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My Queendom for a Horse (The Russian Witch's Curse Book 1)
by Bridget E. Baker
About this book
Kristiana Liepa is a veterinarian with a bleeding heart and a bank account currently hemorrhaging cash. When she chooses to spend her family’s last bit of savings to rescue a mistreated, jet-black stallion, she expects a simple act of mercy. She certainly does not expect the horse to be a powerful, morally gray magician trapped in an equine form by a vengeful Russian witch’s curse.
This captivating start kicks off a high-stakes paranormal romance where the stakes are as much about survival as they are about the heart. As Kristiana realizes she is the only person capable of breaking the spell, she finds herself entangled with a man who is as dangerous as he is magnetic. Their relationship is a slow-burn collision of wills, perfectly capturing the tension of an enemies-to-lovers dynamic fueled by dark, magical secrets.
Bridget E. Baker weaves her authentic expertise in horsemanship into every page, grounding the supernatural elements in visceral, realistic detail. Whether you are a devotee of shifter romances or simply looking for a fresh spin on classic fairytale tropes, this story offers a unique, pulse-pounding journey. Prepare to be swept away by this spellbinding tale of magic, sacrifice, and the wild, untamable power of true love.
- Publication Date
- May 25, 2026
- ASIN
- B0BQZ458G8
Reader Reviews
July 11, 2023
If you are a fan of horses this book is a must, especially because the author is an avid rider herself and this makes this story so much better. Plus shifter books are fun and full of energy and I haven’t read a horse shifter book before. Kristiana loves her horses and her farm but her father is a whole other story. His gambling addiction has once again put her into a situation she needs to find a way out of. Kristiana decides to enter into the racing world once more and takes the gamble of all...
May 5, 2026
A different kind of horse, of course. Magical, yet down to earth. (My secret: I wish I could afford the whole series.) Interesting characters and premise, a fascinating story arc, and finally (yes, finally!) a rare creature indeed: a writer who has knowledge of real horses. I caught a few very small typos, and someone needs to crack a dictionary—it's \"all right\", not \"alright\"—a little more. But overall, creative and delightful. Highly recommended. )
April 29, 2026
From the very start I was hooked! I know nothing about horse racing and I found that fascinating as well. Then there was the bit about yawning that made me laugh out loud. Loved the main characters, especially Kris. Her morales and honor really touched my heart. )
March 23, 2023
I wasn’t looking for a serious book, I like dark fantasy/paranormal type stuff though I usually lean toward mystery or suspense, not romance. I bought this book because it showed up on a sponsored ad on social media and the description cracked me up. There might have been vodka involved. And I love horses. So I will read almost anything about horses. So, my expectations were actually low as this was outside my typical area of interest. I figured I would buy the book, roll my eyes through the...
September 7, 2024
I love B Baker’s books and this one did not disappoint. Her stories are always enjoyable. The characters are interesting and I love how she intertwines this story with a bit of history, magical elements, suspense, romance, mystery, humor, etc. I don’t know much about horses and racing, but got a feel for it from her descriptions and story. Of course, as soon as I finished reading it, I had to get the next one in the series. Loved it. )
