Barbara Ellin Fox

Equestrian Fiction
Romance · Suspense · Adventure

“ Loved it. Such an incredible equestrian romantic suspense. I’ve missed many hours of sleep this week, but there are no regrets. I just couldn’t put the book down.” Amazon review

amazon best selling author

Barbara ellin fox
In my own words...

I’m a lifelong horse professional turned storyteller, writing romance set in the real horse world—stories of courage, second chances, and the people horses change.

Horses have shaped my life for decades. I’ve worked with remarkable animals and equally remarkable people across many corners of the horse industry. I’ve seen triumph, heartbreak, generosity, stubborn pride, quiet loyalty, and the kind of resilience that only comes from living close to horses. Those experiences became the foundation for my fiction.

My stories follow strong women and compassionate men navigating loss, trust, redemption, and unexpected new beginnings. Horses are never just background in these books—they are partners in healing, catalysts for change, and sometimes the reason two people find each other at all.

Whether I’m writing about a troubled competition horse, America’s wild mustangs, the pressures of the Thoroughbred world, or a small horse-country community like Meadow Lane, I’m drawn to characters who have something real at stake and something worth fighting for.

I also once ran an online horse-treat business and shared life with a very silly golden retriever named Bailey, both of which found their way into my stories.

Today I live in Missouri horse country and write fiction for readers who love horses, emotional journeys, and hard-won happily-ever-afters.

If you enjoy romance with heart, authenticity, and a touch of danger, you’re in the right place.

Writing awards

2020 Writing Contests
  • First Place in Inspirational Romance in the 2020 Orange Rose RWA writing contest.
  • Finalist in Romantic Suspense in the 2020 Great Expectations RWA Writing Contest
  • Finalist in Inspirational Romance in the 2020 TARA Florida West Coast Writers, Inc.
2019 Writing Contests
  • First place in Inspirational Romance in the 2019 Great Expectations Writing contest
  • First Place in Inspirational Romance in the 2019 Lone Star Writing Contest
  • Semi-finalist in the 2019 ACFW Genesis Writing contest
2018 Writing Contests
  • First place in the Long Contemporary Category of RWA Faith Hope and Love’s 2018 Touched by Love writing contest.
  • First place in Inspirational Romance in the 2018 OCCRWA Orange Rose Contest for Emerging Writers!
  • Second place in Inspirational Romance in the 2018 OCCRWA Orange Rose Contest for Emerging Writers!
  • Second place in Inspirational Romance in the 2018 Lone Star Writing Contest, Northwest Houston RWA.
  • Third place in Inspirational Romance NTRWA 2018 Great Expectations Contest.
  • Third place in the 2018 TARA Writing Contest. Tampa Area Romance Writers
2017 Contests
  • First place 2017 ACFW Virginia-The Crown- in Contemporary Romance
  • Finalist in 2017 Linda Howard Award of Excellence- in Inspirational Fiction
  • Finalist Windy City RWA’s Four Seasons 2017 Romance Writing Contest- Finalist Single Title Contemporary
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