RUNNING WITH HORSES

Canfield immerses readers in the beauty of horse-riding culture in this Christian romantic thriller.

Ileana Garcia is a woman with a secret. Born into an equestrian family in Miami, she and her sister, Delfina, helped to expose a criminal who destroyed prized animals for insurance money. As an adult, Ileana finds herself on the run from a mysterious stalker with murderous intent; after her sister moved to England, she adopted her sibling’s married name, Dee Collins, in an attempt to keep herself safe. She works as a horse groomer, and only a few weeks following her arrival at a new stable, dead bodies begin to appear, and the investigation strikes alarmingly close to home. As the police close in on the assailant, Dee finds herself falling in love with handsome, heroic local veterinarian Marcus Helton, who shares her Christian faith. He also has a young daughter with whom Dee immediately bonds. But the investigation threatens to expose her identity, and her secrecy about her background could make her a suspect in the killings. When Dee’s stalker finally reveals himself, Marcus is called upon to protect Dee from grave danger. This novel is filled with sweet and heroic moments; Canfield’s work will resonate with Christian audiences with its affirmations of faith and abstinence before marriage. The work also effectively emphasizes the genuine emotional connection between Dee and Marcus. Furthermore, details of horse-riding culture abound throughout, which will educate readers and capture the hearts of horse lovers. In this fast-paced and suspenseful tale, Canfield will keep readers guessing about who Dee’s life can be trusted, and how her past will be revealed. There are eerie moments, but no graphic violence, and the book concludes with a satisfying ending.

An exciting and uplifting tale of love and suspense.