Books like Irish Thoroughbred (Silhouette Romance, #81) by Nora Roberts
Adelia Cunnane’s uncle invites her to join a prestigious horse farm in Maryland, a dream of the finest equestrian setting in America. Arriving from Ireland, Adelia quickly encounters Travis Grant, the farm’s skilled owner and master of powerful horses. Graceful and mysterious, Travis has a tender side that surfaces at every foal’s birth, yet his growing affection for Adelia keeps her on the edge—until their feelings ignite into a passionate romance.
The story weaves together themes of tradition and change as Adelia adapts to American life while uncovering the secrets of horse breeding and racing. Set in the 1980s in Maryland, the novel balances the challenges of distant family responsibilities, the thrill of the equine world, and the complexities of a love that tests both hearts.
With vivid descriptions of race tracks and farm life, Nora Roberts delivers an engaging romance that explores identity, ambition, and the enduring bond between humans and horses.
First publish date: 1981
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Nora Roberts
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