Jockeys and Jewels

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Bev Pettersen crafts a riveting story with complex characters, engaging dialogue, and a budding love story entwined with a gripping murder mystery. This tale appeals not only to horse racing fans but to anyone who enjoys an exciting and original narrative. Jockeys and Jewels is described as a clever, entertaining, and touching romance. Racehorse trainer Kurt MacKinnon is reluctantly drawn into undercover police work following the murder of his ex-partner. Determined to uncover the truth, he relocates his third-string Thoroughbreds to the track where his partner was last seen. Meanwhile, Julie West, a dedicated but struggling jockey, hopes to achieve her dreams with Kurt's arrival, unaware that she is a person of interest for reasons beyond her riding abilities. As Kurt's contrary colt thrives under Julie's care, he finds his own heart unexpectedly softening. However, their growing connection puts them both in the crosshairs of a killer, putting much more than their love at risk.