Just as good as the first one...possibly even better.

Tudor Robins managed another emotionally charged plot. The book starts with a bang, an event I never expected. Again, superbly written, it was a book I could not put down. ( )

Jared Strickland, Meg Traherne’s boyfriend from Appaloosa Summer (book 1 in the trilogy), broke her heart. He confesses that while he was away at college, he kissed someone else. Meg had returned to Carl and Betsy’s B&B on the island in St. Lawrence River anxious to spend the whole summer with him. Now, she’s not sure what to do. On a sideline to the story, Meg coaches a group of young girls for a musical ride contest.

This second book is not as much about Meg and her new mare, but more about her relationship and a quite a bit of drama with Jared. I don’t feel like Jared tried very hard to explain ‘the kiss’. I also felt Meg acted more immature than in the first book of the series. Her hurt feelings invade all areas of her life. Meg’s coaching and the musical ride contest was an enjoyable part of the novel. Rating: 3 out of 5. ( )