about the book
The Barrel Racer
Two girls. Two worlds. One unforgettable bond.
Quinn Buckley, a fiery Texas cowgirl, lives for the rush of barrel racing and the loyalty of her horse, Sir Galahad. But when injury sidelines her rodeo dreams and her family farm faces collapse under the weight of drought and debt, Quinn is forced to step back onto the basketball court and into a fight to hold her world together.
Across town, Daniesha “Dani” Whitlock battles dangers of a very different kind. Growing up in a gang-ridden neighborhood, she has the size, talent, and drive to dominate the court—and the college scouts know it. Yet every day on the streets is a gamble, and one violent encounter pushes her mother to make the hardest choice of all: uproot their lives for a chance at safety and hope.
Fate brings Quinn and Dani together at Brookside High, an elite school where privilege reigns and outsiders rarely belong. Alone in a world of wealth, both girls find themselves out of place—until they find each other. Their unlikely friendship becomes their greatest strength, pulling them into a whirlwind of challenges, rivalries, and choices that will test their courage, loyalty, and dreams.
A powerful story of resilience, ambition, and the unbreakable spirit of young women who refuse to back down, The Barrel Racer is more than a sports drama—it’s a testament to friendship, survival, and finding your place in a world that was never built for you.
