Thrown

*A Bookish Escape, “Ms. Auclair's descriptions are wonderful, the scenery is a clearly visual sight to the reader, the emotions are deeply felt, and the love scenes are magical. I loved this fast paced, heart felt, genuinely funny, laugh out loud novel.”

*Beas’s Book Nook, “There was enough horse business and enough horses to make me happy but I think non-horsey people won't be overwhelmed or lose interest in the story… "Thrown" is a sweet, funny, sexy romance with characters who act intelligently…The horse details are spot on and the movie star life seemed realistic also…I enjoyed "Thrown" and would recommend it for lovers of contemporary romance.”

*Books I Think You Should Read, “The characters and situations were definitely believable, but I wanted more out of the story. I'd recommend this book as a light read, though, if you're looking for a fun novel that has serious elements as well.”

*Dearauthor.com, “The writing style was engaging – some of the turns of phrase painted amusing word pictures which I enjoyed…[horse information] was sprinkled throughout the story in manageable bites which I mostly understood (and those few bits I didn’t get didn’t detract from my reading experience). It was clear to me you know of what you speak in this area and your love of horses and showjumping is evident… I found Thrown to be an engaging read.”

*Ellen Parkinson, “Loved this story. I was sorry to see it end. Romance and horses, does it get any better?”

*Fangs, Wands, “I was really taken by the story and it’s contemporary romance with comedy, and drama…Any pet or animal lover will appreciate Amanda’s sense of loss in having had to sell her horse. Towards the end I was brought to tears. It’s really a great debut novel that deserves a chance. At under $2 as an e-book it’s a great bet I can Highly Recommend!”

*From the TBR Pile, “Thrown is a good debut for this Ms. Auclair. I look forward to seeing what she comes up with next.”

*Heroes and Heartbreakers, “If you have a weakness for Black Beauty, and Mary Poppins, then Thrown by Colette Auclair is sure to appeal, since it successfully integrates the two… Interspersed around the interpersonal relationships are plenty of details to nostalgically remind you of your childhood love of horses and ponies… Thrown is a sweet romance that illustrates the simple, but powerful changes that happen when love is given a chance to grow.”

*Horse Nation, “Totally accurate, as far as HorseGirls go… Colette Auclair totally pulls it off… She also nails the horse stuff… whether it’s describing Amanda’s selection of appropriate mounts for Grady’s beginner daughters, or setting up a human cross-country course for the girls to play Olympics over, or accurately detailing an episode of colic (including the joy when the horse finally poops), or explaining the feeling of connecting with a once-in-a-lifetime horse…But my favorite part about the book, aside from the discussions of how horse training prepares just about anyone for human training...is the humor… Aside from getting the horse stuff right, the characters are also well-developed…The story is quite a page-turner, so be prepared to be completely unable to stop–like a runaway horse except actually fun. And the book does have one pretty detailed sex scene and multiple explicit make out sessions, so it’s not for kids. Bottom line: if you like romantic comedies this is a book you’ll definitely enjoy. Oh, and if I’m not deceived, there’s a second book (a sequel?) coming out in June!”

*Kati Lear’s Blogsite, “I absolutely loved the book!…I've always been a big fan of horses and story's about them although I have never ridden one before. This book is purely amazing. It's heart wrenching and painful. It's amazing and bright. It’s everything an awesome book should be…I just couldn’t put it down even though I finished it at about 4 am…I want to know more about their story this little family is very interesting and entertaining. Loved this book must read!”

*Library Journal, “There is enough tension among all the forces at play to keep the pages turning. Debut novelist Auclair is a 2012 Romance Writers of America Golden Heart Finalist, winner of the 2011 Winter Rose Contest, and a finalist in the 2011 Cleveland Rocks Romance Contest. Recommended for most romance fans.”

*Mangia Maniac Café, “I am eager to read more by this author…”

*Negar Arvanaghi Netgalley, “[Colette Auclair] quoted The Philadelphia Story – meep. At that point, I was morally obligated to love this story. This is hilarious! Like The Parent Trapl, except you like the future stepmother. The epilogue is sooo cute!”

*Paper, Pen and No Plan, “This book would be a good read for someone who has a basic knowledge of horses (though a lot is explained). It is a good vacation, weekend, or plane read since it draws the reader into the story.”

*Rage, Sex and Teddy Bears, “Love, love loved it!! For a debut novel, Colette Auclair kicked some major literary butt…. From the first page I was captured by Amanda and Grady's story. The opening chapter is full of chemistry and laughter. Throw in the element of two spoiled, slightly obnoxious girls trying to gain their father's attention and you have one heck of a plot….While Thrown is a romance, it is also a great example of character growth... For the laughter, the wonderful characters, the heartwarming romance and even the tear or two, I give Thrown my highest rating. Brava, Colette, brava.”

*Read-Love-Blog, “…truly enjoyable from start to finish… Thrown is one of those books that leaves you feeling happy and smiling from ear to ear when you finish reading… Thrown is a beautifully written love story with a whole lot of heart. I will be looking forward to see what comes in the next book, Jumped, due out in June. Thank you, Ms. Auclair, for a fabulous read!”

*Red Letter Reads, “A solid romance novel that’s an easy and fast read…it’ll pass the time nicely.”

*Reviews By Crystal, “Not only is there plenty of scene's with the beautiful horses and the adorable little girls riding them, there is a nice romance, some wonderful friendship stories, and over all just a very entertaining story line… Overall, I really liked this story. I had not had a chance to read anything by Ms. Auclair before, however now I know I would love to read more of her work. This is a really great story.”

*Romance Reviews Today, “The characters are well done with distinct personalities... [Thrown is] lively and fun as well as deep…[a] fine debut novel. Another plus is the look into the world of horses and shows that the author knows well. I recommend THROWN as an excellent read and hope e-readerless readers will soon see a print edition.”

*Romance Reviews Today, “The characters are well done with distinct personalities…[The book is] lively and fun as well as deep…The evolution of Amanda and Grady’s relationship—as seen from both points of view—will grab and keep readers’ interest as does the interaction of everyone in this fine debut novel. Another plus is the look into the world of horses and shows that the author knows well. I recommend THROWN as an excellent read and hope e-readerless readers will soon see a print edition.”

*Smitten with Reading, “It was a fun, light read...VERY, very light on the smexy so I think it will appeal to a larger audience. The horse knowledge was interesting and I loved the mental visuals of Aspen in the summer. It was like a mini vacation to the mountains to read this book.”

*Theresa Hulongbayan, “This i a great love story, yet it also shows a way of life that is a mystery to all of us..... Beautiful scenery, outstanding horses, and information about the horse show lifestyle.”

*Laura House, “It’s pretty accurate as far as horses. Picture The Parent Trap and add horses!”

*Katherine Lopez, “This book was so good and fresh. The whole idea of it was new to me and it was enjoyable. Love the characters and I love the ending.”

*Allison Davis, “Loved this book!”