A Dance From The Heart

About the Book

A Dance from the Heart introduces the Ramirez brothers-Antonio, Arturo, and Angel-as one of the first families to bring the elite Paso Fino show horses to the United States from Puerto Rico. Carrying on the legacy of their grandfather and founder of the breeding operations in Florida, they dominate the Paso Fino horse business in ten countries around the world. Despite the growing competition, Antonio, the eldest brother and CEO, has kept the business strong, thriving in a world of high-stepping horses, glamorous women, and ambitious men. But nothing has prepared him for the strong-willed Cami Martin or her incomparable, stallion, Tesoro. In an unexpected turn of events, they enter Antonio’s fast-paced and alluring world on the lush Island of Puerto Rico and at the sophisticated American horse shows, determined to win this year’s Grand National Championship. And while Cami tries to stay focused on Tesoro, she soon finds that resisting Antonio may be even more difficult than capturing a national title.

About the Author

Sherry Schwartz, the author of a Dance from the Heart, has a passion for Paso Finos horses. Originally bred in Latin America, they are known as the smoothest riding horses in the world with their unique four-beat lateral gait. Her daughter and son-in-law own a horse business in Florida and have won national titles with their exceptional Paso Finos. In her professional life, Dr. Schwartz is a collegiate Dean of Liberal Arts and Sciences in Minnesota where she resides with her husband. For many years, she has served on the Paso Fino Horse Association Youth Committee and has published numerous articles in equestrian magazines, including Paso Fino Horse World. She enjoys watching her family compete in horse shows in the United States and Puerto Rico, supporting a sport that brings people together from many cultures. She is particularly fond of her daughter’s Grand National Champion performance mare, nicknamed “Angel,” for her sweet disposition and impressive talent in the show ring. A Dance from the Heart is based on the author’s love for Paso Fino horses and is dedicated to the people who cherish them.