I really enjoyed reading my first book by E.J. Noyes. The chapters alternate with each of the main characters POV giving the narration. Caitlyn Lloyd is in Europe for the last few competitions that will determine the make up for the USA Olympic Dressage team. She is riding the horse she raised from a foal and is just peaking in her field at the age of 37. Her goal is to medal in the 2016 Rio Olympics. Addison (Addie) Gardner is a veterinarian and is a last minute replacement to be the vet for the team. Addie is excited to see Caitlyn again and has good memories of their three years in a Pony Club. Caitlyn remembers Addie as part of group of girls that bullied her and made her early teens horrible. Their first discussion brought back memories of mine where lifetime friends and I have very different memories of past events.

The book is clever in that for Addie this is a second chance on someone that she once crushed on and for Caitlyn it is an enemies to more romance. The author combines the tropes well. The time is split fairly well between Caitlyn's riding and Addie's medical care for the horses. Both characters are well developed and they are solid in their professions. I love that these two can talk and be adult. When Caitlyn has doubts about her memories she talks to her mom for clarity and is willing to listen and change perceptions. When professional obstacles come their way again they can talk and try together. There was enough dressage to be interesting but it didn't overtake the book turning it in to a sports romance.

This book is longer than similar type romances but I enjoyed the extra time with the characters. I knew how the ending would work early on but that didn't take away from the storyline. I think this is for any one who enjoys sapphic romances, especially if you like horses. (I like all animals and have horse properties in my neighborhood.) Looking forward to other works by E. J. Noyes. Thank you to NetGalley and Bella Books for an ARC ebook in exchange for an honest review. (4.5 stars)