Taking the Reins by Ivy Bailey Clean

Taking the Reins

Ivy Bailey · 2026

Talented but consistently overlooked, Sophie has never been able to catch a break. Riding is her life, but she hasn’t been raised with a stable in her garden the same way some of her competition have. But this summer is different – she’s just earned herself a spot at the prestigious Blackwood Equestrian Camp.

Luke, the camp’s star jumper – charming, wealthy and with a perfect seat in the saddle he’s actually a very sweet boy at heart. His dad owns the Blackwood estate, so he’s always had it easy and never met a girl who doesn’t fall at his feet . . . until Sophie.

Scrappy Finley is a stable hand who works for the estate with a talent for breaking in difficult horses. He’s brooding, rough around the edges, and hiding a secret that could ruin him.

When a major riding competition is on the line, forcing them all to work together, Sophie must decide who really has her heart, and whether she’s willing to risk everything for love.

contemporary sports romance young adult cosy
Spice Level: 🌶 🌶 🌶 🌶 🌶 Clean
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Who Is This Book For?

If you love contemporary with horse riding, love triangle, grumpy x sunshine, you prefer a clean or sweet romance without explicit scenes, then Taking the Reins by Ivy Bailey is the book for you.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Taking the Reins spicy?

Taking the Reins by Ivy Bailey has a spice level of 1/5 (clean — no explicit content).

Is Taking the Reins a standalone?

Yes, Taking the Reins by Ivy Bailey is a standalone novel.

What tropes are in Taking the Reins?

Taking the Reins features these tropes: horse riding, love triangle, grumpy x sunshine, forced proximity.

What genre is Taking the Reins?

Taking the Reins by Ivy Bailey is a Contemporary novel.

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