Taking the Reins

by Ivy Bailey

Genres: YA Romance; YA Contemporary Romance

Synopsis

A Riders-inspired YA romance, perfect for fans of Hannah Grace, Jilly Cooper and Emily Henry.

Talented but consistently overlooked, Sophie has never been able to catch a break. Riding is her life, but she hasn’t been raised with a stable in her garden the same way some of her competition have. But this summer is different – she’s just earned herself a spot at the prestigious Blackwood Equestrian Camp.

Luke, the camp’s star jumper – charming, wealthy and with a perfect seat in the saddle he’s actually a very sweet boy at heart. His dad owns the Blackwood estate, so he’s always had it easy and never met a girl who doesn’t fall at his feet . . . until Sophie. 

Scrappy Finley is a stable hand who works for the estate with a talent for breaking in difficult horses. He’s brooding, rough around the edges, and hiding a secret that could ruin him. 

When a major riding competition is on the line, forcing them all to work together, Sophie must decide who really has her heart, and whether she’s willing to risk everything for love.

Release date: June 4, 2026

Publisher: Simon & Schuster UK

Print pages: 352