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Mar 07, 2011
Diann Mills has written a great novel about a half bred woman, part white and part Ute Indian. She always had a way with animals and loved the wild ones. She thought she had it made living in Southeastern Colorado with her rancher husband Charles and a baby soon to be born, when some men came riding up to their home "there were outside" and just started shooting. The men left Charles dead and Sage shot, her father came up and found them and Sage had only been shot in the shoulder bu
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Aug 20, 2010
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Jul 25, 2010
In this book, A Woman Called Sage, DiAnn writes a gripping story of a woman bounty hunter, Sage Morrow, who has a hawk as her traveling pet, who is seeking justice against the outlaws that ended her dreams of a life with Charles. It’s a toss-up between justice and revenge. Which one will win out?
Bounty hunters are typically rough and tough surly men, but Sage has the same grit and determination as her male counterparts, coupled with the tenderness of a woman. She has gained a rep More...
Bounty hunters are typically rough and tough surly men, but Sage has the same grit and determination as her male counterparts, coupled with the tenderness of a woman. She has gained a rep More...
Jul 20, 2010
Some books have covers that are perfect for their tale. A Woman called Sage is one such book. An Indian woman in Western garb stands thoughtfully staring into the distance while a hawk flies overhead. She encompasses my image of Sage so perfectly that I found myself staring at the book cover, longing to read more, while I worked around the house.
Sage is half-Ute and sought help from her tribe after her husband was murdered. She’s sworn vengeance on his killers and uses her Indian train More...
Sage is half-Ute and sought help from her tribe after her husband was murdered. She’s sworn vengeance on his killers and uses her Indian train More...
May 25, 2010
Set in the 1870's Sage Morrow has it all, a wonderful husband, a baby on the way, a ranch that is doing well. But life changes dramatically for Sage, when one afternoon, four men ride up to their ranch and shoot and kill Sage's husband, and shoot her and leave her for dead, causing her son to be born prematurely and his death.
Not understanding why this has happened, she leaves her home and goes to stay with the Ute tribe, her mother's people and learn the ways of tracking. She be More...
Not understanding why this has happened, she leaves her home and goes to stay with the Ute tribe, her mother's people and learn the ways of tracking. She be More...
Aug 06, 2011
I actually started reading this because someone I talk to on Twitter posted that it was free and seemed interesting. I didn't pay attention to the fact that it was published by a company that puts out Christian based fiction. While I was reading there was a lot of mention of God and religion but I didn't feel like it was being shoved down my throat. That being said...
I'm really glad that I read this one. A Woman called Sage is unlike anything I usually read: genre, included.
Sage Morrow is a fema More...
I'm really glad that I read this one. A Woman called Sage is unlike anything I usually read: genre, included.
Sage Morrow is a fema More...
Feb 15, 2011
This was a surprising pleasant read. A woman whose husband and baby were killed by a gang of outlaws becomes a bounty hunter. Several years later, she is hoping to catch those responsible for her family's death. She comes together with a local marshal to help bring in the gang. A mystery evolves regarding her late husband and his the circumstances of his death. All loose ends come together at the end of the book.
There is a somewhat strong Christian theme running throughout this book. H More...
There is a somewhat strong Christian theme running throughout this book. H More...
Jan 27, 2011
The bare bones of this book are decent: interesting plot, some unique characters. But the writing is absolutely abominable. This is trite, cliched writing at its worst. Here's an example:
"Hard to have an appetite for the food she'd smelled all afternoon when she felt like she was drowning in a river of emotions, and the source of those feelings sat within arm's reach...Right now all she could do was tread water and hope she didn't get caught up in the whirlpool of his eyes." More...
"Hard to have an appetite for the food she'd smelled all afternoon when she felt like she was drowning in a river of emotions, and the source of those feelings sat within arm's reach...Right now all she could do was tread water and hope she didn't get caught up in the whirlpool of his eyes." More...
Sep 17, 2011
I had a better review, but goodreads ate it. :/
This book was a decent western about a female half-Native American half-white bounty hunter. I got it free on Amazon. It started out well, but it would have been a lot better if the whole faith-in-God thing hadn't gotten out of control at the end and started overshadowing the rest of the story. I don't mind Christian fiction, but if the whole story had been like the last 8th of the book, it would have been a lot shittier. Likewise, if More...
This book was a decent western about a female half-Native American half-white bounty hunter. I got it free on Amazon. It started out well, but it would have been a lot better if the whole faith-in-God thing hadn't gotten out of control at the end and started overshadowing the rest of the story. I don't mind Christian fiction, but if the whole story had been like the last 8th of the book, it would have been a lot shittier. Likewise, if More...
Feb 27, 2011
I got this book for free from B&N for my Nook. The first few chapters I was already very into this book. It started off about a woman name Sage (duh), who is half Native Indian and half white. It takes place in the late 19th century. She became a bounty hunter due to a circumstance that I rather not reveal. This is basically her story to hunt down the gang that changed her life.
As the book go on, it got a little too repetitive (too many same "feelings", "thoughts" More...
As the book go on, it got a little too repetitive (too many same "feelings", "thoughts" More...
Mar 23, 2011
Sage is strong woman determined to avenge the death of her husband and unborn son by tracking down outlaws.
This intriguing premise of a female bounty hunter on the frontier makes for a story of both adventure and insight.
Sage tracks down the leader of the McCaw gang to Rocky Falls and brings him in to Marshal Parker Timmons. The marshal doesn't trust bounty hunters much, but Sage is certainly unique. The outlaw escapes and kidnaps two of Timmons young nephews. Sage, along More...
This intriguing premise of a female bounty hunter on the frontier makes for a story of both adventure and insight.
Sage tracks down the leader of the McCaw gang to Rocky Falls and brings him in to Marshal Parker Timmons. The marshal doesn't trust bounty hunters much, but Sage is certainly unique. The outlaw escapes and kidnaps two of Timmons young nephews. Sage, along More...
Feb 03, 2012
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I actually started reading this because someone I talk to on Twitter posted that it was free and seemed interesting. I didn't pay attention to the fact that it was published by a company that puts out Christian based fiction. While I was reading there was a lot of mention of God and religion but I didn't feel like it was being shoved down my throat. That being said...
I'm really glad that I read this on More...
I actually started reading this because someone I talk to on Twitter posted that it was free and seemed interesting. I didn't pay attention to the fact that it was published by a company that puts out Christian based fiction. While I was reading there was a lot of mention of God and religion but I didn't feel like it was being shoved down my throat. That being said...
I'm really glad that I read this on More...
Apr 13, 2011
When dreams are shattered, life forever altered, revenge can encompass your thoughts and actions…
DiAnn Mills has written another story to twist you heart, intrigue your mind, and send you back in time. Her characters are realistic and easy to visualize. The settings and descriptions come alive and the story flows well.
Sage Morrow, once left for dead on her Colorado ranch, has learned much in the ensuing years. Armed with the skills of her Ute ancestors, her faithful compa More...
DiAnn Mills has written another story to twist you heart, intrigue your mind, and send you back in time. Her characters are realistic and easy to visualize. The settings and descriptions come alive and the story flows well.
Sage Morrow, once left for dead on her Colorado ranch, has learned much in the ensuing years. Armed with the skills of her Ute ancestors, her faithful compa More...
Feb 21, 2011
I actually started reading this because someone I talk to on Twitter posted that it was free and seemed interesting. I didn't pay attention to the fact that it was published by a company that puts out Christian based fiction. While I was reading there was a lot of mention of God and religion but I didn't feel like it was being shoved down my throat. That being said...
I'm really glad that I read this one. A Woman called Sage is unlike anything I usually read: genre, included.
S More...
I'm really glad that I read this one. A Woman called Sage is unlike anything I usually read: genre, included.
S More...
Apr 23, 2011
This one caught my eye because the story sounded really interesting, and it was, but I was really disappointed in some aspects too. The storyline kept me reading even when I was rolling my eyes at the characters, so keep that in mind above all. Also, the writing style was not my favorite. It struck me as amateur, though apparently this author is well accomplished. I guess it's just her writing style. There was a strong religious overtone, as Sage struggles with her relationship with God after th
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Jun 17, 2011
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Feb 01, 2011
Wow! While I read this series out of order (The Fire in Ember first and then A Woman Called Sage), I still really enjoyed this book! I would recommend reading it in order, though, as I knew how a few things would end before of what I discovered in The Fire in Ember.
This didn't hurt my thoughts toward the book - it was great! I was at first afraid to read it. A woman bounty hunter made me think it might be another one of those stories that impresses how woman can do things just as wel More...
This didn't hurt my thoughts toward the book - it was great! I was at first afraid to read it. A woman bounty hunter made me think it might be another one of those stories that impresses how woman can do things just as wel More...
Jul 10, 2011
A freebie for my Kindle that I really enjoyed. I think I've liked every book I've read by Diann Mills, so I should probably seek her out more :) This one was very different, a half Ute Indian woman who loses her husband and child to a gang in Colorado in the late 1800's. She becomes a bounty hunter and seeks out those who murdered her family. It's Christian fiction, so some of the plot deals with forgiveness and her rediscovering her faith and dependence on God. I really enjoyed it and woul
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Nov 24, 2011
This book was a pleasant little surprise. I love good westerns and this one had the classic western elements mixed with Christian themes. Sage is a strong, stubborn character but was able to grow throughout the book. Some of the supporting characters were difficult to like but they contributed needed elements to the plot. I wish the conclusion would have been flushed out a little more. It seemed the confrontation at the end was a little rushed.
Sep 16, 2010
No action. No attempt at developing a realistic relationship between the two mains. I was disappointed that Sage's heritage wasn't expounded upon. I felt as if it was just a decoration of sorts. Since there aren't TONS of books about Native Americans I was craving something different, something that isn't already well worn and well known.
Feb 05, 2011
This book was just okay. I read it to stay distracted while exercising but I even found myself wondering how long it would take before it would just get done! I always appreciate when characters have an authentic religious perspective and this book was satisfactory in achieving that ideal.
Jan 16, 2010
"DiAnn Mills has created an unforgettable heroine in A WOMEN CALLED
SAGE. An engaging tale that will keep any reader turning pages till
the unexpected ending. Don't pass on this one." Lyn Cote, author of
Texas Star of Destiny series
SAGE. An engaging tale that will keep any reader turning pages till
the unexpected ending. Don't pass on this one." Lyn Cote, author of
Texas Star of Destiny series
Feb 02, 2011
Although it doesn't say anywhere, this book comes before "The Fire in Ember". I read them out of order, which was fine, I just knew how some things turned out. I like this author's style. I will definitely look for some more.
Dec 05, 2011
A very interesting read. Gripping (although slightly predictable) beginning. The middle reads a little slow but the ending was very unpredictable and I like that in a book. Most of the time I can see the mystery unfolding throughout the book and figure out the ending, but this one took me by surprise and it was well worth the two day read.
Jan 29, 2011
Book kept my interest. Could have been some passages unsaid or more glossed over as a more subtle way of foreshadowing what some of the outcome ended up being, but I'm glad I finished it anyway.
Jul 30, 2010
Good book about forgiveness. Seemed to get a little long in the middle, but didn't want to put it down as I got closer to the end.
Jan 21, 2011
Okay, yes, it was kinda cheesy and the language a little obvious at times. But I did enjoy the characters once I got into the story. This is a story that shows how faith and God's love can cure all. It kept me reading, even to the cheesy end. ;)
Jan 31, 2011
An enjoyable read. I kept coming back to see what would happen to Sage, a strong, woman, bounty hunter, an unusual protagonist for a prairie romance. Not preachy.
Jan 09, 2011
It was an enjoyable book. The middle part moved a bit slow, and it ended abruptly, but it was still worth the read.
Jun 22, 2011
Not a book I would normally pick but I really enjoyed the writing. The suspense kept me reading and I couldn't put it down.
