Natalie Keller Reinert

Horses aren't cheap, and competing event horses is a tough way to make a living. Jules Thornton is settled at Briar Hill Farm with fellow trainer Pete Morrison, eyes focused on a successful future in eventing, but money is tight and opportunities are dwindling.When a potential sponsor offers Pete a stellar deal, Jules is ready for her big break -- but it's not what she was hoping for. She'll have to make hard choices if she wants a future in eventing...

For three-day event rider Jules Thornton, courage means riding her horses forward through the most daunting cross-country courses in the sport. She's already proven she's willing to do whatever it takes to make her name as an eventer, even spending the summer in an intense dressage program.Now she's back in Ocala and ready to tackle the winter eventing with her usual bravado, but neither she nor her partner, Pete are ready for the next struggle the...

A Wild Ride Through Florida's Horse CountryJules came to Ocala one year ago, with only one goal on her mind: becoming a top Three-Day Event rider and trainer. She's young, hungry, and driven by demons only she knows about. To Jules, being fiercely ambitious is simply the fuel she needs to achieve her dreams. But to the rest of the Ocala equestrian set, Jules Thornton is a nasty know-it-all who deserves whatever comeuppance she gets. Jules doesn't...

Jules the riding instructor. It's not exactly what she expected out of her career, but things are going fine, and it's better than living in a horse trailer, right? Most of the time, sure. But the cracks begin to show as the eventing season winds up and summer sets in across Florida. Pete's new horse has an overbearing owner who is pressuring him into pushing the horse too fast. Dynamo suddenly seems to be showing his age on the cross-country course....

A novel of equestrian life in unexpected places. Jenny's a horsewoman, born and bred. Aidan's a photographer, with a passion for sleek thoroughbreds. Lana has business brains and start-up cash. Together, they're going to bring horse racing's best stories to life. Best friends working on a passion project together: it could be the perfect post-grad life in New York City... if only Jenny wasn't hopelessly in love with Aidan. Unrequited love aside, Jenny...

This time, Jules might be in over her head. With Pete away in California, new horse Confident Liar proving to be a difficult ride, and the co-op moms feeling their oats now that she's a big-time upper-level rider, Jules is feeling the pinch from every direction. There are championships on the line, new horses in the barn, and a general feeling of chaos in the air. Luckily, Jules has old friends to count on. But as the summer heats up, it seems like...

A romance born from a mystery, as the holidays arrive in Catoctin Creek.When reporter Kelly O'Connell arrives in Catoctin Creek, the last thing on her mind is falling in love. She's here for answers about a missing hiker, and just maybe to get away from her dissatisfaction with the way her life has turned out. But when she runs into the small town's newly returned prodigal son, the sparks between them are undeniable - and quick to kindle into romance!Meanwhile,...

Every racehorse must one day retire from the track, and for Tiger, that day has arrived. Alex isn't ready for Tiger's racing days to end, but planning his next career is quickly becoming the least of her problems. An animal rights group is accusing her of involvement in a horse-abuse scandal, and with death threats arriving daily, Alexander fears for her safety. Suddenly Tiger's not the only one heading back to the farm - Alex is stuck at home, too,...

We can choose our friends. But we can't choose their horses... When Grace Carter (Show Barn Blues) finds herself helping a friend in need, she turns to the Briar Hill Farm gang for help. As a summer oasis, Briar Hill sounds ideal: shade trees, breezes, and not too many boarders to stir things up. But Grace's old friend Suzie isn't winning any prizes for world's best farm guest. And neither is her horse, Gaucho. While Grace is trying to contain Suzie...

A classic horse racing novella, examining love, loss, and life's toughest choices.Originally published in 2011, The Head and Not The Heart spurred the creating of the bestselling, award-nominated Alex & Alexander series. Now, read this bonus novella for more background on the action between Runaway Alex and Other People's Horses, Books 1 & 2 of the Alex & Alexander series. About the Book Alex's life looks pretty wonderful to the casual observer. She's...