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The Last Good Man #2
You Never Can Tell
Kathleen Eagle's compelling novels of unexpected love and powerful passion have touched the hearts of countless readers. Now, this award-winning writer has created her most unforgettable novel yet -- a tale about the love between a man and a woman of very different backgrounds, who find common ground in their determination to do what's right ... discovering love despite all the odds.
Kole Kills Crow . . . his name was once on everybody's lips and his determination to fight for the rights of Native Americans -- combined with his movie-star good looks -- had once made him a media darling. Women loved him, and the television cameras couldn't get enough of him. But after a disastrous brush with the law and the tragic death of his wife and child, Kole left it all behind. He'd been betrayed by his closest friend, and he knew that the "accident" that had befallen his family was really meant for him ... so he dropped so far out of sight that it was as if he'd never existed at all.
As a reporter, Heather Reardon has learned to expect the unexpected ... and to look for the truth behind the masks so many of her subjects wear. For years she's been seeking to discover the truth about Kole's disappearance, but when she finally finds him in a run-down bar, she is shocked that the outspoken hero of her idealistic fantasies claims he wants nothing to do with his colorful past. But Heather knows that he's lying....
Soon, animosity gives way to unexpected passion, bringing Kole and Heather ever closer together. She is determined to turn him back into the man he had once been -- proud, fierce, and afraid of nothing. Then the time comes for Kole to reclaim his place in the public eye as he encourages his friends to take a stand for what they believe is right.
At first, they're just a ragtag group of Native Americans who have banded together to travel from the isolation of the reservation to the bright lights of Los Angeles. But as the small group travels across the land, they gain support along the way. Kole, thrust back into the spotlight, must face down the demons that have haunted him. And Heather must make the decision of her life -- can she stay at the side of a man who will never be completely hers?
You Never Can Tell is a story for anyone who believes that love can overcome all the odds. It's a book you'll never forget.
Kole Kills Crow . . . his name was once on everybody's lips and his determination to fight for the rights of Native Americans -- combined with his movie-star good looks -- had once made him a media darling. Women loved him, and the television cameras couldn't get enough of him. But after a disastrous brush with the law and the tragic death of his wife and child, Kole left it all behind. He'd been betrayed by his closest friend, and he knew that the "accident" that had befallen his family was really meant for him ... so he dropped so far out of sight that it was as if he'd never existed at all.
As a reporter, Heather Reardon has learned to expect the unexpected ... and to look for the truth behind the masks so many of her subjects wear. For years she's been seeking to discover the truth about Kole's disappearance, but when she finally finds him in a run-down bar, she is shocked that the outspoken hero of her idealistic fantasies claims he wants nothing to do with his colorful past. But Heather knows that he's lying....
Soon, animosity gives way to unexpected passion, bringing Kole and Heather ever closer together. She is determined to turn him back into the man he had once been -- proud, fierce, and afraid of nothing. Then the time comes for Kole to reclaim his place in the public eye as he encourages his friends to take a stand for what they believe is right.
At first, they're just a ragtag group of Native Americans who have banded together to travel from the isolation of the reservation to the bright lights of Los Angeles. But as the small group travels across the land, they gain support along the way. Kole, thrust back into the spotlight, must face down the demons that have haunted him. And Heather must make the decision of her life -- can she stay at the side of a man who will never be completely hers?
You Never Can Tell is a story for anyone who believes that love can overcome all the odds. It's a book you'll never forget.
320 pages, Hardcover
First published July 24, 2001
About the author
Kathleen Eagle
114 books166 followersKathleen Eagle published her first book, a Romance Writers of America Golden Heart Award winner, with Silhouette Books in 1984. Since then she has published more than 40 books, including historical and contemporary, series and single title, earning her nearly every award in the industry. Her books have consistently appeared on regional and national bestseller lists, including the USA Today list and the New York Times extended bestseller list.
Born in Virginia and raised "on the road" as an Air Force brat, Ms Eagle earned degrees from Mount Holyoke College and Northern State University. She taught at Standing Rock High School in North Dakota for 17 years.
Eagle's work is often singled out by book reviewers for its exceptional quality and appeal. THE NIGHT REMEMBERS was a Chicago Tribune Notable Book. SUNRISE SONG, THE NIGHT REMEMBERS, THE LAST TRUE COWBOY, and WHAT THE HEART KNOWS made the Library Journal "Five Best Romances of the Year" list. BookPage listed WHAT THE HEART KNOWS among its "Top Six Romance Picks" for 1999. THE LAST GOOD MAN was a finalist for the 2000 Minnesota Book Award for Popular Fiction--the only Romance so honored thus far. YOU NEVER CAN TELL was named to RWA's "Top Ten Favorite Books of the Year" list. She is an RWA RITA award winner.
Kathleen Eagle lives in Minnesota with her husband, who is Lakota Sioux. The Eagles have three children and three grandchildren.
Born in Virginia and raised "on the road" as an Air Force brat, Ms Eagle earned degrees from Mount Holyoke College and Northern State University. She taught at Standing Rock High School in North Dakota for 17 years.
Eagle's work is often singled out by book reviewers for its exceptional quality and appeal. THE NIGHT REMEMBERS was a Chicago Tribune Notable Book. SUNRISE SONG, THE NIGHT REMEMBERS, THE LAST TRUE COWBOY, and WHAT THE HEART KNOWS made the Library Journal "Five Best Romances of the Year" list. BookPage listed WHAT THE HEART KNOWS among its "Top Six Romance Picks" for 1999. THE LAST GOOD MAN was a finalist for the 2000 Minnesota Book Award for Popular Fiction--the only Romance so honored thus far. YOU NEVER CAN TELL was named to RWA's "Top Ten Favorite Books of the Year" list. She is an RWA RITA award winner.
Kathleen Eagle lives in Minnesota with her husband, who is Lakota Sioux. The Eagles have three children and three grandchildren.
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August 13, 2021
I was looking for a book to fit a “cultural” tag challenge and came across this one (which is tagged “multi-cultural”). The story focuses on Heather Riordan, a journalist on the trail of a story, and Kole Kills Crow, an escaped con living in the remote backwoods of northern Minnesota. I was intrigued by this premise and the promise of some exploration of issues of social justice in re the Native American population. What I got was a romance and not a very good one at that.
The original plot line of a person wrongly accused and hiding from not just the law, but from those who would want him dead (for whatever reason … I never did figure that out) captured my attention. The romantic tension between Heather (who, let’s just say it, was an idiot in her approach and fell too quickly for Kole’s charms) and her subject was entertaining for a while. But then the whole idea of a caravan to rally the Native tribes to protest Hollywood’s treatment of them just seemed completely bogus. Why on earth would Kole even attempt such a trek? That whole second half of the book just stretch credulity too far and the ending just left me feeling that I’d wasted my time reading it.
The original plot line of a person wrongly accused and hiding from not just the law, but from those who would want him dead (for whatever reason … I never did figure that out) captured my attention. The romantic tension between Heather (who, let’s just say it, was an idiot in her approach and fell too quickly for Kole’s charms) and her subject was entertaining for a while. But then the whole idea of a caravan to rally the Native tribes to protest Hollywood’s treatment of them just seemed completely bogus. Why on earth would Kole even attempt such a trek? That whole second half of the book just stretch credulity too far and the ending just left me feeling that I’d wasted my time reading it.
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July 14, 2009I didn't much care for this book from the moment I started reading it. The introduction to the two leads is very shallow. The storyline is too coincidental, and boring. I couldn't finish this one. After the first sex scene, I put it down for good.
February 7, 2021
wow. an amazing extraordinarly story of respect, justice and love. a journey to truth, grief, love, friendship. hustoricaly accurate. Kola/Kola's character is a mixture of real Native American /American Modern warriors.
The story of his mother Lana death : declared by nature exposure, with the hands cutting is also based on the tragic murder of Anna Mae Aquash, an AIM activist, the house blowing with his wife inside is what happened in real life, to John Trudell's family, another important figure of the movement.
Thank you Kathleen Eagle for this wonderful story, the amazing deep, multilayered characters, the dialogues, the pace of the story.
The story of his mother Lana death : declared by nature exposure, with the hands cutting is also based on the tragic murder of Anna Mae Aquash, an AIM activist, the house blowing with his wife inside is what happened in real life, to John Trudell's family, another important figure of the movement.
Thank you Kathleen Eagle for this wonderful story, the amazing deep, multilayered characters, the dialogues, the pace of the story.
November 15, 2024
well-written. An important topic.
I’m not saying that this can’t be satisfying as one’s first book in this series, but honestly I think that it is better after reading “The Last Good Man,” which is about Kole’s brother, his wife, and daughter.
I’ve also listened to this book as its audiobook, since I can continue enjoying it while running errands or doing hands-busy tasks. Regrettably, the narrator obviously didn’t bother to prep by doing even a minimum of study, I’ve never ever heard a book with SO many mispronounced words, not to mention geographic place-names. Good voice, but way too many ignorant errors. The assigned “editor” must not have listened to the audio narration at all!
I’m not saying that this can’t be satisfying as one’s first book in this series, but honestly I think that it is better after reading “The Last Good Man,” which is about Kole’s brother, his wife, and daughter.
I’ve also listened to this book as its audiobook, since I can continue enjoying it while running errands or doing hands-busy tasks. Regrettably, the narrator obviously didn’t bother to prep by doing even a minimum of study, I’ve never ever heard a book with SO many mispronounced words, not to mention geographic place-names. Good voice, but way too many ignorant errors. The assigned “editor” must not have listened to the audio narration at all!
January 7, 2018
The less I say about this one, the better. Oof.
November 21, 2012
After reading The Last Good Man, I was happy to read this book and find out more about Cole Kills Crow. I didn't get a great impression of him from the first book, so I was hoping that I would like him more in this one - and I did. I thought that Heather Reardon was a likeable and sympathetic character. The storyline kept me interested throughout the book, and while this wasn't one of my favorites by Kathleen Eagle, I did enjoy it.
Kole Kills Crow has been living a quiet life, knowing that if he is recognized, he will go back to prison. His world is changed when Heather Reardon shows up and wants to tell his story. Soon, a group of his friends has gathered and is headed to Hollywood to protest the way Native Americans are portrayed in movies. As Heather enourages Cole to take steps to turn his life around, their attraction to one another turns into feelings that deepen and intensify the more they are together.
I enjoyed reading this book. It had likeable characters, a storyline that kept me interested, and a premise that was a little different from what I normally read. I received this book as an ARC from Netgalley.
Kole Kills Crow has been living a quiet life, knowing that if he is recognized, he will go back to prison. His world is changed when Heather Reardon shows up and wants to tell his story. Soon, a group of his friends has gathered and is headed to Hollywood to protest the way Native Americans are portrayed in movies. As Heather enourages Cole to take steps to turn his life around, their attraction to one another turns into feelings that deepen and intensify the more they are together.
I enjoyed reading this book. It had likeable characters, a storyline that kept me interested, and a premise that was a little different from what I normally read. I received this book as an ARC from Netgalley.
September 26, 2011
Kole Kills Crow was once a man adored by woman, the Entertainment industry loved him and he was admired for his rights of Native Americans. After the tragic death of of his that happened years earlier, he steps out the spotlight. He leaves his child behind and he resides in a small town area where he can cope with his loss and never wants to relive his past. Betrayed by his close friends; the man is a man that never existed. Heather Reardon is a very informative reporter, she searches for clues on Kole`s disappearance and finds him at a bar. In addition,. Heather falls in love with him, and she tries to separate their relationship from her professional life. Heather takes the necessary steps to repair Kole life, and she wants him to reexamine hist past. This was a HUGE disappointed from the last novel I read by her-What the Heart Knows. Inconsistent plots, poor character development and weak ending!
September 17, 2010
I always learn a lot about the history and the present feelings of Am Indians from their perspective. Eagle has compassion, and credibility.
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August 9, 2011a good cottage read
March 9, 2013
Started our strong but faltered in the middle a bit. Ending was interesting. But on the whole I felt still didn't feel I understood the real issues/culture.
January 19, 2014
Kathleen Eagle really satisfies my need for happy endings. Along the way I get to learn more about American Indians and the awful things we do in the name of progress.
January 31, 2015
Horrible, couldn't even finish it. There was no storyline.
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