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Wicked Mirage
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Ongoing, First published Jul 13, 2025
They said Ashwick Academy was her second chance.
But Deliah Morgan knows better - it's her last.

After a scandal at her elite city riding school, 16-year-old Deliah is shipped off to Ashwick Academy for Equestrian Excellence - a strict, prestigious program for "troubled teens with talent." Her only goal? Keep her head down, stay on her horse, and stay out of juvie.

But when rumors swirl that she only got in because of her dad's political pull, golden boy Easton Ford makes a shocking offer: fake date him to protect both their reputations. It's supposed to be a stunt. Clean. Easy. Temporary.

It's not.

Not when Easton's ex won't let go.
Not when Deliah's past won't stay buried.
Not when her high-strung horse, Mira, is her only safe place in a school full of secrets.
And definitely not when real feelings start to blur every line they drew between them.

As the stakes rise, injuries mount, and trust is shattered, Deliah will have to decide who she is - and just how far she'll go to rewrite her story.

🏇 Tropes You'll Love:
Fake dating (with real feelings 👀)
Enemies to reluctant allies to something more
Love triangle + complicated exes
Horse girl drama meets elite academy chaos
One horse. One rider. One chance.
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