Wild Horse Summer
When American teenager, Morgan Taylor, arrives to spend the summer with her British cousins, all anyone knows is that an accident has left her scarred inside and out. But Morgan is hiding a secret she’ll do anything to keep
Then the town’s hottest surfer, Cal Heyward, saves her life and suddenly the truth about her past feels harder than ever to hide
To escape, Morgan takes a job at a stableyard, hoping that horses will heal her as they’ve done so often before. But everything changes when she’s asked to help Night Dancer, a horse with his own dark history…
In the scorching summer heat, attraction swirls and tensions rise. Out on the moors, Morgan, Dancer and Exmoor pony, Mouse, must confront their greatest fears if they’re to survive a 100-mile journey across one of the toughest wildernesses on earth.
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St John’s finest novel, balancing beautifully lyrical writing with a propulsive and intricate plot. It will be the perfect summer holiday beach read, whether on a West Country staycation or further afield.
Nicola Garrard
A wonderfully immersive love story, an intriguing mystery and a powerful exploration of resilience against adversity, set against the dramatic backdrop of Exmoor. Beautifully written and passionately told, it will have you gripped from the very first page.
Mel Darbon, author of ‘What the World Doesn’t See’
A proper summer beach read for teens; utterly glorious…A joyful, hopeful, deeply romantic tonic of a book.
Liz Hyder, author of ‘The Twelve’
A delicious mix of romance, mystery and, most importantly, horses, this is a story about second chances and speaking out, set in moody, picturesque Exmoor. I galloped through it, and readers will do the same.
Gina Blaxill, author of ‘Love You to Death’
A heart-filled, pulse-racing summer romance
Abi Elphinstone
An absolute delight of a read. Brimming with atmosphere and drama, this beautifully written novel is equal parts a tender romance, an exciting mystery and a tribute to the profound bond between humans and horses. With its intricate plot and galloping pace, it is a compulsive and propulsive read that will leave you with a full heart long after you turn the last page.
Dev Kothari
In 14-years I’ve never met a Lauren St John book I didn’t like, and this is no exception. A stunning story of heartbreak, healing, the most incredible horses and like the blurb says, handsome surfers. One of her greatest ever.
Amy, Golden Books Girl
When losing your memory means losing yourself – a powerful, redemptive, romantic teen read with a gorgeous Exmoor setting
Cathy Cassidy, author of ‘The Chocolate Box Girls’ series