Bøger af Laura Hesse

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

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

"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.

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

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.

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 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.

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.

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"

"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."

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 dead guy, a dog and an old lady walk into an outhouse...okay 2 out of 3 walk in." Amazon Review"Absolutely one of the best, most entertaining books I have ever read...I loved this book...great characters... great plot." Amazon ReviewFour crazy old women... One cheating husband... A pregnant St Bernard... A barn full of stallions...A one eared donkey named Mike... Two men vying for the hand of a pretty widow.An old cowboy wondering why he agreed to let them all move in to The Silver Spurs Home for Aging Cowgirls, where romance is in the air and sleeping with another woman's man can be murder.Oh, and let's not forget about the fugitive on the loose, the rogue mountain lion out for blood, or the multi-divorcee who has decided that Sam Montana is the new mount she wants to ride.This politically incorrect laugh-out-loud tale will leave you wondering just what your grandmother is up to when you aren't around. It starts off slow as you get to meet the Montana family, and then the fun begins. Hang on folks, it's a wild ride.If you love the movies Blazing Saddles or Weekend at Bernie's, then you'll love this politically incorrect laugh-out-loud western comedy. Don't forget the sequel Bandits, Broads, & Dirty Dawgs!"What a wonderful way to spend an evening!!! This book was so fun and wow, what a crazy bunch of old ladies!! I loved it as I'm almost there myself. I loved every character even the bad guys. There's so much living, laughing, and loving left in us as we age!!! And oh the stories we can tell!!!! Thank you for such a delightful book!" Amazon Review.

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

It's more fun, more adventure, and a whole lot more mystery as readers discover what happened to Cade in the final book in The Silver Spurs Series. A marriage proposal goes awry when a body is discovered at the side of the highway by the would-be groom's minister step-sister. Is the body really that of Cade O'Hara who supposedly died at the hands of his wife and mistresses? If it is Cade, then how did Cade survive being strangled, thrown out a window, and buried in a manure pile? And why does his body have a bullet hole in it? Readers: Please read the first two books in the series, The Silver Spurs Home for Aging Cowgirls and Bandits, Broads, & Dirty Dawgs, as this really is a wrap-up novel. No harm came to any old ladies or old men in the writing of this series. Here is what people are saying about the books: "Good fun for any Cowgirl. Would love to watch the movie too. Could not put it down once it took speed." Amazon Review - The Silver Spurs Home for Aging Cowgirls. "What a wonderful way to spend an evening!!! This book was so fun and wow, what a crazy bunch of Old ladies!! I loved it as I'm almost there myself. I loved every character even the bad guys. There's so much living, laughing, and loving left in us as we age!!! And oh the stories we can tell!!!! Thank you for such a delightful book!" Amazon Review.- The Silver Spurs Home for Aging Cowgirls "Great read! Can't wait for the next episode of this story. Funny and thought provoking experience." Amazon Review - Bandits, Broads & Dirty Dawgs

It is a comedy of errors when two bumbling kidnappers kidnap the wrong women in this sequel to The Silver Spurs Home for Aging Cowgirls.Will they get what's coming to them or will they find out messing with a felon's fiancée and fiery mistress is more trouble than it is worth?Throw in four rascally seniors, a donkey race, an irate felon, a double dealing coyote, and a run for the border with a cool three million in the back of a pickup truck, and you've got a roller coaster ride of laughs and adventures.Haven't read the first book? Don't worry, you can read this story as a standalone.Longer Description: When Sylvie and Mary are kidnapped by two brash young bandits, they quickly realize the boys have taken the wrong two old ladies and assume the identities of notorious felon Tommy Cortez's fiancée, Zoe Puddicombe, and his fiery mistress, Maggie Carroll.Maggie and Zoe's rivalry skyrockets after Tommy charges Maggie with sneaking into Mexico to dig up three million dollars of his hidden stash to free their two friends. Tommy doesn't care about the money - he's in jail for life.In the meantime, Sheriff Cole Trane knows they have to keep the bumbling bandit's kidnapping fiasco from the media and swears Sam, Emma, and Ranger Dee Gallant to secrecy. The problem is no one told Maggie and Zoe that!While BJ helps his little sister train for the upcoming Donkey Race, Maggie and Zoe are at odds with the coyote known as Marco and each other in what proves to be a tougher job than they imagined.Will Maggie and Zoe overcome their hatred to save their friends? Will Tommy find out who is behind the ill fated kidnapping? Will Sam get the love of his life back?Find out in Bandits, Broads & Dirty Dawgs!