Book Description

In the charming Heavenbrooke County, where country life meets big-city dreams, 28-year-old accountant Stella Barkley is about to learn that love often arrives when you least expect it.

After a flat tire leaves her stranded, a handsome stranger comes to her rescue—Dr. Jason Alba, a dedicated veterinarian with a heart as big as his ambitions. Their initial encounter sparks an undeniable connection, aided by Stella’s mischievous Jack Russell Terrier, Milkbone, who takes an immediate liking to Jason thanks to his pocket full of treats.

As Stella and Jason’s paths continue to cross, their budding romance faces unexpected challenges, especially when a mysterious missing horse from a local breeder complicates matters. Thanksgiving brings them closer, with Jason saving Stella from a kitchen disaster, but as their relationship deepens, secrets, misunderstandings, and a life-saving surgery on the missing mare threaten to pull them apart.

With her future in Heavenbrooke uncertain, Stella pens a heartfelt goodbye letter to Jason. But on Christmas morning, as she contemplates a life without him, the man who stole her heart reappears.

Can a simple letter and the magic of Christmas lead to a second chance at love?

Join Stella and Jason on a heartwarming journey of love, loyalty, and second chances in *Once Upon a Horse*. Perfect for fans of contemporary romance, this touching tale of unexpected connections will leave you believing in the wonder of love.