My Thoughts on A Run at Love by Toni Shiloh

 

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A CONTENDER RUNNING FOR THE ROSES

As a Black woman in a field with little diversity, Piper McKinney is determined to make her mark on the horse-racing world. Raised on a Thoroughbred farm in Kentucky, Piper's dream is for her horse to win the prestigious Kentucky Derby. With the help of her best friend and trainer, Tucker Hale, she gains national attention but must grapple with the complications that arise when a journalist delves into her past as a transracial adoptee.

A BEST FRIEND RACING FOR LOVE

In an effort to win Piper's heart, Tucker formulates a plan to train Piper's horse to victory, hoping to prove himself to her, her parents, and his own self-doubts. Then a shocking scandal hits the media, implicating both Piper and her parents, and she and Tucker will have to survive the onslaught to find their way to the winner's circle--and each other.

A ROMANCE WORTH THE CHALLENGE

My Thoughts:

There is a lot to unpack in this story. First off it is a friends to lovers story line. And boy did they take their sweet time. For me, it was frustrating their little dance they danced, but when they finally kissed-well let's just say they were all in for their romantic relationship.

Piper is an adopted woman of color, from a small country to rich parents. Parents who love her and maybe have been a bit overprotective and a mother a little bit opinionated. But really, what mother isn't a little bit of both of those. I did understand Piper's dilemma of wanting to be on her own as an adult. I get that, I do. I also, as a mom, understood her mother. I just wish Piper understood that it is a normal mother daughter relationship, I know she had the adoption issue as well, but it is a time of learning and growing for her.

Tucker is a list maker. He cracked me up how close he stayed to his lists, almost to his own detriment. I really liked the advice he got about his plans vs God's plans, and I took it as a lesson I need to apply to my life as well. I cannot plan everything out.

There were lots of ups and downs in this story. There was some major, and I mean major family drama that plays out. This was also a story about horse racing and what needs to go into all of that. So, this was a real unique story all around.

I was provided a copy of this novel from the publisher. I was not required to post a positive review and all views and opinions are my own.

About the Author:

Toni Shiloh is a wife, a mom, and an award-winning Christian contemporary romance author. Her novel In Search of a Prince won the first ever Christy Amplify Award. It has also been praised by Oprah Daily, POPSUGAR, Library Journal, and Booklist and is a Parable bestseller. Her books have won the Christy Award and Selah Award and have been finalists for the Carol Award and the HOLT Medallion. As a member of American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW), Toni loves connecting with readers and authors alike via social media. Learn more at ToniShiloh.com.