Lone Oaks Crossing

New Americana #8

by Janet Dailey

In the lush rolling hills of Lone Oaks, Kentucky, the good life is measured in sips of aged bourbon and the thrill of the world’s most famous horse the Kentucky Derby.

Genres: Romance, Fiction

279 pages, Hardcover

Published December 26, 2023

About the author

Janet Anne Haradon Dailey was an American author of numerous romance novels as Janet Dailey (her married name). Her novels have been translated into nineteen languages and have sold over 300 million copies worldwide.

Born in 1944 in Storm Lake, Iowa, she attended secretarial school in Omaha, Nebraska before meeting her husband, Bill. Bill and Janet worked together in construction and land development until they "retired" to travel throughout the United States, inspiring Janet to write the Americana series of romances, where she set a novel in every state of the Union. In 1974, Janet Dailey was the first American author to write for Harlequin. Her first novel was NO QUARTER ASKED.

She had since gone on to write approximately 90 novels, 21 of which have appeared on the New York Times Bestseller List. She won many awards and accolades for her work, appearing widely on Radio and Television. Today, there are over three hundred million Janet Dailey books in print in 19 different languages, making her one of the most popular novelists in the world.

Janet Dailey passed away peacefully in her home in Branson on Saturday, December 14, 2013. She was 69.

Reviews

[Cathie (ClassyLibrarian) · Rating 3 out of 5]

Settled in with this book for a lazy Sunday afternoon. Super fast easy read. A little spicy 🌶️ but not super bad. Predictable, comfortable, Hallmark-ish and satisfying. Horses, troubled youth, second chances, finding your true home and love. ❤️

[Thomas George Phillips · Rating 4 out of 5]

"Lone Oaks Crossing" is the third installment of Ms. Dailey's "The New American Series."

The setting is in Kentucky. Beth Ellis is a teacher. One day she is engaged in a fight with one of her students; and the girl student punches Beth in the jaw. That incident reawakened Beth that teaching was not the career that she wanted. Horse training was her former passion; and she decides to pursue it, again.

Beth meets Brooks Moore, who owns a racing horse called Another Round. Brooks plans on entering his horse at the Kentucky Derby. But to do that he needs a qualified trainer. He hires Beth.

Eventually Brooks and Beth fall in love; but they do not share the same dreams about Another Round. Brooks has a history with another Horse Farm owner named Spencer. Brooks still holds a grudge against Spencer for contributing to the forced sell of the Horse Farm owned by Brooks' Dad.

Brooks wants revenge against Spencer, but Beth thinks revenge is a mistake and it would only drive their relationship to tatter.

After Another Round wins the Kentucky Derby, Brooks wants to run his horse in the Preakness, the second of The Triple Crown. Belmont Park in New York is the last race of the Triple Crown.

Beth ultimately decides to part ways with Brooks because of his obsession with Spencer Harris and getting revenge of a past misdeed. Also, Beth is against running Another Round in the Preakness.

Ms. Dailey can always be counted upon to invent intriguing and strong minded characters.

[Sherri Bjorndahl · Rating 4 out of 5]

I like horse stories, and this one was a pleasant finish.

[Lynne · Rating 4 out of 5]

I found the details and work leading up to the Kentucky Derby very interesting.

[Kay · Rating 4 out of 5]

A sweet Hallmark type book.

[Caroline · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very hallmark, as expected, but not too cheesy

[Christina Munro · Rating 5 out of 5]

I couldn’t put it down! A sweet story.

[Linnea · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cowboys,love and family. I especially lived this book because it involved the Kentucky derby and bourbon

[Kim · Rating 4 out of 5]

Dailey's team creates an engaging story. Another casualty of today's educational system, Jo leaves the teaching profession. With her tail tucked between her legs, she heads back to the home she left ten years earlier. To save her family homestead, she makes a deal with the next-door millionaire. The characters in this story have depth and compassion. Jo finds she can help children without going back into the classroom. For thoroughbred enthusiasts, there is abundant information about the Kentucky Derby and horse care.

[Megan Wiedeman · Rating 4 out of 5]

After getting injured in a fight between students, Jo Beth decides it's time to quit teaching and head back home to Lone Oaks Crossing to take care of her grandfather and the farm. Their handsome neighbor, Brooks, shows up and offers to help them get the farm back up and running, but he also wants something in exchange. Jo has to decide if she is willing after the heartache she faced in the past. Filled with multiple second chances, this is a story pointing to what it means to be home.

[A · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this new story from Janet Dailey.

I did not realize what preparation it takes to get a horse ready to run in any of the major races and the dedication of the people behind it.

Loved the fact that it was a family run operation who prepare a new horse for the races rather than a huge company which invests in these outfits

[Carol Blanc · Rating 4 out of 5]

It started a bit slow, but eventually I became involved with the primary characters: Jo, Earl, her beloved grandfather, Brooks, her handsome, rich, and better yet, her upstanding neighbor. Cheyenne, her young helper, Frankie, the devoted neighbor who’d help Earl raise Jo, when her mother left. They all become a family and grow and mature together. It’s a sweet book.

[Carolyn Jenkins · Rating 5 out of 5]

New Beginnings

The characters in this book all come with a lot of baggage. Together they turn their lives around. In finding a better life for themselves, they also help others to have a new beginning. This is a great read for anyone but especially if you are feeling stress or sorrow with your own life.

[Rosie Trzewik · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fast read, funny thing was it’s Kentucky Derby time and in this book that was the goal, to win the Derby. Good read, has all the typical drama….new direction in life, second chance, being there for family and finding your HEA. Be a good Hallmark movie. #LoneOaksCrossing #NewAmericana

[Arlette Mooney · Rating 4 out of 5]

A captivating novel with great insight into the world of horse racing and the Kentucky Derby and building a thriving family from strangers and loners. Add in a little romance and you have satisfying read.

[Bekah]

Not really my cup of tea, but the story was straightforward. Read it for my book club. Liked learning a little bit about horse training. If you like stories with horses, no-detailed romance, or a story with clear beginning, middle, and happy ending, you may enjoy this.

[Linda O. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Well written book.

I have all Janet Dailey's books from years ago, so I couldn't resist this one, though I'm not sure if it was written by her or from notes she left.
Either way, I enjoyed reading it.

[PottWab Regional Library]

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[Connie · Rating 2 out of 5]

meh.

[Denea · Rating 5 out of 5]

It was a great read and sweet romance.

[Bridget Tedrick · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very good book.

[Margery Houston · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lone Oaks Crossing Another Great by Janet Daily

This was a SIMPLY THE BEST! Janet Daily has always delivered romance, spice, and intrigue. I grab her books first

[Meaghan Allen · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5⭐️ this was a really good book! Nothing too crazy but just a nice read without being boring or slow.

[Julie Johnson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good storyline, characters are interesting.

[Reader · Rating 5 out of 5]

Enjoyable heartwarming book. Multiple sub-themes told in a positive manner.

[Joyce Marchese · Rating 5 out of 5]

very good I wish there was a sequei

[Becky Briggs · Rating 4 out of 5]

learned a little about horse racing events.

[Raynee · Rating 3 out of 5]

I would give this book 3.5 stars. It was a nice love story with no spice. Had an interesting bit about horses, racing, and horse farms. It was a bit slow and didn't have me racing to finish besides the fact that I wanted to get through it 😂.