When I see E. J. Noyes name on a book, I grab it. She writes "your not so typical" stories. This one is introducing us to the life of a Dressage Rider/trainer and her horse. And her struggles and hard work to get to the Olympics in Rio. And of course there is a warm and rich romance with the Olympic teams Veterinarian. Both mc's (Caitlyn and Addie) are interesting and complex. I loved all the description of the relationship between Caitlyn and her horse Dew. I was not aware a horse could be so affectionate. I would have liked a little more description regarding the Dressage movements and step requirements in the arena so I googled it. And now I am in awe and a big fan. I now understand the melt down Caitlyn has during a very unexpected problem half way into the story.
Another 5 star review for originality, romance and interest. I recommend any of Noyes books.
I was given this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Although I am not really a fan of equine events or activities, I am a fan of E.J. Noyes and therefore Pas du deux was a must read for me. This book tells the story of Caitlyn Lloyd who specializes in horse dressage and has her sights set of the 2016 Rio Olympics. Addie Gardner is a veterinarian currently residing in the horse community of Wellington, Florida, which is just to the West of Palm Beach. Addie has been assigned to the Olympic team as the team veterinarian at the last minute. The women share a past that dates back to their teenage years when they were in Pony Club together. Addie actually had a crush on Caitlyn in Pony Club, but Caitlyn's only memories of Addie focus on how badly she and the "other rich girls" treated her.

Caitlyn and Addie reconnect at the lead up events in Europe to the Olympics. Addie is excited to see Caitlyn again and has actually been following her on social media. But Caitlyn is less than thrilled with their reintroduction, which brings back bad memories of her teenage years. After they begin talking again and working their way through what happened during their Pony Club days, only then is Caitlyn eventually able to admit an attraction for Addie. The book chronicles the dressage events that take place at multiple locations in Europe and then finally the 2016 Rio Olympics.

Since this a book by E.J. Noyes, I can highly recommend it, even as someone who really wasn't too interested in the dressage subject matter. Although, I'll admit that I learned a lot about a topic where I knew very little. I enjoyed the realistic relationship between Caitlyn and Addie and Dewey, Caitlyn's horse, stole the show with his antics, his desire for snacks, and his health scare at the Olympics. 4.5 stars

I received an ARC from Bella Books and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

I absolutely loved this book, which is no surprise since I have loved all of E.J. Noyes' books. The story is about Addie and Caitlyn, members but (seeming) rivals of the same teenage Pony Club, who reconnect as adults when Addie joins the Olympic Dressage team as the veterinarian and Caitlyn is competing.

It's no surprise that Addie and Caitlyn's relationship was fun to watch unfold, that they had amazing chemistry, and that you were truly "rooting" for them. What I didn't expect was how much I would enjoy the setting and secondary characters. Dewey truly steals the show and (even though I have never so much as ridden on a horse) I found myself looking forward to reading more about his little quirks and personality.

(Side note to the author (not that she's reading this)) - A Dewey / Rasputin reunion scene would make for a fun one shot! It was the one thing I really wish was included.

Overall this is a great, fun read and I look forward to more books from the author in the future.

Pas de deux is a beautifully written novel by one of my favorite authors, E.J. Noyes. It is one of those books that I will want to read over and over again. It is that good.

The story is an enemies-to-lovers romance. Caitlyn Lloyd and Addie Gardiner knew each other from their teens when they were in Pony Club. They were not really friends then, and Caitlyn especially has some ill feelings toward Addie. Caitlyn is not happy when she finds out Addie is the new vet for the US Olympic Dressage Team that she is trying out for. It adds a lot of tension to an already tense situation as the riders and horses work for the few spots on the 2016 Olympic team.

The characters really make this story. I already knew that Ms. Noyes is an expert at creating realistic and memorable people that readers can connect with, but I think she has done an outstanding job with Caitlyn and Addie. I love how they interact with each other in the story, from the first reunion when Caitlyn still harbors bad feelings for Addie to later when they are trying to resolve the tension and misunderstandings between them. They actually talk to each other, and what is even more wonderful…listen to each other. You don’t see that a lot in romance stories. This is not your usual fall-in-love, fight, break-up, and make-up tale. It is much more realistic, and I loved every minute of it. Of course the horses, especially Caitlyn’s Dewey, make the tale even better.

I had a blast reading this novel. I’ve listed it as a favorite book, and it has my highest recommendation.

I received and ARC from NetGalley and Bella Books for an honest review.

How can I give this book anything else than the five stars it deserves! I loved it, but I have to admit I’m a little bit biased. People that know me, know that I’m not much of a sports person, but there is one sport that still makes my heart beat just a little bit faster and that’s dressage. This book is a perfect combination of my favorite sport and a wlw romance, what more do you need?

For more than a decade I competed in dressage and while it was just at amateur level, me and my friends were no less serious about it. Training 6 days a week, lessons 2-3 times a week and competitions in the weekends, ow and a little bit of school in between. And where did my equestrian adventure start? Yes, at pony club! It did not bring me the love of my life (I was still so far tucked away in the closet that I didn’t even know it had a door), but it did bring me my best friend, who’s until today (almost 30 years later) still my best friend. Equestrian sports in the Netherlands equates dressage, and I was delighted to see that part of this book is actually set at a training facility in the Netherlands and everything fits, from the various locations to the people and “Poffertje” the cat. Also, all descriptions of dressage, training and the connection between rider and horse are so well described that it’s clear that Noyes is not only very knowledgeable on the subject, she also clearly loves the sport and of course, the horses.

But Noyes would not be Noyes if there isn’t a fantastic romance as well. Caitlin is a candidate for the American dressage team and Addie is the new USA team veterinarian. When they first meet at a qualification competition there is obvious (one sided) hostility between the two based on events that happened at pony club, events that they both appear to remember quite differently.
I enjoyed the slow buildup and recollection of what happened at pony club and the realization that they were both teens handling their insecurities in a different manner. But, even after this first hurdle there are more difficulties for them to overcome and what I love about this book is that it is so real. There is excellent communication and this is not the beautified romance with perfect people and perfect lives that fit seamlessly together, or perfect sex for that matter, I had to chuckle when they lightly fumble through their first sexual encounter (which was no less sexy for it).

Caitlin and Addy have very different personalities and I think it’s almost impossible not to like them, but if I had to pick a favorite it would be Addie with her openness and slight awkwardness. There are not a lot of secondary characters, not with a large role anyway, but the ones that are there were fleshed out very well. Wren is the perfect groom, but also a really good friend to Caitlin and she perfectly complements Caitlin’s introvert character. The other secondary character has to be Dewey, Caitlin’s horse. I know this sounds weird, but his personality is unmistakable, I really got the feeling that I know him and I just want to cuddle him and give him a treat or fun toy to play with.

In this book Noyes is back to writing in first person, but with POVs from Caitlin and Addy. I like first person, it just makes that connection a little bit more intense, but sometimes I miss the connection to the other character(s). This is why the two POVs work so well, it gives the best of both worlds. One other thing to notice is that this book is very low angst. Normally I like some angst in my books, but I found that I did not miss it in this one at all. I can’t think of anything I did not like about this book, however, if you don’t know too much about horses or dressage, it might be a bit technical at times. But then again, learning a thing or two while reading a great book is never a bad thing, right?

If it wasn’t clear from my rambling above I highly recommend this book!

The premise of Pas de deux is very sweet and is based lightly on Noyes' own experiences. The relationship between Caitlyn and Addie took a bit to heat up due to some childhood silliness from years before, but I really enjoyed seeing their friendship, then romance, develop.

For me, the standout of this novel was our main man, Dewey. Although he is a horse, he was the perfect secondary character that added a great deal to this story. I will be the first to admit that I have absolutely no idea about horses, but Dewey is this big personality in the book that made me want to get to know this world a lot more. I never knew horses were so smart and playful!

I think my lack of knowledge about horses, dressage and the competitive world this book is set in was the reason why it took me a bit to get into the story. However, once I was invested in the characters (including Dewey) I was hooked by this book.

E.J. Noyes is definitely one of my favourite authors. Her world building and characterisation is stand-out in her novels and this is again showcased within Pas de deux.

Many thanks to Netgalley and Bella Books for a copy of this novel. ARC provided in exchange for an honest review.

2021 is the year in which I discovered E. J. Noyes and what a delightful discovery it has been.
As I understand from the author’s social media this story is loosely based on her own life, she has taken some artistic liberties but that’s it. When your own love story resembles something like the story in this book it is understandable you write romance novels, you have the best example to draw inspiration from.

Caitlyn is a dressage rider for Team USA, introverted and maybe a bit socially awkward on top of it. Addie is the replacement vet for the team. The women share a Pony Club history that they remember in a different way and have processed in a different way. The focus in this book is very much on the horses, qualifying is for the 2016 Rio Olympics and the stresses of their jobs. The way Caitlyn and Addie find each other is just so cute, enemies to lovers comes to mind, but I think if you are enemies there has to be hostility from both sides, and there definitely isn’t.
I can’t really describe the story, but it’s good. Lots of communication, honest conversations, fun sexy times, cute horse, it has it all. Lesfic with horses certainly isn’t new, but the way this is done, in typical Noyes fashion, it just stands out.
I don’t really care about horses, or equine sports for that matter, I only catch some of the dressage at the Olympics. So for me, at times some of the things were a bit hard to understand. Plus side, I did learn many things about dressage. What I also found rather funny was the setting in the Netherlands, my home country, fun to see some typical Dutch things. Even the very typical Dutch behaviour by a secondary character, made me laugh.

Anyway, I’m so happy I discovered Noyes this year and even when a book revolves around a subject I really have no affinity with (horses) I can really enjoy her books and be fully immersed in them. Love it!
4.5 stars

This is a well developed, detailed storyline in the world of dressage. I thoroughly enjoyed the story and found it to be an easy read. The main characters were solid, communicated well and acted professionally. They also had amazing chemistry. I particularly enjoyed how both Caitlyn and Addie acted maturely by putting their differences aside and slowly learnt to trust each other. However not to be biased in any way, Dewy antics always makes me smile. I absolutely loved him.
I highly recommend 4.5 stars


Thank you NetGalley and Bella Books for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

'ARC provided by both Netgalley and The Publisher (Bella Books) in exchange for a honest review'

**Few writers sometimes cannot write the stories that they really want to write but then they should write the book that they are capable of writing..The effable is preferable to the ineffable..'

Pleasant read!
It is sometimes delightful to encounter a book that, in addition to being an enjoyable read, strikes this same positive responsive chords from other readers minds. Noyes is as single-minded to her craft as her characters, good and otherwise are to theirs -- with this literary flair when telling a story from curious and fascinating angles. So to this I say that E.J. Noyes is back with what she does best in telling a charming well researched story -- with an engaging romantic filled love story. With her signature insight and gift for storytelling, she interweave this enchanting tale from the first chapter of the intimate bond and unique relationships between a horse, it's rider, veterinarian, groomer and everyone else associated with them to the last page. It's really all about achieving goals, getting to the Olympics, winning or medaling in the dressage/equestrian events while resolving whatever feelings there might be for a past riding teammate and assuming teen bully. Not a horse person neither am I into horse dressage plus anything pertaining to the inner workings of veterinarians etc.. but from the storyline progression, i have not read any other writer who has brought to life the remarkable bonding between humans and their horses like Ms.Noyes. Her extensive groundwork in the field of horse/animal cognition while exploring the quick instincts, keen observations of any health issues and the different medical care by professional veterinarians were well written.
Overall, 'PAS DE DEUX' is filled with whimsical anecdotes, reckoning dialogues, spins a web of human emotions that range from anger to sheer joy even captures the essence of what it feels like to achieve your goals then fall in Love. Whether exercising, laying around, being playful, eating hay or any favorite snacks in their barns, the horses in 'PAS DE DEUX' are genuinely motivating, will warm your heart and utterly memorable.
Highly recommended!

Like many other readers I am a big fan of E.J Noyes, with Ask, Tell and Alone being two of my favourite books of all time. I’ve been keen to get my hands on her most recent release (thank you NetGalley & Publisher) after reading others Arc reviews.

I did really enjoy this book, although not quite to the same level as her previous releases. I generally don’t have an interest in horses, dressage etc, so it did take me a fair while to become familiar with certain terms and to become attached to the story. The two main characters, Addie and Caitlyn, have history stretching back to their early teen years and for me this type of background is always a plus. The book was low angst and I enjoyed the chemistry between the two MC’s.

I have read previously that the author owns many horses and I found that the love and interest that she has for both them and equestrian sports really shines through.

Generally, I think it’s impossible for Noyes to produce a disappointing book. I enjoyed this weekend read and look forward to her next release. Overall a 4* for me

I always enjoyed watching the dressage competition during the Olympics. I found those events to be powerfully entertaining and engaging. I felt the same way while reading this author’s latest book.

Caitlyn was hoping to medal at the 2016 Olympic dressage competition. She was confident in her abilities and strongly focused on the goals she set for herself. Nothing seemed to rattle her until she saw her tormentor from twenty years ago, Addie, who was now the team’s veterinarian. When Addie and Caitlyn were fourteen, they were members of the Pony Club. Caitlyn remembered Addie and her friends constantly bullying her, while Addie remembered having a massive crush of Caitlyn. Even though they remembered that time period differently, they maturely set aside the past to focus on the present, in the hope that they could establish a working relationship.

There were many aspects of this story that I enjoyed. The characters were very well developed. While their professional relationship was always solid, they took time to develop a more personal relationship. Given their past history, they were a bit cautious in their personal approach to each other. But, and this was what I found most enjoyable, they started to communicate about the past, present, and future. They communicated with each other in a no nonsense way. They came to an understanding about their past and developed a friendship. They continued to communicate about their present and future: their strong feelings for each other and how they might continue a relationship since they lived in different states. It was actually refreshing to see the characters communicate on all levels not only with words but tender touches to offer support or understanding.

I enjoyed the very descriptive and detailed account of the dressage storyline. It was very interesting and enlightening. And I just loved Dewy with his commanding presence and playful ways.

I also loved how the title was a meaningful part of their past- a memory they both cherished. Those memories encouraged the women to trust each once again and gave them the encouragement to move forward with their relationship.

E.J. Noyes is one of those select few authors that never seems to disappoint her readers. This was another well written highly entertaining story from start to finish.

A copy was given for an honest review.

I love EJ Noyes and was very excited to read this.

Both of the main characters are likeable people and have some fantastic chemistry. I think my favorite aspect of this book is that they communicated with each other. From their interactions back at camp to their current situation before and at the olympics. Nothing bugs me more than lack of communication.

It was also nice that they weren’t pitted as rival riders. I don’t know anything about horses but their dynamic as rider and vet seemed realistic.

Because I’m a slow burn fan I do wish that it took them a little longer to become friendly. However, that didn’t take anything away from the story.

This is a solid book that’s definitely worth a read.

(Thanks to the Bella and netgalley for the copy)

I'm not really a horsey person but the Olympic competition side of the book interested me. I quite liked the storyline. It was quite interesting about the lead up to the event and what is involved. Does not go overboard with detail (which would probably have bored me) but learned things I didn't know before. Nice romance in it too. Not too mushy or angsty.

I absolutely enjoyed this book.

In this book we follow Caitlyn and Addison. Addison a veterinarian and Caitlyn is a dressage player on the road to the Olympics. The two meet when Addison is hired for the Olympic dressage team but this isn’t their first time meeting as the two were childhood friends... maybe not to Caitlyn though. The childhood that she remembers is nothing like the one Addison does and this kicks off an underlining enemies to lovers story. Caitlyn thought Addison hated her when in reality Addison just had the biggest crush.

Their relationship is absolutely cute, I’m not the biggest fan of dressage or horses as I may or may not have a small.... huge fear of animals taller than me, but I still loved this book. I expect nothing less from EJ Noyes though!

I do wish there was more romantic scenes between the two and maybe a more epic realization from Caitlyn that she was in love.

Highly recommend, very easy, casual, funny read!

Thank you NetGalley and the publishers for the ARC in return for an honest review!

4.5⭐️ – Each new book by E.J. Noyes is cause for celebration. You know you’re going to get fantastic writing, relatable characters, and a great story. Even with her more traditional romances (Turbulence, Gold or this new one), there’s always something more.

In Pas de Deux, Caitlyn Lloyd is on the verge of qualifying for the 2016 Rio Olympics as part of the US dressage team. All her hard work, all her sacrifices are about to pay. No way is she going to let her confusion over the new team vet derail her plans. Addie Gardner was Caitlyn’s nemesis at Pony Club, or so Caitlyn remembers it. On Addie’s side, things are a bit different: Caitlyn was her first – and everlasting – crush. Now an accomplished vet, Addie’s ambition is to do her job as well as possible. And if with that job comes a new friendship (or more), she won’t complain.

I don’t know much about horses. Like with most sports, I know more than I would had I not met my wife (she once received an award for her articles on equestrian competitions), and I understood most of the words without using the glossary at the end of the book, but I mostly look from afar, awed by both the beauty and the height of horses. They make me feel very small, clumsy and fragile. E.J. Noyes, on the other hand, is an expert, and the love she has for horses is in every word of this book. I think it’s that love that made it possible for me to care about every detail, all the minutiae about the care of horses. The level of description could have felt excessive but Noyes makes it engaging and captivating.

The readers who felt lost when Noyes tried her hand at third person narrative will be happy to know that she’s back to first person (from both MCs’ POV, in alternate chapters) and hasn’t mislaid any of her talent during her foray into foreign territory. I, for one, believe her third person is just as good as her first and that she spooked herself with Reaping the Benefits. When you’re as talented as E.J. Noyes is, you can write anything you put your mind to. The only question is whether you’re enjoying writing it. And it certainly feels as if the author took pleasure in writing this story.

One of the many things I loved in this book is the way the MCs deal with problems. They do this very adult and very rare-in-lesfic thing: they talk to each other. This book is proof that miscommunication isn’t required for drama. Neither is a breakup. Well-fleshed characters with very human hang-ups bring all the angst and drama necessary. It’s all the more interesting here as Pas de Deux is part enemies-to-lovers romance, part second chance, depending on whose point of view is playing. Addie has had a crush on Caitlyn since they were fourteen, unbeknownst to Caitlyn who thought Addie was a pest.

All the confused feelings they had as teenagers wake up in a much more adult manner when they meet again. The chemistry between them is sweet and hot at the same time, with Addie trying not to get her hopes up too quickly and Caitlyn’s efforts to reconcile the girl she hated with the adorable woman she’s attracted to. Once they act on their attraction, the sex scenes are both steamy and realistic. Not everything is picture-perfect the first time and it only makes it better.

While I loved both MCs (especially Addie) and the secondary characters, from Caitlyn’s groom Wren to Addie’s friend Teresa and, of course, Dewey the horse, this book didn’t touch me as deeply as Noyes’s books usually do. It could be because, before I got to it, I read a couple of other books that brought out a lot of emotions for me and I was, maybe, a little dried out. If that’s the reason, I’m pretty sure I’ll experience the minuscule part I missed when I listen to the audiobook. I love E.J. Noyes’s books but what I love even more is Abby Craden narrating them. I don’t even care if she mangles the French (as long as she’s not voicing a French character). I can’t wait to hear the voices she gives Caitlyn and Addie.

I received a copy from the publisher and I am voluntarily leaving a review.

Thank you to NetGalley, the author and publisher for the opportunity to read and review "Pas de deux." This was a lovely read and set in a world of Equestrian sport which the author clearly knows a good deal about. I know virtually nothing about the setting, but it was very easy to understand because the author's descriptive narrative is so vivid and the primary and secondary characters are also very much a part of the backdrop.

Cleverly this covers two different tropes. For one character it is an enemy to friends and etcetera’s. To another it is a second chance affair/relationship. Both have to recognise their true feelings and there is a certain amount of resolving conflicts and overcoming obstacles which helps Caitlyn and Addie on their relationship journeys.

I loved the description of Dewey and his obsession with Rasputin. It was touching to read and understand a little of the deep connection riders/owners and grooms have with their horses. It was good to be in a different world, a different background and in this very enjoyable easy to read lesfic novel, it was also informative and a good learning opportunity too. The author hasn't had one dud yet. This is a totally different background to her previous novels and just proves how versatile and capable E J Noyes is when she pens her novels. 5*

I received an ARC copy of this book from the Publisher via Netgalley and voluntarily leaving my review.


Caitlyn is a rider she raise her horse Dewey who is character all in itself she is determined to win a medal in US Olympic dressage and nothing is going to distract her from her gold.

Addie is vet who in last minute is working US Olympic Dressage Team. She loves her job and actually happy she get a chance to see her old crush that wouldn’t give her second glance.

Caitlyn and Addie clash but it doesn’t stop the sparks coming from the both of them when old hurts comes to the surface will they be able to put the past behind them and start anew.

I like both characters they were both driven the chemistry was there I like that what you think you remember maybe false and what your being told maybe the truth.

It's E.J. Noyes. There is a reason she is at the top of the field when it comes to WLW fiction. I was so excited to receive an ARC of this book, and after I got it, I thought about rushing through this, but decided to savor the book instead, and it was so worth it.

This book was so great. It follows both Caitlyn Lloyd and Addison (Addie) Gardener as they navigate Olympic qualifiers together then eventually the Olympics- Caitlyn as a rider and Addie as the team Vet. They have a contentious past together they can't agree on, but have to put that aside to be successful, and yet there is something growing between them.

I loved this. Every part of it. I'm a certified fan of enemies to lovers, and while this isn't the most heated of rivalries I've read about- it was still fun to see Caitlyn's initial animosity towards Addie and Addie's feelings totally foiled in respect for Caitlyn.

I honestly don't know anything about horses and competitive horse riding, I grew up in a city and have been on one like twice. So I had to look up some things- like what dressage is, and the movements described in the book, but it didn't at all interfere with my enjoyment of this book. I could see it all happening really well- Noyes describes what is going on very effectively that you don't need a background in horsemanship to follow the actions. I do enjoy sports and competitions though so I liked this element in the book quite a bit.


This book is told through dual narrators in first person- and that usually isn't my favorite point of view but I think it does really work here so we can get in both characters' heads and see their perspective- especially on the different perspectives of their adolescence together, but also when events happen in this book that put them at odds. I do think it worked really well.

Both Caitlyn and Addie are so lovable. Seeing them butt heads yet be drawn together was really fun. I especially loved Caitlyn, with how introverted she is and how she struggles conveying her emotions and putting herself out there to get what she really wants- especially when she wants Addie. She was wonderful. And Addie was so fun! I loved how they interacted with each other, both the conflict in the beginning, and watching them fall for each other. They had great compatibility together.

Also I want to mention the sex scenes. I don't usually talk about sex scenes in my book reviews as I don't think they're usually as important to the plot and characters- and that's why I read these books. Don't get me wrong though, I do enjoy them. But I just really loved how Noyes made it a point to show that sex isn't this immaculate thing- and just because people are very attracted to each other sex doesn't always just happen smoothly to everyone having multiple easy orgasms. I mean, I've been with my partner for three years and this still happens sometimes. This to me felt very real and added another element to making this book both fun to read and something more.

Noyes is one of the best in the lesfic business for a reason. This book was great. The characters were wonderful, and I'm not a horse person but this book had me super interested in horses. 5/5

<i> Thank you to Bella Books and NetGalley for providing me and ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review</i>

Delightful read. Noyes has a way of dropping you into a detailed world - in this case Olympic-level equine dressage - and just letting you revel in it. Every book has a unique setting, and it always works; kudos to meticulous research that feels oh-so-natural to the reader.

Olympic hopeful, Caitlyn, and team veterinarian, Addie, - with confused, decades-old tension - can't help but hit it off, but the timing is terrible. The Olympics is no time for falling-in-love distraction and neither woman's real-world life is even remotely conducive to a relationship, but love knows no timetable.

The star of this book may be the side-character - Caitlyn's horse, Dewey. He was just superbly written, and now I want one.

I really enjoyed reading my first book by E.J. Noyes. The chapters alternate with each of the main characters POV giving the narration. Caitlyn Lloyd is in Europe for the last few competitions that will determine the make up for the USA Olympic Dressage team. She is riding the horse she raised from a foal and is just peaking in her field at the age of 37. Her goal is to medal in the 2016 Rio Olympics. Addison (Addie) Gardner is a veterinarian and is a last minute replacement to be the vet for the team. Addie is excited to see Caitlyn again and has good memories of their three years in a Pony Club. Caitlyn remembers Addie as part of group of girls that bullied her and made her early teens horrible. Their first discussion brought back memories of mine where lifetime friends and I have very different memories of past events.

The book is clever in that for Addie this is a second chance on someone that she once crushed on and for Caitlyn it is an enemies to more romance. The author combines the tropes well. The time is split fairly well between Caitlyn's riding and Addie's medical care for the horses. Both characters are well developed and they are solid in their professions. I love that these two can talk and be adult. When Caitlyn has doubts about her memories she talks to her mom for clarity and is willing to listen and change perceptions. When professional obstacles come their way again they can talk and try together. There was enough dressage to be interesting but it didn't overtake the book turning it in to a sports romance.

This book is longer than similar type romances but I enjoyed the extra time with the characters. I knew how the ending would work early on but that didn't take away from the storyline. I think this is for any one who enjoys sapphic romances, especially if you like horses. (I like all animals and have horse properties in my neighborhood.) Looking forward to other works by E. J. Noyes. Thank you to NetGalley and Bella Books for an ARC ebook in exchange for an honest review. (4.5 stars)