Genre Fiction
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The Horsemaster's Daughter: A Novel (The Calhoun Chronicles, 2)
An unbroken horse, a broken man, an estate that needs her…
Virginia, 1854
Once a privileged son of the South, Hunter Calhoun now stands a widower shadowed by the scandal of his wife's death. Burying himself in his business breeding Thoroughbred racehorses, he's left his family to crumble and his young children to mourn alone. But when a poor investment threatens to bankrupt him, Hunter is forced to seek help by other means…
Eliza Flyte is a horse whisperer like no other. Removed from the world of wealth and social privilege, she grew up on an isolated island off the coast of Virginia and learned the secrets of gentling horses. When the wounded and grieving Hunter shows up unexpectedly at her doorstep, with a crazed and wild stallion in tow, she must brave Virginia society in order to heal them both.
As two worlds collide, Hunter and Eliza can no longer fight their attraction for each other. But it just might take a miracle for these two mismatched lovers to find their happily-ever-after.
The Calhoun Chronicles
Book 1: The Charm School
Book 2: The Horsemaster's Daughter
Book 3: HALFWAY TO HEAVEN
Book 4: ENCHANTED AFTERNOON
Book 5: A SUMMER AFFAIR
Virginia, 1854
Once a privileged son of the South, Hunter Calhoun now stands a widower shadowed by the scandal of his wife's death. Burying himself in his business breeding Thoroughbred racehorses, he's left his family to crumble and his young children to mourn alone. But when a poor investment threatens to bankrupt him, Hunter is forced to seek help by other means…
Eliza Flyte is a horse whisperer like no other. Removed from the world of wealth and social privilege, she grew up on an isolated island off the coast of Virginia and learned the secrets of gentling horses. When the wounded and grieving Hunter shows up unexpectedly at her doorstep, with a crazed and wild stallion in tow, she must brave Virginia society in order to heal them both.
As two worlds collide, Hunter and Eliza can no longer fight their attraction for each other. But it just might take a miracle for these two mismatched lovers to find their happily-ever-after.
The Calhoun Chronicles
Book 1: The Charm School
Book 2: The Horsemaster's Daughter
Book 3: HALFWAY TO HEAVEN
Book 4: ENCHANTED AFTERNOON
Book 5: A SUMMER AFFAIR
Readers Top Reviews
F.FaulknerChristine
Very likeable heroine, Eliza. Hunter was OK as the love interest, but not steamy hot. The time on the island was my favorite part of the book because it reminded me of some of my favorite books in my youth like ISLAND STALLION by walter farley, DOCTOR DOLLITTLE, and a tiny bit of SWISS FAMILY ROBINSON. I enjoyed her talking to the animals and relating to them, and I enjoyed the way he responded to her. The horse "Finn" was great as he came around to Eliza. Eliza was a genuine character, but Hunter wasn't too compelling. But the rest of the book was OK. A nice little mystery with Blue was resolved strangely indeed. And the matter of Eliza's parentage was really a quick wrap-up. The ending was decent and left me wanting a sequel in California.
Dolores B. Johnston
I found the Horsemaster's Daughter wonderfully entertaining. The horse may represent both main characters in some respects. It is the type of book that makes you think beyond the story line, although that is enough to keep a reader interested. But for those who like to analyze a little this story is full of symbolism. If you want an interesting book that is not a standard romance with the standard progression of the story, blah blah (!!) you will find this book wonderfully interesting with twists the reader does not expect, and sometimes cheering for the main characters, who are so real but flawed, just like most of us.
KB
I could not put this down. I felt so involved in the story and the family. Finding out about the letters was so sad. What a difficult time to be growing up and the social pressures.
J. Kennedy-cummings
I really loved this book. I thought it was a bit on the slow side in the first couple of chapters but after that it really takes off . It seems to be one problem solved another happens. I had my kindle propped in front of me for two days. I just couldn't be sure how it was going to end. I only knew how I wanted it to end. This is not your usual fluffy novel but it really has a story to tell. I have recommended it to my family already. Do yourself a favor and read a romance that doesn't insult your intelligence.
Michael W. Blevins
This is a stand alone sequel to "The Charm School" set in pre-Civil War Tidewater Virginia. Susan Wiggs is an excellent writer who captures a rich narrative with amazing detail and emotional power. Events did not proceed quite as the reader might expect, which is a nice change up. There are several themes at play in the story which keeps interest high.
