Canine Musical Freestyle is sweeping the country. You’ve seen it on television and on the internet. Now everything you need to know about dancing with your dog is available in one easy to understand guide. • Learn 15 Basic Moves and how to turn them into a freestyle routine that will suit any dog • Learn how to choose music and costumes • Learn how to look like a dancer even if you don’t know a step! • Learn a whole new way of communicating with your dog Includes music lists, training tips and sample choreography! Enhance your Therapy Dog visits; create programs for schools, libraries, and fundraisers. Improve your dog’s balance, coordination, focus and muscle tone. Explore the wonderful world of canine musical freestyle, and make your dog the star he was meant to be!

Let's Dance! A Beginner's Guide to Dancing with Your Dog

Donna Ball

Blue Merle Publishing

From the author of The Passion and The PromiseEmory Hilliford, an unassuming anthropology professor, is drugged, held captive and interrogated by a mysterious stranger who wants only one thing: the truth about an ancient race of beings known as the lupinotuum, half man/half wolf, who have walked among humans for centuries. Once they ruled the tundra, now they rule Wall Street. Once they fought with teeth and claws, now they fight with wealth and power. And Emory Hilliford, an orphan who was raised by a family of sophisticated, influential lupinotuum in twentieth century Venice, is uniquely positioned to chronicle their culture, their history, and their secrets. Unknown to all but a select few, Emory has also been carefully groomed to play a crucial role in history, one that could have deadly consequences for his own race, and theirs. Now forced to tell his story, Emory must decide how much of the truth he can afford to reveal, and what secrets he will take to his grave... because his own time is running out. From the ancient legends of Greece and Rome to the mysteries of the Dark Ages and the glitter of modern day New York, RENEGADE is a sweeping saga of passion and betrayal, sacrifice and destiny, that will consume your days and haunt your nights long after the last page is turned. More praise for Donna Boyd's Devoncroix Dynasty "...A horror/love story offering some of the density of background found in the best vampire fiction... [Boyd] knows how to keep a tale moving." Kirkus Reviews "Boyd transforms the monsters of myth and legend into erotic and charismatic beings." Library Journal "A maelstrom of suspense, love, and terror... a gripping, intense fantasy with riveting characters." Rendezvous "[Boyd] makes the esoteric werewolf culture consistently and appealingly exotic, witty and sexy....Readers will crave another novel set in this magical realm." Publisher's Weekly

Renegade

Romance

Boyd, Donna

Paranormal

A Christmas Raine Stockton Dog Mystery "An exciting, original and suspense-laden whodunit...A simply fabulous mystery starring a likeable, dedicated heroine..." 
 --Midwest Book Review on the Raine Stockton Dog Mysteries 
 It's Christmas time, and for Raine Stockton and her Search and Rescue dog, Cisco, Hansonville, North Carolina is just like a Norman Rockwell painting-- except for the rash of thefts of baby Jesus figurines from nativity scenes, an abandoned box of golden retriever puppies that someone leaves beside her mailbox, and a mysterious gift from one of Cisco's a grateful admirers. Raine already has her hands full with her own misbehaving pooches, unexpected house guests, and a complicated new relationship. But when a newborn is abandoned in the manger of the town's living nativity and Raine walks in on what appears to be the scene of a murder, she has more to worry about than keeping the Christmas spirit alive. 
 More Praise for the Raine Stockton Dog Mysteries 
 “ An intriguing heroine, a twisty tale, a riveting finale, and a golden retriever to die for. [This book] will delight mystery fans and enchant dog lovers.” 
 ---Carolyn Hart 
 “Has everything--wonderful characters, surprising twists, great dialogue. Donna Ball knows dogs, knows the Smoky Mountains, and knows how to write a page turner. I loved it.”
 --Beverly Connor 
 “Very entertaining… combines a likeable heroine and a fascinating mystery… a story of suspense with humor and tenderness.” 
 --Carlene Thompson 
 "There can't be too many golden retrievers in mystery fiction for my taste." 
 --Deadly Pleasures 
 "A delightful protagonist....a well-crafted mystery" 
 --Romantic Times

Silent Night: A Raine Stockton Dog Mystery

Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

Ball, Donna

Mystery

"A must read." --Examiner.com 
 Christmas on Ladybug Farm is a short novel with a bonus holiday recipe section! 
 'Twas the Night Before Christmas... 
 It’s Christmas Eve, and Cici, Bridget and Lindsay are busy preparing for their annual holiday party. The tree is sparkling, the turkey is roasting, the stockings are hung and the eggnog is chilled. The scene is set for the perfect Christmas... with one or two exceptions. 
 The entire state is in the midst of a heat wave. No one can find any mistletoe. The Christmas tree lights keep exploding, and, perhaps worst of all, something has gone terribly wrong with Ida Mae’s fruitcakes. It wouldn’t be Ladybug Farm if everything went according to plan, and as the ladies deal with one mishap after another, they remember Christmases past, laughter shared, and lessons learned. 
 But when nightfall descends upon Ladybug Farm and one of their own still has not come home, they begin to worry that this Christmas will be one to remember for all the wrong reasons. All they can do is cling to each other as they watch and wait ... and pray for miracle. 
 Praise for the Ladybug Farm series: 
 "Donna Ball has created a delightful world in her Ladybug Farm novels. Her characters are lively and endearing, and readers will feel a longing to join the girls on the front porch in the evenings as they reminisce about the day's activities." --Fresh Fiction 
 "A delight to read" --Book Binge 
 "Once you've traveled down that long road to Ladybug Farm, it's hard to leave." --Georgia Mountain Laurel 
 "Here's to Ladybug Farm!" --Beyond Her Book 
 "Absolutely delectable" --Publisher's Weekly

Christmas on Ladybug Farm: A Novella

Literature & Fiction

Women's Fiction

Praise for the Raine Stockton Dog Mystery Series "An exciting, original and suspense-laden whodunit... A simply fabulous mystery starring a likeable, dedicated heroine..." --Midwest Book Review "A delightful protagonist...a well-crafted mystery." --Romantic Times "There can't be too many golden retrievers in mystery fiction for my taste." --Deadly Pleasures Book Six in the Raine Stockton Dog Mystery Series 
 January is known as the dead season in the small Smoky mountain community of Hanover County, North Carolina. For dog trainer and wilderness expert Raine Stockton, who hasn't had a client in six month, this season has been deader than most. When the New Day Wilderness Program for Troubled Teens offers her a job leading a group of students on a winter camping expedition as part of their rehabilitation program, Raine jumps at the chance-- particularly since it means she will be able to take her golden retriever, Cisco, with her. But something is not right at New Day, and Raine and Cisco soon find themselves caught in a web of intrigue, suspicion and sabotage. As the group moves deeper into the wilderness beneath steadily worsening weather, Raine begins to fear she and Cisco may soon find themselves trapped on the mountainside... with a killer.

The Dead Season: A Raine Stockton Dog Mystery

Fourth Installment in the Raine Stockton Dog Mystery Series: a short novella. Dog trainer Raine Stockton has lived all her life in the quiet community of Hansonville North Carolina. She is the daughter of a judge, the niece of a sheriff, and the ex-wife of a deputy. She does not lead the kind of life, generally speaking, in which people get buried in her back yard. But when Cisco, Raine’s mischievous golden retriever, digs up human bones beneath the site of what will soon be her new training kennel, mayhem ensues. With the state police swarming everywhere, references to a mass grave and suspicions of a serial killer, Raine is surrounded by chaos. But when her beautiful collie Majesty keeps disappearing and cryptic messages from a pet psychic only add to the confusion, Raine soon finds herself plunged into the midst of a mystery that is far too close to home. Can she and Cisco track down the truth before it’s too late?

Bone Yard: A Raine Stockton Dog Mystery

Something is very wrong in Shipsfeather... Welcome to the strange and wonderful world of Shipsfeather, Ohio, where an ancient race of dog-shifters has been charged with cataloging the knowledge of the world, and with protecting civilization’s libraries from the machinations of evil, book burning werewolves. For years a curse has imprisoned the dog-shifters in the basement of the Shipsfeather library—where they have made the best of things with a gym, a spa, a Starbarks, and, of course, their wildly successful internet company, Zoogle—but now, thanks to librarian Liberty Cutter and her zany staff, they may actually have a chance to break free again. If only they can convince her to believe in magic…

Released: The Shapeshifters' Library

Science Fiction & Fantasy

Polo, Amber

Fantasy

The first in the Raine Stockton Dog Mystery series... "An exciting, original, and suspense-laden whodunit..." --Midwest Book Review As a native of the small town of Hansonville, North Carolina,and a wilderness rescue worker, Raine Stockton knows the Smoky Mountains as well as anyone could, but she gave up her Search and Rescue work after a tragic loss. Now she reluctantly returns to active duty to help find a young child who has been kidnapped and taken deep into the wilderness. But as Raine's young golden retriever, Cisco, picks up the trail, his enthusiasm fails to make up for his lack of experience, and their first foray into the forest results in disaster...and the discover of the kidnapper-- shot dead. Suspecting there's more to the case than meets the eye, Raine struggles to overcome her personal demons, turns her search in new directions... and learns to trust Cisco to lead the way.

Smoky Mountain Tracks: A Raine Stockton Dog Mystery (Raine Stockton Dog Mysteries)

A missing teenage girl... a desperate mother... a frantic call in the night... is this a cruel hoax, or the work of a maniacal serial killer? The peaceful resort town of St. Teresa-by-the-Sea on Florida's Forgotten Coast is known for its low crime rate, pristine beaches, and great fishing. But tragedy can come even to Paradise, as Carol Dennison found out two and a half years ago when her fourteen-year-old daughter, Kelly, disappeared on her way to a Tallahassee concert. Now, just as Carol as beginning to rebuild the pieces of her shattered life, she receives a midnight call from someone who calls her "mama" and begs for help. Is this a cruel prank designed to terrorize and punish Kelly's father for the role he played in bringing a recently paroled criminal to justice? Or is it possible that Kelly is still alive? A grim investigation uncovers a connection between Kelly and other girls who have gone missing along the Gulf Coast in the past few years. When the body of one of those missing girls washes up on the shores of St. Teresa-by-the-Sea, the police are forced to admit they may have a serial killer in their midst. And with over three thousand college students poised to descend on the tiny community for spring break, their only hope for stopping him before he strikes again is the frightened voice of a teenage girl on the telephone... and the desperate determination of the parents who love her. Shattered is Donna Ball at her best: spine-tingling terror, chilling realism and unforgettable characters. No parent will ever watch her child leave the house in the same way again. Praise for the work of Donna Ball: "A maelstrom of suspense… gripping, intense” --Rendezvous “[Ball] knows how to keep a story moving” --Kirkus Reviews “A major talent of the genre” --Publisher’s Weekly “A must read” --Examiner.com

Shattered

Come home to Ladybug Farm, the place for everyone who has ever had a friend... or a dream. Four years have passed since best friends Cici, Bridget and Lindsay left the suburbs for an old mansion in the Shenandoah Valley. They’ve survived broken plumbing, leaky roofs, and marauding sheep. They’ve faced fire, hail, snow, and financial set-backs. Yet somehow through it all they’ve managed not only to build a home, but a family. And now, much to their amazement, all their dreams seem to be coming true. The vineyard has been restored and Ladybug Farm Winery is on the verge of bottling its first vintage. Their friends Paul and Derrick are building a house next door. High school and college graduations are just around the corner for the two young people they have shepherded for the past four years. Life couldn’t be more perfect. But Ladybug Farm still holds a few surprises for them all... 
 Someone is getting married.
 Someone is keeping a monumental secret.
 And someone is leaving Ladybug Farm forever.
 Vintage Ladybug Farm is Ladybug Farm at its best: heartwarming, heartbreaking; filled with compassion, humor and hope. Welcome back to Ladybug Farm, where dreams never die.
 Praise for the Ladybug Farm series:
 “A must read.” --Examiner.com
 “Absolutely delectable” --Publisher’s Weekly
 “This delightful series continues to engross me with its wit and charm.” --Beyond Her Book
 “A hilarious and heart-warming story” --North Carolina Pilot
 “A wonderful novel with wonderful characters” --Reader to Reader

Vintage Ladybug Farm

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