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“An epic tale about justice, fairness, and standing up for oneself.” GoodReads Reviewer “Bunny is a feminist icon that knows taking the easy road isn’t always what you are meant to do.” - NetGalley Reviewer “Fierce, vivid, and utterly captivating, Releasing the Reins is a must-read for anyone who enjoys hidden truths, rugged wilderness, and characters who are never quite what they seem.” - S.G. Prince, author of To Poison A King “Releasing the Reins is an epic novel . . . full of emotion and intrigue leading readers through the unforgiving Alaskan tundra alongside Bunny O’Kelly as she finds her footing in the male-dominated ranching world.” -GoodReads Reviewer ***************************** RELEASING THE REINS by Catherine Matthews WINNER 2024 American Writing Awards Western WINNER 2024 American Writing Awards Thriller/Adventure FIRST PLACE Women’s Fiction Thriller & Suspense 2024 BookFest Awards BEST BOOK Women’s Fiction 2024 PenCraft Fall Awards BRONZE WINNER Thriller & Suspense 2024 Foreword INDIES HONORABLE MENTION 2024 Writer’s Digest 12th Annual Self-Published E-Book Awards Contemporary Fiction FINALIST 2024 American Writing Awards Women’s Fiction FINALIST 2025 The Da Vinci Eye Eric Hoffer Awards QUARTERFINALIST Mystery / Suspense 2024 BookLife Prize Get it now! FINALIST 2025 The Da Vinci Eye Eric Hoffer Awards QUARTERFINALIST Mystery / Suspense 2024 BookLife Prize Get it now!