Many Lives Ranch

Equestrian Romance with a twist of suspense

by Barbara Ellin Fox

amazon best selling author

pre-order for February 12,2025 release date

Many lives ranch

What will you do when the truth hunts you down?

Kate Malloy has always dreamed of merging her Master’s degree in social work with her love for horses to help at-risk youth. But without the funding to start her program in Oklahoma, her dream feels out of reach—until Aunt Erma discovers a job posting that could change everything.

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Book Reviews

"I loved this story. Here's why. Hunky, kind, football player hero who rides horses. Smart, spunky, tough, brave social worker heroine who trains horses and their riders. Kids in need of love and horses. Secrets. Rescues. Tension - both romantic and suspense plot kinds. Did I mention horses? There's lots of horses ... and a dog. Two actually. If you enjoy stories where the good guys win and the kid gets a second chance and the parents ... well, you'll have to read it to find out the rest."

goodreads review

Really good book. Highschool sweethearts meet again after 13 years when Katie Rose takes her dream job, only to find Blake owns the ranch and he is now a famous, rich NFL quarterback. She's loving her job as horse trainer when her secret comes out at a very bad time. They work to get their son back after his adopted Mom dies. Lots of horses and ranch life. Will Blake be able to win Katie Rose back and marry her? Really enjoyed this.

goodreads review

"This is a great read. Lots of very well-written story, written by someone who obviously loves all things horses. My kind of author! Highly recommended."

amazon review

"Refreshing. Finally a book with horses not meant for teens! Just the right mix of humor, drama, suspense and romance. A great read!"

amazon review

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The Characters

  • Kate Malloy 
  • After growing up with her aunt on an Oklahoma ranch, Kate has an impossible dream to combine her Masters Degree in social work with her passion for horses to help at-risk youth.
    Without start-up money to begin a program, her dreams remain wishes — Until Aunt Erma stumbles across the perfect job on the internet. Kate accepts her dream job and moves to Texas to join the team at Many Lives Ranch.
  • Blake Lightfeather would have tossed his full-ride scholarship and missed his shot at the NFL if it hadn’t been for friends.  Now he has achieved his dream of joining the newest NFL team Austin Legend, winning MVP in the Pro Bowl, making his team contenders for the Superbowl. Grid iron success and and dating an endless stream of stunning models leaves him with a cavernous hollow ache that follows where ever he goes.

Cowboy and Cowgirl riding horses and holding hands
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