Sylver Sullivan has to make some big changes in her life. After her husbands traumatic death, she discovers she is financially ruined and will not be able to keep her beloved horse ranch in the Sierra Nevada foothills. To help pay the bills, she takes on a trio of quirky roommates who both enrich and complicate her quiet country life, and together they are pulled down the trail of treachery, drugs, and stolen horses. The turn of one trail leads to a mysterious new man in town who captivates Sylvers young roommate and connects them all to the vicious world of the drug cartels. Another twist in the trail leads Sylver to investigate missing horses in her neighborhooduntil she finds out the hard way that you do not want to cross paths with drug lords. As with all trail rides in the rugged Sierra foothills there are always unplanned routes, unexpected delights, and dangerous obstacles. Join Sylver as she rides the rocky trail of life, fighting to hold on to her ranch, her horses, and the Cool country life she loves.

Jill K. (Katie) Yaranon is living the dream on her horse ranch in Cool. She is president of the local horse club, Divide Horsemen's Association, which advocates for equestrian trails in the communities of Cool, Georgetown, Pilot Hill, and surrounding hamlets. (Yes, there really is a town named Cool.) While riding through the Sierra foothills, she meets many interesting characters-few of whom are dangerous. She has three exceptional horses that faithfully carry her over the rugged trails and the many challenges they present, like swift water crossings, rattlesnakes, wild turkeys, and only the occasional drug lord.