HORSE COUNTRY
Middle grade paperback covers for Yamile Saied Méndez's HORSE COUNTRY series
Illustrated by Winona Nelson
Cant’t Be Tamed (BOOK 1)
“Welcome to Paradise Ranch, where everyone can get a second chance.
Carolina Aguasvivas grew up on Paradise Ranch, which she knows down to every last pony. But things are sure to change when the new owner's daughter, Chelsie Sánchez, sweeps in with an attitude and a feisty Thoroughbred named Velvet. The mare is skittish, headstrong -- and Carolina is determined to ride her.
Chelsie, who considers herself too good to clean stalls, certainly doesn't seem like a real horse girl. Caro knows she's the only one who can help Velvet recover, and she's ready to prove it -- no matter what it takes.
The girls may discover they have more in common than they think... including a passion for bringing the healing power of horses to every kid.”
Published April 2022
Friends Like These (BOOK 2)
“Carolina's hope of opening up Paradise Ranch to everyone is coming true: the Unbridled Dreams program is ready to welcome its first sponsored student!
Gisella Bassi seems like the perfect fit -- on paper, that is. When she arrives at Paradise Ranch, she's not as excited as everyone expects. She might even be... scared of the horses? But if their first student isn't a success, there's no way the program will continue. Can Caro and her new friend, Chelsie, agree on how to rope Gisella in?”
Publishing June 2022
WHERE THERE’S SMOKE (BOOK 3)
“The ranch's new sponsored student, Rockwell Richards, is a perfect match for a gentle giant of a horse named Napoleon, especially since both of them have mysterious pasts. Carolina can't wait to learn everything she can about the cute and thoughtful new boy...but Rockwell doesn't seem to appreciate her snooping — or admiration.
And when the barn is threatened by local wildfires, can he and Caro put everything aside and help keep the horses safe?”
Published September 2022