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In *Riding Lessons*, Annamarie and her daughter Eva visit the family farm in New Hampshire, a haven where horses and heartache intertwine. Annamarie believes the horse she encounters there could be her long-lost mount, Harry, sparking a journey that tests their mother‑daughter relationship and the enduring power of horsemanship.
First publish date: 2004
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Sara Gruen
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