Tween Tuesday Review: Racing Into Trouble

* Racing Into Trouble is book 2 in the Timber Ridge Riders series. Click here to read my review for book one: Keeping Secrets*

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Kate and Angela have an uneasy relationship. Angela's excited because a new girl will soon be arriving at the stables. Jennifer West, from England, has riding in her blood. Angela hopes that will her riding skills, Jennifer might be enough to kick Kate off the team.

Kate's happy to be back riding horses and living with her friend. She doesn't mind helping Holly get around the house. She's excited about Holly's future and her ability to ride horses again. After an accident leaves Holly's mom on crutches, Kate takes over more responsibility in the barn. Things aren't going well as notes turn up missing, a fire starts in the barn, and a horse goes out of control. Both Holly and Kate know Angela's behind these pranks making Kate look bad, but without proof, they can't do anything.

Will these incidents all add up to major trouble for Kate?

My Thoughts: I tore through this sequel, loving the new horse that comes to the barn that's a bit of handful. I love how Kate tries to tame him with Lifesavers!  I love reading about the horses and their quirks. I think Jennifer will be an interesting addition to the stable. The drama between the riders kept me turning the pages as I had to find out what happened. The news at the end makes me eager to read the next book in this fun series.

Cover Thoughts: Cool - I like the horse running.

Source: From the author - Thanks Maggie!


Up Next: Riding for the Stars

Tween Tuesday Review: Keeping Secrets

Kate finds a summer job taking care of Holly. Holly's confined to a wheelchair after a car accident. There's nothing physically wrong with her, but she can't walk. Kate's job will be part companion and part nurse while Holly's mom works at the barn.

Kate hopes they won't have to go to the horse barn often. She has a secret history with horses. She's responsible for the death of the horse she used to ride. He was beautiful. Since the accident, she's turned her back on riding and horses.

She tells Holly and her mother that she's scared of horses, making it easier on herself. Holly and Kate rarely go to the horse barn. Holly, a former rider, misses horses and riding.

One day, Holly convinces Kate to watch the horses ride. When one of the riders gets hurt - Kate acts instinctively. Soon her secret is out. Will she be able to stay out of the horse world?

My Thoughts: A cute fun read centered on one girl's summer.  I loved the horse barn - the description of the horses made me want to go horse back riding. I loved the competition - especially the cross country competition. I hated Angela - the girl who must win blue ribbons to capture her mother's attention.  I liked Holly and her story. I'm anxious to see where that goes next. A fun tween read for girls who loves horses, friendship drama, and a dash of romance.


Cover Thoughts: Great! I love the horse jumping!


Source: from the author - thanks Maggie!


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