Taking the Reins
Published on 4. June 2026
Book
Paperback/Softback
336 pages
978-1-3985-5693-5 (ISBN)
Description
A Riders-inspired YA romance, perfect for fans of Hannah Grace, Jilly Cooper and Emily Henry.
Talented but consistently overlooked, Sophie has never been able to catch a break. Riding is her life, but she hasn't been raised with a stable in her garden the same way some of her competition have. But this summer is different - she's just earned herself a spot at the prestigious Blackwood Equestrian Camp.
Luke, the camp's star jumper - charming, wealthy and with a perfect seat in the saddle he's actually a very sweet boy at heart. His dad owns the Blackwood estate, so he's always had it easy and never met a girl who doesn't fall at his feet . . . until Sophie.
Scrappy Finley is a stable hand who works for the estate with a talent for breaking in difficult horses. He's brooding, rough around the edges, and hiding a secret that could ruin him.
When a major riding competition is on the line, forcing them all to work together, Sophie must decide who really has her heart, and whether she's willing to risk everything for love.
Talented but consistently overlooked, Sophie has never been able to catch a break. Riding is her life, but she hasn't been raised with a stable in her garden the same way some of her competition have. But this summer is different - she's just earned herself a spot at the prestigious Blackwood Equestrian Camp.
Luke, the camp's star jumper - charming, wealthy and with a perfect seat in the saddle he's actually a very sweet boy at heart. His dad owns the Blackwood estate, so he's always had it easy and never met a girl who doesn't fall at his feet . . . until Sophie.
Scrappy Finley is a stable hand who works for the estate with a talent for breaking in difficult horses. He's brooding, rough around the edges, and hiding a secret that could ruin him.
When a major riding competition is on the line, forcing them all to work together, Sophie must decide who really has her heart, and whether she's willing to risk everything for love.
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
Young adult
Interest Age: From 14 years
Product notice
Paperback (UK-B)
Dimensions
Height: 198 mm
Width: 130 mm
Thickness: 20 mm
Weight
244 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-3985-5693-5 (9781398556935)
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Ivy Bailey the author of several young adult sport-romance novels. She lives in London with her husband, daughter and rescue dog.
Jacqueline Li is an illustrator currently living and working in Vancouver, Canada. Her work has been featured in books, magazines, at events, and on the Toronto subway system. When she's not drawing, Jacqueline can often be found borrowing library books, listening to boy bands, or taking care of her two pet birds.
Jacqueline Li is an illustrator currently living and working in Vancouver, Canada. Her work has been featured in books, magazines, at events, and on the Toronto subway system. When she's not drawing, Jacqueline can often be found borrowing library books, listening to boy bands, or taking care of her two pet birds.