Sunday, August 9, 2015

The Cowgirl Jumped Over the Moon by Linda Ballou


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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 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, who seems to love animals more than people, 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
By BookLoverRome  
Wonderful Contemporary Women's Fiction.

The Cowgirl Jumped Over the Moon by Linda Ballou is a novel for all horse lovers. It's exciting, inspiring and has a realistic setting and great characters.

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About the Author
Nothing pleases adventure-travel writer, Linda Ballou, more than seeing gorgeous country from the back of a good horse. Being a stowaway on a cross-country course in Ireland is detailed in her story Irish Mist which was included in the anthology Why We Ride with a forward by Jane Smiley. Her articles have appeared in Equus, Horse Illustrated, Western Horseman and numerous travel magazines. The Cowgirl Jumped Over the Moon was written while she was recovering from a riding injury that ended her days in the jumping world. Like her protagonist, she has come back to ride again and has enjoyed international rides since her accident. She is also the author of Lost Angel Walkabout-One Traveler’s Tales, and Wai-nani, A Voice from Old Hawai’i.

Connect with Linda..
Facebook: facebook.com/Linda.Ballou.9
Publisher: Wind Dancer Press
Published: June 2015
ISBN: 978-1512009347
Genre: New Adult Fiction




Gina’sReview
5 of 5 stars
Read in September, 2015


Grand Pix has never been more intriguing! Linda Ballou creates a scenario of charismatic characters, beautiful surroundings, incredible inspiration, and horse adventure. Ballou’s own personal experience shines through as she takes you on the inside track of owning a horse, riding a horse, and all of the emotions that go along with being an equestrian. A great story of the ups and downs of life and the thrills of owning a horse. A must reader for every horse-lover. 


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1 comment:

Ginger Dawn...A Spice Below The Horizon said...

Thank you This looks like a fantastic read!

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