White Dove, the daughter and sister of Lakota chiefs, has been trained in the ways of a warrior of her tribe, but she cannot go to war. White Dove can best other warriors, making it awkward for them to court her. She and some of the Lakota children have spent the winter with her other brother, White Wolf and his wife Jessie, teaching Lakota children ways of the whites. While the children attend classes, White Dove seems to enjoy antagonizing Jessie's younger brother, Jeremy.

When Jeremy Jones gets an idea, he doesn't always stop to consider whether it's a good one, or find out the right way to accomplish his goal. His rash action has almost cost him his life when he comes up against a mother bear protecting her cubs. After being rescued by White Dove, Jeremy finds himself saddled with the responsibility of seeing to the cubs' survival. He takes a lot of ribbing over the event and decides the only way he's ever going to have a chance to win White Dove's affections, is to learn the ways of the Lakota warrior. Can he do it?

Susan Edwards continues her series of this Lakota family, with the telling of White Dove's story. Rarely does a woman take on the training of the tribe's warriors, and that's what makes this story different from typical Indian romances. How can braves measure up to her skills? How will she ever find a mate whom she can walk beside, rather than behind? White Dove learns one white man is willing to learn her ways, so they can walk side by side. Will she accept him?

While the story describes the training Jeremy endures, it also includes the subplot of a warrior determined to make White Dove his, at any cost. His treachery will bring about danger to the tribe, and sooner or later, Jeremy will have to face his opponent for White Dove.

With plenty of action, insight to Lakota warrior training, and some humor added to the mix, White Dove is a fascinating story of role reversals. Jeremy's first Lakota name proves to be embarrassing, and yet he learns to appreciate the meaning behind it. Can this kind of relationship survive and find happiness? Let White Dove tell you her story and judge for yourself.