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Running Out: An Equestrian Romantic Suspense Series
Book Four in the “Impelled”
Three Years.
Lily Monroe’s best friend Emma Walker got married to her soulmate three years ago. That should have been enough time to forget what kissing Sam Gray that night felt like, or for the tension between them to subside. But apparently, that’s not the case.
Lily isn’t sure what’s worse, though. The way Sam acted after they kissed, or the fact that no one she’s dated since has compared to the connection she felt with Sam that night.
The pact she recently made in front of her best friends not to date until after graduation so she could focus on her final year of veterinary school is definitely going to keep her from making the mistake of ending up in yet another causal relationship going nowhere.
And it would have, too. That is, until the day she found a skinny, lame, thoroughbred mare named Eva who’s only hope of a second chance at life is in her hands.
Now, it seems Sam and her buried feelings for him are unavoidable as she spends more time at the barn he works at rehabilitating Eva and as she hunts down the people responsible for dumping the mare in the first place. Feelings she knows she shouldn’t have for Sam, no matter how magnetic her connection is to him.
Because Sam has some deep, dark secrets in his past that even his closest friends don’t know about. Secrets that seem to be the reason he can never be with her, or anyone else it seems, despite feelings he may or may not have for her too.
Secrets that, when revealed, will prove to be more dangerous and complex than Lily could have ever imagined.
Can love really conquer all with stakes this high?
(Clean Equestrian Romantic Suspense Series with no sexual content or foul language. Suitable for young adults and adults. This book series is intended to be read sequentially.)
Three Years.
Lily Monroe’s best friend Emma Walker got married to her soulmate three years ago. That should have been enough time to forget what kissing Sam Gray that night felt like, or for the tension between them to subside. But apparently, that’s not the case.
Lily isn’t sure what’s worse, though. The way Sam acted after they kissed, or the fact that no one she’s dated since has compared to the connection she felt with Sam that night.
The pact she recently made in front of her best friends not to date until after graduation so she could focus on her final year of veterinary school is definitely going to keep her from making the mistake of ending up in yet another causal relationship going nowhere.
And it would have, too. That is, until the day she found a skinny, lame, thoroughbred mare named Eva who’s only hope of a second chance at life is in her hands.
Now, it seems Sam and her buried feelings for him are unavoidable as she spends more time at the barn he works at rehabilitating Eva and as she hunts down the people responsible for dumping the mare in the first place. Feelings she knows she shouldn’t have for Sam, no matter how magnetic her connection is to him.
Because Sam has some deep, dark secrets in his past that even his closest friends don’t know about. Secrets that seem to be the reason he can never be with her, or anyone else it seems, despite feelings he may or may not have for her too.
Secrets that, when revealed, will prove to be more dangerous and complex than Lily could have ever imagined.
Can love really conquer all with stakes this high?
(Clean Equestrian Romantic Suspense Series with no sexual content or foul language. Suitable for young adults and adults. This book series is intended to be read sequentially.)
285 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 29, 2023
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Sarah Welk Baynum
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Author of clean equestrian romance and clean equestrian romantic suspense
Sarah Welk Baynum has an extensive equestrian background which became the inspiration behind her debut novel “Impelled.”
Sarah Welk Baynum draws on an extensive equestrian background as the inspiration behind her novels. Her experience includes working as a working student in Ocala, a show groom, barn manager, and a FarmVet employee in both Wellington and Ocala, Florida, along with other roles across the horse industry.
She earned a degree in Equine Business and Facility Management from Otterbein University and later spent over five years working as a veterinary technician caring for dogs, cats, and other small animals.
Writing has been part of Sarah’s life from a young age. At seventeen, she won a horse-related creative writing contest, earning enough prize money to buy her first car—and, more importantly, a way to get to the barn.
Today, Sarah continues to ride and compete in show jumping and eventing. Horses have been central to her life since the age of twelve, and while her first horse was a gelding, she admits to a strong preference for mares.
In addition to writing novels, Sarah works as a freelance writer for equestrian publications and brands.
She lives just outside Columbus, Ohio, with her husband, dogs, cats, and her two mares—Tilly, a spicy chestnut warmblood, and Letty, an equally spicy off-the-track Thoroughbred.
https://books2read.com/ap/8NP2yb/Sara...
Author of clean equestrian romance and clean equestrian romantic suspense
Sarah Welk Baynum has an extensive equestrian background which became the inspiration behind her debut novel “Impelled.”
Sarah Welk Baynum draws on an extensive equestrian background as the inspiration behind her novels. Her experience includes working as a working student in Ocala, a show groom, barn manager, and a FarmVet employee in both Wellington and Ocala, Florida, along with other roles across the horse industry.
She earned a degree in Equine Business and Facility Management from Otterbein University and later spent over five years working as a veterinary technician caring for dogs, cats, and other small animals.
Writing has been part of Sarah’s life from a young age. At seventeen, she won a horse-related creative writing contest, earning enough prize money to buy her first car—and, more importantly, a way to get to the barn.
Today, Sarah continues to ride and compete in show jumping and eventing. Horses have been central to her life since the age of twelve, and while her first horse was a gelding, she admits to a strong preference for mares.
In addition to writing novels, Sarah works as a freelance writer for equestrian publications and brands.
She lives just outside Columbus, Ohio, with her husband, dogs, cats, and her two mares—Tilly, a spicy chestnut warmblood, and Letty, an equally spicy off-the-track Thoroughbred.
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May 17, 2023
Would make a good Hallmark movie
Veterinary student Lily rescues an injured off-track TB ... That's the part I enjoyed reading. Then there's the romance part, suitable for junior high girls (G rated) and finally there is a little bit of mystery about Sam's past and a satisfying (if totally unrealistic) ending. Nice little horsey fantasy, if you like romance novels.
Veterinary student Lily rescues an injured off-track TB ... That's the part I enjoyed reading. Then there's the romance part, suitable for junior high girls (G rated) and finally there is a little bit of mystery about Sam's past and a satisfying (if totally unrealistic) ending. Nice little horsey fantasy, if you like romance novels.
April 10, 2023
I loved this slow build barn romance! Plus the storyline of a horse being dumped at a farm. What? I’d never thought of something like this happening but it makes total sense. People dump dogs and cats, why not an injured horse?
As someone who rides horses off the track, the first ride jitters were so relatable as is the joy of successfully bringing a horse along. To make it more realistic she maybe needed a couple bad rides thrown in 🤣. Just one or two -oh crap I may die here - moments 🤣🤣🤣.
Such a great book and I can’t wait to see what’s next from Sara Welk Baynum
As someone who rides horses off the track, the first ride jitters were so relatable as is the joy of successfully bringing a horse along. To make it more realistic she maybe needed a couple bad rides thrown in 🤣. Just one or two -oh crap I may die here - moments 🤣🤣🤣.
Such a great book and I can’t wait to see what’s next from Sara Welk Baynum
December 10, 2025
great equestrian romance mystery
Most of the story was very well done with a healthy dose of horses. I love the characters and they interact nicely. I was disappointed in the mystery and the solution as they seems to be dumped at the end and were not as significant as the story made them to be. That said it was the right amount of romance, clean and not too much. And I love a happy end.
Most of the story was very well done with a healthy dose of horses. I love the characters and they interact nicely. I was disappointed in the mystery and the solution as they seems to be dumped at the end and were not as significant as the story made them to be. That said it was the right amount of romance, clean and not too much. And I love a happy end.
September 19, 2023
Enjoyable series
Nice, diverting series with equestrian appeal. Baynum infuses the stories with details that show her equestrian background and reveals their character unappealing way. A bit more attention to editing would remove a few speed bumps from her novels.
Nice, diverting series with equestrian appeal. Baynum infuses the stories with details that show her equestrian background and reveals their character unappealing way. A bit more attention to editing would remove a few speed bumps from her novels.
February 28, 2024
Can’t get enough of this story
These are such clean exciting equestrian stories. Taking place in Ocala Florida in Wellington, Florida at the beautiful equestrian center. A great way to escape drudgery of life.
These are such clean exciting equestrian stories. Taking place in Ocala Florida in Wellington, Florida at the beautiful equestrian center. A great way to escape drudgery of life.
April 27, 2023
Good series.
I enjoyed the story line of this series. It's really fine reading from front to back. Read it and enjoy.
I enjoyed the story line of this series. It's really fine reading from front to back. Read it and enjoy.
August 4, 2023
Really enjoyed these books.
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