The Head and Not The Heart
2011
First Published
4.12
Average Rating
208
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Part of Series
Originally published in 2011, The Head and Not The Heart spurred the creating of the bestselling, award-nominated Alex & Alexander series. Now, read this bonus novella for more background on the action between Runaway Alex and Other People's Horses, Books 1 & 2 of the Alex & Alexander series. About the Book Alex's life looks pretty wonderful to the casual observer. She's in a committed relationship with a master racehorse trainer. Surrounded by hundreds of horses in the green hills of Ocala, Florida, it's a dream life for any equestrian. But suddenly she's tired of hitting the ground when a flighty racehorse decides to spook, tired of fending off biting and kicking foals, tired of 2 AM calls for veterinary emergencies. And Alex is starting to wonder if she's made the right choices in life. When their racing stable suffers a loss, she and Alexander slowly begin to fall apart. A chance find of a long-lost horse sends Alex alone to New York City, and she wonders if this is the sign she's been waiting for. Is it time to leave it all behind and start fresh? Running from the lush pastures of Florida horse country to the icy streets of Brooklyn, Alex experiments with being a different sort of person, as if horses had never mattered to her, and finds herself lost in the company of strangers. Dealing with love, loss, and obsession—all the components of a life with horses — "The Head and Not The Heart" brings the world of racehorses and the people who love them to life. The Alex & Alexander Series First published in 2011, the Alex & Alexander Series explores the hearts and minds of the people who make a living in Thoroughbred horse-racing. Originally beginning with a short novel entitled The Head and Not The Heart, the series was expanded in 2020 to provide a smoother reading experience. The series 1. Runaway Alex 2. Other People's Horses (Semi-Finalist for the Dr. Tony Ryan Book Award, for horse-racing literature) 3. Claiming Christmas 4. Turning for Home (Finalist for the Dr. Tony Ryan Book Award, for horse-racing literature) 5. The Head and Not The Heart - Bonus Novella and original Book One. Praise for The Alex & Alexander Series “[Alex is] easy to relate to–equal parts doubt and hope, insecurity and confidence. I think she’s inspiring, and will nudge her readers to face their own crises.” – Melaina Phipps, Saratoga.com “The writing is beautiful, and if you love horses, she doesn’t dumb it down. She concentrates what makes horses so compelling.” – Alexa Shelton, Amazon review The Alex & Alexander Series is part of the Florida Equestrian Collection, which These novels include overlapping characters, events, and locales which create a community of equestrians you'll love recognizing and catching up with in each book!
Avg Rating
4.12
Number of Ratings
372
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Author
Natalie Keller Reinert
Author · 38 books
Natalie Keller Reinert is the award-winning author of more than a dozen books exploring love, human nature, and the passions which make us tick. With an extensive equestrian background, many of her books are set in the world of horses and horse-people. Drawing on her professional experience working with Thoroughbred racehorses, mounted patrol horses, therapeutic riding, three-day-eventing, and many other equine pursuits, Reinert brings her love of the equestrian life into each of her titles. Today, Reinert lives in Central Florida with her family, including a lazy foxhound and a white-blazed mustang named Ben.
