A book review by Midwest Book Review Editor-in-Chief James A. Cox.

Nikole Swensen has the drive and raw talent to compete in the rigorous sport of horse eventing — and win. But fear holds her back from realizing her full potential. So her husband, a wealthy Vermont landowner, hires Gabe, a gifted former eventer, half paralyzed from a jumping accident. Before long, a powerful spiritual and physical attraction develops between Nikki and Gabe amid the sensual world of horses and riding. As Nikki moves to higher levels of competition, their respective spouses, Cliff and Carla, grow jealous. The two couples become lost in a tangle of ambition and passion, lust and suspicion. Inspired by an actual murder case, “Horsefever” by Lee Hope will prove to be of immense interest to fans of deftly crafted suspense novels, horse enthusiasts, and any who is drawn to the connections between animals and humans. Original, exceptional, and a riveting read from beginning to end, “Horsefever” is all the more impressive considering that it is author Lee Hope’s debut as a novelist. “Horsefever” is very highly recommended for community library general fiction collections.

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