A Matter of Trust
Eventing is a risky business. Flying at breakneck speed around a course of solid obstacles, where a split-second wrong decision could send you, and half a ton of horse, somersaulting through the air and crashing into the ground...
...but it is more than bones that Emma Mathews risks breaking when she goes to work at eventing yard, Coach House Stables.
The Yard is in trouble and they are in constant danger of losing their best horses; a situation not helped by the wild and unpredictable behaviour of talented rider, Daniel Ryan, who has a chequered past, and a reputation for leaving a trail of broken hearts behind him.
Emma's better judgement tells her she should walk away, back to her ordinary life, back to her safe, respectable job, and back to the boyfriend she has left behind - but her heart is already torn. Merlin, an ex-racehorse with an equally chequered past, is running out of chances. his path seems inextricably linked with Dan's, and unless he starts winning, his owner will take hi away and his fate will be sealed.
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Dan and Merlin need her help, and despite the warning bells cleaning in her mind, Emma feels compelled to try. But is she foolish to put her trust in Dn and risk losing everything she has?
Feel Good Horsey Read
“Pure feel good horsey escapism, with a sub-plot of finding yourself & learning to listen to your heart. Fate works in mysterious ways, can we find the faith to trust it....... "
A Must Read for Anyone
"Probably the first book I've read that I found so relatable. love the use of familiar Dorset locations and definitely captured the life in eventing. Highly recommended."
Couldn't put it Down
"A fabulous read, loved it form start to finish. One for all the 'grown up' horsey girls out there! More of the same please Lucy!"
Good Read
"Easy to read, Very engaging keeps you reading way past your bedtime. Loved it. Cannot wait for your next book."
Not just for readers in the Equestrian World
"Authentic descriptions of the Eventing World. Good characterisation of people involved and developing relationships. A real page turner!"
Fabulous Book!
"The best book I've ever read! Engaging story line and well written."
Refreshing Equestrian Read
"If formulaic, tropey romance is your thing, this book probably isn't for you. But if you like messy, real-life stories, give it a go. The setting was perfect, the voice was natural, the horse detail great and while not a 'clean' novel, the intimate scenes were done with impressive taste. Please tell me there will be more from this author!"
A book worth Reading
Horsey or non horsey, you can enjoy this book either way.
It's realistic and follows the main characters work on an event yard and the trials and tribulations that come with it!!
I loved reading this book and can honestly say it dissent take me long to finish as I was so keep to keep turning the pages!!"
Entertaining, Engaging and Excellent!
"I throughly enjoyed this read and was totally engaged from start to finish. I found myself appreciating the nuances and politics of eventing while immersed in the Dorset countryside, characters and relationships that developed throughout the book. I definitely recommend A Matter of Trust!"