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"Someone loved you once. They aren't here anymore, but I am." One Frosty ChristmasA lonely handicapped girl...A neglected frostbitten mustang...A Metis boy, born of two worlds, but comfortable in none...A town without hope...And a pact of friendship that will change everyone's lives forever. A heartwarming hanky-waving Hallmark style of story about love, friendship, and belief in the power of Christmas. This is the first book in The Holiday Series and the first book in The River Bend Trilogy including The Great Pumpkin Ride and A Filly Called Easter. Read it now Available in print, e-book and audio book for your listening pleasure.Here's what people are saying about One Frosty Christmas: "Horse tale tugs at heart strings. It's a charming well-written story that every horse lover will adore " Goody Niosi, The Star."The story is strong, the prayers are tender." Writer's Digest."Absolutely loved this short story." Goodreads Review."A truly inspiring tale. Grabs you from the very first page and doesn't let go. I couldn't put it down and read it in one afternoon. It will break your heart and it will make you smile. Deals with some tough issues such as animal abuse, bullying and loss. Also has a message of hope, love and acceptance." "By the time I finished the story, I was disappointed that it was over. It's definitely one of those books you don't want to end."

A mysterious ring of stones in a clearing... An abandoned old trapper's cabin in the woods...Flickering lights in the forest... The sound of hoof beats in the night...And a Great Pumpkin Ride like no other.Everyone knows that ghosts walk the trail beside the townsfolk during The Great Pumpkin Ride on All Hallows Eve, but when a group of teens decide to camp out with their horses at a haunted cabin in the woods afterwards, they unravel a mystery and embark upon the adventure of a lifetime.This is a Disney type of Halloween tale. It's a glorious fun-filled adventure for the whole family.Get it now... in print, e-book, and audio book for your listening pleasure.Join The Great Pumpkin Ride today. We dare you Here's what people are saying about The Great Pumpkin Ride: "The Great Pumpkin Ride is a glorious romp filled with adventure, humor, suspense and mystery This is simply a wonderful book for young readers...Anyone can enjoy it." Goody Niosi, The Star"The story seems so true that it could actually happen. This is a beautiful and lovely book about children and horses. This is an excellent book " Boszenna Nowiki, author of "Why some Cats Are Rascals"

Linda gasped All dreams of finding a new barrel racing horse flew out the window.The golden palomino standing before her with soft brown eyes and a silver mane and tail was drop dead gorgeous... and much too young to be that pregnant What was a filly like her doing at a slaughter house auction?Would her father let Linda take her home?Times were hard. Could they afford the vet bills for the filly and her unborn foal? There were bound to be many.Find the answer to these questions in this amazing Hallmark style story about love at first sight and the girl who just wouldn't give up on the filly called Easter, especially when Mother Nature enters into the fray. Inspired by a true story.This is the third and last book revolving around the characters introduced in One Frosty Christmas. In saying this, all books are designed as stand alones. It is an ageless classic suitable for readers from 7 to 98.Read it now...available in print, e-book and audio book for your listening pleasure.Here's what people are saying about A Filly Called Easter: "My horse crazy granddaughter and I both loved this story.""Anyone who has ever dreamed of that perfect horse, or felt that connection and pleasure of enjoying the world from the back of a horse, should give this story a try." Janet Veto, VIP Pets, Review.

No phones...no running water...no electricity...As the float plane flew away...Leaving me stranded with a total stranger...In the middle of nowhere...I thought... Shit What am I doing out here?It was my job...ten days in and four days out...sometimes.It was 1980. I was a city kid who wanted to save the whales, the trees, basically, the world. There was a boy with one leg running across the country. I had no idea what I was getting into when I went to work as a timber cruiser working on remote fly-ins in northern Ontario.Horny moose, ball lightning, way too friendly skunks, bears, and hornets galore, were only a few of the things I encountered. I wanted to meet the boy with one leg...support him in his run, but fate conspired against me.Join me in my adventure to save the world. You will laugh, gasp in wonder, and maybe you will cry.Read it now Available in in print and ebook.Here's what people are saying about Peter Pan Wears Steel Toes: "Was not expecting the funny and real life adventures packed in every chapter. Recommend for all outdoorsy folk."

A unicorn prince named Gus and his little human friend, Jessie, embark on a perilous adventure to save Gus' lost love from the evil sorceress, Morgana, in this Valentine's Day love story of good vs evil suitable for ages 4 and up. This is the sixth book in the Unicorn Daze Series, but can be read as a stand-alone story.Books are published in an easy to read play format. Reading level is 7 and up, but the stories can be read to 4 - 6. Audio books are suitable for all ages and are word for word to the print book and e-books for a fun educational tool for parents and teachers.About The Unicorn Daze Series: A young girl, Jessie, befriends a unicorn and embarks on a series of adventures. Jessie starts out as a very timid girl, always the one being left behind and forgotten by her family, but begins to grow, finding strength in body and spirit through her adventures with Gus, son of the Great Unicorn King. Gus too is struggling to become the son that his father always wanted him to be. As Gus and Jessie become embroiled in a series of adventures, their bond deepens and their confidence grows as they learn to put others needs above their own, often calling upon an unwavering bond of friendship and a true sense of courage that neither knew they had.

A cop, a pot-bellied pig, and an undertaker know something is a foot.Sgt Betty Bruce is having a bad day...Three bizarre deaths and a confession that isn't a confession...A severed foot in a sneaker that her pot-bellied pig won't give up...A body of a young woman dubbed The Painted Lady has just washed up on shore...A young detective with an itchy trigger finger tasered her father's cow and the locals want to lynch him...Her dead boyfriend willed her his house ... and she has been told to stay out of the way of Chief Inspector Tom Powder.Chief Inspector Tom Powder's day isn't much better...His partner has ruffled everyone's feathers...The cases are all stale...He can't find any evidence at the house of Betty's beau, Andy McDowell, to discover what set the man off...and he is drawn into Betty's other investigations for no other reason than respect for the sergeant herself.The key to solving the cases hides within the pages of Tiffany Hyde-White's strange novel, The Dastardly Mr. Deeds. In the end, it is up to Betty to unravel the mystery, no matter the cost.If you love funny murder mysteries and are fans of Miss Marple, Murder She Wrote, and Twin Peaks, then The Gumboot & Gumshoe Series is for you. This book can be read as a standalone, but you might miss out on some of the fun so check out the discounted e-book copy of Gumboots, Gumshoes & Murder as well. This story has a cliff hanger ending. Stay tuned for the last book in this trilogy, Murder Most Fowl, which will be released at the end of May 2019.Here's what people are saying about Gumboots, Gumshoes & Murder: "I found this book (Gumboots, Gumshoes & Murder) to be quite fantastic It's a funny, cozy mystery set on an island where basically everyone knows one another." Amazon Review"Fun and suspenseful. Nicely drawn characters - both animal and human An enjoyable adventure." Audible Review"This book delivers exactly what it says it will: an escape into a cozy and picturesque world where everyone has an amazing homestead and some sort of unusual pet." Audible Review"How can you go wrong with a female lead, a pig, a cow and murder The animals had such human personalities it was hard not to love them. Overall, it was a perfect afternoon listen." Audible Review

"If you like something scary, but not pee-your-pants scary, The Thin Line of Reason is for you...In The Thin Line of Reason, everyone wears a mask." Ali Vail, Book Reviewer. Black PressSarah Lancaster is bright, successful, gorgeous...and terrified.When a ghost from her past walks back into her life, Sarah Lancaster unwittingly finds herself embroiled in a twisted romance with a killer. She turns to her brother for support, but he is battling his own demons and her mother is lost in a world of spirits and seances.To preserve her sanity, Sarah must unmask the killer's true identity and find the strength to stop being a victim. But who is the real killer? The ghost in the shadows, the man who wears a dead man's face, or the man she trusts with her life?If you like stories by Heather Graham or the movie 'Ghost', then check out The Thin Line of Reason.

"An exciting heart-warming tale...which puts the reader in the thick of things...Hesse's characters come alive on the page to tell a story filled with twists and turns." The Canadian Horse JournalsTwo strong willed women in a world on fire struggle to find common ground. One is a stunning fifteen year-old who is resilient and self-reliant. The other is sixty-five, crippled by arthritis, and determined to bring her fragmented family back together.With two fjord horses, an old Appaloosa, an Irish wolfhound, a rogue wolf, a love struck rancher's son, and the hottest summer on record...What could possibly go wrong?One part adventure, two parts drama, with a little bit of romance thrown in, that is Independence. If you are a fan of Heartland, horses, and adventure, then you'll enjoy this story.Read it now...also available in audio book for your listening pleasure.Here is what people are saying about Independence: "Independence is a great choice for the horse lover looking to add a little excitement to their reading list." Canadian Horse Journals"If you love horses, even a little, you'll absolutely love it ""Independence" is about family, responsibility and finding yourself."

Why read the The Gumboot & Gumshoe Series?Because everyone needs a laugh If you love satire and black comedies or are fans of Fargo, Twin Peaks, Murder She Wrote or Miss Marple, then The Gumboot & Gumshoe Series is for you. What started with Gumboots, Gumshoes, & Murder, is followed up by The Dastardly Mr. Deeds and Murder Most Fowl in this delightful trio of cozy mysteries with a distinctly west coast twist.Gumboots, Gumshoes & Murder - A cop, a pig, & a serial killer walk into a bar.The Dastardly Mr. Deeds - A cop, a pig, & an undertaker know something is a foot.Murder Most Fowl - A cop, a pig, & a farmer know something smells fowl.Seal Island is home to a moonshine making billionaire, a pot growing fisherman, a celebrity flower child, a handsome romance writer, a sex addicted realtor, a womanizing pub owner, a cop, a pot-bellied pig...and a serial killer.The island is serene and remote. It is only accessible by boat. The residents like it that way, until those with the deepest and darkest of secrets start dying in the most bizarre of ways.Upon discovering widow, Eliza Bone, floating bottoms-up in her Oscar fish tank, the one clue that the crime solving duo of Sergeant Betty Bruce and her pot-bellied pig, Gertrude, have is a set of muddy gumboot tracks left at the scene. Their problem: everyone on Seal Island wears gumboots.As two more people die and secrets begin to unravel, Betty and Gertrude soon find themselves in the cross-hairs of a serial killer.In the end, only Gertrude may be left standing Here's what people are saying about the series: Utterly entertaining cozy mystery I found this book to be quite fantastic It's a funny, cozy mystery set on an island where basically everyone knows one another. Audible Review, Gumboots, Gumshoes & MurderA fun read Amazon Review, Gumboots, Gumshoes & MurderI laughed, got mad, shaped open mouthed at the antics and characters. It's like a mystery soap opera. Amazon Review, The Dastardly Mr. DeedsVery Enjoyable Read. Having had an opinionated pig I can certainly empathize with the action created by the pair. Amazon Review, The Dastardly Mr. Deeds

A wonderful trio of books for unicorn lovers and dreamers: Gus, The Flood, and The Unicorn King. Gus: Young Jessie is always being left behind. When she gets lost in a corn maze on Halloween Eve, she is befriended by a unicorn who takes her on an adventure to meet the Spirit Bear who guards the pumpkin patch from a pumpkin stealing rat. The Flood: Join Gus and Jessie as they take a leap back through time to meet Noah and his wife just minutes before the Great Flood and learn what happened to all those silly unicorns in this short bedtime story. The Unicorn King: Jessie and Gus, the son of the Unicorn King, cross the Great Plains and the Azure Sea after a wise Kilin sends them on a quest to find Gus' father who hasn't been seen in years. Along the way, they meet a helpful seagull and struggle to outwit a shark bent on stopping them. About the Series: A young girl, Jessie, befriends a unicorn and embarks on a series of adventures, many of which center around specific holidays such as Halloween, Christmas, Valentine's Day and Easter. Jessie starts out as a very timid girl, always the one being left behind and forgotten by her family, but begins to grow, finding strength in body and spirit through her adventures with Gus, son of the Great Unicorn King. Gus too is struggling to become the son that is father always wanted him to be. As Gus and Jessie's bond deepens, they learn to put others needs above their own, often calling upon an unwavering braveness that neither knew they had. Books are published in an easy to read play format. Reading level is 7 and up, but the stories can be read to 3 - 6. Audio books are suitable for all ages and are word for word to the print book and e-books for a fun educational tool for parents and teachers.

The ghost of Sir Lancelot helps Jessie and her unicorn friend, Gus, stop a dragon from destroying the Great Plains and even Time itself. Jessie discovers how to release the power of the magical Karkadan horn to do good and Gus finds the courage to live up to being the son of The Unicorn King.This story is suitable to be read to ages 4 and up. (There are some scary parts, but no explicit violence, and of course, it has a fairy tale ending) Reading level is 7 - 10. The story is in an easy to read play format. It can be read as is as a short bedtime story or the kids can act it out as a play. This was one of the kids favorites during my school readings to ages 7 - 10. Many of the kids liked to read it along with me and act out the characters, hence the format. The audio book, once released, will match the print and e-book word for word and is a fun way for kids to learn to read.

A short fun bedtime story for children aged 4 - 10 who love unicorns. Young Jessie Farrell is always being left behind. When she gets lost in a corn maze on Halloween Eve, she is befriended by a Unicorn named Gus who takes her on an adventure to meet the Spirit Bear who guards the pumpkin patch from a pumpkin stealing rat. This is the first in a series of short bedtime stories about Jessie and Gus, son of the Unicorn King.This story is written in an easy to read play type of format. Pair the print or ebook with the audio book for a fun way for kids to learn to read using the phonetic system. The tale of Jessie and Gus was a favorite of the kids during the author's school readings. One class of eight year-olds asked if they could participate in the reading. The kids had a blast reading their parts out to the class and got quite into the characters, hence the format.

The unicorn, Gus, takes young Jessie on an adventure through time to meet Noah just moments before the Great Flood. Jessie learns what happened to all the unicorns and why we don't see them today. Suitable ages 3 - 10. This short story is in easy to read play format. It can be read as is or it can be acted out by the kids. Match it with the audio book which is word for word. It is designed as a fun and educational way to learn to read. Stay tuned for more adventures with Gus, son of the Unicorn King, and Jessie, the girl that got left behind.

A cop, a pig, and a serial killer walk into a bar.Seal Island is home to a moonshine making billionaire, a pot growing fisherman, a celebrity flower child, a handsome romance writer, a sex addicted realtor, a womanizing pub owner, a cop, a pot-bellied pig...and a serial killer.The island is serene and remote. It is only accessible by boat. The residents like it that way, until those with the deepest and darkest of secrets start dying in the most bizarre of ways.Upon discovering widow, Eliza Bone, floating bottoms-up in her Oscar fish tank, the one clue that the crime solving duo of Sergeant Betty Bruce and her pot-bellied pig, Gertrude, have is a set of muddy gumboot tracks left at the scene. Their problem: everyone on Seal Island wears gumboots.As two more people die and secrets begin to unravel, Betty and Gertrude soon find themselves in the cross-hairs of a serial killer.In the end, only Gertrude may be left standing If you love Miss Marple, Twin Peaks or Murder She Wrote, then Laura Hesse's Gumboot & Gumshoe Series is the perfect read.Stay tuned for more adventures with Sgt. Betty Bruce and Gertrude as they continue to solve crimes in The Dastardly Mister Deeds.Available in print, e-book, and audio book for your listening pleasure.Here's what people are saying about Gumboots, Gumshoes & Murder: "I found this book to be quite fantastic It's a funny, cozy mystery set on an island where basically everyone knows one another.""Fun and suspenseful. Nicely drawn characters - both animal and human An enjoyable adventure." Audible"This book delivers exactly what it says it will: an escape into a cozy and picturesque world where everyone has an amazing homestead and some sort of unusual pet." Audible"How can you go wrong with a female lead, a pig, a cow and murder The animals had such human personalities it was hard not to love them. Overall, it was a perfect afternoon listen." Audible

An abandoned horse. A faithful seeing-eye dog.A race against time as two desperate teens fight to survive on opposite sides of a desolate island.This heart-pounding adventure will leave you spell-bound.Storm after storm batters the west coast. Maddie McNabb and August Pete have nowhere to run and no rescue in sight from the bitter driving winds and endless cold.Maddie must rely on Sammy, her seeing-eye dog, until a horse walks out of the mist and guides her to shelter.August awakens alone and lost, unsure if his father or grandfather survived, sending him on a spiritual journey, one that will push him to his physical and mental limits.Determination, perseverance, hope, and friendship are the cornerstones of this story.This story is dedicated to Will, the horse that got left behind This is the last book in The Holiday Series. It is a stand alone story.Here's what people are saying about Valentino: ★★★★★ "Couldn't put down." Amazon Review★★★★★ "An absolute gem." Amazon Review★★★★★ "Holy cow what a great book...this is so good it should be ranked right up there with the classics...one of the best books I have ever read " Amazon Review★★★★★ "Heartwarming listen. This book is so much more than I expected. I loved the imagery in this book." Audible Review★ ★★★★"A wonderful story of survival and the human spirit, and a must read for all ages." Amazon Review"I loved the book The author had me crying at times and my heart beating in anticipation. I would highly recommend this to all since it is a clean read" Audible Review

"Bill scanned the formidable darkness for signs of shifting ghosts, flimsy beings that prowl the thin line of reason, the place where desire meets obsession, and reality and illusion collide. They hide there, on the periphery of sight, dark phantoms clothed in moth-eaten rags, racks of bones filled with lust and cruelty, their hunger sated only by madness and addiction." What kind of man wears a dead man's face? Sgt. Bill Lancaster and his sister, Sarah, have something in common. Too bad they don't know it Sgt. Bill Lancaster of the Nanaimo RCMP is a recovering alcoholic who is still mourning the death of his friend and partner, Sgt. Ben Moore. He jumps at the chance to catch his killer, Josef Stein, but events go horribly wrong. Unable to believe that Stein is dead, he turns to his sister for support, but she is battling her own demons. The beautiful Sarah Lancaster is not only dealing with their eccentric mother, but her employer's amorous advances. When a ghost from the past begins stalking Sarah, she fears for her sanity and ignores her mother's pleas of warning. Who is the real killer? The man who wears a dead man's face, the ghost in the shadows, or the man you trust with your life? In "The Thin Line of Reason", everyone wears a mask

Jessie and Gus, the son of the Unicorn King, cross the Great Plains and the Azure Sea after a wise Kilin sends them on a quest to find Gus' father who hasn't been seen in years. Along the way, they meet a helpful seagull and struggle to outwit a shark bent on stopping them.This short story is written in an easy to read play format. Read it out loud, with or without voices, or let the kids act it out as a play. The soon to be released audio book is word for word to the e-book and print book. It is a great tool for helping kids learn to read.Watch for more adventures with Gus and Jessie in the up-coming sequels, The King of Christmas and The Unicorn Wears Red.

When a visit by the three little pigs the day before Christmas leaves Santa's Reindeer with the Swine Flu, it is up to Jessie and her unicorn friend, Gus, to convince Gus' father, The Unicorn King, to help save Christmas, especially when doing so means breaking one of the unicorn's most sacred laws. (Soft Christian element.)This short bedtime story is suitable for kids 3 and up. Reading level is 7 - 8. It is written in an easy to ready screenplay/play type of format. It is word for word with the audio book. Combined with the audio book, it is a fun way for kids to learn to read. The story can be read as is or acted out as a Christmas play.Stay tuned for more adventures with Gus and Jessie as they try to unite Gus with his lost love in The Unicorn Wears Red.

Drama...Action...Adventure...Mystery A trio of holiday stories for the horse lovers in the family: One Frosty Christmas, The Great Pumpkin Ride, and A Filly Called Easter.One Frosty Christmas: A lonely handicapped girl...A neglected frostbitten mustang...A Metis boy, born of two worlds, but comfortable in none...A town without hope...And a pact of friendship that will change everyone's lives forever.A heartwarming Hallmark style of story about love, friendship, and belief in the power of Christmas.The Great Pumpkin Ride: A mysterious ring of stones in a clearing... An abandoned old trapper's cabin in the woods...Flickering lights in the forest...The sound of hoof beats in the night...And a Great Pumpkin Ride like no other.When a group of teens decide to camp out with their horses at a haunted cabin in the woods on Halloween night, they unravel a mystery and embark on the adventure of a lifetime.Join The Great Pumpkin Ride today. We dare you This is a Disney type of Halloween tale. It's a glorious fun-filled adventure for the whole family.A Filly Called Easter: Linda gasped All dreams of finding a new barrel racing horse flew out the window.The golden palomino standing before her with soft brown eyes and a silver mane and tail was drop dead gorgeous... and much too young to be that pregnant.What was a filly like her doing at a slaughter house auction?Would her father let Linda take her home?Times were hard. Could they afford the vet bills for the filly and her unborn foal? There were bound to be many.Find the answer to these questions in this amazing Hallmark style story about love at first sight and the girl who just wouldn't give up on the filly called Easter. Inspired by a true story.Read them no