"Sensuous love in the West"

In the latest installment of the Montana Mavericks: Gold Rush Grooms, Elizabeth Lane tells the story of Charity Bennett's journey into the wild western regions of Oregon, and an unexpected love that could only be described as once- in-a-lifetime.

Black Sun was a warrior on a mission to find peace in his life. Having lived among the white people as a child, he had an intense distrust and anger for the invaders who were constantly coming to his land. But when he comes across a burned out wagon train and finds one lone survivor, the injured, pregnant but beautiful Charity Bennett, his heart thaws a bit. As he takes her under his wing to care for and protect, Black Sun soon discovers that maybe his feelings for the whites could possibly take a slight change, especially when it comes to the warm and loving young woman in his care.

Charity Bennett awoke from the massacre that killed her husband and the entire wagon train in a world of pain and confusion. When a handsome young Indian appears, speaking English, and taking her to safety, Charity feels mixed emotions. Sadness at the death of her husband, fear for the safety of her unborn child, and worry about her future. But she feels secure in Black Sun's care, and hope begins to surface once again.

Elizabeth Lane spins a warm and loving tale of two cultures learning to live together, trusting and and loving each other in ways that only those who have been through adversity could understand. This is a delightful addition to the beloved Montana Mavericks series.

Reviewed by Sharon Galligar Chance
Posted September 13, 2005