Books with title Ambitious

"Natalie weaves the story of Jules, her horses, and their uncertain road to the upper levels of eventing with realism and detail." - The Equine Insider" 'Ambition' is one of the good ones." - Susannah St. Clair (Vine Voice Reviewer)"This all felt very real to me." - Karen McGoldrickJules Thornton didn’t come to Ocala to make friends. She came to make a name for herself. Young, determined, and tough as nails, she’s been swapping stable-work for saddle-time since she was a little kid - and it hasn’t always been a fun ride. Forever the struggling rider in a sport for the wealthy, all Jules has on her side is talent and ambition. She’s certain all she needs to succeed are good horses, but will the eventing world agree?On her own at last, Jules is positive she’s poised to become eventing’s newest star, but soon finds she’s making more enemies than friends in the close-knit equestrian community. Little mistakes cost big -- her students are losing faith in her; her owners are starting to pull their horses. And then there’s the small matter of Peter Morrison, the handsome, on-the-rise event rider who keeps showing up when she least expects him. Jules is convinced that all she needs is good horses -- not friends, not romance, not anyone’s nose in her business. But it’s just the beginning of the long, hot, Ocala summer, and as Jules tumbles through the highs and lows of a life with horses, she might find she’ll need help after all to weather the coming storm.In the equestrian literary tradition of Jane Smiley (Horse Heaven) and Sara Gruen (Riding Lessons, Water for Elephants), Natalie Keller Reinert takes readers into the riding life as only a horsewoman can.

There is a fine line between ambition, passion, and obsession.Lacey Ashcraft's dedication to perfecting her magic is the kind of drive all mentors hope for in a student. Mesmerizing her partners in the Arcanium, Lacey's abilities and proficiency multiply with each day of her training. Stanwick's search for her expands to include the demented mage, Norman Coats. From the first moment he sees Lacey's white hair, he becomes infatuated with her beauty. A treasure to capture and possess. Stanwick and Coats will stop at nothing to bring her under their submission. Culpepper watches as the drive to learn becomes more than ambition for Lacey. It's an obsession fueled by revenge and hatred for those who took her family away.Mastering the six elements is not enough. She focuses on the center power of magic, Life. How far will Lacey go to avenge her aunt's death?Ambitious Prodigy is book 2 in the Chantilly Lace series by Kimbra Swain

Jules Thornton didn’t come to Ocala to make friends. She came to make a name for herself. Young, determined, and tough as nails, she’s been swapping stable-work for saddle-time since she was a little kid -- and it hasn’t always been a fun ride. Forever the struggling rider in a sport for the wealthy, all Jules has on her side is talent and ambition. She’s certain all she needs to succeed are good horses, but will the eventing world agree?On her own at last, Jules is positive she’s poised to become eventing’s newest star, but soon finds she’s making more enemies than friends in the close-knit equestrian community. Little mistakes cost big -- her students are losing faith in her; her owners are starting to pull their horses. And then there’s the small matter of Peter Morrison, the handsome, on-the-rise event rider who keeps showing up when she least expects him. Jules is convinced that all she needs is good horses -- not friends, not romance, not anyone’s nose in her business. But it’s just the beginning of the long, hot, Ocala summer, and as Jules tumbles through the highs and lows of a life with horses, she might find she’ll need help after all to weather the coming storm.

The higher you climb, the farther you have to fall... Reed Brennan knew being elected president of exclusive Billings Hall would change her life. What she didn't count on was being dumped by her boyfriend, Josh Hollis, or being held responsible for a fire that destroyed Easton Academy's oldest building. And now the administration wants to shut Billings down. Forever As president, it's up to Reed to save Billings Hall. What better way to win over the headmaster than to host a glam fund-raising event in New York City? Everyone needs a date, and the newly single Reed is the most eligible girl on campus. All of Easton's hottest boys are angling to take her out, and for once, Reed's biggest problem is which one to choose. Reed has never felt so popular or powerful - until the police start asking questions about Cheyenne Martin's death. Excited party buzz quickly turns to whispered rumors and dark moods, and one thing becomes clear: There is someone who wants to see Billings, and Reed, go down. And they will do anything to make it happen.

The higher you climb, the farther you have to fall.... Reed Brennan knew being elected president of exclusive Billings Hall would change her life. What she didn't count on was being dumped by her boyfriend, Josh Hollis, or being held responsible for a fire that destroyed Easton Academy's oldest building. And now the administration wants to shut Billings down. Forever. As president, it's up to Reed to save Billings Hall. What better way to win over the head­master than to host a glam fund-raising event in New York City? Everyone needs a date, and the newly single Reed is the most eligible girl on campus. All of Easton's hottest boys are angling to take her out, and for once, Reed's biggest problem is which one to choose. Reed has never felt so popular or powerful -- until the police start asking questions about Cheyenne Martin's death. Excited party buzz quickly turns to whispered rumors and dark moods, and one thing becomes clear: There is someone who wants to see Billings, and Reed, go down. And they will do anything to make it happen.

There's only one thing tougher than getting in to Premiere High: Staying in At Premiere School of the Performing Arts, nicknamed Premiere High, talent is a must and competition is fierce. But the payoff is worth it. Some of the biggest stars in music, movies and dance are on the alumni list. New student Marisol Garcia dreams of taking her place among them one day. And being chosen to take part in a local dance contest where a film role is the prize could possibly be her first step into the spotlight.Almost as big a challenge: getting Drew Bishop to see her as more than a friend. But Drew is preoccupied with his own dilemma of either playing basketball, which could be a free ticket to college, or pursuing the stage where he really comes alive. But every dream comes with a price. And as Marisol becomes consumed with winning, the once straight–A student risks losing everything. Starting with her parents' approval, her friends and her place at Premiere High

There's only one thing tougher than getting in to Premiere High: Staying in At Premiere School of the Performing Arts, nicknamed Premiere High, talent is a must and competition is fierce. But the payoff is worth it. Some of the biggest stars in music, movies and dance are on the alumni list. New student Marisol Garcia dreams of taking her place among them one day. And being chosen to take part in a local dance contest where a film role is the prize could possibly be her first step into the spotlight.Almost as big a challenge: getting Drew Bishop to see her as more than a friend. But Drew is preoccupied with his own dilemma of either playing basketball, which could be a free ticket to college, or pursuing the stage where he really comes alive. But every dream comes with a price. And as Marisol becomes consumed with winning, the once straight–A student risks losing everything. Starting with her parents' approval, her friends and her place at Premiere High

Have you ever been too ambitious? Have you ever reached for something that you wanted very badly—only to have everything fall to pieces? That’s exactly what’s happened to Alan and George. The man they entrusted all their money to—millions of dollars—has disappeared. And so begins an international chase, with George and Alan racing to locate the thief and retrieve the money.Will they find the scammer and recover their fortunes, or will the price they pay for their ambition be the loss of everything they have?Find out in the sequel to Tramps and Thieves, the thrilling Ambition. Ambition is the second book in the From Rags to Riches series. Please feel free to enjoy this book either as part of the series or as a standalone.

 The higher you climb, the farther you have to fall.... Reed Brennan knew being elected president of exclusive Billings Hall would change her life. What she didn't count on was being dumped by her boyfriend, Josh Hollis, or being held responsible for a fire that destroyed Easton Academy's oldest building. And now the administration wants to shut Billings down. Forever. As president, it's up to Reed to save Billings Hall. What better way to win over the head­master than to host a glam fund-raising event in New York City? Everyone needs a date, and the newly single Reed is the most eligible girl on campus. All of Easton's hottest boys are angling to take her out, and for once, Reed's biggest problem is which one to choose. Reed has never felt so popular or powerful -- until the police start asking questions about Cheyenne Martin's death. Excited party buzz quickly turns to whispered rumors and dark moods, and one thing becomes clear: There is someone who wants to see Billings, and Reed, go down. And they will do anything to make it happen.

While selling lemonade to her neighborhood friends on an ordinary Saturday, Abbey is required to halt operations and travel to the city when her mom is faced with an emergency at the bakery. Abbey's trip to the bakery reveals a side of her mom she has never seen. Through the experience, Abbey is empowered, and discovers she can create her own dreams and work to achieve them.

Have you ever been too ambitious? Have you ever reached for something that you wanted very badly—only to have everything fall to pieces? That’s exactly what’s happened to Alan and George. The man they entrusted all their money to—millions of dollars—has disappeared. And so begins an international chase, with George and Alan racing to locate the thief and retrieve the money.Will they find the scammer and recover their fortunes, or will the price they pay for their ambition be the loss of everything they have?Find out in the sequel to Tramps and Thieves, the thrilling Ambition. Ambition is the second book in the From Rags to Riches series. Please feel free to enjoy this book either as part of the series or as a standalone.

There is a fine line between ambition, passion, and obsession.Lacey Ashcraft's dedication to perfecting her magic is the kind of drive all mentors hope for in a student. Mesmerizing her partners in the Arcanium, Lacey's abilities and proficiency multiply with each day of her training. Stanwick's search for her expands to include the demented mage, Norman Coats. From the first moment he sees Lacey's white hair, he becomes infatuated with her beauty. A treasure to capture and possess. Stanwick and Coats will stop at nothing to bring her under their submission. Culpepper watches as the drive to learn becomes more than ambition for Lacey. It's an obsession fueled by revenge and hatred for those who took her family away.Mastering the six elements is not enough. She focuses on the center power of magic, Life. How far will Lacey go to avenge her aunt's death?Ambitious Prodigy is book 2 in the Chantilly Lace series by Kimbra Swain