Elena Estes #1 : Dark Horse (P)

Elena Estes thought she'd left her old life behind—a life shattered by a tragic mistake that cost her career as a Miami detective and the life of a fellow cop. Seeking solace in the quiet beauty of Florida's horse country, she finds peace in the company of horses and the simplicity of her new life. But peace is fleeting.

When twelve-year-old Molly Seabright pleads for Elena’s help to find her missing stepsister Erin, Elena is reluctant to get involved. Erin, a troubled eighteen-year-old groom, has vanished from the Wellington show grounds, a world where the wealthy and powerful play by their own rules.

One trip to the glittering, cutthroat world of elite equestrian competition pulls Elena back into the dangers of investigation. Beneath the polished surface, she discovers a web of secrets, lies, and ruthless ambition. As she digs deeper, Elena realizes the search for Erin may cost her more than she ever imagined—perhaps even her fragile hold on her own redemption.

Dark Horse by Tami Hoag is a gripping thriller that explores the thin line between justice and vengeance, set against the backdrop of a world where the stakes are high, and the consequences even higher.