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Horse Crazy

Horse Crazy, February 2015
by Caitlin Ricci

Author Self-Published
Featuring: Derrick; Kristen; Melody
26 pages
ISBN: 1620044803
EAN: 9781620044803
Kindle: B00RKRRPQ8
Hardcover / e-Book
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"IN a changing world, who can we depend upon for love?"

Fresh Fiction Review

Horse Crazy
Caitlin Ricci

Reviewed by Clare O'Beara
Posted February 8, 2015

Novella / Short Story | Women's Fiction Contemporary

Teenage Kristen has two moms - now. Her parents split up and since the divorce ex-soldier Melody has completed her transformation to a woman. She doesn't look bad in a dress. Really, it's enough to drive any teen girl crazy, but Kristen is far more interested in the horse barn near their new home. She's definitely HORSE CRAZY. Derrick, the manager of the riding stable, doesn't just offer training - he's written a book on horse genetics and coat colours. He's interested in mature ladies, not teen girls. Melody catches his eye. But she's edgy about the whole situation - not helped by the bitterly accusative texts from her ex - and doesn't know how to respond. I hadn't read anything quite like this previously, though I'd read a novel about a couple of ladies raising their children, and if anybody is unsure what to think of the situation I would encourage them to read about this quite normal little family. The world is growing more complicated, and all we can be sure of is that people will still be people. The language is straightforward, the gentle romance can be read without blushing. We come to admire Melody a great deal. I'll let you make up your minds how the tale should end, but I was entirely satisfied with the outcome. I'm looking forward to reading more of Caitlin Ricci's works. HORSE CRAZY is a nice short story and a classy read.

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SUMMARY

Melody and her teenage daughter, Kristen, have moved to Colorado for a fresh start. She's still not 100% where she wants to be in terms of her body yet but she is finally comfortable with herself and is living completely as a woman for the first time in her life. To thank Kristen for being so wonderful she promises her daughter riding lessons, something her little girl has always dreamed of. While waiting for the lesson to start, she's happy to see her daughter amidst the horses that she loves so much, but Melody does not expect the handsome man who sits down next to her—a man who proves to be Kristen's instructor and idol—to be interested in taking Melody out on a date...


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