Devil's Hoof — Heather King

This is not one of Heather King's Regency novels. It is a paranormal Shape Shifter romance set in the present day. It contains non-graphic love scenes. Laminitis or fever of the feet is crippling for horses. What must it be like for a man? Matthew Swift, Special Forces veteran of the Iraq wars and invalided out of the army following an act of heroism, is struggling to adjust to civilian life. Suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, he is a loose cannon ready to explode, beset by horrific flashbacks and images. If that were not enough, Matt has broken up with his girlfriend and his father is fighting a hostile takeover, in the process hiding a heart problem from his family. Sparks fly when Matt meets alternative therapist Shani Stevens, but then they become stranded in Rhandor Forest by unprecedented storms and have no choice but to help each other. Both have scars, yet slowly they learn to trust. Mutual sympathy and understanding soon grow into an abiding passion, but Matt has a secret he cannot reveal… A powerful love story and a poignant insight into the equine psyche, with a bit of mystery and adventure thrown in, Devil's Hoof will grab your heart.