A Run at Love is the second in the In the Spotlight series. The book also works well as a standalone story too.

The basic story sees Piper, adopted from an orphanage of the island of Oloro Ile, working with Tuck to train her racehorse Dream, for a shot at the Kentucky Derby. But in this friends to more trope, neither knows the other is in love with them and are too afraid to risk their lifelong bestfriendship by mentioning their feelings.

I’m a longtime fan of Shiloh’s books, and wasn’t disappointed. The characters leapt from the page, the details were meticulously researched and the romance was swoony. The Derby is a clever backbone for a plot and allows the reader to experience life as a minority in a high stakes sporting environment. The racing, family problems, an a few other curveballs sit very well with the romance thread. The faith element didn’t preach but was insightful and deft. I can say with confidence – this is another winner from Toni Shiloh. Can’t wait for the third installment.

I received a copy of A Run at Love from the publisher, via NetGalley. The enjoyment is all my own.