Nine-year-old Sofia Ruiz has just one Christmas wish—a horse of her own. But without winter boots or fuel to heat her run-down trailer, she would settle for just being warm. With Christmas only days away, Mom arranges for Sofia to spend two weeks alone with her grandmother, a stranger she hasn't seen in six years. A painful rift separates Mom from Gramma Lisa, but neither will talk about what happened. Sofia's dread turns into delight when she discovers Gramma Lisa owns a Morgan horse named Delilah. Sofia learns about caring for Delilah and eagerly volunteers to do the chores, hoping Gramma Lisa will allow her to ride. As Sofia and Gramma Lisa pursue their shared passion for horses, Sofia feels increasingly conflicted. She wishes she and Mom could move in with her grandmother, but Mom's strained relationship with Gramma Lisa stands in the way. If they cannot forgive, will they force Sofia to choose between them? Winnie Award winner, Young Adult Overall Runner-up, Equus Film and Arts Festival

A tale of tough choices, true friendship, and the courage to follow your heart. As autumn leaves paint the landscape, 11-year-old Sofia faces a crossroads. An opportunity to visit Acadia National Park presents a thrilling chance to explore the carriage trails with her horse, Sundance. Her mother's boyfriend invites her to bring a friend to ride his sister's horse. The catch? Sofia must choose between her best friends, Olivia and Anika. While Sofia wrestles with a decision she fears will jeopardize her friendships, the reappearance of her estranged father and the prospect of becoming a big sister further complicates her already tumultuous world. Will she find the strength to forge her own path, or will the expectations of others hold her back? Readers of all ages will be captivated by Sofia’s journey of self-discovery, the powerful bonds of friendship and family, and the joy of finding one's place in an ever-changing world.

We are Dragon Girls -- hear us roar! The Sea Dragons have a final adventure left in their quest to save the Magic Forest. One last Sea Keeper needs to be rescued—and it’s the most important one yet! Sofia will lead the group using her diving skills. Together the girls must travel to the depths of the ocean to find a missing magical narwhal. The girls are running out of time before the Magic Forest is left to the fate of the Fire Queen! Read all the books in the Sea Dragon arc! #10: Grace the Cove Dragon #11: Zoe the Beach Dragon #12: Sofia the Lagoon Dragon

Sofia Ruiz adores her horse, Sundance, a gift from Gramma Lisa who has cared for her during her mother's absence. Weeks before her eleventh birthday, Sofia's mother unexpectedly returns, demanding she pack and leave Sundance behind. Anxious, lonely, and determined to reunite with Sundance, Sofia searches for a way to return to Gramma Lisa. After meeting the neighbor's miniature horses, Sofia is invited to join the Mini Whinnies Horse Club. As her horse and human friendships grow, Sofia wrestles with where she belongs. Will she ever see Sundance again? A heart-warming story to inspire horse lovers of all ages.

“A Journey of Trust, Friendship, and Finding Home.” Eleven-year-old Sofia Ruiz believes her dreams have come true when she’s reunited with her beloved horse, Sundance, but reality has its own plans. The bickering and bossy demands of her friends, Olivia and Ryan, leave her little time alone with Sundance, but how can she stand up to them? Being the new kid at Maplewood Middle School is hard enough without worrying about losing her only two friends. After an accident shakes Sundance’s confidence, the once-perfect partnership between girl and horse unravels, leaving Sofia questioning her abilities and unsure of how to regain her horse’s trust. Sofia’s world takes another unexpected turn when a mysterious letter arrives, unearthing secrets about the father who abandoned her as a young child. Fearful of her mom’s likely reaction, Sofia hides the letter and wrestles with how to respond. Does she want to discover more about her father and the family she never knew she had? Should she forgive him and welcome him back into her life? Can Sofia summon the strength to repair broken trust with her horse and the courage to mend the fragile bonds holding her friendships and family together? Join Sofia as she discovers that from life’s challenges spring remarkable growth—of self, family, and friendship. This captivating ride will linger in your heart well beyond the final page.

"Hush, my darling. Everything will be okay." He stretched out his arms and as he stands he draws Sofia near and holds her tight in his arms. She can feel his body - still cold from the night air. he takes her head in his hands and kisses her ravenously. She feels almost suffocated by his sudden presence but is intoxicated my the taste of his lips, his tongue, his skin. "I have missed you," says Jake. Sofia allows him to pull her even closer. jake lays her down on the bed, the moonlight accentuating her lithe legs, her full breasts discernible through her silky nightgown. "Beauty such as this I have never known before," says Jake in a low voice. "I'm almost afraid to touch it." "Come here," Sofia hears herself say.

A woman dies and before she goes to the after-world she plays the spectator-ghost.