fate, she meets a mysterious cowboy, McKennon Kelly, whose deep- ly guarded secret takes them down a path of suspense, romance, and self-discovery.
Set in modern Western Culture, “In The Reins” is the story of a city- girl-gone-country, a handsome cowboy, and a Paint Horse brought together by fate. The leading lady’s journey of self-discovery be- gins when she unexpectedly falls for the enigmatic Quarter Horse trainer, and then grapples with who he really is, where he goes, when he disappears, and what it is that everyone doesn’t want her to know about him. A book with a left hook, readers ride along as the wannabe cowgirl learns whether or not the man, harboring a deeply guarded secret, can open himself up to the woman sitting in the saddle beside him. Romantic and suspenseful, In The Reins captures the struggle between letting life move forward and shying away from taking the reins.
The book has been an equestrian best seller on Amazon for more than 10 weeks. I had the honor of meeting Carly Kade and her Paint horse in Scottsdale, AZ., where Carly has made her home. Having lived in the North, the East, the South and now the West. Having made two cross-country road trips with her beloved horse in tow, Carly knew when she arrived in Arizona, that Scottsdale, “The West’s Most Western Town,” was the perfect place to release her debut novel. Carly is a fresh Author, with a love for her own horse and bringing that horse into her story. She grew up in Michigan, and served as her counties 4-H Queen. She hung up her spurs to pursue a job in marketing and public relations. For several years she worked as an artist development representative for Sony Music Entertainment and Universal Music.
Growing nostalgic for the simpler life, Carly returned to Michigan and met the two loves of her life, her cowboy turned husband, and her horse Sissy, before moving to Arizona. “When I arrived in Ari- zona, I knew it was going to be my forever home, “says Kade. “The scenery is so breathtaking in Arizona that I’m inspired every time I saddle up, drive to the barn or take a walk.”
Arizona Author Carly Kade rides in with a romantic tale with her debut novel
by Miriam Lucero C
arly Kade has self-published her debut novel “In The Reins” in December of 2015, the first of a planned trilogy. “This book was definitely written with horse lovers in mind, “says Kade. “However, you don’t have to love horses or have knowledge about them to enjoy the story or fall in love with
the characters.”
“In the Reins” follows city girl, Devon Brooke, who is looking for a fresh start and getting back to her country roots after a sudden breakup. By
For more information on Carly Kade, her website is
www.carlykadecreative.com/media-room.
20 DECEMBER / JANUARY 2018 I HORSE & AG MAGAZINE
Kade’s, second book is coming out soon; but read “In The Reins”, first. Right now Kade is writing her third book, the trilogy to “In The Reins”.
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