A lonely girl with a guilty secret.A troubled boy given a second chance.A dangerous horse everyone is scared of.Well, almost everyone....Fifteen year old Jan Bryant is haunted by memories of a tragic riding accident. Consumed by guilt, she struggles to cope and becomes increasingly withdrawn, much to the concern of her Mum, Irene, a single parent trying to make a new life for both of them. Disowned by his parents, eighteen year old Richard has been in trouble with the police, but is taken in by his older brother, Chris. Together, they run a livery stable and give riding lessons to pay the bills. When their paths cross, Richard becomes intrigued by the shy, enigmatic Jan, who has a rare gift with horses but seems determined to keep her distance. Both teenagers are trapped by a past that make it difficult to move on. Like Cassius, the beautiful, damaged and dangerous bay horse that brings them together. On the terrible day when Jan's world falls apart once more, Richard is injured after an impulsive act results in disaster. Boy, girl and horse become lost. With their futures inextricably linked, will they see each other again - and find their way out of an increasingly treacherous situation? Can Jan save Richard? And who will save Cassius?An exciting novella for pre-teens, teens, young adults and older readers who love horses. About the Author:Best-selling author Jane Ayres was a pony-mad teenager and has written many books and stories about horses for children, teenagers and adults. Her published work has been translated into 9 different languages. Since 2012, many of her backlist titles have been made available as e-books on Amazon. For more information and a list of books, check out Jane's Author Profile.Cover design by Klaus Hartleben