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The Horses of Saddlers Ranch: Black Knight
Coral Johnson is pleased to be staying at home on her family’s ranch, but one dark night she is startled awake and unexpectedly discovers a stray horse restlessly wandering around the yard. The almost pure-black stallion is clearly one of a kind: regal, tall in stature, and undeniably beautiful! So where has this unfamiliar animal come from? But what’s even more surprising is the next visitor to Saddlers Ranch – the sudden appearance of a displaced cowboy seeking work is even more astonishing than no one recognizing the wayward horse… The young man claims to be familiar with handling horses but so far the corralled stallion hasn’t let anyone near him and striking a deal with Coral’s dad to prove otherwise seems far too risky a move for someone who has never lived on a busy cattle ranch before. Or is there a lot more behind the persona of Jamison Quinn than what first meets the eye? How can this inexperienced youth determine his worth and tame the stallion in just a few days?
The Horses of Saddlers Ranch: Golden Haze
Lexie Howard is thrilled to be staying at Saddlers Ranch for the summer holidays and even more excited to learn that her friend is supposed to be looking after a beautiful palomino mare while her owner is away. Both girls love riding the even-tempered, gentle horse as often as possible, and Golden Haze seems to enjoy all the extra attention. But when she gets a scare and unexpectedly goes missing one day, they quickly run out of places to search. Will the girls be able to find the treasured animal before Tammy returns to claim her, or does Golden Haze have some other trick in store that might just end up surprising them instead?
The Horses of Saddlers Ranch: Cloud
Coral Johnson and her friends are genuinely shocked when a strange horse with an unpredictable temperament is suddenly thrust under the care of those living at her parents’ busy cattle ranch. Surprised and amazed to find themselves looking after an elegant Arab, the fifteen-year-old girls struggle to understand why the impressive show horse was always so difficult for the gelding’s previous owner to handle when he almost instantly appears to be the most charming and sweet-natured animal at Saddlers Ranch. Tilly Carpenter decides to take matters into her own hands, but is Cloud really as violent as the condescending owner claimed, or is there some other reason for why he never likes being ridden?
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Footprints in the Snow
Mack knows he’s not allowed to go wandering in the forest alone, but that doesn’t stop him from convincing his friend to go with him one day. However, it’s been so long since the track has been used that the children really have no idea which path they should take to get home and quickly realize that they are completely lost. Mack and Katrina aren’t the only ones in the forest though and a startling encounter with a ferocious animal hastily forces them to retrace their steps. But with his mother anxiously preparing for some relatives to visit, including Mack’s twin cousins, providing an accurate description of the mountain lion is soon put aside as the boy discovers there are even more important matters to deal with than just his scratched-up arm…
Escape (Book Three)
When sixteen-year-old Kaylee runs away to be married, she soon discovers that doing so without her parents’ permission probably wasn’t the wisest choice. The inexperienced young woman is terrified as her childhood sweetheart suddenly begins to abuse her for unexplained reasons, and returning home no longer seems possible when Britney is born just a short time later. Fearful their daughter will incite Carlos further, Kaylee frantically decides the only thing to do is send the confused little girl away. Separated from her only child for year after year, Kaylee finally goes after Britney, only to be quickly followed by her husband. Kaylee longs to be reunited with both her daughter and husband, but can Carlos’ claim about seeking forgiveness really be true?
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Lucas (Book Two)
Delving deeper into Lucas’ life as a wandering orphan, readers will get to know more about the kind-hearted man who takes the vulnerable Britney under his wing. First introduced in Whisper, the background of this character is explored in more detail as the ten-year-old boy searches for his own place to belong. Still grieved by the childhood loss of Bandit, his canine companion and protecter, Lucas is faced with several painful memories and far more responsibility than he ever thought possible when another brave dog unexpectedly leads him to a distraught little girl who appears to have been abandoned and almost never speaks. Lucas is worried that Britney is merely lost and does everything possible to find her family, but as the timid girl finally begins to trust him, he soon realizes that she is right where she belongs, no matter what had happened in the past to bring them together.
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Whisper (Book One)
At five years old, Britney is used to living in an abusive household when repeatedly seeing her mother being beaten for reasons she can’t even begin to understand at such a tender age. But the day this frightened little girl is forced to run away from home and consequently stripped from the only comfort she has, that of a loving mother, everything instantly changes. With only her loyal puppy for company, Britney sets out on a journey that will forever alter the rest of her life. Relying heavily on the kindness of strangers along the way, she slowly comes to learn the true value of allowing second chances and discovers the peace which can come from freely offering forgiveness, even after having been so greatly wronged.
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The Wolf Cub
Lewis lives with his mother in a small cottage which backs onto a vast forest. Too young and poor to join any classes at the village school, the cheerful little boy instead makes friends with all the local animals, so he isn’t too lonely while his mother is busy scrambling about to put food on the table. But Lewis instinctively longs for a special companion, and looking after a timid wolf cub might be just the answer he’s looking for. But as the wild animal grows stronger, some of the villagers are less than pleased and Lewis begins to fear the loyal creature will meet the same fatal death as its wounded mother. Modeling kindness and compassion on every page, this book seeks to teach readers about the respectful treatment of those around them while also helping them learn not to judge others merely by appearances.
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The Bronson Escapades
Five children. Five equally contrasting personalities. This book chronicles the day-to-day adventures of a large family living on a busy farm. Join Kennedy, Chloe, Edwin, Bridget, and Al as they discover new things with their friends and unexpectedly find themselves causing all sorts of mayhem in the local village. From thoroughly searching the house for their mother’s lost ring, to giving the garden fence a fresh coat of paint, the children soon realize that not everything is quite as simple as it seems…
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Surprise at the Beach
Luke loves living with his friendly canine companion not far from a local beach, but when Buddy unexpectedly brings his attention to a lost kitten hiding in the sand dunes, their hearts are instantly torn. Returning the kitten to its family is the right thing to do, but seeing how fast the two animals bond with each other, Luke regrets having to separate them and wonders if there is another way. Buddy’s daring rescue and the kitten’s endearing personality will easily have readers cheering them on as Luke’s idyllic lifestyle quickly begins to change at an almost alarming rate.
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My Dog, Moss
A compelling tale of ‘Man’s Best Friend’, Jayden lives and breathes farming the land alongside his faithful four-legged companion. But his new neighbor isn’t quite so understanding and when several sheep end up going missing, the dog is quickly blamed for it. It’s up to Jayden to prove Moss’ innocence, but will he be able to bring the real culprit to justice before his time runs out?
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