REVIEW:

Silverleaf is book one of the new Kentucky Silverleaf Series by Kellie Coates Gilbert. I was a little worried that I wouldn’t like this series. I was wrong. I loved it from the minute I started the first page. This series is about a family that is involved with horse racing. I know Kellie’s writing well enough that I should have known it would mostly be based on the family and relationships. I don’t know what I was worried about!

Silverleaf is the farm owned by the Haverly’s. They not only raise race horses but, they also race them. They are one of the long standing families in horse racing and have had several champions in their history. I thought I was going to be bogged down with the details of the horse racing business and instead I’m so locked into this family and all that is happening in their lives. They all are now living on the farm and most of them have their own homes on the estate.

Revie is the matriarch of the family and Graham is her husband of 40 years. They have three adult children, two daughters named Mel and Caroline and Beau is their son. He still lives in the house with his parents.

Don’t forget to read the Afterword by Leona Jefferson! She is the maid and keeps the house running to the satisfaction of Revie. She has been around a while and takes care of everyone. She is a hoot and you will enjoy hearing from her. The afterword in Leona’s voice is absolutely genius!

If you like a great series like I do, then do yourself a favor and grab Silverleaf, the first book of the Kentucky Silverleaf Series. They appear to be coming out in quick succession so you won’t have to wait long in between books. These are definitely a must add to your nightstand. I know you’ll love them. Until next time…Happy Reading!

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SYNOPSIS:

A broken marriage.
A long road home.
A family she never stopped loving.

Melanie Haverly once left Silverleaf—and the powerful Kentucky horse-farm family behind it—determined to make her own way in the world.

Ten years later, everything has fallen apart.

With two teenagers and nowhere else to turn, Mel returns to the gates of Silverleaf…unsure if the family she hurt will ever truly welcome her back. But inside the grand house and rolling pastures, something unexpected is waiting.

Second chances. Old wounds that still need healing. And the powerful reminder that family—no matter how complicated—can still be the place where broken hearts begin to mend.

SILVERLEAF is the emotional first novel in a heartwarming and dramatic family saga set in the world of Kentucky thoroughbred racing. Perfect for fans of Robyn Carr, Susan Wiggs, and emotional family dramas like This is Us.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

⭐️ USA TODAY BESTSELLER ⭐️

Kellie Coates Gilbert believes books should feel like both a vacation and a homecoming. Her novels invite you into the lives of women you’ll root for, cry with, and celebrate alongside. Whether you love small-town charm, sweeping settings that make you feel like you’re on a vacation, or heart-stirring family drama, you’ll find her stories feel like they were written just for you.

In addition to garnering thousands of five-star reviews, Kellie has been described by RT Book Reviews as a “deft, crisp storyteller.” Her books were featured as Barnes & Noble Top Shelf Picks and earned a coveted place on Library Journal’s Best Book List.