Good Things Come Series by Linda Shantz

Welcome to Triple Stripe Stables, a farm in the heart of Canadian Thoroughbred horse country…He’s racing cross-country, looking for a safe place to land.She’s dreading a future that was never her choice.They both want the same thing: to leave the past behind.September means school, but this year, Nate’s not going back. He’s heading east, and while everyone at home thinks he’s pursuing a career as a jockey, he’s really just running away... moreWelcome to Triple Stripe Stables, a farm in the heart of Canadian Thoroughbred horse country…He’s racing cross-country, looking for a safe place to land.She’s dreading a future that was never her choice.They both want the same thing: to leave the past behind.September means school, but this year, Nate’s not going back. He’s heading east, and while everyone at home thinks he’s pursuing a career as a jockey, he’s really just running away. After always being a student, he lands a job as a teacher — of young Thoroughbreds, starting yearlings on a small but classy farm in Ontario. It’s the perfect place to hide, until a jockey’s agent comes along promising to give him everything he thought he ever wanted. How can he say no to a fast track to the career of his dreams? But can he go back on his commitment to the farm that gave him a break when his world had fallen apart?Liv likes the new guy she hired to start the babies, but she kind of hates him too. He’s doing what she wants to do herself — dropping out to chase a future on the front lines of horse racing. She wishes she could be content, accepting the path vet school has firmly set her on. But a filly named Claire has captured her heart and ignited her real passion: riding racehorses. Does everyone get to follow their heart?Meanwhile, a cherished mare on the farm carries a foal that will change both their lives and remind them… good things come to those who wait. less

“There’s so much more to life than horses.” Was there, though?If Liv wasn’t such a control freak, it wouldn’t have rubbed her the wrong way when the farm’s new exercise rider stepped in to resuscitate Chique, the first foal out of her father’s favourite mare. But when she drops out of vet school to get her jockey’s license in New York, intent on coming back to Ontario to ride Chique in the Queen’s Plate in three years, he’s the obvious choice to keep an eye on the filly... more“There’s so much more to life than horses.” Was there, though?If Liv wasn’t such a control freak, it wouldn’t have rubbed her the wrong way when the farm’s new exercise rider stepped in to resuscitate Chique, the first foal out of her father’s favourite mare. But when she drops out of vet school to get her jockey’s license in New York, intent on coming back to Ontario to ride Chique in the Queen’s Plate in three years, he’s the obvious choice to keep an eye on the filly. Nate’s content to watch Liv go, even though he’s got similar aspirations – when he’s not talked out of them by voices from his past. His growing bond with Chique might earn him Liv’s approval and give him the fresh start he’s looking for, but that’s as involved as he’s getting with the boss’s daughter. Not that Liv’s been receptive to anything more. Liv’s determined to keep their relationship professional, no matter how much Chique draws them together. Because racetrack romances are messy…and nothing can interfere with getting Chique to the Plate.Set against the backdrop of North America’s greatest racetracks, Good Things Come is a story about the hearts of Thoroughbreds...thepeople who love them...and the allure of Canada’s most prestigious race. less

Join Faye "Not A Horse Girl" Taylor for a fresh perspective of the horse racing world of Good Things Come.Faye Taylor made a mistake. She was never supposed to fall for Nate Miller. And as much as she wants to hate her best friend Liv for being the reason she broke up with Nate, she can't. Even if Liv now has the guy and a burgeoning career training racehorses, making Faye look like the world's biggest underachiever.Now Faye's on a mission to get herself back on track... moreJoin Faye "Not A Horse Girl" Taylor for a fresh perspective of the horse racing world of Good Things Come.Faye Taylor made a mistake. She was never supposed to fall for Nate Miller. And as much as she wants to hate her best friend Liv for being the reason she broke up with Nate, she can't. Even if Liv now has the guy and a burgeoning career training racehorses, making Faye look like the world's biggest underachiever.Now Faye's on a mission to get herself back on track. Love didn't work out for her, and she's determined not to make the same mistake twice. How convenient for Nate's best friend to show up. He's just what she needs to get over Nate, once and for all.Faye is sure she can keep Will Callaghan where she wants him. She'll enjoy his part-time band, and his part-time cat; his baking, and other useful skills. She's not looking to get attached. But all the little things are starting to add up into something bigger. A second chance at love is hers for the taking, if she dares - and he's got pastry.Taking you from Canada's Queen's Plate, to the morning of the final jewel of the Canadian Triple Crown, with regular appearances from the characters you loved in Good Things Come.♥ Bonus - includes recipes for Butter Tarts and Butter Tart Squares, because that kind of Canadian goodness needs to be shared. ♥"I found it very easy to pick up right where (Good Things Come) left off and the characters were like old friends." - Bev, early reader. less