The Debutante's Second Chance

By Lisa M. Prysock

As the horseracing world teeters on the brink of collapse, she fights to save her family's stables.
The return of the man who once shattered her heart is the last thing she needs-or is it?

Miss Gladdie Lyndon's world is turned upside down when her father's stroke leaves her in charge of Velvet Brooks Horse Farm. With the horseracing industry in decline and the 1908 Kentucky Derby on the brink of cancellation, Gladdie faces an uphill battle to save her family's legacy. The pressure mounts as clients abandon the farm, leaving her to pin all hopes on a mysterious new horse champion.

As she grapples with these challenges, Gladdie is blindsided by the return of Clay Grinstead-the man who left her heartbroken on the eve of their wedding. Now a widowed father, Clay has come back to Lexington with dreams of a fresh start and a determination to win back Gladdie's love. He sees an opportunity to help her save Velvet Brooks and the Derby, but Gladdie must decide if she can trust him.

As they navigate financial peril and emotional wounds, Clay works to tear down the walls around Gladdie's heart. Together, they must confront their shared history and forge a path forward. Can they rescue the farm and revive the Derby, or will their past heartbreak thwart their future happiness?

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1963212169
• ISBN13: 9781963212167
• Release Date: January 2025
• Publisher: Wild Heart Books
• Length: 282 Pages
• Weight: 0.72 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.5" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

Exciting Conclusion Trots Into Your Heart

In this third book of the Kentucky Debutantes of the Gilded Age series we get to know the third sister Gladdie on a deeper level and catch up with her family. I have enjoyed these sisters and the Kentucky bluegrass horse country as the backdrop. Getting a peek into the lives of raising thoroughbreds and the ends and outs of horse racing has been fascinating. I feel like this family has become old friends therefore I was glad to read more. Gladdie has never gotten over her love and betrayal by Clay, but lo and behold he has returned and is determined to make up for his mistakes. His story for what unfolded in the past will keep you turning pages quickly. A sweet romance with secrets brought to light and humorous moments that leave you smiling. I loved this family and enjoyed watching them grow and mature. I recommend getting to know them as you will not be disappointed. I received a complimentary copy from CelebrateLit/publisher. The honest review and opinions are my own and were not required.