Books with author Kaitlyn DeRose

Ripley Marsh knew what she wanted to do for a career from the moment she graduated college; she wanted a career with her family’s thoroughbred racing stable in Upstate New York. Although her heart lies with the racing industry, not everyone in her family supports the risky move. Out to show her family that she can be successful, Ripley takes on a talented thoroughbred in hopes of getting him into the winner’s circle.As if the family drama isn’t enough, Ripley is torn between two completely different guys—one of whom she has known for most of her life and the other towards whom she feels an unexpected attraction. A novice in the game of love, Ripley must play wisely if she wants to keep her heart whole and intact.**************************************************************ALSO AVAILABLE:Mixed Messages (Ripley Marsh Trilogy, Book #2)Broken Connection (Ripley Marsh Trilogy, Book #3)Runaway (Romance/Suspense)Lasting Impact (Romance)

Adele Richardson’s life took a major hit with the downfall of Maxwell Moretti. Now, with no job, no friends, and a low self-esteem, she is desperate for a change. She wants nothing more than to trade in her evening gowns and high heels for jeans and paddock boots.With a somewhat guilty conscience, she uses her gift of persuasion to convince her step brother to hire her as his exercise rider at Witch Creek Farm. Acquiring the farm trainer’s respect proves to be a much more complicated task than expected. Adele is fascinated by the shockingly handsome and guarded Malcolm Floyd, despite the fact that he doesn’t seem to like her. However, even he can’t avoid the fiery chemistry between them. Her plan to leave her old life behind was supposed to be simple and foolproof. There was just one problem: her plan never included a man as challenging as Malcolm into the equation.**************************************************************ALSO AVAILABLE:Crossed Lines (Ripley Marsh Trilogy, Book #1)Mixed Messages (Ripley Marsh Trilogy, Book #2)Broken Connection (Ripley Marsh Trilogy, Book #3)Runaway (Romance/Suspense)

Winter is upon Witch Creek and Ripley has never been more stir crazy in her life. The barns are empty, her summer co-workers are gone and the cold has become intolerable. She would do anything to escape.She receives assistance from an unlikely source when Tap Out is pointed toward a major stakes race in Florida--and a showdown with one of his rivals. As part of the deal, Ripley is to take up a position as Tap Out’s exercise rider due to their connection.However, Tap Out is not her only reason for heading south. It has been two months since her last biting encounter with Keller and she’s ready to end the freeze. Now her trip to Florida isn’t just about proving herself as a rider. It’s about getting Keller back in her corner before it’s too late.Runaway, a standalone novel involving some of the same characters from the Ripley Marsh Trilogy, is now available for purchase.**************************************************************ALSO AVAILABLE:Crossed Lines (Ripley Marsh Trilogy, Book #1)Mixed Messages (Ripley Marsh Trilogy, Book #2)Runaway (Romance/Suspense)Lasting Impact (Romance)

Guy problems… Ripley Marsh never thought she’d have them. She never expected to have two guys competing for her either. Connor has made things even more complicated by virtually disappearing and adding more proof to Keller’s theory that Connor is no good for her. Torn between giving Connor a chance, and following her chemistry with Keller, Ripley must walk a gradually shrinking line.But the guys aren’t the only ones that have taken an interest in Ripley... Witch Creek’s main supporter wants her to ride a filly deemed a lost cause by the rest of the staff. Not only will Ripley get the satisfaction of changing another life, her career in the industry could get a massive boost as well.**************************************************************ALSO AVAILABLE:Crossed Lines (Ripley Marsh Trilogy, Book #1)Broken Connection (Ripley Marsh Trilogy, Book #3)Runaway (Romance/Suspense)Lasting Impact (Romance)

Keller Pratt has everything going for him. He has a good job at Witch Creek Farm, a great relationship with his uncle, and he feels like he has something to call his own. His busy life leaves him surprised when Thanksgiving rolls around and Ripley Marsh comes home for a brief visit. However, Keller is more shocked to find that his once brotherly feelings for his boss’s daughter have transformed into unexpected feelings of attraction. In the short prequel to Crossed Lines, Keller must come to terms with his new feelings for Ripley Marsh.**************************************************************ALSO AVAILABLE:Crossed Lines (Ripley Marsh Trilogy, Book #1)Mixed Messages (Ripley Marsh Trilogy, Book #2)Broken Connection (Ripley Marsh Trilogy, Book #3)Runaway (Romance/Suspense)Lasting Impact (Romance)

Unproven is a short prequel set after the Ripley Marsh Trilogy and prior to Runaway.Katana was expected to bring Witch Creek to glory with her brilliant speed and unexpected talent. However, one little injury after another prevented the chestnut filly from reaching her true potential as a runner. Her first start back brings a mixture of feelings--ranging from excitement to uneasiness as the relationship between Witch Creek and Katana's trainer grows ever shakier. The business relationship isn't the only nerve-wracking thing going on in Ripley's life right now. Her sister is getting married the same weekend and tensions are already high. A loss by Katana could place a black cloud over an event the Marsh family has been planning for over a year. Pressures are mounting on Katana and she doesn’t even know it. If she’s ever going to prove her worth, now is the time to do it.

Winter is upon Witch Creek and Ripley has never been more stir crazy in her life. The barns are empty, her summer co-workers are gone and the cold has become intolerable. She would do anything to escape. She receives assistance from an unlikely source when Tap Out is pointed toward a major stakes race in Florida--and a showdown with one of his rivals. As part of the deal, Ripley is to take up a position as Tap Out’s exercise rider due to their connection. However, Tap Out is not her only reason for heading south. It has been two months since her last biting encounter with Keller and she’s ready to end the freeze. Now her trip to Florida isn’t just about proving herself as a rider. It’s about getting Keller back in her corner before it’s too late.

Ripley Marsh knew what she wanted to do for a career from the moment she graduated college; she wanted a career with her family’s thoroughbred racing stable in Upstate New York. Although her heart lies with the racing industry, not everyone in her family supports the risky move. Out to show her family that she can be successful, Ripley takes on a talented thoroughbred in hopes of getting him into the winner’s circle. As if the family drama isn’t enough, Ripley is torn between two completely different guys—one of whom she has known for most of her life and the other towards whom she feels an unexpected attraction. A novice in the game of love, Ripley must play wisely if she wants to keep her heart whole and intact.

Guy problems… Ripley Marsh never thought she’d have them. She never expected to have two guys competing for her either. Connor has made things even more complicated by virtually disappearing and adding more proof to Keller’s theory that Connor is no good for her. Torn between giving Connor a chance, and following her chemistry with Keller, Ripley must walk a gradually shrinking line. But the guys aren’t the only ones that have taken an interest in Ripley... Witch Creek’s main supporter wants her to ride a filly deemed a lost cause by the rest of the staff. Not only will Ripley get the satisfaction of changing another life, her career in the industry could get a massive boost as well.

Savana Moretti has been on the run for the last seven years of her life. Pursued by her own father after witnessing a horrific crime, Savvy has been forced to stay hidden by using a variety of aliases and the help of an insider to stay alive. A messy situation in New Jersey leads to a grudging rescue, one that Savvy can’t refuse due to her dwindling cash flow. Forced to settle in New York, Savvy picks up a job as a groom for a thoroughbred trainer who is considered well past his prime. However, that may be about to change when a young colt starts showing hints of talent. The colt’s connections have lofty goals, including the Kentucky Derby. Meanwhile, an old flame comes to the forefront, one that could simultaneously ignite her greatest desires and destroy her. She’s gone down this route before and knows that she can’t afford to play nice and drop her guard. It’s one thing to know that she might lose her life, but she sure as hell won’t let her heart shatter in the process.

Adele Richardson’s life took a major hit with the downfall of Maxwell Moretti. Now, with no job, no friends, and a low self-esteem, she is desperate for a change. She wants nothing more than to trade in her evening gowns and high heels for jeans and paddock boots. With a somewhat guilty conscience, she uses her gift of persuasion to convince her step brother to hire her as his exercise rider at Witch Creek Farm. Acquiring the farm trainer’s respect proves to be a much more complicated task than expected. Adele is fascinated by the shockingly handsome and guarded Malcolm Floyd, despite the fact that he doesn’t seem to like her. However, even he can’t avoid the fiery chemistry between them. Her plan to leave her old life behind was supposed to be simple and foolproof. There was just one problem: her plan never included a man as challenging as Malcolm into the equation.