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In The Reins (In The Reins #1)

Carly Kade

Why we're reading this: Ready to get roped in by a great horse story in 2016? Try In The Reins! Early five star feedback is comin…more
[close] Ready to get roped in by a great horse story in 2016? Try In The Reins! Early five star feedback is coming in on this December new release and readers can't put it down this page turner!

In The Reins is a romance based in modern cowgirl culture for readers who love horses, a handsome leading man and a captivating love story where the horse's share the spotlight! View the book trailer on Carly Kade's GoodReads Author Page today.

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May 05, 2016 Brittney rated it it was amazing

Shelves: horse-books-read

Spurs be jinglin' with this one! In this story, the main character, Devon, goes back to her horsie-roots after a bad breakup. She buys a horse she's in love with but not quite ready for -- which makes for some cringe-worthy situations and a few deep ego-bruises. But, it also made me root for Devon. I wanted to see her succeed, to learn, to grow. And through her experiences with her new horse, she learns more about herself - as a rider and as a person.

I also greatly enjoyed the western world of ...more

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Mar 20, 2016 Jessa rated it it was amazing

Shelves: 5-stars, favorite-fictional-men, own, giveaway-winnings

** I received this book for free in a giveaway. This did not influence my review at all. **

I'm not even sure where to start with this fabulously awesome book. If you are anything like me, you enjoy fast paced stories, handsome cowboys, contemporary romances, and of course, horses upon horses! In The Reins offers that and so much more within it's wonderful pages. Once I started reading, I couldn't put the book down, having the need to learn more about Devon's journey with her horse, Faith and the ** I received this book for free in a giveaway. This did not influence my review at all. **

I'm not even sure where to start with this fabulously awesome book. If you are anything like me, you enjoy fast paced stories, handsome cowboys, contemporary romances, and of course, horses upon horses! In The Reins offers that and so much more within it's wonderful pages. Once I started reading, I couldn't put the book down, having the need to learn more about Devon's journey with her horse, Faith and the mysterious, enigmatic cowboy McKennon.

In The Reins brings us the story of Devon, a journalistic city girl wanting to return to her country roots for a fresh start complete with a horse of her own. She ends up purchasing a young paint mare and moves to Green Briar, a quiet, private horse farm with an eclectic group of individuals. She quickly becomes friends with Sophia and JD, but McKennon, the mysteriously handsome cowboy, keeps evading her grasp. She can't help but notice that McKennon has a way with horses so it wouldn't hurt to get his help and direction, right? Devon ends up spending more and more time with McKennon when she is a part of a dangerous accident. This only serves to confuse her more of the mysterious cowboy and the resulting adventure is worth the read.

Upon reading In The Reins, I found well developed characters, superbly written details about the scenery, and a story line that kept moving and kept me entertained. Devon was a great female character with strengths and weaknesses that any reader would be able to relate to. She had her ups and downs throughout the story, but persevered through them to come out on top. Her strong character complements McKennon's, as well as the rest of the supporting characters. I enjoyed that Devon's actions and experiences were real and I found myself laughing, as well as cringing, when she would find herself in situations. Carly did a fabulous job at creating characters that drew me in to the story and had me stuck on the ride. My only complaint is that the book ended! I wasn't ready for Devon and McKennon's story to end and I was ready to hear more about Devon and Faith's journey to the show pen.

Overall, In The Reins was a delightful journey in the world of western pleasure, horses, and handsome cowboys. The terminology was spot on, the characters believable, and the story was a winner. I am eagerly looking forward to the next book in the series and finding out where Carly takes McKennon and Devon's story. I'm excited to hear more about their journeys into the horse show world and how their friendship progresses.

I gave it 5 out of 5 horseshoes! ...more

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Jun 10, 2016 Laura Wolfe rated it really liked it

Shelves: horse-books

After breaking off her engagement, Devon leaves the city to start anew in the country. She soon finds herself purchasing her dream horse, Faith, as part of her healing process. No surprise, a hunky and mysterious cowboy, named McKennon, looms at the private barn where Devon boards her new horse. But McKennon seems aloof and shrouded in secrets that no one will share with Devon.

Having broken off my own engagement while in my 20s, I related to Devon's journey to rediscover herself and stand on her ...more

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Jul 13, 2016 Ellen rated it it was amazing

After some 'heavy' non-fiction reading, I was looking for a fun, 'guilty pleasure' read. I saw this book, in which horses play a central part. Since I'm a horse person, I figured it'd be a good book to take to the beach with me. So much for going in the water - I stayed on the beach and read all weekend.

Devon Brooke is a woman who realizes, before it's too late, that the man she's engaged to isn't the man she should marry. She also realizes that city life just isn't for her. Remembering the hor ...more

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Dec 14, 2015 Carly Kade rated it it was amazing · (Review from the author)

Shelves: horse-reads, equestrian-fiction, cowboy-reads, cowboy-romance

Borrowing a tip from a fellow equestrian author (Thanks to CM Foss!) It never occurred to me that I could help interested readers by adding buy links here. Always learning something new in this journey as an author ...
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http://amzn.com/0996887903
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http://bit.ly/1JOSYYV
Kobo
http://bit.ly/1NdrnlV
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Feb 08, 2016 Carly Kade rated it it was amazing · (Review from the author) · review of another edition

Shelves: horse-reads, equestrian-fiction, cowboy-reads, cowboy-romance

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Aug 14, 2017 Heather Wallace rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

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