Books like Always There (Heartland #20) by Lauren Brooke
After her mother’s death, Amy takes on the responsibility of tending to the horses at Heartland. When college beckons, she struggles to balance the demands of her education with the loyalty she feels toward the stable she inherited. Added to the tension, a new horse arrives at the farm, and Amy must unravel the reasons behind its fear. Alongside her friends Lou and Joni, and boyfriend Ty, she faces decisions about the future of the farm and her own path.
First publish date: 2005
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Lauren Brooke
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