Nathan Pratchett’s last relationship ended because he spends too much time at the barn with his mare, Birch. But he finds peace in the saddle.<br><br>However, Birch seems to have other plans.<br><br>After losing a shoe while out on a trail ride, Nathan is forced to use a new ferrier. After that, it seems like Birch is a different horse. She’s gone from well-behaved to running loose! And, for some reason, she keeps winding up at the home of a dreamy fella named Lucas Shaw. Is it possible the mare knows something Nathan doesn’t?

A New Pair of Steel Shoes

The apology was on his lips when he reached the table, but he quickly choked them back when Marsha slowly shook her head.


“Don’t,” she said, keeping her voice low. “I don’t want to hear your excuse.”


Nathan sank into his chair. “Marsha—”


“Stop,” she put up a hand to silence him. “You got caught up at the barn again with that horse of yours. For some reason you seem happier to spend time with a muddy, smelly animal instead of making sureyou get to our dates on time. I’m sorry I am not nearly as much fun as that…beast,” she said with disdain, placing her napkin on the table and pushing her chair back. “I have given you enough chances. I’m done. No more. We’re over.”


“Goodbye, Nathan,” she said before walking off, her hips swaying hypnotically. More than one man turned to watch as she went by.


Chapter 2