Books published by publisher Dancing With Bear Publishing

Fifteen-year-old Kellea Sullivan discovers her calling in life after falling in love with a Thoroughbred colt she names Wind-Free. She cares for the colt after his leg is caught in a coil trap, and then after surgery for a bone spur. Her love and attention is rewarded when Wind-Free begins racing and wins race after race. But can he live up to his name and reputation when he's entered in the biggest race of all, the Triple Crown?

Corgi Capers: The Sorceress of Stoney Brook embroils Adam and Patrick in the scariest caper yet. The old Frostburg house has new tenants, and to Adam and Patrick, they look like witches. Belle and Cassie dress elaborately, speak strangely, and seem to know way too much about the Hollingers. Adam and Patrick read about how Logan Zephyr, their favorite comic book hero, defeated an evil sorceress and wonder if they, too, are facing real witches. When Belle asks Adam to rake leaves for her close to Halloween, Adam decides it's a great excuse to investigate the house - or is it the perfect way for the witches to cast a spell on Adam and his best friend?

Fifth grader Adam Hollinger looked forward to an ordinary summer: All-Star baseball practice, reading comic books, begging his parents for a dog, and avoiding his mischievous older sister. But things get crazy when the Hollingers adopt two corgi puppies and the team's star pitcher breaks his arm. Even worse, a serial burglar has been targeting the neighborhood, and the Hollingers' house is on the list. When the adults of the town become stumped, it's up to Adam and the puppies to set things straight.

When young Lahela Kendall is training a new pup to run with her team of sled dogs, hoping to run them in the next race just like her Inuit ancestors have done for many years. The only problem is a boy named Jason, who is cruel and wants everyone to be as miserable as he is. Even though Lahela's grandfather always taught her to remember "The Golden Rule" and treat people the way you want to be treated, Jason tests her resolve many times. But when his sled wrecks during a race, and Jason is trapped beneath, only Lahela can help him. But if she helps him, she'll lose the race, and this is a race she's always wanted to win. Will Lahela remember "The Golden Rule," or will she pass by Jason, promising to send someone back for him, so she can win?

For 15 year-old Natasha Smithson-Blair, life couldn't get any worse. The shocking news of her parents' divorce on top of her own deep, dark secret threatens to tip her over the edge - until her best friend suggests joining her on a mission trip in Mexico. Intrigued by this absurd, yet strangely enticing notion, Natasha tentatively agrees to leave her spoiled-rich-girl life behind and embarks upon an emotional journey of both devastation and joy. Facing ugly truths and beautiful promises, Natasha's ice-princess facade is penetrated by a love so compelling it cannot be ignored. Will further tragedy rock her world again, or will she find the courage to cling to her newfound hope?

After a magical night at The Nutcracker Ballet, Bethany’s picture-perfect life is changed forever. At the tender age of fourteen, everything this young ballerina treasures is tragically torn from her, and she is forced to live with a broken heart and shattered dreams. Only One is able to turn her tears to joy, and transform her life of mourning into one of dancing again….

From the Texas plains to the Oregon wilderness, up Missouri’s Big Muddy to Montana Territory, and from the California mountains to Colorado’s cattle country... JOURNEY OF THE HEART is a collection of eight sigh-worthy romances, all revolving around modes of transportation in the Old West. Award-winning and best-selling authors Melissa Lynne Blue, Anne Carrole, Stacey Coverstone, Debora Dennis, Tanya Hanson, Karen J. Hasley, Linda LaRoque, and Jacqui Nelson invite you to travel along on romantic adventures that will have you falling in love with the gamblers, marshals, ranchers, doctors, riverboat captains, rangers, preachermen, and warriors of the Wild West. Whether on a paddleboat or train, stagecoach or horse, buggy or bicycle, the journey to love for these rugged men and their feisty, independent ladies will delight fans of historical western romance. All stories are rated Sweet.

Fifth-grader Adam Hollinger looked forward to an ordinary summer: All-Star baseball practice, reading comic books, begging his parents for a dog, and avoiding his mischievous older sister. But things get crazy when the Hollingers adopt two corgi puppies and the team’s star pitcher breaks his arm. Even worse, a serial burglar has been targeting the neighborhood, and the Hollingers’ house is on the list. When the adults of the town become stumped, it’s up to Adam and the puppies to set things straight.

Inspiration in Unexpected Places Adam's favorite comic book detective knows that a mystery can appear anywhere. This is a lesson Adam learns when money disappears from the Stoney Brook Fire Company, where he volunteers. But who would steal from the firefighters? Can one of his new friends be the culprit? Meanwhile, Courtney tries to make things right after the mess she made on Halloween. She balances her time between volunteering at Willow Lakes Retirement Community and taking her wild pup Sapphie to obedience classes. But inspiration strikes in unexpected places, and Courtney finds herself captivated by an acting group that visits her school. Does Sapphie have what it takes to earn the canine role in the play and perform alongside Courtney? Sapphie and Zeph add their own capers to the mix as they find new ways to escape and discover what exactly is hiding in the chilly autumn woods near their home. In this inspirational chapter in the Corgi Capers series, Adam and his friends discover exactly what makes the heart of a hero.