. And anything that doesn’t fit the brand is quietly pushed aside. Paloma Reyes knows the rules. She’s the best rider in the barn—but her horse is the wrong shape, the wrong pedigree, the wrong image. When a celebrated European trainer benches her in favor of “better specimens,” Paloma does what no one expects. She leaves. A weekend escape to the Texas Hill Country is supposed to be a reset—dust, trail rides, and horses allowed to be horses again. But when Paloma and her best friend ...

Immerse yourself in a heartwarming tale set under the wide Texas sky. Follow young Levi as he faces the bittersweet need to find a new equine partner after his beloved Daisy ages out of competition. Enter Chase the Sun, a dazzling gray gelding with speed, spirit, and a knack for forging an unbreakable bond. Together, they conquer the dusty rodeo arenas, navigate sudden adversity at state championships, and discover true resilience through specialized police-horse training techniques. As the seasons pass and Levi’s riding dreams expand, he hones his horsemanship under the mentorship of a ...

A rare horse. A dangerous patron. A secret worth killing for. Sofi Reyes has always understood horses better than people. Autistic, fiercely principled, and gifted with an uncanny ability to read fear where others see defiance, Sofi makes her living rehabilitating “problem” horses across the Texas Hill Country—one quiet breakthrough at a time. But when a powerful, wealthy breeder hires her to “fix” a rare and traumatized Akhal-Teke stallion, Sofi senses something is wrong from the moment she passes through the gates. The facility is immaculate. The money is staggering. And the ...

They took her mother 23 years ago. Now they want Ava. Forced home at Rosegate Farm by fragmented memories, Ava Cade learns her mother didn't abandon her but was murdered by a criminal network hiding secrets in plain sight. From hidden cellars to powerful men and corrupt officials, Ava unearths a conspiracy tied to land, money, and blood. With allies she barely knows and enemies lurking in the shadows, she's in a race against time. Justice is a long shot in the bayou... unless you fight for it!

For Riley Harper, the rhythmic sounds of her Lafayette, Louisiana barn are a "ritual, their religion". But that hard-won peace is shattered by a grim text: her late husband’s former dressage horse, Orion, is being sold to "meat buyers" at a brutal back-lot dispersal.Compelled by a desperate vow, Riley races to the dawn auction, securing the grey gelding (Buyer 417). But the true horror is only beginning. Veterinary evidence—gathered under an airtight, time-stamped chain-of-custody—confirms Orion was not merely neglected; he was systematically subjected to chronic chemical sabotage ...

A Dressage Drama Series Welcome to the glitzy, high-stakes world of elite dressage where horses may be the heart of the sport, but egos and ambition rule the arena. Set against the sultry backdrop of New Orleans, this four-book series crackles with drama, betrayal, and the relentless pursuit of perfection. In Book One, a storm brews when revered head trainer Grant Tuttle is forced out by Kitty Beauveloir, a cunning up-and-comer with a sharp eye for ambition and a sharper tongue. As he packs his bags for Florida with his wealthy benefactors, Kitty wants to step into his stirrups, ready to ...

A vengeful female ringleader heads an expensive show horse kidnapping operation, selling to the black market. One couple loses a much treasured dressage mount. Will Cajun Magic make it back to his rightful owners? Can the Mob push back against the villain's dark ways?

A young horseback riding instructor gets caught up in a geeky web of intrigue. It seems that Alexa has been refined to a new system named the Onyx. There's a problem, though. Onyx has her designs on taking over more than just those routine household tasks; she plans on revamping the entire human race. Who runs who? Can Melissa alert enough people before Onyx works her magic over all of mankind?

High Stakes and Regency Intrigue "Beyond the elegant ballrooms of Regency England lies a web of deadly secrets. Elizabeth Harrow's desperate search for answers thrusts her into a dangerous world of 'smuggling' and 'blackmail'. After witnessing Thomas pay a 'scarred man' tied to the notorious 'Grayson', Elizabeth finds herself facing down a corrupt 'Squire Langley' who threatens to 'brand [her] a lunatic' and blame her for a 'missing maid'. With Clara, her maid, terrified for her own life and a chilling letter from Grayson warning 'Cease your questions, or the maid’s fate is yours', ...

We all have our dreams, right? What will we compromise to get there? Lizelle set her goals high. She always did. She wanted to win big in the upper tiers of dressage horse shows. Her parents thought this as folly, but her supportive boyfriend, Paul, did not. She was so close, yet never quite got the scores she needed. Her dream re-ignites the day she works with an Olympic gold medalist. There was a snag, though. Being accused of a high-profile murder dampened everything. Plus, she's offered a path to riches paved with ill-gotten goods. Which direction would she choose? Read this exciting ...

What if you left a job and the next thing the FBI is after you? Retirement takes a dramatic turn for a successful bank employee when she's wrongfully accused of bank fraud just as she's starting a new life in Mississippi. Inheriting a substantial sum from her late father, she sets out to fulfill her lifelong dream of opening a hunting business. But when the past catches up with her, she meets a determined real estate agent who not only helps her find the perfect property, but also falls in love and sets out to clear her name. “Mississippi Calling" is a thrilling tale of love, redemption, ...

Celeste McKnight seems to have everything mapped out for her—high society life, law school on the horizon, and a picture-perfect relationship with Luke, a promising medical student. But beneath the polished debutante exterior, she’s harboring a passion her parents can’t understand: dressage. With her beloved Andalusian gelding, Prince Charming, by her side, Celeste dreams of mastering the art of classical riding under the guidance of her unconventional trainer, Kitty. As the pressure to conform mounts, Celeste finds herself torn between the life she’s been groomed for and the one ...

In a drought-stricken Texas, Clary Voss is fighting to keep her family's horse farm from crumbling beneath the relentless sun and the looming threat of foreclosure. Three generations of dreams are slipping through her fingers like the dry soil. Just when all seems lost, a half-starved mare appears on the roadside – a flicker of life in a withering world.This isn't just any horse. Promise carries the bloodline of champions, a secret Clary uncovers that links her to powerful figures in the equestrian world and offers a desperate chance to save everything. But time is running out. With only ...

In the heart of New Orleans, where Southern charm meets equestrian elegance, Juliette's world is about to be turned upside down. Once the star trainer at the prestigious Crescent City Stables, this French transplant now finds herself exiled to the suburbs, teaching dressage and French to children. But Juliette's passion for horses and her unbreakable spirit refuse to be reined in. When a chance encounter with Kitty, a former debutante with more ambition than experience, opens a door back to Crescent City, Juliette seizes the opportunity. But in the high-stakes world of competitive dressage,...

Zara Bloom’s got 230K followers, a scruffy bay rescue horse named Chaos Theory, and a knack for turning dressage into a millennial TikTok empire—until her bourbon-soaked train wreck of a mom, Darla, crashes the Barn Burners Gala with a thermos of “tea” and a pyrotechnic disaster that’d make a gator blush. Southern Grace Stables was supposed to woo investors with classy demos and a fake fire, not erupt into a glitter-gargling, swamp-siren shitshow featuring Darla’s line-dancing chaos, a rogue chopper pilot named Remy, and a kid who thinks “Auntie Darla” is a superhero. Now ...

Saddle up for a wild ride through the heart of Louisiana’s equestrian world in Lafayette Lungelines by Amy Simone! This dazzling novel plunges you into the vibrant chaos of Southern Grace Stables, where the spirited Zara Bloom is determined to keep her unconventional barn thriving against all odds. With Mardi Gras on the horizon, the stakes are higher than ever as Zara faces off against Trish LaRue, the polished and perfectionist owner of a rival equestrian center. The tension between these two strong-willed women explodes into a head-to-head riding competition that will decide the fate ...

A young college student secretly works as an operative for the Russian government. She teaches riding lessons on the weekends and attends business school classes during the week. But her real objective is to assist in "The Mission" of Operation Stinky, a diabolical plan to create upheaval in the US by turning off all of the power and water grids nation-wide. As a small cog in a large wheel Petra must form romantic relationships with whoever her supervisors direct, all to gain more intel. She tricks one professor this way but discovers he has a heart of gold. Meanwhile, corporate America is ...