Good Things Come
Good Things Come by Linda Shantz is a debut novel published by Linda Shantz on August 11, 2020. This 302-page book is written in English and delves into the intricacies of the Canadian racing industry, featuring notable locations such as Woodbine and Churchill Downs. The story follows Liv, a determined woman striving to succeed in a male-dominated field, as she navigates her ambitions and personal challenges, particularly in relation to a newborn foal named Chique.
Readers will find a narrative that explores themes of ambition, resilience, and the complexities of relationships within the competitive world of horse racing. As Liv transitions from vet school to pursuing her jockey’s license, she grapples with her control issues and the unexpected role Nate plays in her life. The novel captures the tension between her dreams and the realities she faces, ultimately highlighting the importance of collaboration and vulnerability in both her career and personal journey.
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“Shantz has written a fantastic debut novel set within the behind-the-scenes setting of the (Canadian) racing industry with backdrops of Woodbine and its Queen’s Plate, Churchill Downs…and Snowbird destinations like Gulfstream and Payson Park.” – Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame.
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 newborn Chique, the first foal out of her father’s favourite mare. Nate’s equal parts good-looking and good with horses, and the kind of distraction she can’t afford as a woman trying to make it in a man’s world.
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-Canada’s most prestigious race-Nate’s skill and dedication make him the obvious choice to keep an eye on the filly.
He’s not supposed to become key to her plan.
Tragedy brings her home prematurely, disrupting her career, and her life. Now if Chique’s going to become the racehorse she’s meant to be – and Liv’s going to find significance again – she’ll have to let go of her stubborn ideals and let Nate in, to her dream…and her heart.
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