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  • 06/2015
  • 9781512009347
  • 228 pages
  • $14.95
Linda Ballou
Author
The Cowgirl Jumped Over the Moon
Linda Ballou, author
Gemcie and her Irish Hunter, Marshal, are about to capture the World Cup when a nasty fall dashes their chances. While she is mending, her arch rival seizes this opportunity to catch a ride on Marshal, and to seduce her young husband. Confused and dazed by her new circumstances, Gemcie heads for the high Sierras hoping the majestic spires that captured the heart of the father that she never met will provide the answers she seeks. She finds strength and solace riding solo on the John Muir Trail, but a bear attack ends her time of introspection and places her in the care of a solitary cowboy manning a fire lookout. Brady shows her love and gives her the courage to get back in the saddle. Haunted by images of Marshal being abused by his owners, Gemcie returns to rescue him and fly high with him once more. Ballou’s prose gallops ahead at breakneck speed as she takes you along on this wild ride.
Reviews
Amazon Reviewer-Marsha @ Keeper Bookshelf-

Sometimes life knocks you around and all you can do is hold on, and try to find yourself again.

The Cowgirl Jumped Over The Moon is such a story. Gemcie lost everything in one moment. Her fall would cost her the chance at the World Cup, her marriage and the horse she loves above all else. The basics of the story can be found in the cover description. What you won’t find there is the heartache, the recovery and the spirit of this amazing young lady. This novel is a journey to discovery of what is left after everything you knew falls away.

There is some terminology that the reader may not be familiar with – but please don’t let that aspect of this novel keep you from enjoying the rest. Perfect for horse lovers, but more for the mature or near adult reader because of the sexual, romantic parts of this story. I finished this story in one setting. It engaged me, entertained me and gave me such satisfaction is seeing Gemcie recover not only from her fall, but to fight her way back to finding herself amongst all the emotional pain that kept her trapped for a while. Life moves on, wrongs can be righted and the heart is always strongest when you think all is lost.

Equus Book Review Blog-Christine Meunier

Gemcie is a talented and determined rider who has a great sponsor, an exceptional horse and a supportive husband at the young age of 19. It seems she is destined for great things in the equestrian world.

A freak accident and a battle to get back on the horse are enough hurdles to overcome, but these aren’t the only nasty surprises in store for Gemcie and her horse Marshal.

As her world falls down around her, she questions what’s true in life and what she really wants.

Finding some unexpected truths from her trainer, Gemcie embarks on an adventure to find herself and regain her strength. Her vision clear, she finds further obstacles to overcome in her path, but is determined to stay true to herself and Marshal.

Formats
Paperback Book Details
  • 06/2015
  • 9781512009347
  • 228 pages
  • $14.95
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