"Delightful diversion for her fans"
In 1857 Irish immigrants Maureen O'Rourke and her parents
move to Louisiana where she sells her watercolors and they
open a bakery. Her current commission is with wealthy
Taylor Clairmont, who covets expanding his holdings by
stealing nearby Indian land. The nasty Taylor does not
care how he succeeds as long as he owns more. His men set
on fire the Chitamacha Rosedown Worship House where an
Indian boy Sun Arrow on a ritual was worshipping. When Taylor kisses Maureen, she flees in disgust. However,
her flight for freedom ends abruptly when Sun Arrow's
father Sharp Wing abducts her because he thinks Maureen is
Taylor's wife and that he is the villain who killed his
son. The tribe chief Racing Moon is attracted to the
hostage, but refuses to act because he also believes she is
a married woman. When Sun Arrow turns up alive, Maureen
tells Racing Moon the truth, as she is attracted to the
chief. They make love and agree to marry, but first he
must deal with Taylor who burns down the replacement holy
building. Cassie Edwards has the patent on Indian romances. Her
latest action packed tale contains plenty of depth into the
lifestyle of the tribe and stars a strong couple. However,
all conflict is resolved too easily in favor of the good
guys while the villain has no redeeming qualities. Still
Ms. Edwards provides a delightful diversion for her fans. Harriet Klausner
Reviewed by Harriet Klausner
Posted April 24, 2003
SummaryRACING HEARTS
Leaving her native Ireland behind, Maureen O'Rourke
arrives in America with her watercolors, her canvasses,
and her boundless dreams. She is hired to paint the
impressive manor house of Louisiana cotton farmer Taylor
Clairmont—a conniving landowner with less-than-noble
intentions. Painting beneath a tree one day, Maureen
catches a glimpse of an Indian—the first she's ever
laid eyes on. With his broad chest, raven hair, and
chiseled features, he is by far the most handsome man
she's ever seen.
A proud Chitimacha chief, Racing Moon has sworn to stop
Clairmont from usurping the land allotted to his tribe.
But when he sees a flame-haired beauty on his enemy's
plantation, his anger is replaced by desire. Mistaking
Maureen for Clairmont's wife, Racing Moon vows to keep his
distance. But his decision is no match for his destiny...
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