Why I adore Kristen Britten's First Rider's Call:

• The imperfect main character just keeps going until she can't go anymore, trying to do the right thing. 
• The main character respects herself enough not to get entangled in an affair with the guy who likes her (who she likes) who can't marry her.   (Rock on.)  
  
• She's decently smart and determined and stubborn. 
• She's surrounded by other great characters.