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Donna Arteaga
A tortured soul is trapped wandering the earth until he finds the one woman who can set him free.
First in the Murder in the Heart of Horse Country series
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Readers can't get enough of Sweet Revenge, with its vivid characters and page-turning suspense.
Just finished reading your book. I liked it! I was pleasantly surprised —.Very well written and an easy read. Do you plan to write any more? Carol
"Donna is responsible for many important issues, including but not limited to these two important activities. She has a deep knowledge base and understanding of local history. She has used this capability to convey this information through her exceptional writings. Additional, Donna is using her time, energy, and resources to provide greatly needed refuge for horses that would otherwise be disposed of inhumanely." Edward Miller DSI White Springs, FL
Oh I loved your book!!! Good hurricane read!!! And yes I did "recognize" a few of the characters ! Do LMK when the next one comes out. Jeanne
Have you ever loved someone so much it hurt, but knew it was not to be. Follow Diana and the staff through murder, mystery and intrigue. Second in the Murder in the Heart of Horse Country
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This was a very enjoyable follow-up to Sweet Revenge, with a strong and surprising conclusion to the main mystery. The switching between Olivia, Abigail, and Diana’s points of view kept things feeling fresh and moving along at a good clip. The link between John and Juan was subtle enough that, despite the hints, I didn’t catch it immediately, even though it was obvious from the get-go that John was a scammer. I appreciated how the use of spells and magic wasn’t overdone. They were woven in naturally and treated as just something that lingers in small pockets from cultures lost to history and not used as some kind of superpower. The pacing of the story was on point, with balanced focus on the different elements as they were developed and built up. It was nice to return to the farm and to experience life in a horse rehab center, as this setting is just very vividly described and feels like a wonderful place, despite all the things that happen there. It was also nice to see that Badr and Diana were still progressing together, though his unexpected departure at the end left me wondering what the heck happened, but that’s a perfect plot point to pick back up for book three! (Hopefully Diana will get some answers when she goes to Morocco! And hopefully we find out why John killed Kaylee!) I continue to appreciate the prickly Charlotte, and how different she is from Diana, and how that both creates tension but makes sense in the context of the success of the farm. The tension ramped up in a satisfying way, with Olivia desperate for more and more money, and Diana’s confusion about how it all fit together feeling very real and relatable. There was a real feeling of suspense with the climax, since Diana, and me as a reader, care so much for the farm that the prospect of Olivia stealing sorely needed funds kept me hooked to the page. A lot of what I enjoy about these books is just slipping into Diana’s life as director of a beautiful place, doing good work with horses, and enjoying the beautiful landscape, so to feel like that was threatened (and by a good if misguided friend!) made for a compelling story that I wanted to finish. Crystal Duran
Get ready for adventure as Diana and her dedicated staff at the Ocala Thoroughbred Rescue and Rehab travel to Morocco for a wedding, only to find themselves in a deadly game of cat and mouse with international spies.
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Always and Forever
To start, this was a very enjoyable follow-up to Sweet Revenge, with a strong and surprising conclusion to the main mystery. The switching between Olivia, Abigail, and Diana’s points of view kept things feeling fresh and moving along at a good clip. The link between John and Juan was subtle enough that, despite the hints, I didn’t catch it immediately, even though it was obvious from the get-go that John was a scammer. I appreciated how the use of spells and magic wasn’t overdone. They were woven in naturally and treated as just something that lingers in small pockets from cultures lost to history and not used as some kind of superpower. The pacing of the story was on point, with balanced focus on the different elements as they were developed and built up. It was nice to return to the farm and to experience life in a horse rehab center, as this setting is just very vividly described and feels like a wonderful place, despite all the things that happen there. It was also nice to see that Badr and Diana were still progressing together, though his unexpected departure at the end left me wondering what the heck happened, but that’s a perfect plot point to pick back up for book three! (Hopefully Diana will get some answers when she goes to Morocco! And hopefully we find out why John killed Kaylee!) I continue to appreciate the prickly Charlotte, and how different she is from Diana, and how that both creates tension but makes sense in the context of the success of the farm. The tension ramped up in a satisfying way, with Olivia desperate for more and more money, and Diana’s confusion about how it all fit together feeling very real and relatable. There was a real feeling of suspense with the climax, since Diana, and me as a reader, care so much for the farm that the prospect of Olivia stealing sorely needed funds kept me hooked to the page. A lot of what I enjoy about these books is just slipping into Diana’s life as director of a beautiful place, doing good work with horses, and enjoying the beautiful landscape, so to feel like that was threatened (and by a good if misguided friend!) made for a compelling story that I wanted to finish. Crystal Duran
Here's what the critics are saying about Sweet Revenge
The book Sweet Revenge tells the story of a farm that is haunted by the ghost of a man who was unjustly killed and who vowed at his death that the people, family, and ancestors of his murderers will pay the price. The story features a strong female friendship between Olivia and main character Diana, another with a distant friend Julia, and a tense relationship between mother and daughter Diana and Charlotte. These relationships and the love Diana has for her horses are the emotional heart of the story, while the tension between mother and daughter provides the most compelling dynamic between any two people in the story
Crystal Durnan of Anima Editing
Bio
Donna Arteaga is a writer of murder mysteries that take place on a fictitious horse farm in Ocala, Florida. Readers are transported into a world of danger and intrigue. Diana and her staff's adventures in the series are full of unexpected twists and turns, from navigating through murder and romance scams to dealing with cheating veterinarians and dishonest lawyers, all while managing the farm. The most exciting part of the story leads Diana to the exotic location of Morocco.
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Donna's love for horses started at a young age. She has been riding horses since before she could walk. Throughout her career, she has been recognized with many awards on a national, regional, and local level for her skills in hunter/jumper, dressage, and eventing. She is a former field master for Misty Morning Hounds.
Her books have been described as having a rich knowledge base and are skillfully written. The tension between Diana and her daughter, Charlotte, is one of the most captivating elements of the series and the bond between Diana and her horses serves as the emotional heart of the story. It's a tale of the deep bond between horses and their human companions, and the unique lives they lead.
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Donna is a graduate of Santa Fe College. She has a degree in Health Information Management and International Business. She splits her time between Alachua, Florida and Morocco.
Contact
For any media inquiries, please contact Donna Arteaga
Tel: 352-472-2672 | Cell: 352-474-7677 | oldoakfarm2002@yahoo.com
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