Margot Early - Susan Edwards
Early, Margot - KEEPER, THE (Harl. Super. 668) (5)
I must give this book two thumbs up! The story is engaging, the characters are believable and likable, the issues of mental health disorders are heart-wrenching, and the ending is superb. *sigh* ~Anita S. (mysanita@juno.com)
Early, Margot - NICK'S KIND OF WOMAN (Harl. Super. 724) (4+)
I found this to be a superb follow-up to THE KEEPER. I had early (no pun intended) reservations regarding the heroine, Day (sister of the heroine from THE KEEPER), feeling like she had to change to be "Nick's kind of woman." But keep reading, folks—all is justified. There are fascinating archaeological tidbits, unresolved fears, injury rehabilitation, adoption, and child abuse issues. And once again, a perfect ending. *sigh* I have enjoyed this author through both of these books, and I look forward to reading more of her work. ~Anita S. (mysanita@juno.com)
Edwards, Susan - WHITE FLAME (Leisure - 10/99) (5)
Setting: St. Louis and Nebraska Territory, mid 1800s
Emma O'Brien decided to take her younger sister Renny to their father, Colonel Grady O'Brien, who had left them years ago when
their mother died. The journey to Fort Pierre seemed like
a good idea at the time, but after numerous delays prolonged
the trip by paddlewheel boat and they began to travel overland, the two sisters were attacked by Indians and taken captive.
Just as the renegade Yellow Dog was about to rape Emma, Chief Striking Thunder and his men overran the Indian camp. The chief took Emma to his village with the promise of safety, but when he found out who her father was, he vowed to keep the flame-haired woman as a hostage until her father arrived to claim her. Striking Thunder would have his revenge on the colonel and the others who had caused the death of his wife, their unborn child, and his dear friend Two Ree, husband of his sister Star Dreamer. Although Emma was his captive, she gained a freedom she had never known while living among the Sioux. She also realized that in spite of Striking Thunder's vow, she was falling in love with him. As he came to know and love Emma, the valiant chief clung to his vow, praying he could perform his duty to his people and not destroy that love.
WHITE FLAME continues the story of the family of White Wind and her husband Golden Eagle. Striking Thunder is a man who must fulfill his responsibilities, but he also has his own unique destiny. Emma, once bound by conventional propriety, discovers the freedom to make her own choices and be herself—and most of all, to love one very special man. Readers will be reunited with the warrior maiden, White Dove; and they will share Star Dreamer's loss and hope that she can finally come to terms with her gift of second sight. Susan Edwards once again enfolds and caresses her readers with a story of a love that defies all barriers. ~Jolene Ehret for Bookbug on the Web
Edwards, Susan - WHITE WOLF (Leisure - 1/99) (4+)
Jessie Jones and her three older brothers are about to join a small wagon train that will cross the plains and mountains to a new life in Oregon. Tired of being the victim of teasing and practical jokes from the girls in town, she is eager to be on
her way. The wagon master breaks his leg, however; and because he can no longer lead the drive, he calls in a favor from his Lakota friend, White Wolf. The first rule the half-breed issues is that no unmarried females will be allowed on the wagon train. When the Jones brothers, James, Jordan and Jeremy, learn about the change and finally get up the nerve to tell Jessie, she is determined to confront the new wagon master and tell him what she thinks! She finds Wolf in a stable in town, and attacks him, kicking and screaming. He sees this scrawny, dirty, short-haired kid, and assuming that Jessie is a boy, insists she join the wagon train—even though her brothers try to tell Wolf he's making a mistake.
Wolf is quite taken with the feisty young lad and is determined to keep the boy busy and out of mischief. While the others aren't fooled by Jessie's disguise, it takes our hero a bit longer to discover he's been duped. Meanwhile, Jessie is at a loss to understand the intensity of emotion she feels for Wolf because she has never experienced such feelings before. As the wagon train approaches Fort Laramie, one of Wolf's sisters, Star Dreamer, senses danger; and the rest of her family, including another sister, Dove, hurry to the rescue. Wolf has long sought the destiny that his grandmother predicted for him on her deathbed. When he realizes the full extent of his feelings for Jessie, he cannot see how she fits into his future, but Star Dreamer can, and in the end, Jessie does too.
WHITE WOLF is not only Jessie's grand adventure, but a remarkable journey for the reader as well. The author's detailed descriptions make this story and the characters come alive. After you meet Wolf's sister, Dove, and see how she clashes with Jessie's brother, Jeremy, you will eagerly anticipate the next book in the series. ~Jolene Ehret for Bookbug on the Web
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