Louise Ladd: 8 books

Secrets can be dangerous . . . The Wrangler's Secret by Louise Ladd Drew Diamond didn't know just how much he wanted a dog until he first set eyes on the little Labrador puppy. But his father is dead set against it. No problem. Chris thinks she has a surefire plan to help Drew get his...

A dream-come-true horse . . . or a nightmare The Perfect Horse by Louise Ladd All summer Chris has been teaching her friend Serena how to ride. It wasn't easy at first, since Serena was afraid of horses. But she caught on quickly and now she loves to ride. Even better, Serena thinks...

The stakes are high. Can Belle win the big race? Prize-Winning Horse, Maybe by Louise Ladd Chris always expected that when it was time for her favorite horse, Belle, to have her foal, she would need special care. She would also need money for veterinarian bills. No problem, thought Chris....

Will it be Chris's best Christmas ever . . . or the worst? Home for Christmas by Louise Ladd It's Christmas at the Double Diamond Dude Ranch. And this year should be the best Christmas ever. Chris's mom is coming home! Ever since her parents separated and her mother resumed her singing...

What secret is Chris's new best friend hiding? Call Me Just Plain Chris by Louise Ladd "Call me just plain Chris." It's what she tells people when her dad introduces her by her given name, Crystal. "Hello Just Plain Chris," they always answer. Pretty dumb, huh? That's...

Chris has resigned herself to the fact that she and Belle will be sitting out this year's barrel-racing event at the annual rodeo. It's too bad, too, because she and Belle would be a good bet to win. After all, Chris is a seasoned rider and Belle is the best horse ever. But since Belle is close to...

It seems like it's taken forever, but Chris's horse Belle is finally ready to give birth to her foal. Chris is so anxious that she's decided to move into the barn. After all, Belle's foal is just about the biggest event in Chris's life! She only wishes she had someone to share her excitement with....

Lights! Camera! Action! Chris is delirious with excitement when she learns that a movie is going to be filmed at the Double Diamond Dude Ranch--starring Chance Richmond! But the most exciting news is that the director needs someone to "double" for lead actress Vanessa Vance. Chris is going...