: This is a "second chance" romance. Shallie had a crush on Cord in high school, but he only had eyes for her best friend at the time. Years later, they reconnect when Shallie seeks Cord out for lessons for a therapeutic riding program.

. They started as rivals because both were incredibly competitive, but they eventually realized they were "unstoppable" as a team. Romantic Storylines Chica Linda

While Linda Park herself is not a "horse person," her romantic storylines often involve high-speed stakes that mirror the "riding" themes found in other Linda-centric stories. Common Themes in Linda-Horse Stories A Pony For Linda | THE VAULT: Horse racing past and present