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Barbara Ellin Fox

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The United States

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Contemporary, Romance, Suspense

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Barbara Ellin Fox writes fiction and nonfiction centered around the equestrian world.

Her novels blend adventure, romance, and an authentic portrayal of the horse life, drawing from her vast experience as a lifelong horsewoman.

Her fiction includes clean, wholesome stories, like the For Love & Horses series and Hoof 'n Woof series, which appeal to horse lovers, especially women.

She also runs two blogs: BarbaraEllinFox.com, where she shares writing advice, horse stories, and advocacy for America’s wild horses, and TheRidingInstructor.net, which provides guidance and resources for riding instructors.
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Average rating: 4.6 · 569 ratings · 57 reviews · 8 distinct works • Similar authors

	Remember Not: A Suspenseful Equestrian Romance of Love, Courage, and High Stakes (For Love & Horses Book 1) 4.60 avg rating — 176 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Where the Wild Ones Roam: A Wild Horse Romance of Courage and Second Chances (For Love & Horses Book 2) 4.57 avg rating — 129 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	What's There to Love?: A Thoroughbred Racing Romance of Secrets, Second Chances, and Courage (For Love & Horses Book 3) 4.55 avg rating — 115 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	If You Follow Your Heart 4.75 avg rating — 57 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Last Wish , Second Chances at the Hoof & Woof Cafe 4.57 avg rating — 53 ratings — published 2023 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Many Lives Ranch: Second chances, family, and the cost of silence 4.74 avg rating — 38 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Lizbeth Boz - Old & Shaggy really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 1 rating — published 2013	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Understanding the Horse: A Basics & Building Blocks Horsemanship Handbook 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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It’s Never Too Late for Horses at Any Age

It's Never Too Late for Horses For many women, the dream of horses never really disappears. Life gets busy. Careers, children, aging parents, and everyday responsibilities take over. Years pass. Yet somewhere in the back of your mind, you still remember the smell of a barn, the sound of hoof beats, or the feel of a […]

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Montana and his double dose of personality fill the pages of Big Country larger than the state itself. There are so many things to love in this story; a single mom in hiding who loves her son fiercely and a baseball player with a whole lot of ego, th ...more
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Barbara Fox liked Beverly Kee's review of Where the Wild Ones Roam: A Wild Horse Romance of Courage and Second Chances (For Love & Horses Book 2): "One of the best horse stories ever! I loved this book, between the Aussie and the mustang's it was awesome! Really sad in some parts but the romance wins!"
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Barbara Fox liked Joy Melville's review of Where the Wild Ones Roam: A Wild Horse Romance of Courage and Second Chances (For Love & Horses Book 2): "An amazing look at love in action on many levels This book is a work of fiction, but it’s very authentic, told by someone who’s done terrific research. The term Word Painting comes alive in this story!"
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Barbara Fox liked Annette's review of Where the Wild Ones Roam: A Wild Horse Romance of Courage and Second Chances (For Love & Horses Book 2): "Heart wrenching but fantastic. A story of the Mustang horses demise. A love story that has you reading until late. Well written leaving you with tears I your eyes. Exceptional. "
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