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Heartland
Books in series
#1
Coming Home
2000
This powerful series follows Amy Fleming through the loss of her mother and her struggle to continue the work at Heartland-a refuge for abused and abandoned horses.
#2
After the Storm
2000
Heartland is a horse farm nestled in the hills of Virginia, but it's much more than that. Heartland is like no other place - it's a place where the scars of the past can be healed, a place where frightened and abused horses learn to trust again. Amy hasn't seen Spartan since the accident - that stormy night that changed their lives forever. Now Spartan is coming to Heartland. He's not the same horse. He's filled with an anger that seems directed at Amy. At the sight of her, he lashes out - teeth bared, hooves flailing. Amy has so much healing to do on her own, it seems she's the last person who could help Spartan. But she might also be the only one.
#3
Breaking Free
2000
Heartland is a horse farm nestled in the hills of Virginia, but it's much more than that. Heartland is like no other place - it's a place where the scars of the past can be healed, a place where frightened and abused horses learn to trust again. Pegasus is all Amy has left of her past, but he's steadily growing weaker. Amy's trying to care for him and hold Heartland together. She's trying to do just what her mother would have done, but everything is beginning to unravel. It will take all Amy's courage to let go of her mother's legacy, but it is the only way she will break free and find her own.
#4
Taking Chances
2001
Heartland is a horse farm nestled in the hills of Virginia, but it's much more than that. Heartland is like no other place - it's a place where the scars of the past can be healed, a place where frightened and abused horses learn to trust again. Amy knows that Ty is important to Heartland - and to her. Ty is the only other person who truly understands the meaning of Heartland, who is as dedicated to rescuing and curing horses as she is. But their friendship is thrown off balance when Ben, the new stable hand, arrives. And by the time Amy realizes she's pushed Ty away, he may have decided to leave Heartland forever.
#5
Come What May
2001
Heartland is a horse farm nestled in the hills of Virginia, but it's much more than that. Heartland is like no other place - it's a place where the scars of the past can be healed, a place where frightened and abused horses learn to trust again. When Amy finds out her sister, Lou, is trying to get in touch with their estranged father, she doesn't know how to feel. She isn't willing to let her father into her life again. Forcing herself to forget about it, Amy focuses her attention on the new horse, Melody. But when complications develop with Melody's unborn foal, it takes nothing short of a miracle to help Amy realize that life is not about the pain you've felt in the past, but the hope you hold for the future.
#6
One Day You'll Know
2001
The saga of Heartland continues as Amy realizes she can't deal with everything alone when her grandfather is hospitalized and her sister is away in England.
#7
Out of the Darkness
2002
Heartland is a horse farm nestled in the hills of Virginia, but it's much more than that. Heartland is like no other place - it's a place where the scars of the past can be healed, a place where frightened and abused horses learn to trust again. Amy has never had such a difficult time reaching a horse. Since the first day Gallant Prince arrived at Heartland, he's stayed at the back of his stall, pacing anxiously. Amy knows the fear of the stable fire blazes behind Prince's threats, his bared teeth and haunted eyes. But she doesn't know how she can help a horse that has taken refuge so deep within itself. Amy can't face the fact that even she might not be able to lead Prince out of his darkness.
#8
Thicker Than Water
2002
Eleven years after her father deserted her, Amy must face the fact that he is coming to Heartland. Thicker than Water, the eighth Heartland title, is a story of family and discovery and acceptance. Amy's father is scheduled to visit Heartland. Amy hasn't seen him since he abruptly left the family following his debilitating accident. Eleven years and countless tragedies later, Amy doesn't know how she feels about him. She wonders if he could even be her father after having been absent for so many years. But his arrival affects Amy in a way she had not anticipated. She sees so much of who she is in him. And when she watches him work with horses, she realizes that what they share goes beyond blood.
#9
Every New Day
2002
When Amy has no solution for curing Mercury, a dapple-grey jumper, she seeks the aid of a Native American horse healer who had known her mother. Every New Day is a spiritual awakening for Amy. Amy is only 15, but she inherited countless responsibilities when her mother died. Most of all, she is expected to fill her mother's role as the horse healer at Heartland. Amy is talented, but still a novice. She can't admit she needs time to grow and understand. When she can't cure Mercury, and she and Ty argue about his treatment, she decides to visit a Native American horseman who knew her mother. Amy takes Mercury to the mountain-top stable searching for answers, but she ultimately learns that she can't always chase down solutions. Sometimes she has to wait for them to find her.
#10
Tomorrow's Promise
2002
When Amy's father gives her a thoroughbred jumper, she decides to begin showing again. She meets Daniel at a local event and becomes interested in helping him treat his horse, Amber. When Amy meets Daniel, she is stunned by his defensive nature. She can't figure out how someone with so much love for his horse could be so cold to everyone else. But as Amy gets to know Daniel, she begins to understand him. She respects that he won't give in to the pageantry of the elite show circuit - and that he doesn't care what others say about his horse. Daniel rides Amber like it's the two of them against the world. And Amy wants to do everything she can to help them conquer it.
Authors
Lauren Brooke
Author · 51 books
Valérie Mouriaux
Author · 1 book
Valerie Mouriaux Lauren Brooke
Author · 1 book
Bertrand Ferrier Lauren Brooke
Author · 1 book
Bertrand Ferrier
Author · 1 book
Carmen Román
Author · 1 book
Natacha Godeau
Author · 3 books
Heartland
Series ·
29
books · 2000-2010
By
Lauren Brooke
,
Valérie Mouriaux
,
Valerie Mouriaux Lauren Brooke
, and more
#11
True Enough
2003
Heartland is a horse farm nestled in the hills of Virginia, but it's much more than that. Heartland is like no other place - it's a place where the scars of the past can be healed, a place where frightened and abused horses learn to trust again. When Ashley Grant shows up uninvited at Heartland, Amy is suspicious. Ashley has been anything but nice in the past, and now she is asking for a favor. She wants Amy to help train Bright Magic, a showy European jumper recently purchased by Ashley's mom. Despite Amy's cloudy relationship with the Grants, she accepts the challenge, knowing that helping horses is her first priority. And as Amy starts to work with Ashley, she begins to see her bitter old rival in a whole new way.
#12
Sooner or Later
2002
Heartland is a horse farm nestled in the hills of Virginia, but it's much more than that. Heartland is like no other place - it's a place where the scars of the past can be healed, a place where frightened and abused horses learn to trust again. Amy's dreams have come true. She is working with damaged horses and showing in high-level jumping competitions. It's all because of Storm, the talented dapple gray thoroughbred that was a gift from Amy's father. But having it all isn't always easy, and Amy is realizing that she can't keep up with her work at Heartland and dedicate herself to the show world. Storm needs more attention - so do the other horses. Sooner or later, she'll have to make a choice.
#13
Darkest Hour
2003
Heartland is a horse farm nestled in the hills of Virginia, but it's much more than that. Heartland is like no other place - it's a place where the scars of the past can be healed, a place where frightened and abused horses learn to trust again. An equine flue is infecting Heartland's horses. Despite their desperate efforts, Amy and Ty cannot keep it from spreading. They try to isolate the oldest and youngest horses - the ones with weaker immune systems - but more fall ill. To make matters worse, the late summer heat is intense, Ty and Ben are at odds, and Amy feels caught in the middle. Then, just as some horses start to get better and the weather is about to break, things spin out of control. When the clouds clear away, nothing seems the same.
#14
Everything Changes
2003
Heartland is a horse farm nestled in the hills of Virginia, but it's much more than that. Heartland is a place like no other - a place where the scars of the past can be healed, a place where frightened and abused horses learn to trust again. With Ty in the hospital, Amy is struggling to keep up with the chores and stay positive. Then a new horse arrives - a wild mustang. He has a beautiful, independent spirit. Amy has always had a sense of how to approach strong-willed horses. But this one is different. He isn't angry or misunderstood. He is proud. When Amy watches him gaze into the distance, she wonders if he was meant to be free. And when he defies Amy's attempts to reach out to him, she starts to doubt everything - including herself.
#15
Love Is a Gift
2004
Heartland is a horse farm nestled in the hills of Virginia, but it's much more than that. Heartland is like no other place - it's a place where the scars of the past can be healed, a place where frightened and abused horses learn to trust again. Amy and Lou are excited to visit their father's ranch in Australia. When they arrive, Lou immediately bonds with their father's new wife, Helena. However, Amy finds herself holding back. She avoids the farmhouse and seeks the security of the stables. Amy wants to reach the reluctant Spirit, a gray gelding that was trained by Helena. But no matter what Amy does, the horse won't let her in. Can working with Spirit help Amy to open her heart and accept her father's new family as her own?
#16
Holding Fast
2003
Heartland is a horse farm nestled in the hills of Virginia, but it's much more than that. Heartland is like no other place - it's a place where the scars of the past can be healed, a place where frightened and abused horses learn to trust again. Just when Amy feels that things are back to normal at Heartland, an injured police horse named Venture arrives. Venture's partner, Sergeant Garcia, is desperate to help the wounded gelding. Amy convinces the policeman to put his trust in Heartland's methods. But when Amy's tried-and-true remedies have no effect on Venture, she is the one who loses faith. Before she can reach a breakthrough, Amy must open herself up to new possibilities - and learn to believe in the power of change.
#17
A Season of Hope
2004
Heartland is a horse farm nestled in the hills of Virginia, but it's much more than that. Heartland is like no other place - it's a place where the scars of the past can be healed, a place where frightened and abused horses learn to trust again. Amy knows Ty's father, Brad Baldwin, doesn't want his son working with horses, and she's relieved that Ty is dedicated to Heartland just the same. But everything changes when Brad makes an emergency stop at Heartland with his truck. Amy is horrified when she finds out that he has transported horses in an illegal trailer. The horses are sick and dehydrated, and one is barely a year old. With Brad's job and seven horses' lives on the line, Ty and Amy have to stand up for what they think is right - and believe that hope has the strength to heal.
#18
New Beginnings
2004
When Amy returns to a long-cherished place and reconnects with an old friend, she discovers that her grace and ease with horses does not always carry over into her relationships with people. After Amy hears of the death of her mentor, she is surprised when his granddaughter, Carey, mysteriously invites her to visit. Amy is eager to return to the serene stables, and Ty agrees to go with her. Once they arrive, Amy seeks out Carey and assumes she wants help with her mustang, Maverick. Yet Carey is nowhere to be found, and she seems to be avoiding both her pony and Amy. So Amy immerses herself in barn work. But it isn't the horses who need her help. When she finally takes time to understand her friend's issues, she is forced to see her own future in a whole new way.
#19
From This Day On
2005
As the regular Heartland series nears the end, Amy's sister, Lou, is getting married and Amy must make important decisions about her future at Heartland. This is the next-to-last book! As Amy's sister Lou is finalizing her wedding details, Amy is contemplating her own plans for the future. She is a senior, and the scores for the SAT that she had taken to appease her grandfather have arrived and are unexpectedly impressive. Now Amy, who had never considered her life beyond Heartland, is thinking of college - but chooses not to reveal this struggle to her family or Ty. With the distraction of a lost pony that unexpectedly shows up one snowy morning, and the constant arrival of wedding gifts, Amy is able to conceal her secret, but soon life will force her to make a decision.
#20
Always There
2005
When her mother died, Amy took over the work of caring for the horses. But now, Amy is facing a greater going to college and leaving her mom's work behind. A stunning finale to the series. Even at graduation, Amy cannot concentrate on her accomplishments. She is distracted by her concern for a sick horse back at Heartland. College is weeks away, but she dreads having to leave her home and her work at the stable - the work she took over after her mother's death. It doesn't help that Lou, Joni, and Ty - her boyfriend - are already making decisions without her, anticipating life after she is away at school. When a new horse arrives for treatment, everyone seems wary of telling Amy his story. As she starts to treat him, his fear seems a mystery.
#23
Un nouveau venu
2005
Nouveau rythme pour Laura, qui, désormais, ne rentre à Heartland que pendant les vacances universitaires. A Pâques, elle ramène avec elle Odin, un poney abandonné souffrant de malnutrition. L'animal s'affaiblit de jour en jour, et malgré ses soins, finit par mourir. Laura est bouleversée. Mais rapidement, d'autres émotions l'emportent : alors que Lou accouche d'une ravissante petite fille, la police vient arrêter Laura. Que peut-on lui reprocher ?
#24
L'amour n'est pas aveugle
2006
En cette fin d'année, Laura n'a pas trop le moral. Elle envisage même de ne pas passer l'été à Heartland pour éviter de voir Ted. Heureusement, le travail qu'elle décroche dans le petit haras de Karen l'aide peu à peu à oublier Heartland. Elle se prend d'affection pour un cheval très malade et découvre que ses sentiments pour son meilleur ami, Will, prennent un tour inattendu...
#25
Le temps de la passion
2006
Cet été, Laura n'a qu'une semaine de "vraies" vacances à Heartland. Mais l'écurie n'est plus ce havre de paix dont rêvait la jeune fille. Lou refuse la présence de Nancy, l'amie de Grand-père. Laura a du mal à accepter l'évolution de ses relations avec Ted. Will, son nouveau petit ami, la déçoit. Et si, pour se reconstruire, la jeune fille s'appuyait sue ce qui l'a toujours guidée : la passion des chevaux ?
#27
Un été sous les projecteurs
2006
Engagée sur le tournage d'un film, Laura s'occupe de chevaux de cascade. Elle découvre un univers de rêve, débordant d'énergie, mais aussi inquiétant. Le comportement des cascadeurs la ré comment peuvent-ils aimer leurs chevaux et les mettre à ce point en danger? Si Laura s'ouvre petit à petit à ce nouveau métier, elle demeure bien décidée à imposer ses idées... sous les projecteurs!
#28
Patience, Laura
2007
À l’école vétérinaire, Laura croule sous le travail, mais les chevaux et la vie au ranch lui manquent terriblement. Alors, quand Corey la supplie de rentrer pour venir en aide à Tamar, Laura ne peut résister et part rejoindre son amie à Heartland. Une surprise de taille l’attend : Tamar n’est pas un cheval mais une petite fille qui a subi de nombreux traumatismes et refuse de parler. Laura saura-t-elle l’aider à retrouver l’envie de vivre?
#30
Une question de confiance
2007
A Los Angeles, Laura compte bien profiter de ses derniers jours de congé. Son ami Jamie France l'a invitée pour le Nouvel An. L'acteur lui réserve d'ailleurs une belle surprise : la Compagnie Macdonald est en ville. Quelle joie pour Laura de revoir les cascadeurs équestres! Mais quelqu'un cherche à saboter leur show... Un double défi attend alors la jeune fille : sauver les chevaux et démasquer le coupable.
#31
Les caprices du destin
2008
Enfin les vacances de février! Laura retrouve Heartland avec d'autant plus de joie que son amie Joni est là. Des mois qu'elles ne s'étaient pas vues! Entre le succès des soins de Joni au ranch et Daniel, qui se rapproche de Laura, ces deux semaines s'annoncent au mieux...quand survient un terrible accident! Joni et Grand-Échalas voient leur vie bouleversée...Laura les laissera-t-elle subir les caprices du destin?
#32
Pas à pas
2008
#36
Panique au ranch
2010
Laura est de retour à Heartland pour les vacances de Noël. Quelle joie de retrouver sa famille pour les fêtes! Mais le repos est de courte durée: une tempête de neige s'est abattue sur la région, causant de gros dégâts. De plus, Laura doit s'occuper de Vif-Argent, un célèbre pur sang en pleine convalescence. Mais quelques jours après son arrivée, le précieux cheval est enlevé. Et les ennuis ne font que commencer...