"A passionate Native American Love story"
Kaylee Matthews is out riding her family's ranch one day
and comes across a Lakota warrior who was wounded and left
for dead. She knows she must help him, and does so while
hiding him from her family. As she is helping him recover,
Kaylee finds herself becoming bound to him, tighter and
tighter. Blue Hawk awakens to find himself in a white man's lodge,
with a beautiful vision before him. He is an injured
outsider to this world and longs to return to his village
and people. All the while though, he is drawn to Kaylee and
does not want to leave her. However, his people need him,
and he longs for revenge against the white man who broke
his word, stealing supplies meant for the Lakota, and
shooting Blue Hawk, leaving him for dead. Kaylee promises to help Blue Hawk return home, getting a
lot more than she bargained for in the process. Now Kaylee
is the outsider among the Lakota, and must learn to live as
they do. As she adapts to her new life, the passion between
her and Blue Hawk grows-their love becoming stronger every
day. Kaylee discovers she loves the Indian way of life, but
misses her family all the same, hoping they are well. However, the Lakota are on the run and Kaylee with them.
Custer is tracking them down, to force all Indians on to
reservations and free up their land for settlers to
develop. The Indians decide to take a stand and defend
their sacred land. Will they be successful? Will Kaylee and
Blue Hawk overcome the odds to remain together? Ms. Baker has once again proven why she is one of the
reigning queens of Native American romance. Kaylee and Blue
Hawk's relationship is so pure and true, each only wanting
what is best for the other. The secondary characters are
also a rare treat. The interaction between them and the
hero and heroine is well done and adds to the story. Their
growth as people is as evident as Kaylee and Blue Hawk's,
but never overshadows them. The research that went into this story is unmistakable. One
will love all of the historical facts thrown in. It was
wonderful to read such detailed scenes, even the violent
Battle of Little Big Horn, which is a vital turning point
to the story. There is even a little bit of mystery thrown
in, though this reviewer had it solved as soon as it was
mentioned. This is a touching story, full of emotion. The reader will
laugh, cry, scream, and grieve along with Kaylee and Blue
Hawk. Their emotion is so powerful; one will feel how torn
they are between their families and their love for each
other. Ms. Baker's books are always a pleasure to read. It
is known that each story will be unique-a masterpiece-and
Lakota Love Song does not disappoint. © Kelley A. Hartsell, 2002. All rights reserved.
Reviewed by Kelley Hartsell
Posted January 21, 2002
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