Equestrian Author Carly Kade
Photo courtesy Shelley Paulson Photography
I first met Equestrian Author Carly Kade when I reached out to her to be included on her amazing Equestrian Author Spotlight Podcast, a podcast where she interviews other authors devoted to writing about horses - fiction and nonfiction. (I recommend visiting the site and contacting her to be included on the podcast if you are an equestrian author. She is delightful to work with.)
I learned that she was the author of a four-book, cowboy romance series and offered to read and review her books (you can find the other reviews on Goodreads and Amazon). I read Books 1 (In the Reins) and 2 (Cowboy Away), then Book 4 (Beyond Eight Seconds) when she released it before I could get to Book 3 (Show Pen Promise). I was able to read Show Pen Promise recently and here is my review:
“A wonderfully entertaining read. "Show Pen Promise" is the third book in Carly Kade's “In the Reins” four-book series, a series that follows the lives and romantic relationship between main characters Devon and McKennon and their life at Green Briar farm. The first two books - "In the Reins" and "Cowboy Away" - deal with Devon's and McKennon's budding and tumultuous love affair, with its many roadblocks, but "Show Pen Promise" moves forward to their growing commitment to each other and a long, sought-after resolution for their lives together. The story/series is perfect for anyone interested in a cowboy love story and, of course, horses. You might want to read the first two books in the series to fully understand the drama between Devon and McKennon. Not that the books can’t stand alone, but it’s worth learning about how they met and what shadows of the past threaten to keep them apart. Besides, if you do start on Book 3, you will want to go back and read the others - they are that good.”
”Carly Kade's storytelling is well-done - a definite page-turner (there are some spicy spots!), but what I love most about Kade's work is her attention to horsemanship and the proper way to train and handle horses that are a part of each of her stories. It's obvious she is an accomplished horsewoman. She uses this knowledge as she writes about Devon and McKennon training Willa, a young Palomino Paint, for the Congress Championship for two-year-old Quarter Horses and all of the challenges they encounter. Kade's stories are fun to read. I hope she continues to write new books for her fans.”
I am always a little jealous (in a good way) of authors who not only write about horses but own them too. (It would probably be a good idea if I found my way to a stable soon!) Above is a photo of Carly with her two beautiful horses. As a reader, owning or being around horses in some capacity always lends credibility to the stories authors write. You can see and feel it in their words. Horses and riding can be “researched,” but that seldom holds a candle to someone with years of experience around them. Carly is an accomplished horsewoman. You will sense when you read her books.
You can learn more about Carly Kade Creative and her love for horses at this link.
Author Kerri Lukasavitz and the middle grade Oak Lane Stable Novel Series: Books written for young readers, but enjoyed by horse lovers of all ages.
