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Horses and horse racing have been staple themes in classic Australian fiction, and feature prominently in the works of iconic authors like Henry Lawson and “Banjo” Paterson. In this collection of six stories, Rolf Boldrewood provides vivid pictures of the days when horses and horse-drawn transport were intimately involved in daily life in both city and country.

Inspired by the true story of a Dutch sea captain who toured 18th-century Europe with an Indian rhinoceros named Clara, this richly layered novel moves between past and present. As Captain Douwemout van der Meer and Clara enchant Europe’s courts and crowds, admiration turns to danger, and devotion to sacrifice. Among those captivated is a young artist, Johann Joachim Kändler, whose porcelain masterpiece will echo through Forsberg’s companion novel, The Porcelain Menagerie.

While parts of this story have been embellished to make it more engaging than the somewhat mundane reality of my life, I assure you the most important elements are true. Kingston was a real boxer dog who unknowingly became a part of my family in 2018.

Ed and Wink are two friends in search of a good time. Drugs, trespass, the odd bit of petty theft, who’s going to mind? Burlow Farm is just another place ripe for the plucking. An easy target. But the friends are about to realise they are wholly unprepared for the horrors that lie in wait both above, and below ground. Horrors that have no place in this world. Horrors that will leave them broken for the remainder of their days… should they survive.

With the death of an oppressive and overprotective husband, Janet suddenly becomes a very rich widow. Euphoric with her newfound freedom and wealth, she buys a lovely race filly, and spends a warm winter paradise at a five-star Southern hotel. She is hopeful for a new beginning and luck brings her a new love interest. But she quickly discovers life is filled with danger and pitfalls. She will have to use and sharpen her wits to save herself.

Bruiser—a seasoned guard dog recently rescued from a run-down district warehouse lot—now finds himself locked up at the county pound. After two failed adoptions, all seems lost for Bruiser, and his would-be champion, Robin Kould, is thinking about giving up his dog rescue efforts. But life is like a carnival ride. Things come around full circle, and Bruiser gets his chance to rescue those who rescued him.

In a quiet neighborhood, where secrets are whispered behind closed doors, lives Lola, a mysterious woman with a defiant look and her huge black dog. When a shocking event occurs, the story turns into a whirlpool of anger and revenge, where betrayal mixes with tears, regret with cruelty, in a merciless confrontation that reveals the true faces of everyone involved in this dangerous game.

“Hide, Maya. Don’t let the bad people find you.” Those are the last words Forest Service law enforcement officer and K-9 handler Maya Thompson ever heard her mother say. Returning to the Colorado mountains, ex-soldier Maya is no longer a scared little girl. She’s here to investigate her...

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A spirit who calls himself Dog, reincarnates into a new life while trying to retain the memories of his last life experiences as they quickly drift away. Dog thinks he is here to save a little girl, but a couple who call themselves "Babe", takes him from his mission and sends him on a new adventure with a blind Pitbull named Ruka, and a RV that looks to be falling apart. Synchronicities and destiny take over and send Dog down a path a lot of souls never return from. Can he accept his own faith with the help of a blind companion?

Midnight by Rutherford Montgomery is a timeless tale of strength, courage, and the untamed beauty of the wild. The story follows Midnight, a majestic black stallion with an indomitable spirit, as he navigates the challenges of the rugged wilderness. Through breathtaking adventures and powerful encounters, Midnight's journey becomes a testament to resilience, freedom, and the bond between humans and animals.

Dog has a problem. His beautiful world is in crisis – again! Should he let events take their course, or should he interfere? This book is an invitation to see planet Earth through the eyes of Dog and Mother Nature, from the era of the dinosaurs, though times of plenty, to our current and future crises. Who’s to blame? Is it us? Is it them? This magical listen takes us on an insightful journey where individual stories from around the world blend and unfold as Dog’s intimate understanding of the big picture grows. Despite the gremlins, can humans recognise what it is really that matters?

Deep in the jungle, where life was peaceful and nature was vibrant, lived a little monkey pampered by his loving mother. But the peace was short-lived; humans invaded the jungle, turning his world upside down. Amidst fire and loss, the monkey's journey into a strange new world full of surprises began, where he meets characters who change his life forever, from the wise elder monkey to the kind circus trainer. Between adventures and challenges, the monkey tells his story, in which drama and humanity blend, discovering the meaning of freedom and love in unexpected places.

From the author of Hollow Kingdom, a fantastically funny story featuring a cast of colorful characters in a dying Italian village and a giant truffle that changes their fate forever in this “deliciously absurd tale....I savored every page of this book.” (Shelby Van Pelt, author of Remarkably...

Wer bedingungslosen Gehorsam erwartet, sollte mit Widerstand rechnen. Orcatrainer Liam gerät zwischen die Zähne eines übellaunigen Orcas. Dieses Missgeschick kostet ihn beinahe das Leben und sein Job im Delfinarium Marine Paradise steht wie nie zuvor auf dem Spiel. Ist er es, der den Ruf des Parks endgültig ruiniert hat? Dann tritt auch noch diese Lucy auf den Plan und macht alles noch viel schlimmer. Marketingmanagerin Lucy soll den Ruf des Marine Paradise wiederherstellen. Doch sie hat ein Geheimnis und wenn das an die Öffentlichkeit gerät, ist ihre Karriere definitiv vorbei.

A Heron speaks as if he's a human being, thinking more about everything that he sees and he tries to figure out the truth about existence.

A trail of threats… and a K-9 to shield them. When Alyssa Anderson stumbles upon her ex-boyfriend’s illegal art theft operation, she goes on the run—and narrowly escapes a drive-by shooting. With the help of her high school sweetheart, Spencer Cavanaugh, and his service dog, Apollo, Alyssa...

A former soldier and his dog are about to come to her rescue After a heroic career, Special Forces ex-soldier Ben Hunter is fighting a new battle: adjusting to civilian life. But when the life of his occupational therapist is threatened, the wounded vet and his service dog, Rocky, spring into...

A K-9 stands guard… while a killer closes in. Discovering a dead body in the woods turns into a fight for survival when Lily Peterson is attacked by an unknown assailant. Rescued by her retired police K-9, Timber, Lily calls the one man she trusts for help—her late fiancé’s partner...

One hot fall day, schoolteacher Layla Sanford arrives at her cozy home to find she has two guests. One is a tiny, adorable Yorkie in a cable-knit sweater and a fuzzy yellow ducky hat. The other is Layla’s best friend Christine, Ducky’s beloved person and momager. Ducky, after all, is no regular dog. He’s a TikTok star with millions of followers, making up in personality and photogenic appeal what he lacks in size. Layla agrees to watch Ducky while Christine is called away for work and is quickly charmed by the miniature mutt.