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COLOR MY HORSE (Dangerous Odds Romantic Mystery Book 2) Kindle Edition

by Bev Pettersen (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 1,090 ratings
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Jessica barely knows one end of a horse from the other. She's the last woman her sexy new boss needs...but will she turn into the only one he really wants?

Reader Views Literary Awards Finalist Best Romance

Mark Russell never expected his rookie groom to have the spunk or savvy to last at his demanding race barn. Or that his reluctant respect would turn to a growing desire. But as the forbidden attraction between them sizzles, manipulation and murder threaten not only his horses but also their lives. And suddenly a championship race is the very least of his worries.
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From the Publisher

racetrack

A three-book series from USA Today Bestselling Author Bev Pettersen

Romance collides with mystery at the track where horses aren't the only things to threaten your hearts...and your lives.

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"Bev Pettersen writes with flair and a down-to-earth warmth that will make you smile and sigh with contentment." - Julianne MacLean, USA Today Bestselling Author

"Fans of horse racing, of romance, of humor won't want to miss this one ... Five stars." -Lit Asylum

"Bev Pettersen is firmly on my must-buy list. Her books sweep you away to the world of Thoroughbred racing, and her cast of jockeys, horse trainers, and grooms are lovable and unforgettable." - Hope Ramsay, USA Today Bestselling Author

"A must read for anyone who enjoys the horse world and all its glory, tragedy, secrets, and deceptions." - My Book Addiction Reviews

"This lovely novel focuses on a real relationship filled with humor and warmth between the characters. Offering everything from dirty deeds to power-hungry men, the book really sells itself with its amazing look at beautiful horse breeds. This romance is fresh and the story is original, which will allow readers - especially horse lovers - to have a really good time." - Romantic Times Book Reviews

From the Author

Dangerous Odds is a three-book standalone series including Jockeys and Jewels, Color My Horse, and Fillies and Females.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B005HFZZN0
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Westerhall (August 15, 2011)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 15, 2011
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 608 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 332 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 1,090 ratings

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USA Today Bestselling Author Bev Pettersen lives in Nova Scotia with her family—humans and four-legged—and when she's not writing novels, she's riding. If you'd like to receive a notice of all her latest Amazon releases just press the 'FOLLOW' button. And if you'd like to know about special offers or her next book, please visit at www.BevPettersen.com where you can sign up for a newsletter.

Bev is a three-time nominee in the National Readers Choice Award and a two-time finalist in RWA's Golden Heart® Contest as well as the winner of many other international awards including the Reader Views Reviewer’s Choice Award, Aspen Gold Reader’s Choice Award, NEC-RWA Reader’s Choice Award, Write Touch Readers' Award, a Kirkus Recommended Read, and a HOLT Medallion Award of Merit. She competed on the Alberta Thoroughbred race circuit and is an Equine Canada certified coach.

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4.3 out of 5 stars
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RPurvis
5.0 out of 5 stars What a great read!
Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2016
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I enjoyed this so much! I laughed, I cried... You get the idea. It included a rocky romance, suspense, likable (and a few unlikable) characters, and most of all, an enjoyable story about horse racing. I enjoyed reading about how a horse barn is run, what it takes to train a winner and the complicated relationships between trainers and owners. I especially enjoyed watching Jessica fall in love with horses.

This may not be great literature but I didn't expect it to be. I picked it up in a free offer and had no expectations at all. I honestly would have felt that I had gotten my money's worth if I had paid full price. I used to be much more stingy with that fifth star, reserving it only for truly great books, but have decided that that's not fair to the authors. This was an excellent romance/suspense and I thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it. If tgat isn't worth a good rating and the time to write a quick review, I don't know what is.
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Chris Schilling
4.0 out of 5 stars Fun
Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2015
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I have enjoyed everything that I have read by this author. They are realistic for the horse lover, which is refreshing. The mysteries are not predictable. They are engaging and difficult to put Down. This one especially grabbed me and became a favorite because it reminded me of life backstage at a racetrack. The grittiness and baseness, combined with the sense of family and protection. My only complaint and the reason this did not get 5 stars is that she made the two main characters too physically attractive. I became irritated in the beginning with the constant descriptions of womanly attributes and manly physique. For me it detracted from the story. The story would be just as compelling, and maybe even more so had the main characters simply been rugged, plain or wholesome attractive. If I want to read about the beautiful elite, I can pick up a Harlequin!
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Jeannette A.
5.0 out of 5 stars COLOR MY HORSE (Dangerous Odds Romantic Mystery Book 2) by Bev Petteren
Reviewed in the United States on September 8, 2021
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A fun read with all the dramatic interactions between Jessica and Mark constantly keeping the tension building. A well intentioned grandfather wants Jessica to be a part of his business and succeed in life. She has other plans and now that her skiing career is finished she is searching for a new interest. Dropped in the deep end of the shedrow, Jessica works hard to prove she can do this. Mark is determined to be different to his father but can he resist the temptation that is Jessica Boone. A thrilling ride with fine thoroughbreds and lots of suspense and steamy heat needing to be cooled with the horses.
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CINDY F.
5.0 out of 5 stars Very captivating!
Reviewed in the United States on November 1, 2013
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I didn't know if I'd like this book or not, but it grabbed me right from the first page and just wouldn't let go. There is so many things happening at the same time, but it's not overwhelming at all like some books I've read. No, this one is so well written that the story just seems to flow so effortlessly. My Uncle was a horse whisperer, and also rodeo champ several times over. When he retired from the circuit, he trained both regular riding horses, as well as race horses for other people. Throughout my teenage years and beyond, I helped him during the summers. At least well enough to say; that this story is spot on with the fine details.

After an accident sidelines her skiing career, Jessica wants to start up a dog daycare business but needs to borrow the start up funds from her rich grandfather. But her grandfather has other ideas in mind - namely he wants Jessica to come work for his company. The grandfather owns a couple of Thoroughbred racehorses and talks his trainer, Mark, into hiring Jessica predicting she'll quit after a week. The grandfather only allows her to take a certain amount of clothing with her, and also takes away all her money and credit cards before she leaves.

Mark doesn't really want to take a newbie groom on but seeing as how grandfather owns the biggest moneymaker in his stable, he agrees. The other side of the deal is that grandfather agrees to give Jessica the start up money for her business, but only if she can last 8 weeks working at the track. A bit of a culture shock for a rich girl to have access to money taken away from her, Her new bedroom in the barn is a mouse infested tack room in the racetrack's stable, where she's working. But she doesn't let that get to her. She made of a lot stronger stuff than that, and she's bound and determined to show her grandfather what's she made of, even if it kills her.

I loved all of the characters in this book from Jessica, Mark, little Abdul, Carlos, Maria, Pedro, Dino, and even Tricky-Dicky. But my favorite of all was Buddy & Kato.

I loved this whole story so much. I would highly recommend this book to everyone. It made me laugh, it made me bawl my eyes out a time or two, I also ranted and raved, and many times it had me sitting on the edge of my seat with anticipation and fear, and wondering what would happen next. The romance was hot, but not so much that it was overly done. And another thing...the friendships among these people warmed my heart, too. And the ending was fabulous!!!!
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Pam Burke
5.0 out of 5 stars Great read
Reviewed in Canada on January 5, 2023
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Great read
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Kindle Junkie
4.0 out of 5 stars Horse story in NY
Reviewed in Germany on April 19, 2015
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Unusual setting for a story centering around horses - not the West or Kentucky, but Belmont Park in New York City. I found this the most interesting of Bev Pettersen's stories I've read. Well-balanced amount of detail on the training of thoroughbreds as a background to this love story between a man not looking to make any commitment (except to keep the sex away from the racetrack) and a young woman trying to find herself.
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Carole Harron
5.0 out of 5 stars Colour my horse
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 10, 2015
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What a brilliant find. Started to read this book and couldn't put it down. Couldn't wait to get to the end but didn't want it to end. Amazing.
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Nwjl
4.0 out of 5 stars Easy read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 7, 2019
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Nice story
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Patricia Pelosse
4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
Reviewed in Canada on April 18, 2016
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Kept wanting more., enjoyable
need more form Bev. Pettersen.
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