Taming Her Stallion by Megan Musgrove

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

A businessman, a horsewoman, and a warning ignored

"Things are never as you imagine them." This is the warning Jack gives to Ian as they visit the Marquess of Shanbrook, and it’s a fitting theme for the story. While Ian is focused on a mission of vengeance, Jack finds himself completely derailed by the Marquess’s daughter, Jessica.

The characters are the strength of this book. Jessica is refreshing—titled, yes, but also one of the best horsemen in the country, which adds a great layer to her personality. Jack is a successful businessman, though his insistence that he is "unworthy" of a Lady feels a bit heavy-handed at times. It’s an engaging, well-written read with a decent amount of steam, showing that love usually shows up exactly when you’re planning for something else.