Books with author Bonnie Bryant

The Pine Hollow riders discover what winning—and losing—is all about The countdown is on for the annual Colesford Horse Show. Carole and Stevie are among the five riders chosen by owner Max to represent Pine Hollow Stables. Carole is sure she and her beloved horse Samson can win at this year’s competition, while Stevie would be satisfied with just a simple ribbon. But, come to think of it, a blue ribbon would be nice . . . Meanwhile, Lisa is facing bigger challenges. She has accepted a spot at Northern Virginia University, which happens to be just forty miles away from her friends and boyfriend. But with her horse Prancer pregnant and her mom getting a divorce, college doesn’t feel so important.

THE SADDLE CLUB would do anything to help a friend in need. So when Stevie overhears Max on the phone mysteriously pleading for more time and more money, she, Lisa, and Carole, know what they need to do. Pine Hollow is clearly in trouble and it's up to the Saddle Club to save the day. But while the girls are plotting good deeds, someone is pulling pranks on them! Could it be the same person who wants to see Pine Hollow sold to the highest bidder?

Callie’s determination to win is admirable . . . and possibly dangerous With the holidays fast approaching, Stevie is searching for the perfect gift for her boyfriend. Meanwhile, Carole and Lisa each find romance in unexpected places. With their attention focused elsewhere, they don’t realize that their friend Callie Forester is galloping into trouble. On her road to recovery, all Callie can think about is being a champion rider once again. She won’t let anything get in her way—not even the warning signs. Every day, she spends hours in the wooded trails behind Pine Hollow—just her and her horse. At least, she thinks they’re alone . . .

The three members of The Saddle Club -- Carole, Stevie, and Lisa -- are delighted when they get a chance to go to Moose Hill, a sleep-over riding camp in the hills of Virginia. It promises to be two wonderful weeks of riding, meeting new horse-crazy friends, and competing in a genuine horse show. Best of all, the camp has plenty of stable hands to do the heavy chores. It's going to be a real vacation!When the arrive at Moose Hill, the girls are in for some surprises: their groom isn't doing his job, and their cabin mates are snobs who care more about winning the horse show than making friends. Even Stevie's new boyfriend is convinced that he's the best rider around. Then a sudden an emergency at camp tests everyone's courage and results in some unexpected friendships -- adding up to an end-of-the-summer adventure the girls will never forget.

If only the Pine Hollow girls could be as good at relationships as they are at riding horses After scoring well on the PSATs, Carole is finally getting some of the privileges back from before she was grounded. Even though she can’t work or see her friends as much as she used to, her dad is letting her go to Pine Hollow four days a week, which means she gets to see Ben. Since returning from California, Lisa and Alex haven’t been the same. They decide to take a “break” from their relationship, but what does that really mean? Meanwhile, Stevie’s first assignment on the school paper is about marriage. It’s not exactly hard-hitting journalism, but she just may learn a thing or two about romance while writing it.

Tensions threaten to derail the friendship of three horse-crazy best friends Competing in the prestigious Colesford Horse Show is a dream come true for sixteen-year-old Carole Hansen. Also participating are Stevie Lake and Ben Marlow, the sexy and mysterious guy Carole’s been working with at Pine Hollow Stables.Outside of the stables, Stevie’s campaign to elect Scott Forester as student body president just hit a major snag—cliquey, clueless Veronica DiAngelo. Lisa and Alex are back together, but Lisa’s worried their new open relationship will only end up hurting Alex. And worse, applying to colleges—close to home and far away—is only adding to her anxiety.Spilled secrets, an impossible choice between two beloved horses, and unexpected romance will make this an unforgettable time for the three friends.

It's time for the annual Willow Creek Junior High spring dance. Since the dance is open to everyone, the Saddle Club will be there and so will Stevie's boyfriend, Phil. Unfortunately, this also means that Veronica diAngelo will be there. The Saddle Club is determined not to let Veronica ruin their fun. But Veronica has her own plans. She arranges for the Saddle Club to be stuck at Pine Hollow the night of the dance--taking care of her horse, Danny.But when the Saddle Club decides to go to the dance after all, Veronica is the one in for a surprise. They bring Danny with them, proving once and for all that he's a horse with a rock-and-roll soul.

Every action has its consequences—and it’s time for Carole to face hers Carole Hanson knew cheating on that test was wrong, but she didn’t predict how extreme her punishment would be. Being grounded has been harsh—no phone, no TV, no hanging out with friends, no job, and absolutely no Pine Hollow. It’s a huge price for one stupid, thoughtless act that she wishes she could take back. On the other hand, Stevie Lake is an expert at being grounded—freedom seems like a distant memory. Then something wonderful happens—her parents give her a day off. Nothing could be better than spending it with her boyfriend, Phil, and their buddy A.J.—until A.J.’s reckless behavior puts them all at risk. Being grounded might soon be the least of their problems.

Nothing’s riskier than love Now that Lisa and Alex have put their relationship on hold, Lisa knows she should try to see other people. After all, Alex is dating other girls. For some reason, Stevie is pushing hard for her to take Callie’s brother, Scott, to the Country Animal Rescue League fundraising dance. Just when Carole thinks she knows where things stand with Ben, an old boyfriend reappears and sweeps her off her feet. Suddenly everything seems perfect. But is it too good to be true? Meanwhile, Callie Forester is focused on riding and has set her sights on winning; romance can wait until after she gets a blue. Between love and competition, there is a lot at stake for the Pine Hollow girls.

The Saddle Club is nearing the end of their Oregon Trail ride. It's been a long ride, and it's about to get longer: Stevie Lake's competitive nature is taking over. When a boy on the trail ride boasts that he can do almost anything having to do with horses better than a mere girl, Stevie decides to take him up on the challenge. Before her friends know what's happened, Stevie is having a rodeo out West.Has Stevie finally met her match? Can her friends stop this Wild West duel before things get out of hand? Or does this young cowboy have something else in mind when he challenges Stevie to a roping and hog-tying contest?

Stevie and Lisa can't wait for the holidays to begin. But the Christmas season just hasn't been the same for Carole, ever since her mother died. When the local veterinarian hires her as a temporary assistant, Carole's mood slowly brightens. With so much to do, Carole can't stay sad for long. By the night of Pine Hollow's Starlight Ride, she's in the Christmas spirit. She's even looking forward to leading the stable's traditional moonlit procession through the woods on Christmas Eve. But the real highlight of her Christmas vacation is still to come: Carole doesn't even suspect the wonderful surprise her father and her horse-crazy friends have in store for her!