Bøker av Natalie Keller Reinert

Mackenzie's life needs a complete makeover. Just like her retired racehorse.Halfway between a quarter-life crisis and a midlife one -- that's where you'll find Mackenzie O'Neill. With the glitter of West Palm Beach and the debris of a failed marriage in her truck's rear-view mirror, she's heading to North Florida to start over as a groom for show-jumper Basil Han and his girlfriend, Kayla Moore (The Sweetheart Horse).With her, she brings a retired racehorse she loves with all her heart, and her hope of taking him to the Thoroughbred Makeover competition in Kentucky. Oh, and a lot of emotional baggage about controlling men. She's looking forward to healing and personal growth on a quiet farm.She didn't know about the farrier renting stalls and an apartment in the same barn where she'll be living and working.As Mackenzie works on repairing her life and retraining her off-track Thoroughbred, she finds it harder and harder to resist this quiet giant of a man, who rehabs racehorses with a gentle hand. But she knows better than to let a charming man past her defenses. Even one who lives just across the barn aisle.Even one who might be her only hope to get her beloved ex-racehorse to the Thoroughbred Makeover.Book Five in the heartwarming Ocala Horse Girls series brings back old friends and introduces new ones in a relatable, emotional, and thoroughly horsey adventure! Combining the best of romantic comedy and women's fiction, the Ocala Horse Girls are full of fun, heart, and friendship.

An unlikely friendship...could it become something more?Striking out on her own for the first time, Alison is a barn manager extraordinaire with a reputation for flawless horsemanship. Unfortunately, she might have underestimated the challenges of running a farm on her own. Teaching beginners to ride is the only thing keeping her little stable afloat...but Alison is holding tightly to her dreams.When she agrees to take on a Hollywood has-been in need of cowboy lessons, she only has two goals in mind: earn enough money to keep her fledgling training stable in business, and make the payments on a horse she can't live without. But Cary Davies, former child-star, brings a sunny, devil-may- care attitude to her strait-laced stable that has Alison equal parts charmed and confused. And as she finds herself growing closer to both Cary and the heart horse she's bet everything on, Alison finds herself facing the past that has made her who she is today, in hopes of finding a fulfilling tomorrow.This friends-to-lovers romance is a poignant and big-hearted journey for a horsewoman searching for meaning, filled with summer evening rides, break-of-dawn farm chores, and the thrill of training and showing horses.

When Tracey Adams decides she can't take any more of NYC life, her friends Margot and Caitlyn agree: it's time to settle down and get out of the city. With visions of white picket fences dancing in their heads, they form a joke association -- The Settle Down Society -- and start dating with marriage in mind.Tracey thinks she's struck gold, but it doesn't take long for her new fiance to show his true colors. Meanwhile, she keeps running into Mason, an NYPD detective who doesn't always see her at her best. But when the crusty cop shows her his heart of gold, what's a girl supposed to do?With forced proximity and enemies to lovers tropes, plus the unstoppable background of New York City in every season, The Settle Down Summer is a classic rom-com you'll love!

An unlikely friendship...could it become something more? Striking out on her own for the first time, Alison is a barn manager extraordinaire with a reputation for flawless horsemanship. Unfortunately, she might have underestimated the challenges of running a farm on her own. Teaching beginners to ride is the only thing keeping her little stable afloat...but Alison is holding tightly to her dreams.When she agrees to take on a Hollywood has-been in need of cowboy lessons, she only has two goals in mind: earn enough money to keep her fledgling training stable in business, and make the payments on a horse she can't live without. But Cary Davies, former child-star, brings a sunny, devil-may- care attitude to her strait-laced stable that has Alison equal parts charmed and confused. And as she finds herself growing closer to both Cary and the heart horse she's bet everything on, Alison finds herself facing the past that has made her who she is today, in hopes of finding a fulfilling tomorrow.This friends-to-lovers romance is a poignant and big-hearted journey for a horsewoman searching for meaning, filled with summer evening rides, break-of-dawn farm chores, and the thrill of training and showing horses.Ocala Horse Girls is a bestselling, award-winning romance/women's fiction series featuring women chasing their dreams and finding love in the Horse Capital of the World, Ocala, Florida. Written with adults in mind, these books are thoughtfully created to be appropriate for young adult readers as well, making them ideal for horse lovers of all ages. The content is sweet, clean, and extremely horsey!The Ocala Horse Girls series is part of Natalie Keller Reinert's Florida Equestrians Collection and includes characters and settings also found in Briar Hill Farm, The Eventing Series, Show Barn Blues, and more. Learn more at nataliekreinert.com.

When super-fan Cassie kisses indie-rock darling Everett Torby, she never expects it will lead to a proposal she can't turn down-a week of fun, games, and fake-dating in Palm Springs, California.Everett's a man in need of a temporary girlfriend-at least, that's what his publicist thinks-and Cassie's in need of a distraction from her real life.Naturally Cassie is up for the job, but pretending to date your one true love in front of the paparazzi's cameras isn't a gig for the faint of heart. She's convinced that if she can get him out of the limelight, she can make him see they're soulmates...but she's terrified that she's going to end up back in the cheap seats, instead.Let this fun and sassy romantic comedy take you on a dazzling tour of Palm Springs hot-spots real and imagined, while you roll down the windows, sing along, and root for true love to win out.

On the surface, Maeve's just like every other young woman in Manhattan - loves her friends, works hard, has big dreams. But Maeve knows she's different from the people around her, even her close friends. Maeve has a memory problem. And although she manages it using a careful system of journals, she knows it's impossible to have a normal, fully open friendship...and a relationship is out of the question.But when she meets Dane, caution flies out the window. He's nice, employed, and really seems to like her! Dane's a catch in every way, except for one pressing problem.They've already met, and Maeve has no idea when or where that happened.Fans of NYC romantic comedy will love this heartfelt, fun-loving novella about a woman with a secret, the friends who love her, and the man who won't give up on her.

Everyone wants the one thing they can't have. Except Evie, who wants two things.Evie Ballenger has been living life to the bare minimum since retiring her heart horse. She's convinced herself that's enough, but when she gets a shot at an event horse which could rocket her into the big-time she always dreamed of, our ambitious horse girl can't leave well enough alone!Plunged into the world of famous grump/trainer Malcolm Horsham, she stumbles over and over in her pursuit of riding glory...and the man who keeps slipping up and showing her his softer side.A delightful rom-com set in the beautiful heart of Florida horse country, this grumpy/sunshine romance will have you rooting for Evie and Malcolm all the way to the starting box!

Evie Ballenger has been living life to the bare minimum. Retiringher heart horse has left her doubtful she can ever make it as anevent rider. She's convinced herself working in the Thoroughbredbusiness is good enough. After all, she gets paid to ride horses.How much more could she ask for?But when Evie's cousin dangles the potential to ride an eventhorse way out of her financial league, it's a carrot too juicy toresist. There's a caveat to acquiring this horse: he's already booked with notorious grump and top event rider MalcolmHorsham. Evie finds she's not ready to give up on her eventingdreams after all, but her simple life is about to get complicated.At Fine Day Farm, Evie stumbles over and over in her pursuitof riding glory . . . and the notoriously tough horseman whokeeps slipping up and showing her his hidden, softer side.With this slow-burn, grumpy/sunshine romance in the fabulousworld of Ocala horse country, you'll find yourself rooting forEvie and Malcolm to figure it out . . . and find happiness in andout of the saddle!

Six horses and Saratoga. It's a young trainer's dream come true, and it's happening for Alex at last: Alexander is entrusting the farm's racing string to her while he heads Down Under to help run his sick brother's farm.But Saratoga isn't interested in Alex without Alexander. Unproven and decidedly female in a man's world, Alex finds herself the target of old-school racetrackers certain she married her way into training good horses. At the same time, her naïve assistant, Kerri, is far too interested in the less-than-scrupulous trainer who shares their barn.But running a racing stable doesn't leave much time for petty fights and stable rivalries. Horses need to be worked, races need to be run. And Alex has her eye on something besides the winner's circle: a funny-faced filly, a chestnut nobody with a spotty blaze and a decided lack of brakes. Saratoga thinks the filly has a screw loose. But Alex knows better.From training track gossip to tack-room confidentials, OTHER PEOPLE'S HORSES is the perfect stand-alone novel for fans of horses, equestrian sport, and horse racing -- or enjoy it alongside the companion novels in the Alex & Alexander Series. ★ Semi-Finalist, 2013 Dr. Tony Ryan Book Award

A Racehorse, a Holiday Wish, and AlexAll Alex wants for Christmas is a little peace and quiet. This racehorse trainer is looking forward to spending time at her Florida farm this winter...and maybe stirring up trouble with her husband, Alexander. But a phone call from a local charity changes her plans. When Alex meets Wendy, a young girl with a tragic past, she finds herself going to surprising lengths to brighten Wendy's life - and visiting some surprising places. A filly named Christmas, a horse-crazy kid, and a trainer who never thought much about holidays or children - Claiming Christmas celebrates the bond between horse and human, and between a trainer and student.Part of the award-finalist Alex and Alexander Series, Claiming Christmas can be read as part of the series or as a heartwarming holiday novella on its own. Perfect for adults and teenage readers.

Every racehorse must one day retire from the track, and for Tiger, that day has arrived. Alex isn't ready for Tiger's racing days to end, but planning his next career is quickly becoming the least of her problems. An animal rights group is accusing her of involvement in a horse-abuse scandal, and with death threats arriving daily, Alexander fears for her safety. Suddenly Tiger's not the only one heading back to the farm -- Alex is stuck at home, too, with strict orders to stay away from the racetrack.Both horse and rider would rather be racing than hacking around the farm. A Thoroughbred makeover event seems like the perfect distraction, but as the activists ramp up their protests, Alex realizes she's competing for more than just a blue ribbon. She's fighting for her own reputation. This horse show could make -- or break -- her future in horse racing.Part of the Alex & Alexander Horse Racing Series, you can enjoy this book as a stand-alone novel or as part of the full series. ★ Top 3 Finalist, 2015 Dr. Tony Ryan Book Award

The Classic Horse Racing NovellaOriginally published in 2011, The Head and Not The Heart spurred the creation of the bestselling, award-nominated Alex & Alexander series. About the BookAlex's life looks pretty wonderful to the casual observer. She's in a committed relationship with a master racehorse trainer. Surrounded by hundreds of horses in the green hills of Ocala, Florida, it's a dream life for any equestrian.But suddenly she's tired of hitting the ground when a flighty racehorse decides to spook, tired of fending off biting and kicking foals, tired of 2 AM calls for veterinary emergencies. And Alex is starting to wonder if she's made the right choices in life.When their racing stable suffers a loss, she and Alexander slowly begin to fall apart. A chance find of a long-lost horse sends Alex alone to New York City, and she wonders if this is the sign she's been waiting for. Is it time to leave it all behind and start fresh?Running from the lush pastures of Florida horse country to the icy streets of Brooklyn, Alex experiments with being a different sort of person, as if horses had never mattered to her, and finds herself lost in the company of strangers.Dealing with love, loss, and obsession -- all the components of a life with horses -- "The Head and Not The Heart" brings the world of racehorses and the people who love them to life.

If you could escape the life your parents chose for you, would you do it?Horse racing isn't for nice girls like Alex. She's been told again and again: stick to horse shows, stick to riding lessons, stick to the relative safety of the suburban equestrian center where she has been a working student since grade school.But Alex can't shake the conviction that the Thoroughbred life is her destiny.When her unstable trainer cuts her off from horses, Alex finally has to obey her instinct to run away from the safe version of life. She heads to Ocala, where horse racing is king, with no plan and no leads on jobs. When she meets handsome, successful racehorse trainer Alexander White, she feels an instant connection with him. Could this be her dream come true?Falling for Alexander and learning to stay on young racehorses all at once: that's risky business. But it's a risk Alex is willing to take - until a storm of emotion threatens to founder her new life. Nothing at Alexander's gorgeous Thoroughbred farm is as simple as it seems, and she's not the only one lining up for Alexander's affection - or his horses.How many times will Alex obey her urge to run away when things get too real? And what happens to her dreams if she can't stay the course?Gallop headlong into a world of beauty, love, and risk with this stunning women's fiction novel!

Return to Hell and Dammit Cay with your friends for a new adventure in the Florida Keys.Fulfilling a dream for a friend? That's all in a day's work for Katie, who (almost) single-handedly saved Sea Horse Ranch and Hell and Dammit Cay from ruination. So when the island's resident old salt, Marchant, has a brush with death that leaves him longing to satisfy some of his long-deferred desires, Katie is on the job.It's just one more thing on her plate, but Katie is pretty sure she can keep all her plates spinning. Add in a new friend, a long-lost relative, and some stormy weather, and you're in for a fabulous beach read in this second installment of Sea Horse Ranch.Head home to the Keys and spend time with your favorite Conchs in this second installment of Sea Horse Ranch!

Kayla Moore came to Ocala in search of Mr. Right. Horse, that is. But following her dreams to the Horse Capital of the World hasn't quite turned out the way she hoped. No accolades, no achievements, and even her job farm-sitting at a posh equestrian center is coming to an end with no prospects for the future. When she tries grooming for a show jumping hopeful, the last thing she needs is an insult from some handsome up-and-comer on a gorgeous horse.Scratch that, the last thing she needs is to share a house and a barn with him.Kayla is thrilled when her farm-sitting job gets an unexpected extension, and she can't believe her luck when the owners offer her the ride on a new horse as partial payment. Feather is exactly the kind of talented jumper she needs to make it to the next level. But when they also present her with a house-mate - the attractive and arrogant Basil Han - she realizes this sweetheart deal comes with serious strings.Stick out six months with Basil in the house and concentrate on training her new horse? Should be a cinch . . . but it turns out Basil isn't going to be easy to ignore. This elegant equestrian has a soft touch in the saddle that makes Kayla feel swoony, and when it turns out he's harboring a strange secret, she's too intrigued to stay on her side of the house.The Sweetheart Horse is a light-hearted and fun-loving enemies-to-lovers romp through Ocala's equestrian scene, with some unexpected characters along the way! The perfect read for beach days, rainy evenings, or when you just want to escape reality for a while.

A rivalry might turn to romance at Elmwood Equestrian Center...Nadine came back to Catoctin Creek without much hope of ever fitting in there. Her goals? Work a steady job as barn manager at Elmwood Equestrian Center, keep an eye on her mom, and keep her head down. Three things which would be easier without the constant annoyance of the riding instructor and her next-door neighbor, Sean.Sean Casey never meant to stay in Catoctin Creek for long. His heart is on the big horse show circuit, along with his friends, and he's going back on the road as soon as he can. Assuming he ever finds someone with deep enough pockets to fund his dreams. As the riding instructor at Elmwood, he has his pick of rich older women to con into sponsoring him. It's a task which would go a lot more smoothly if that workhorse Nadine would get off his back.Nadine is counting the days until Sean finally leaves Elmwood; Sean is exasperated with Nadine's grinding work ethic. Both have been going out of their way to avoid working with each other. So when spring brings the challenge of working together on Rosemary Beckett's sales horse, they're surprised to find they aren't the worst of colleagues, after all . . . and not bad neighbors, either.With an enemies-to-lovers romp through the beautiful small-town setting of Catoctin Creek, a dash of daring horses, and spring in bloom all around, Springtime at Catoctin Creek is a charming, cozy romance perfect for your next lazy-day escape.

Horses are always a puzzle Posey can figure out. Love and life? Now, those pose a challenge.Posey Malone is heading home. With her horse trainer father gone to the great bookmaker in the sky, her love life in shambles, and her career as a copywriter low-income at best, she figures it's best for everyone if she just shacks up with her mother for a while. Abandoning New York City for the wilds of north Florida won't be easy, but Posey figures she can use some quiet time back in her old bedroom to save money, help her mom adjust to life without her dad, and get her head on straight again.So when she pulls up in front of the family house and sees a big "For Sale" sign in the front yard, please forgive Posey if she says a few swear words.Mom has a new place to work and live, and Posey has little choice but to tag along after her. Unfortunately, this means she's thrust back into the thick of the Ocala rivalries which chased her away from home eight years ago. Namely: Adam Salazar. The son of her father's ex-partner, Adam made her life a living hell as a teenager. One could almost say Adam broke up her entire family, if one wanted to blame someone. And Posey definitely wants to blame someone.Determined to show Adam up, Posey takes on a failed racehorse as her project horse. She'll prove she's a better trainer than he is, and save some pride in the process. But when Adam takes Posey's bet and starts training a project horse of his own, she finds herself spending more time than she anticipated with her arch-nemesis . . . and that the arrogant boy she remembers has been replaced by a handsome man who is determined to make amends.A story about growing up, coming home, and finding love: The Project Horse will take you on a gallop through Florida's horse country with plenty of friendship, laughter, and redemption along the way.

A beachy new novel from the author of "Sunset at Catoctin Creek" and "Runaway Alex"It''s the perfect island escape.When Katie hitchhiked her way out of Key West, she was looking for a fresh start. Kicked out of the small-time band where she''d been a back-up singer, and not sure what was coming next, she accepted a truck ride from a Conch native - and found herself on a tiny island inhabited by eccentrics and a herd of charming horses. Oh, and Lou.Lou''s a mystery Katie would love to unravel - the son of Sea Horse Ranch''s owner, with a past he''s keeping secret and a gorgeous smile she can''t get enough of. But her stay in the Keys isn''t just about a fling with the handsome local. Sea Horse Ranch''s future is in jeopardy, and the longer Katie stays, the more committed she''ll become to keeping this magical little island safe from harm. As she falls deeper in love with the Florida Keys, Katie might just find that her past is the key to saving her future.Pull up a lounger, pour yourself a boat drink, and get ready for a beach read in the sun-splashed and utterly unique Florida Keys!

Sparks fly when opposites attract in this sweet country romance!Rosemary is content with her life in the sleepy Maryland backwater of Catoctin Creek. Sure, things can be lonely for a woman all alone on a farm, but she has her horses, the elderly neighbors she's known her entire life, and her best friend Nikki, who is always happy to drop by with take-out from the Blue Plate Diner and the latest town gossip. If nothing in her life ever changes again, Rosemary will be perfectly happy.Then, Rosemary met Stephen.Stephen isn't sure what he finds more upsetting about Catoctin Creek: the heavy country silence or the pitch-black nights. A trip that began as a quick visit to his ailing father has turned into a long-term nightmare with no end in sight. His glittering life back in Manhattan is calling his name, but, unfortunately, his phone isn't ringing with any job offers. If he can't finagle a deal that puts him back on the map with his old investment pals, Stephen is going to lose his mind.Then, Stephen met Rosemary.When Stephen lands on a plan to get back to New York, he can't see any downsides to the deal. But all Rosemary sees is the end of her peaceful country life and hard-won happiness. She can't see why he won't leave well enough alone - and he can't understand how anyone could be happy in this slow, small town.But while these two opposites might not see eye-to-eye on the future of Catoctin Creek, their attraction is undeniable. It feels like fate has thrown Stephen and Rosemary together. The only question now is, who is going to cave and admit it first?For fans of cozy romance and small-town settings, Sunset at Catoctin Creek invites you to put your feet up, sip a comforting hot drink, and enjoy a satisfying happy-ever-after love story.Reviewers say: "This was a cozy city boy/country girl romance with a fun equestrian twist!"This is an old fashioned sweet love story set in the most fabulous location.""I'm a sucker for a good romance, and enjoyed this one immensely."

The crisp months of autumn are flying by and Catoctin Creek is booming, thanks to new businesses and the support of Caitlin Tuttle, human whirlwind and real estate investor. The new girl''s school has opened at Long Pond, bringing an influx of visitors and shoppers on weekends. Nikki''s bakery is thriving, Rosemary''s horse education classes are keeping her busy, and Nadine and Sean are settling into a rhythm running the school riding program. Things seem perfect-and the schedule is full!So when Rosemary''s farm is suddenly asked to take in twelve rescue horses, the town rallies to support them with plans for a Christmas carnival such as Catoctin Creek hasn''t put on in forty years. There will be music, rides, food, and more. It''s an exciting next step in the town''s comeback story.But there are also secrets in town: a missing hiker making headlines, a reporter from Virginia with a secret agenda, and a long-lost friend intent on locking himself away in his family''s old mansion. When Kelly O''Connell comes to town in search of answers about the woman who went missing in the Catoctin Mountains, she has more than one run-in with reclusive William Cunningham - and something between them might just spark.This book features multiple POV chapters, with storylines featuring Nadine, Nikki, Rosemary, and others, including some new friends you''ll love welcoming into your life!