Legends Lake - Softcover

JoAnn Ross

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0671786172 ISBN 13: 9780671786175

Publisher: Pocket Books, 2001

Synopsis

“JoAnn Ross triumphs again!” said Romantic Times Book Reviews of Fair Haven. Now the talented author returns to the bewitching Irish countryside in this irresistible tale of love's extraordinary possibilities.

In the exclusive world of horse racing, Alec MacKenna is known as a hardheaded trainer who cares more for an animal's welfare than the financial bottom line. After a public altercation with a callous owner leaves his career on the brink of ruin, Alec's only chance for redemption is Legends Lake, a thoroughbred with Triple Crown potential and a dangerous problem that could end both of their careers. Alec escorts the colt from the bluegrass hills of Kentucky to the emerald pastures of Ireland to meet the woman who bred him, in hopes that she may have the answers that will save them.

Kate O'Sullivan is happy to see her beloved horse come home, even under such disturbing circumstances. In spite of the irascible Yank who came with him, she has the feeling that something in her life is about to change forever. As Alec and Kate work to unravel the mystery of Legends Lake, they discover their shared concern for the troubled racehorse could turn into something extraordinary for each other.

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Review:

When horse trainer Alex MacKenna takes on the challenge of preparing Legends Lake, a Thoroughbred as fast as "lightning in a bottle", to race in the Kentucky Derby, he turns to Irish horse breeder Kate O'Sullivan to help him cure the horse's mysterious, dangerous spells of terror on the track. Alex packs up Legends Lake and his troubled teenaged stepdaughter and flies to Ireland. Together, Kate and Alex will work to unravel the mystery of Legends Lake's fears and to help Alex's traumatized stepdaughter while discovering, reluctantly, that they're falling head-over-heels in love with each other. Before Alex can hope for a happy future with Kate, he must first find a way to heal her emotional scars from her first marriage and convince Kate that he has plans for a future with her.

Legends Lake is a lovely blend of contemporary personal issues, Irish magic, and Kentucky horse racing. Ross is equally adept at describing the misty green fields of Ireland and the lush landscape of Kentucky paddocks and pastures, populating the settings with fascinating primary characters and an endearing supporting cast. Ross's fans and new readers alike will be delighted with Kate's story in this spinoff from A Woman's Heart. --Lois Faye Dyer

About the Author:

New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author JoAnn Ross has been published in twenty-six countries. A member of the Romance Writers of America’s Honor Roll of bestselling authors, she’s won several awards, including RT Book Reviews’ Career Achievement Awards in both category romance and contemporary single title. In addition, she received RWA’s national service award and was named RWA Pro-Mentor of the Year. JoAnn lives with her high school sweetheart, whom she married twice, in her beloved Pacific Northwest.

About this edition

• Publisher: Pocket Books
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0671786172
• ISBN 13: 9780671786175
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 416