Winning the Gentleman , by Kristi Ann Hunter, is a tale set in the countryside of England in the early 1800's. Aaron Whitworth is working hard managing the care and the racing of his wealthy friends/clients horses. His latest task is to find a jockey to race in a challenge his friend Oliver has accepted. After Aaron hires a horse tainer at a traveling circus, he is surprised to discover that this trainer is not a man, but rather a woman!
Sophia Fitzroy has been looking for a means to escape her life traveling with the circus, so there is no way she is passing up on the job offer that has come her way. Aaron has no idea what to do with a woman jockey, especially one who wears pants under her riding skirts to make racing the horse much easier!
This is a fun tale to follow, as both Aaron and Sophia learn how to handle the great differences in their personalities. Hang on to see the grand conclusion to this tale!
I received a e-copy of this book from Bethany House. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.