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Sullivan's Trace
Micah “Sully” Sullivan has settled into a solitary life at the family horse ranch after her father’s death. When her long-term vet, Doc Barton, plans to retire, his granddaughter, Bryn, arrives to take over his practice. An attack on one of Sully’s prized horses throws Sully and Bryn into a whirlwind as they fight to save the young animal. Just as Sully is becoming comfortable with her growing attraction to Bryn, tragedy occurs, and her brother and his wife are killed in an accident. Sully’s solitary life drastically changes when a family of three is born.
340 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 3, 2010
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Ali Spooner
72 books123 followersI am a native Floridian who is temporarily (I hope) displaced in Memphis, TN. for work purposes, however I hope to make it home to a partner of 17 years and our family as quickly as I can. I enjoy photography as a hobby along with spinning a good tale.
I am American by birth and Southern by the Grace of God. LOL I enjoy writing about the south and creating characters and events that I hope my readers enjoy as much as I have in creating them.
I am American by birth and Southern by the Grace of God. LOL I enjoy writing about the south and creating characters and events that I hope my readers enjoy as much as I have in creating them.
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January 11, 2025
3.5⭐
This was sweet but needs more editing in my opinion.
There's a lot of stuff that's rather unnecessary and I found myself skimming parts of it because I didn't really care.
I liked the two main characters and thought they were very cute together.
I also enjoyed the setting on the ranch and the horses.
But I felt like there were too many scenes with the side characters and I wanted more of just Sully and Bryn together.
I normally enjoy books with kids but I found Kendal was a little annoying.
I just didn't care for her and I feel like I would have enjoyed the book more if she didn't exist.
If I remember correctly Kendal is supposed to be 5, but she really didn't act like a child that young.
The ending was a little weird since it just didn't feel like that was the end of the book.
I think it would have benefited from an epilogue set like a year later at least.
This was sweet but needs more editing in my opinion.
There's a lot of stuff that's rather unnecessary and I found myself skimming parts of it because I didn't really care.
I liked the two main characters and thought they were very cute together.
I also enjoyed the setting on the ranch and the horses.
But I felt like there were too many scenes with the side characters and I wanted more of just Sully and Bryn together.
I normally enjoy books with kids but I found Kendal was a little annoying.
I just didn't care for her and I feel like I would have enjoyed the book more if she didn't exist.
If I remember correctly Kendal is supposed to be 5, but she really didn't act like a child that young.
The ending was a little weird since it just didn't feel like that was the end of the book.
I think it would have benefited from an epilogue set like a year later at least.
October 31, 2024
Another wonderful story by Ali Spooner!
Ms. Spooner is a master of character development. I believe she got all of my emotions involved. I love Micah , Bryn and Kendall but especially Sunspot. What could be cuter than a colt that follows you around like a puppy?! I must admit that my only negative is that I want more!!
Ms. Spooner is a master of character development. I believe she got all of my emotions involved. I love Micah , Bryn and Kendall but especially Sunspot. What could be cuter than a colt that follows you around like a puppy?! I must admit that my only negative is that I want more!!
October 13, 2024
Enjoyable read
I enjoy this authors books. The character's are likable and interesting. Sweet love story. One of the main characters is a colt . thanks for another good read.
I enjoy this authors books. The character's are likable and interesting. Sweet love story. One of the main characters is a colt . thanks for another good read.
October 21, 2024
sweet dream
This has potential to be a really good novel but ended too abruptly. I did learn about horses & riding which was enlightening. I wanted more.
This has potential to be a really good novel but ended too abruptly. I did learn about horses & riding which was enlightening. I wanted more.
April 2, 2025
Touching
A sweet story with a happy ending. As always, the touching mid book scenes were well handled. Sully and Bryn made a good couple.
A sweet story with a happy ending. As always, the touching mid book scenes were well handled. Sully and Bryn made a good couple.
May 5, 2025
Nice horse story. Simple love story recovering from grief
November 1, 2012
Micah Sullivan, (Sully), is running the family horse business after the death of her father. Unfortunately, Sully’s lover, Alisa, Can’t bear the isolation, so she up’s and leaves Sully. Sully is left with a lack of faith in relationships and people.
Veterinarian Bryn Barton, is a childhood friend of Sully’s. She hasn’t seen her for many years. Bryn has returned to take over her grandfather’s veterinary practice as he is due to retire. Bryn had had a crush on Sully when she was a girl. Even just thinking of her now gives Bryn a nice glow.
When Sully and Bryn meet again, Bryn knows her feelings haven’t changed. But Sully is wary of love. When one of Sully’s prize foals is attacked by wild dogs, Bryn and Sully are thrown together in a desperate attempt to save the foals life. Strong feelings develop between the two women. Then another tragedy strikes. Will this bring Sully and Bryn closer? Or will it tear them apart?
This is a beautiful heartfelt story with a lovely romance and it’s set among the world of horses. Whether you like horses or not, the story is well worth reading. It’s not all about horses and nothing else. There is a lot about family relationships and family ties. Ali Spooner writes with a sympathy and understanding of personal trauma.
The two main characters, Sully and Bryn are multidimensional and interact so well together, it’s like a synchronized dance. They are fully supported by a terrific cast of lovable characters that enhance and progress the story along at a nice pace. Also central to the story is Sully’s niece, Kendal. Kendal is five years old, going on fifteen, she’s wise beyond her years and a delight to read about.
All too soon, this book ended. There are a few loose ends and the story ended rather abruptly, like there are some chapters missing. I’m hoping this is because we are going to see a sequel. I love the characters and the settings of this book and I haven’t read anywhere near enough about them. I want more please and soon.
There are a few typos throughout the book. Nothing that pulled me out of the story though. For the very reasonable price I paid, I can easily look past them. Top marks for another delightful read.
Veterinarian Bryn Barton, is a childhood friend of Sully’s. She hasn’t seen her for many years. Bryn has returned to take over her grandfather’s veterinary practice as he is due to retire. Bryn had had a crush on Sully when she was a girl. Even just thinking of her now gives Bryn a nice glow.
When Sully and Bryn meet again, Bryn knows her feelings haven’t changed. But Sully is wary of love. When one of Sully’s prize foals is attacked by wild dogs, Bryn and Sully are thrown together in a desperate attempt to save the foals life. Strong feelings develop between the two women. Then another tragedy strikes. Will this bring Sully and Bryn closer? Or will it tear them apart?
This is a beautiful heartfelt story with a lovely romance and it’s set among the world of horses. Whether you like horses or not, the story is well worth reading. It’s not all about horses and nothing else. There is a lot about family relationships and family ties. Ali Spooner writes with a sympathy and understanding of personal trauma.
The two main characters, Sully and Bryn are multidimensional and interact so well together, it’s like a synchronized dance. They are fully supported by a terrific cast of lovable characters that enhance and progress the story along at a nice pace. Also central to the story is Sully’s niece, Kendal. Kendal is five years old, going on fifteen, she’s wise beyond her years and a delight to read about.
All too soon, this book ended. There are a few loose ends and the story ended rather abruptly, like there are some chapters missing. I’m hoping this is because we are going to see a sequel. I love the characters and the settings of this book and I haven’t read anywhere near enough about them. I want more please and soon.
There are a few typos throughout the book. Nothing that pulled me out of the story though. For the very reasonable price I paid, I can easily look past them. Top marks for another delightful read.
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