"If Wishes Were Horses" was just the book I needed right now.

When Brianna learns she has inherited a half share in a racing stud in Ireland, she feels the need to travel there from her home in Melbourne, Australia, though the ticket eats most of her savings.

Declan grew up on Leary Estates. Brianna's uncle was like the father he never had. He has been managing the stud for years and has inherited the other half-share.

When Brianna and Declan meet they are immediately attracted to each other, but neither is looking for romance as they have the future of the stud on their minds. And of course, in the classic tradition, that is precisely when romance finds them.

Entirely predictable in the way of all the great romcoms, following this couple as they come to terms with their feelings and work out how to tell each other was a joy, and I think I wore a smile through most of this book - if not on my face then in my heart.

Caitlyn Lynch gives us two appealing characters to care about, a gorgeous setting in the Irish countryside and just enough steamy scenes... actually, when they're this hot there are never enough. But what is here is excellent. Very recommended. ( )