Book Review: A Run at Love by Toni Shiloh

 


A Run At Love by Toni Shiloh 
(Love in the Spotlight book #2)
4 Stars


Piper McKinney is our main protagonist in the story. She is an ambitious woman navigating a male-dominated world of horseracing. Her determination to win the Kentucky Derby is inspiring and there is an added complexity of her journey as a transracial adoptee. Tucker Hale is a good balance of support and strength she needs, both professionally and personally. We see their friends to more romance grow and their connection was very genuine. When a scandal in the media involving Piper's adopted parents ensues, she doesn't know what to do and we see the events of this unfold.

I ultimately enjoyed this book. Toni always writes good faith content in her books. The first half - I didn't truly connect with Piper - I felt like I didn't know her well outside of her adoption story and struggles, but she grew on me after 40% mark. I loved the connection she had with Tuck and seeing the friends to more come to life was nice. Specifically, Chapter 39  and 42 was super sweet.

I liked seeing how her families drama unfolded - it had me wanting to know more and keep reading. How she handled the forgiveness thread was good too. It was nice to see characters from the first book also, because Niveah and Lamont are my favorites! 

I did also like the ending as it was beautiful seeing Piper process her feelings about her biological family and adopted family. If you like stories with an adoption thread, horses and a faith thread, check this out.

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6537625863
Amazon: https://amzn.to/41tsCI7
Baker Book House: https://bakerbookhouse.com/products/553540

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