An Ambitious Woman

The old ways are changing, but they can't change fast enough for Joy Barron...

Her ambition burns, and she wants it all – NOW.

But success comes at a price. Is it worth it? What of love? And happiness?

Joy is determined Redwoods will become a successful thoroughbred stud, and has long dreamt of breeding a champion racehorse. When David Cavanagh opposes her ideas she schemes to get her way, determined to make her dream a reality. She justifies her actions because it is all for the good of Redwoods, and winning races. As she continues on her wilful way tragedy strikes, and fills her with remorse.

 Thunder, the big, black stallion, gallops into their lives, and with him comes Josh Frazer.

When David goes to America with an indefinite return date, Joy is devastated at what she sees as his rejection, and struggles with a lonely life

 A series of mishaps occur that seem to be accidents. Is someone trying to harm Redwoods? If so, why? Then the children go missing, and Joy must turn to Josh for help and comfort. But does Josh want more than she can give? Will she risk everything?

Against the heart-stopping background of the prestigious Gold Cup race week David returns, and, Joy must search her soul to make the most difficult decision of her life.