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DKSanocki
Ongoing, First published Feb 27
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Renée Clark is a confident city girl who knows her stuff. All that's missing is love in her life.

Her passion for interior design has earned her prestigious awards and has taken her all over the world to design hundreds of spaces of retail giants. When the heiress of a family horse ranch in rural Wyoming hires her to design the interior of their newly renovated property, Renee- along with her quirky boss and her spoiled shih-tzu- take residency at the ranch to help complete the intense remodeling project.

While staying at Circle A Ranch, she meets the Allison family- whose lives revolve around horses, each other, and the visitors who come to stay at the ranch. One member of the family in particular catches the attention of Renée- Dennis "Denny" Allison.

Denny was living his dream of being a rodeo star on the brink of greatness when a simple horse riding accident took his ability to walk only a year prior to meeting Renée. Falling for somebody- let alone with a classy city girl like Renée- was not even on his radar. He must become confident in himself if he wants to pursue her and get back to the person that he was prior to his accident and no longer be considered "hell on wheels."

"Where Horses Run Free" is a story about love, family, horses, and redemption.

Author's note:
Hi reader!! I will try to post a chapter every Friday until it is completed! It is a story that is inspired by certain people in my life and also spending a lot of time with horses on my grandparents' ranch as a child. 

I'd like to dedicate this story to my Mamaw and Papaw. This one is for you. ♥︎

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