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Panorama of the Old West #20
Warrior's Heart
A half-breed wanted for murder among his own native Shoshoni, Rider is bitter from the injustice that has sealed his fate. Now, his only goal is survival. But when he sees lovely, vulnerable Emma Trent, a woman heartlessly denied passage on a wagon train bound for the Oregon trail, he offers to lead the trainbut only if she is permitted to come along. And though he plans only to sate his lust with her, Rider soon finds that the spirited beauty has challenged him to love.
Emma invested all her life savings in the wagon train, only to be cruelly cast out by a greedy bunch of greenhorns. Then the dark, powerful half-breed came to her rescue, demanding an impossible price: she will share his bed. Desperate to make it to Oregon, she surrenders to his touch, while secretly vowing to seek revenge. Yet as the train moves through the treacherous territory, as hate softens in the sensual embrace of a skilled lover, and tender intimacy replaces false pride, Emma discovers a love she cannot deny.
341 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published January 1, 2001
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Georgina Gentry
48 books107 followersGeorgina Gentry is a former Ford Foundation teacher who married her Irish-Indian college sweetheart. They have three grown children and seven grandchildren and make their home on a small lake in central Oklahoma. Georgina is known for the deep research and passion of her novels, resulting in two Romantic Times Lifetime Achievement awards for both Western and Indian Romance. Often a speaker at writers’ conferences, Georgina has also been inducted into the Oklahoma Professional Writer’s Hall of Fame. She holds the rare distinction of winning two back-to-back Best Western Romance of the Year awards for To Tame A Savage and To Tame A Texan. When she’s not writing or researching, Georgina enjoys gardening and collecting antiques.
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October 9, 2008
Emma Trent desperately wants to join the wagon train heading for Oregon to start a new life. She put all of her money into a wagon and supplies so she needs to go. The other members of the wagon train don't want to let her go because she has a big black mark against her - she has a half-breed child as a result of rape from a Cheyenne Indian.
Rider is a half-breed with a Shoshoni mother and white father. He is a gunslinger wanted for murder by both the whites and his Shoshoni tribe. On the run from bounty hunters, he rides through town as Emma and the wagon train are getting read to head out. When the wagon train leader dies unexpectedly, Rider decides to lead them himself to hide from the bounty hunters and pursue Emma, who he wants as soon as he sees her. Rider makes the wagon train take Emma with them but he does this with the intention of sleeping with her rather than helping her out.
Out on the trail, the misfits who make up the wagon train are nothing but trouble. Most of the families were rejected from other trains because they are running from the law or not prepared for the hardships on the trip. Emma Trent is constantly surprising Rider with her courage and determination. When he sees her half-breed child, he sees this as confirmation that she will easily fall in bed with him since she obviously had lain with another Indian. Rider has a few surprises in store when Emma rejects him as she is terrified of men after being raped.
The more time Rider spends with Emma, the more he becomes a decent person. The hard, cold gunslinger finds himself caring about Emma and her son Josh. Emma and Rider start to care more for each other as they battle each other, the weather, the other people in the wagon train and watch out for Indians. Emma starts to think Rider might be a decent man and they give into the passion between them to share some hot nights along the trail. But when the train reaches Oregon will he ride on or will he stay with her?
This book is a very good adventure historical romance that takes the reader along with travelers on the Oregon trail. Emma is a heroine to root for, she survives hard times and rape but still remains a caring and giving person. She wants to go to Oregon to have a better life for her son with less prejudice against his Indian blood. Rider starts out as the type of bad boy that you can see his potential to be a better person but life has hardened him into a selfish, cynical man. It takes the love and caring of the couragous Emma to make him into a better man. I enjoyed the passion Rider and Emma had for each other, it was nice seeing two lonely souls find someone to love.
Rider is a half-breed with a Shoshoni mother and white father. He is a gunslinger wanted for murder by both the whites and his Shoshoni tribe. On the run from bounty hunters, he rides through town as Emma and the wagon train are getting read to head out. When the wagon train leader dies unexpectedly, Rider decides to lead them himself to hide from the bounty hunters and pursue Emma, who he wants as soon as he sees her. Rider makes the wagon train take Emma with them but he does this with the intention of sleeping with her rather than helping her out.
Out on the trail, the misfits who make up the wagon train are nothing but trouble. Most of the families were rejected from other trains because they are running from the law or not prepared for the hardships on the trip. Emma Trent is constantly surprising Rider with her courage and determination. When he sees her half-breed child, he sees this as confirmation that she will easily fall in bed with him since she obviously had lain with another Indian. Rider has a few surprises in store when Emma rejects him as she is terrified of men after being raped.
The more time Rider spends with Emma, the more he becomes a decent person. The hard, cold gunslinger finds himself caring about Emma and her son Josh. Emma and Rider start to care more for each other as they battle each other, the weather, the other people in the wagon train and watch out for Indians. Emma starts to think Rider might be a decent man and they give into the passion between them to share some hot nights along the trail. But when the train reaches Oregon will he ride on or will he stay with her?
This book is a very good adventure historical romance that takes the reader along with travelers on the Oregon trail. Emma is a heroine to root for, she survives hard times and rape but still remains a caring and giving person. She wants to go to Oregon to have a better life for her son with less prejudice against his Indian blood. Rider starts out as the type of bad boy that you can see his potential to be a better person but life has hardened him into a selfish, cynical man. It takes the love and caring of the couragous Emma to make him into a better man. I enjoyed the passion Rider and Emma had for each other, it was nice seeing two lonely souls find someone to love.
August 9, 2013
Excellent historical detail and decent writing.
Why didn't I enjoy it more?
Lots of repetition in the plot. The hero is constantly saving the heroine from being raped and turning down other females who are smitten with him.
Too much focus on lust from the part of the hero. And I could never believe it when he keeps saying how women have always thrown themselves at him. He is a half breed gunman. The only women I can imagine pursuing him are saloon girls and that's their job.
Characters lacking depth. The heroine is strong, good, true, sincere. All the other women are selfish, callous, and horrible.
A bit too easy transition by the heroine from "I hate you" to "I love you."
Why didn't I enjoy it more?
Lots of repetition in the plot. The hero is constantly saving the heroine from being raped and turning down other females who are smitten with him.
Too much focus on lust from the part of the hero. And I could never believe it when he keeps saying how women have always thrown themselves at him. He is a half breed gunman. The only women I can imagine pursuing him are saloon girls and that's their job.
Characters lacking depth. The heroine is strong, good, true, sincere. All the other women are selfish, callous, and horrible.
A bit too easy transition by the heroine from "I hate you" to "I love you."
April 14, 2019
I really loved this story and specially Emma who was a wonderful person, so full or humanity, courage and strenghth, I loved her protectiveness towards her son Josh (halfbreed issued from her rape by an "angry" Indian), her comprehensive fear and distraught to men.
I also loved Rider but found him a bit too concerned at "mating" her.
I loved the story of the train and the writing of Georgina Gentry made me live this journey to Oregon, with the tirong oxes, the wagons, and these spitfull persons so full of themselves.
I found the way of Rider's encounter with his old enemy a bit too predictable, but loved the fighting description.
I also would have loved to have an epilogue, to know how they survived and I hope overcame the terrible years conducting to the reservation. that's why I gave a 4 stars instead of 5.
I am happy they got a more subtle cover for the new edition.
I also loved Rider but found him a bit too concerned at "mating" her.
I loved the story of the train and the writing of Georgina Gentry made me live this journey to Oregon, with the tirong oxes, the wagons, and these spitfull persons so full of themselves.
I found the way of Rider's encounter with his old enemy a bit too predictable, but loved the fighting description.
I also would have loved to have an epilogue, to know how they survived and I hope overcame the terrible years conducting to the reservation. that's why I gave a 4 stars instead of 5.
I am happy they got a more subtle cover for the new edition.
March 3, 2022
Georgina Gentry is one of my favorite authors. Sheb delivers the story with such intensity and passion that you cannot help but keep reading until your brain cannot process no more words.
I loved this story very much. The side characters were a bunch of evil bastards that i wish i could have roadhouse them all the time.
I liked the harships of the Oregon trail but mostly the love that Emma and Rider shared. He had a great character development.
I must have the physical copy of this book.
I loved this story very much. The side characters were a bunch of evil bastards that i wish i could have roadhouse them all the time.
I liked the harships of the Oregon trail but mostly the love that Emma and Rider shared. He had a great character development.
I must have the physical copy of this book.
August 13, 2019
I really liked Emma and Riders story. Emma's background explained a lot of why she was so stubborn prideful. Rider was very alpha male and went after what he wanted and didn't beat around the bush about it. Emma stood up for herself and others despite what others thought of her. I am a huge fan of Georgina Gentry and haven't really found a book yet I didn't like of hers. I recommend this book.
May 26, 2021
Another great one from GG
My only complaint with this author is the quick 2 page ending, it's as if she is done and not wasting time. I love how many authors have an epilogue, Rosanne Bittner comes to mind. I'm always left with a bit of a let down, yet most of this series and others are fantastic.
My only complaint with this author is the quick 2 page ending, it's as if she is done and not wasting time. I love how many authors have an epilogue, Rosanne Bittner comes to mind. I'm always left with a bit of a let down, yet most of this series and others are fantastic.
October 21, 2025
Book worm
I love Georgian Gentry boots I have read a lot of them and this one was a great read, I will not tell about it ( so many do)' I w inill only say it is well worth the money it was really good .Happy Reading. Uh
I love Georgian Gentry boots I have read a lot of them and this one was a great read, I will not tell about it ( so many do)' I w inill only say it is well worth the money it was really good .Happy Reading. Uh
May 5, 2019
I loved it. Loved riders back story, and how he was willing to save the woman who stole his heart and make her child feel like he belonged.
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February 1, 2011
Entertaining, fast, easy read. Didn't put it down until it was done! Historical romance about a young widow selling all she owned in order to purchase a wagon and oxen. Only later to find that no trail ride bosses will allow her (and her half-breed toddler son) to travel within their wagon trains (re The Oregon Trail 1862). The trail bosses see her as trouble waiting to happen "without a man" to help endure the 4-6 month journey. Needless to say, she ends up on the last trail ride of the season with other problem travelers. She is the outcast; the other women call her "slut with the breed kid" and their husbands/single men lust after her because "what decent woman would let an Indian in her bed?". The only way to keep herself and son safe ... is to become one of the traveler's property.
August 13, 2016
Lots of little things bugged me about this one, but Foxfire said it best:Too much focus on lust from the part of the hero. And I could never believe it when he keeps saying how women have always thrown themselves at him. He is a half breed gunman. The only women I can imagine pursuing him are saloon girls and that's their job.
As with a lot of Native American romances, some parts don't seem very realistic. The second half of the book improved, and I enjoyed it. The happy ending came quickly and then no epilogue. 3/5 stars.
As with a lot of Native American romances, some parts don't seem very realistic. The second half of the book improved, and I enjoyed it. The happy ending came quickly and then no epilogue. 3/5 stars.
March 2, 2013
If Lifetime did westerns, this book would be the poster movie. I forced myself to read half the book and then realized I didn't even really care how it ended. DNF
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February 18, 2016was a great book. should of told of them making it back to his people and them getting married and what she had. it left you hanging......
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