Review of Pegasus by Leigh Ballard
Pegasus:A Novel ,Written by Marilyn Holdsworth
Reviewed by Leigh Ballard of Mid-South Horse Review
Combine steamy romance and money with a social conscience and horses, and what do you have? You have Marilyn Holdsworth's book "Pegasus," about a ranch and a horse of the same name. When I first started reading "Pegasus," I thought it was going to be like those Harlequin bodice-ripper tales. But the story did settle down and became an interesting read.
It's the story of Hannah, a young widowed journalist with a focus on animal abuse issues, and a handsome attorney, Winston, who comes from a long line of horse people. Together they become involved with a rescued "Mustang" who turns out not to be a mustang at all.
The horse Pegasus leads them into the world of racing and unethical trainers. Eventually, the true identity of the horse is revealed, but not without danger and intrigue. Through Winston's dealings with a client, Hannah and Win are inadvertently drawn into a tangled connection with the exploitative black market of illegal horse slaughter. International travel and adventure spice up the couple's efforts to set things right and bring some unsavory characters to justice.
For a good escapist read full of romance, mystery and adventure, "Pegasus" can keep you propped up in front of the fireplace on a cold winter day. Or on a cozy porch on warm fall days.
Reviewed by Leigh Ballard of Mid-South Horse Review
Combine steamy romance and money with a social conscience and horses, and what do you have? You have Marilyn Holdsworth's book "Pegasus," about a ranch and a horse of the same name. When I first started reading "Pegasus," I thought it was going to be like those Harlequin bodice-ripper tales. But the story did settle down and became an interesting read.
It's the story of Hannah, a young widowed journalist with a focus on animal abuse issues, and a handsome attorney, Winston, who comes from a long line of horse people. Together they become involved with a rescued "Mustang" who turns out not to be a mustang at all.
The horse Pegasus leads them into the world of racing and unethical trainers. Eventually, the true identity of the horse is revealed, but not without danger and intrigue. Through Winston's dealings with a client, Hannah and Win are inadvertently drawn into a tangled connection with the exploitative black market of illegal horse slaughter. International travel and adventure spice up the couple's efforts to set things right and bring some unsavory characters to justice.
For a good escapist read full of romance, mystery and adventure, "Pegasus" can keep you propped up in front of the fireplace on a cold winter day. Or on a cozy porch on warm fall days.
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