A New Pair of Steel Shoes

By Kassandra Lea

Nathan Pratchett's last relationship ended because he spends too much time at the barn with his mare, Birch. But he finds peace in the saddle.

However, Birch seems to have other plans.

After losing a shoe while out on a trail ride, Nathan is forced to use a new ferrier. After that, it seems like Birch is a different horse. She's gone from well-behaved to running loose! And, for some reason, she keeps winding up at the home of a dreamy fella named Lucas Shaw. Is it possible the mare knows something Nathan doesn't?

• Language: English
• Publisher: JMS Books LLC
• Release date: Mar 18, 2018
• ISBN: 9781634865487

Kassandra Lea

Kassandra Lea’s stories have appeared in a number of anthologies. She lives in southern Wisconsin. For more information, visit facebook.com/leakassie.

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A New Pair of Steel Shoes

By Kassandra Lea

Published by JMS Books LLC at Smashwords

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Copyright 2018 Kassandra Lea

ISBN 9781634865487

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A New Pair of Steel Shoes

By Kassandra Lea

Chapter 1

Nathan Pratchett caught sight of the glowing numbers on the bedside clock and cursed under his breath. He was definitely running late now, but the shower had been a necessity. Though the smell of hay and horses didn’t bother him it seemed like the wrong sort of cologne to wear on his dinner date, especially since he’d made reservations at one of the fancier places in town. The indicator light flashed on his cell phone, alerting him to what no doubt would be a less than happy text from his girlfriend. Nathan ignored it for the time being, tossing aside the damp towel and reaching for his clothes. Quickly, and in an effort to save more time, he pulled on his boxers and a pair of black slacks at the same time, hastily adding a belt. Then he donned a light blue dress shirt, doing up the buttons as he made his way down the stairs.

All the while, feeling immensely guilty, he tried to think of a decent, heartfelt apology.

It probably wouldn’t matter in the long run, he knew, slipping on his shoes, as he’d been late to their last three dates. For some reason lately he found it hard to drag himself away from the barn, even with the pressing knowledge that he had somewhere more important to be. Then again, the stray thought danced across his mind, maybe that was the problem.

Nathan snatched up his car keys, shoved his phone into his back pocket, and dashed out the front door. Slipping into the driver’s seat he realized the scent of the barn lingered, not surprising considering his helmet