This book is a wild ride with Cody McCann, world famous reining horse trainer who came from a long line of reining horse breeders and trainers. The McCann horses are known for their athleticism and trainability. He leads an idyllic life on his ranch in Texas with his family and extended family of other horse trainers, assistants, and friends in the area. When Cody's world is turned upside down by tragedy, he is mired in the depths of despair, and he runs away to escape, thinking his life is over and there is nothing left to live for. Slowly, with the help of new friends along the way, he realizes that running away from problems will not solve them. Although he thought his life was over, and shuts down, he discovers over time that life is worth living. Through twists and turns, he makes his way back to his passion in life, his horses, fi nds the importance of the love of friends and family, and in the end, he fi nds a way to truly love again.