Savage Beloved [NOOK Book]

Not Even a Slightly Decent Bodice-Ripper.

I'll admit that I'm a newbie to the world of Cassie Edwards and that I merely picked up this book in CVS as a means to blow some time. However, I didn't actually think the book would be as bad as it was. I'm a major fan of Native American "historical" romances. Apparently, I'm spoiled by quality reads such as Linda Lay Shuler's "She Who Remembers" series that follows the life of an Anasazi woman and her descendents. I should have known better than to expect the same quality as The Last of the Mohicans but a gal can hope right? Wrong. The main female, obnoxiously named Candy was a total Mary-Sue. She was beautiful, strong, smart, sweet, and great at everything she did. Naturally, the leader of the tribe of Natives, stereotypically named Two Eagles, falls madly in love with her. This despite that actual history would have suggested that he would have killed her before taking the time to both humiliate her(as he did with shackles) and then assimilate her. These were a pragmatic people who wouldn't waste their precious resources on some skinny blonde whose father slaughtered cherished members of the tribe. Candy would have been toast so-to-speak. Grating dialogue and ridiculous situations doesn't help the book fare any better. I'll stick to Linda Lay Shuler and Sue Harrison for my Meso-American romance fix.

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Loved it...

I found this book to be a touching love story, one that took me back to an era long ago when times seem to be so simple but yet life was so hard. The romance, adventure, and the anticipation of destiny was really enjoyable. This book seem to have more of a reality as to times long ago forgotten. This is a must read book for anyone who loves just a sweet, simple love story...

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I love old indian romances, some better than others but they all

I love old indian romances, some better than others but they all seem to have one things in common - they take you back to a time long ago where life was hard and love was sacred! Savage Beloved is another one of Cassie Edwards books that does just that. Candy Creighton (Painted Wings) has a kind heart but her father Colonel Creighton was that much of the opposite. When the fort is attacked and most are killed by a renegade group, Candy is hide away beneath the floor of her cabin. When she finally makes an attempt to flee she is captured by Two Eagles and taken back to his village. From the first moments there eyes met, there was an enticing attraction between the two but because of his perilous demeanor, she could only hope his heart speaks differently.

Candy becomes caught up not only in the fight for survival but the need to be accepted by those she had only heard stories of. A very touching love story one that will take you back to a time long ago where life was much simpler but living that life had its most unexpected trials.

Cheesy

Good if not a little cheesy. They made the girl seem like a perfect little angel to a point that it was kinda sickening.

You Have to Get This

I really loved this book. The only problem that I found was that Two Eagles and Candy fell in love so fast. But other than that, it was a MUST-GET MAGNIFICENT BOOK. BUY IT!!!!!!!!!!

As always Ms. Edwards entertains her fans

In 1849 Kansas, Wichita tribesman Two Eagles assaults Fort Hope in an attempt to free his Uncle Short Robes held prisoner there. Fearing the worst from the savages, Candy Creighton hides, but is soon abducted by the outraged Two Eagles as a savage beating has left his uncle near death. He takes her as the price for the affront committed by the military to his beloved relative.------------- Candy swears to her captor that she did everything she could and more to ease Short Robes¿ plight. Two Eagles wants to believe her, but knows whites lie. As she adapts to life amongst his tribe, she falls in love with him and quickly cherishes his people. He reciprocates, but their road to happiness is filled with danger from outside and betrayal from inside.------------- The plot is the same for the gazillion time. The lead couple is also the same noble ethical individuals as always for the gazillion time. So knowing all this, somehow even vowing never again, this reviewer enjoys Cassie Edwards¿ formulaic Indian romances. This one is no exception as the plot and lead protagonists are from the same cookie cutter, refreshed somewhat by the lifestyle of the Wichita tribe. As always Ms. Edwards entertains her fans.------------- Harriet Klausner

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