A behind-the-curtains peek into the glamorous but often heartbreaking world of competitive show jumpingLearning to Fall is a universal story of healing, hope, and what it means to love.

Brynn honors her passion for horses by studying at the toughest veterinary program in the country. Months from graduating, tragedy strikes—tragedy for which she can’t help but feel responsible. Brynn feels suffocated by the weight of her father’s legacy and his dusty hopes for horse show jumping success. When Brynn’s frenetic efforts to dig the family business out of debt fail, she’s down to one desperate hope. Enter Jason Lander, who understands what it’s like to walk away from the ring. The onetime champion agrees to train Brynn, and her horse Jett, for an all-or-nothing run at the prestigious Million Dollar Gold Cup. But going all the way means doing it his way, which has Brynn questioning her decisions, her loyalties, and her growing feelings for Jason—complicating her relationship with her lover. Set in Northern California against a stunning backdrop of coastal hills and valleysLearning to Fall is about discovering how to let go—and how to hang on with your heart. Fans ofSeabiscuit andThe Horse Whisperer will love this beautifully written debut; one they’re bound to add to their shelf of favorites.