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Comanche Moon
I WILL COME TO YOU LIKE THE WIND ... I AM YOUR DESTINY.
Orphaned seven years ago after witnessing the brutal murder of her parents at the hands of the Comanche people, golden-haired Loretta Simpson still lives in terror that the warriors will return. Her fear is so powerful, she can no longer speak a word.
Called the U.S. Army's most cunning adversary, Hunter of the Wolf believes that Loretta is the "honey-haired woman with no voice" of ancient prophecy --- the woman he must honor for all eternity. But Loretta can see Hunter only as the enemy who has stolen her, and she refuses to succumb to his control ... or his touch.
Despite the hatred intensifying between their peoples, Loretta and Hunter gradually find their prejudices giving to respect, then flaring into feelings too dangerous to express. In the midst of such conflict, it will take all the force of their extraordinary love to find a safe place ...
Orphaned seven years ago after witnessing the brutal murder of her parents at the hands of the Comanche people, golden-haired Loretta Simpson still lives in terror that the warriors will return. Her fear is so powerful, she can no longer speak a word.
Called the U.S. Army's most cunning adversary, Hunter of the Wolf believes that Loretta is the "honey-haired woman with no voice" of ancient prophecy --- the woman he must honor for all eternity. But Loretta can see Hunter only as the enemy who has stolen her, and she refuses to succumb to his control ... or his touch.
Despite the hatred intensifying between their peoples, Loretta and Hunter gradually find their prejudices giving to respect, then flaring into feelings too dangerous to express. In the midst of such conflict, it will take all the force of their extraordinary love to find a safe place ...
483 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published January 1, 1991
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Adeline Catherine was born and raised in Grants Pass, Oregon, USA. She always yearned to be a writer like her mother. The morning that one of her professors asked if she could use samples of Catherine’s creative writing on an overhead projector to teach was a dream come true. In 1988, she sold her first book to Harlequin Intrigue and went on to write three more before she tried her hand at a single-title historical romance. Nine books later, she did her first single-title contemporary.
Catherine married Sidney D. Anderson, an industrial electrician and entrepreneur. They had two sons, Sidney D. Jr. and John G. In 2001 she and her husband purchased a central Oregon home located on a ridge with incredible mountain views and surrounded by forestland honeycombed with trails. It was her dream home, a wonderland in the winter and beyond beautiful in the summer. She named it Cinnamon Ridge after the huge ponderosa pines on the property, which sport bark the color of cinnamon.
Sadly, Catherine lost her husband to a long-term illness in 2014. She has kept Cinnamon Ridge as her primary residence but divides her time between there and her son John's farm, where she has the support of her loved ones and can enjoy his horses, cows, and raise her own chickens.
Catherine loves animals and birds, both wild and domestic. She presently has two Australian shepherds, six cats, and a very old canary. She is very family oriented as well. Her older son has lived in Japan, Australia, and now resides in New Zealand. Catherine and her stateside family will celebrate Christmas on the north island with Sidney, his wife Mary, and their two sons, Liam and Jonas.
(1)romance author:
Adeline Catherine was born and raised in Grants Pass, Oregon, USA. She always yearned to be a writer like her mother. The morning that one of her professors asked if she could use samples of Catherine’s creative writing on an overhead projector to teach was a dream come true. In 1988, she sold her first book to Harlequin Intrigue and went on to write three more before she tried her hand at a single-title historical romance. Nine books later, she did her first single-title contemporary.
Catherine married Sidney D. Anderson, an industrial electrician and entrepreneur. They had two sons, Sidney D. Jr. and John G. In 2001 she and her husband purchased a central Oregon home located on a ridge with incredible mountain views and surrounded by forestland honeycombed with trails. It was her dream home, a wonderland in the winter and beyond beautiful in the summer. She named it Cinnamon Ridge after the huge ponderosa pines on the property, which sport bark the color of cinnamon.
Sadly, Catherine lost her husband to a long-term illness in 2014. She has kept Cinnamon Ridge as her primary residence but divides her time between there and her son John's farm, where she has the support of her loved ones and can enjoy his horses, cows, and raise her own chickens.
Catherine loves animals and birds, both wild and domestic. She presently has two Australian shepherds, six cats, and a very old canary. She is very family oriented as well. Her older son has lived in Japan, Australia, and now resides in New Zealand. Catherine and her stateside family will celebrate Christmas on the north island with Sidney, his wife Mary, and their two sons, Liam and Jonas.
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September 24, 2020
5 stars
This was .. EPIC.
Epic in a way that I won’t forget this book anytime soon, if ever. While reading this I thought “this is how great love stories should be written”.
I’m not sure how to review this book in order to express how much I loved it, therefore, I will be factual. I wanna point out a few things first, because while I absolutely loved this for many reasons, those same reasons might be the cause for others to dislike it.
- This is a very long slow burn. (appx. 500 pgs.)
- There is a very Romeo and Juliet vibe going on but with a spin (Hunter is a Comanche warrior who hates white people and raids villages/houses killing what you would call innocents due to his deep hatred and Loretta is a white young woman who witnessed the savage murder of her parents and the horrific rape of her mother at the hands of a group of Comanche raiders and she as well hates their race and considers them less than human)
- There is some magical realism embedded in the story. The Comanche are a group of very spiritual people and believe in prophecies and dreams which is also what prompts the action In the book. Hunter is in a way doing his “duty” of trying to fulfil the prophecy after one of his own people saw Loretta and thought her to be the woman from the said prophecy.
- There is a lot of violence in the book. Slightly graphic depictions of murder and other violent acts such as attempted rape and recounting of rape.
- The main female character pushes back a lot. Even after understanding that the hero has come to love her, she cannot yet reconcile living with the same race of people as those who murdered her parents knowing that they go out on raids and do the same things to other innocent families. She has perhaps a blind determination to never submit to one of them even if he is suspiciously kind to her.
- There are a lot of parallels drawn between the Comanche way of living and the white one, which brings out a lot of talk about prejudice, racism and the main point throughout the book seems to be that brutality and savagery comes in many forms. The Comanche do everything in a matter of fact way, while the white society hides behind veiled civility to commit atrocities not only on their enemies but also onto their own.
- This is more than a love story because the historical background on which these two people fall in love is as important as the relationship itself.
- The plot is everything but linear. There are so many things happening and when you think you reached the end of a conflict, something else happens but there is never a sense of futility to it. On the contrary, the never-ending challenges that the characters go through make their eventual capitulation to their feelings for each other more meaningful.
What made this book stand out was definitely the forbidden quality of the main relationship and that the hero’s actions went against everything I thought they would be.
You’d think this guy is so stuck in his ways that he will use the “I am man, you captive woman ergo I stay stuck in my ways and don’t listen to your needs and wants” But Hunter was such a great character I can’t even begin to paint a picture of this very complex yet at the same time simple man.
I know that sounded non-sensical but bear with me. He was complex, because behind his outward appearance and actions, he was hiding a sea of wisdom, of existential questions, of gentle musings and extreme loyalty to whomever penetrated his trust and burrowed themselves in his heart. This book was more than anything his journey of being torn between hate and love, loyalty to his kind and loyalty to his lover and in the end he was the embodiment of past, present and future - because as I said, the background for the story was a particularly violent period in American and mostly Native American history.
Now, as to why he was simple. He was an open book. He expressed what he felt, he didn’t let pride and foolish power games get in the way of making his intentions known and when he was uncertain he sought to understand.
The heroine, Loretta, she was a different story. I was reading reviews praising Hunter and calling her foolish for being easily manipulated or stubborn for not accepting his love BUT I completely understood her as well as each and every one of her decisions. She was also very brave and smart although naive in some respects.
Just because someone offers you genuine love and treats you well when you expected the worst does not mean that she should forsake all else and become “his” because .. well, it could have been worse. Nu-huh. Past wrong and deeply seated hate was hard to overcome even under the pressure of the sweetest words. There was a sea of hurt, pain and sorrow dividing them and ignoring the reality of that instead of confronting it would have led to a complacent life shrouded in guilt.
She was becoming more and more aware that the Comanche were not the monsters she thought them but how could she make herself forget the image of her mother being brutalised by Hunter’s brothers in arms. He could very well be raiding with the same people who murdered her family. How does she ignore that and sit at home waiting for him to return with the bloody scalps of other innocents who were just as unlucky as her own family was once.
I can stand behind that reasoning. Of course she doesn’t have the full picture yet, and she has a tough journey ahead of her in which she will rid herself of prejudice and hatred but that comes organically and due to eye opening circumstances. Love is not enough when truly what you need is a clear view of reality and a lot of soul searching.
When they finally come together without any reticence or any remnants of doubt that their love could conquer the divide between two races who have been bitter enemies, it is a beautiful sight.
PS: Side characters are absolutely amazing in this because they also have depth and motivations.
PPS: The way the Comanche speak english - mostly Hunter tho -makes whatever they say carry so much depth. Their grammar is poor and their idioms are, strange to say the least, but the meaning behind every word they utter is so heavy and full of promise and honesty. It was like reading english but at the same time not really.
Okay, so this turned out to be a very long review, and I still feel like it didn’t touch the surface.
To conclude, I absolutely loved this book because it felt like a genuine grand love story. If you read it with patience and genuine interest, it couldn’t possibly disappoint.
This was .. EPIC.
Epic in a way that I won’t forget this book anytime soon, if ever. While reading this I thought “this is how great love stories should be written”.
I’m not sure how to review this book in order to express how much I loved it, therefore, I will be factual. I wanna point out a few things first, because while I absolutely loved this for many reasons, those same reasons might be the cause for others to dislike it.
- This is a very long slow burn. (appx. 500 pgs.)
- There is a very Romeo and Juliet vibe going on but with a spin (Hunter is a Comanche warrior who hates white people and raids villages/houses killing what you would call innocents due to his deep hatred and Loretta is a white young woman who witnessed the savage murder of her parents and the horrific rape of her mother at the hands of a group of Comanche raiders and she as well hates their race and considers them less than human)
- There is some magical realism embedded in the story. The Comanche are a group of very spiritual people and believe in prophecies and dreams which is also what prompts the action In the book. Hunter is in a way doing his “duty” of trying to fulfil the prophecy after one of his own people saw Loretta and thought her to be the woman from the said prophecy.
- There is a lot of violence in the book. Slightly graphic depictions of murder and other violent acts such as attempted rape and recounting of rape.
- The main female character pushes back a lot. Even after understanding that the hero has come to love her, she cannot yet reconcile living with the same race of people as those who murdered her parents knowing that they go out on raids and do the same things to other innocent families. She has perhaps a blind determination to never submit to one of them even if he is suspiciously kind to her.
- There are a lot of parallels drawn between the Comanche way of living and the white one, which brings out a lot of talk about prejudice, racism and the main point throughout the book seems to be that brutality and savagery comes in many forms. The Comanche do everything in a matter of fact way, while the white society hides behind veiled civility to commit atrocities not only on their enemies but also onto their own.
- This is more than a love story because the historical background on which these two people fall in love is as important as the relationship itself.
- The plot is everything but linear. There are so many things happening and when you think you reached the end of a conflict, something else happens but there is never a sense of futility to it. On the contrary, the never-ending challenges that the characters go through make their eventual capitulation to their feelings for each other more meaningful.
What made this book stand out was definitely the forbidden quality of the main relationship and that the hero’s actions went against everything I thought they would be.
You’d think this guy is so stuck in his ways that he will use the “I am man, you captive woman ergo I stay stuck in my ways and don’t listen to your needs and wants” But Hunter was such a great character I can’t even begin to paint a picture of this very complex yet at the same time simple man.
I know that sounded non-sensical but bear with me. He was complex, because behind his outward appearance and actions, he was hiding a sea of wisdom, of existential questions, of gentle musings and extreme loyalty to whomever penetrated his trust and burrowed themselves in his heart. This book was more than anything his journey of being torn between hate and love, loyalty to his kind and loyalty to his lover and in the end he was the embodiment of past, present and future - because as I said, the background for the story was a particularly violent period in American and mostly Native American history.
Now, as to why he was simple. He was an open book. He expressed what he felt, he didn’t let pride and foolish power games get in the way of making his intentions known and when he was uncertain he sought to understand.
The heroine, Loretta, she was a different story. I was reading reviews praising Hunter and calling her foolish for being easily manipulated or stubborn for not accepting his love BUT I completely understood her as well as each and every one of her decisions. She was also very brave and smart although naive in some respects.
Just because someone offers you genuine love and treats you well when you expected the worst does not mean that she should forsake all else and become “his” because .. well, it could have been worse. Nu-huh. Past wrong and deeply seated hate was hard to overcome even under the pressure of the sweetest words. There was a sea of hurt, pain and sorrow dividing them and ignoring the reality of that instead of confronting it would have led to a complacent life shrouded in guilt.
She was becoming more and more aware that the Comanche were not the monsters she thought them but how could she make herself forget the image of her mother being brutalised by Hunter’s brothers in arms. He could very well be raiding with the same people who murdered her family. How does she ignore that and sit at home waiting for him to return with the bloody scalps of other innocents who were just as unlucky as her own family was once.
I can stand behind that reasoning. Of course she doesn’t have the full picture yet, and she has a tough journey ahead of her in which she will rid herself of prejudice and hatred but that comes organically and due to eye opening circumstances. Love is not enough when truly what you need is a clear view of reality and a lot of soul searching.
When they finally come together without any reticence or any remnants of doubt that their love could conquer the divide between two races who have been bitter enemies, it is a beautiful sight.
PS: Side characters are absolutely amazing in this because they also have depth and motivations.
PPS: The way the Comanche speak english - mostly Hunter tho -makes whatever they say carry so much depth. Their grammar is poor and their idioms are, strange to say the least, but the meaning behind every word they utter is so heavy and full of promise and honesty. It was like reading english but at the same time not really.
Okay, so this turned out to be a very long review, and I still feel like it didn’t touch the surface.
To conclude, I absolutely loved this book because it felt like a genuine grand love story. If you read it with patience and genuine interest, it couldn’t possibly disappoint.
September 13, 2023
‘‘We’re caught in the middle, aren’t we, Hunter? From the first, we knew it would come to this.’’
Have you ever put off reading a book? Not because you thought it was going to be bad, but for the exact opposite reason. The moment I read the blurb, I just knew that this book would ravage my soul... And holy heck, I was right. Comanche Moon starts with a haunting Prophecy and it took me on an epic journey I knew I was never going to forget. I laughed, I cried, I mourned with the characters and even long after finishing the book, I couldn’t stop thinking about it.
🌛 Historical Context / Background 🌜
The historical context of Indians and Settlers is pivotal in understanding the forbidden element to the romance. Hunter of the Wolf, the Comanche Warrior, and Loretta Simpson, the white woman, were both bound by the circumstances of racism and prejudice. I’m not educated enough to comment on the historical accuracy of this story but just from the point of view of an average romance reader, I think the author did a good job at portraying the prejudices both sides harbored. I was definitely a bit nervous that the history would be white-washed, and that I was going to be served some Pocahontas propaganda, but alas, there was no white (wo)man saving the day or trying to ‘tame the savage’ BS. The author didn’t dismiss the atrocities committed by both sides but instead, showed us how both sides had very real ideas and motivations, even when they were racist and prejudiced. History is messy and I commend the author for not romanticizing the conflicts or falling into the trap of presentism.
🌛 Characters 🌜
Hunter was such a complicated yet straightforward hero. He had the qualities of an alpha-hero but never in an over-bearing sort of way. He was protective and loyal and once he loves, he loves forever. I admired how he was completely devoted to his People and to Loretta. Everything he did, he did with the utmost care and love. He was so gentle with Loretta and I love that he handled everything so matter-of-factly. He wanted to understand her and listened to her whenever she spoke, and that alone, won me over instantly.
She was like his mother’s beadwork, beautiful on the outside, a confusing tangle on the inside. Would he never understand her?
Hunter also spoke in a broken English that was so beautiful and lyrical... he seriously had me crying at times. He was so poetic!
‘My arm is yours to lean upon for always. Until snow comes to your hair, eh? For always, until I am dust in the wind.’
Hunter's bi-racial identity was never a point of contention for me, because I think everyone deserves their own story but I did find it interesting that it wasn’t brought up more often. However, the one vivid conversation he had with his father about his mixed heritage made me so emotional!
Unlike many other readers, I really liked Loretta. I understood her challenges and why she was always running away from Hunter. Given her tragic past and how she was a product of her environment, I think I would’ve made the same choices she did. She was stubborn, naïve and sometimes downright frustrating but I think those were qualities that made her such a perfect match for Hunter. Without their trials, they wouldn’t have come together so strongly at the end.
The secondary characters were all very vivid and compelling. Amy, Loretta’s twelve-year old cousin, was a spitfire! I loved her friendship with Swift Antelope and I can’t wait to see what happens in her book. There were other characters that were so wise and other characters blinded by their own hatred. Overall, I really enjoyed learning about the Comanche people and their customs!
🌛 The Romance 🌜
Have you ever stood where a stream spills into a river? The two become one. They laugh over the stones together, twist through the sharp canyons together, plunge down the waterfalls together. It is the same when a man and woman love one another.
Comanche Moon was an epic romance through and through. There was no easy way around Hunter and Loretta’s situation. They faced obstacles at every turn, and they had so much to learn about each other. They both demanded impossible things from the other, and at times, their relationship just seemed destined to fall apart. It was heartbreaking to see Loretta and Hunter get separated so many times but it was all part of their arduous journey in opening their eyes to their own limited worldview and prejudiced beliefs.
I've never read an HR that's evoked so much emotion from me. I cried over this couple for many hours. My heart still feels so bruised and battered. I loved seeing Loretta slowly trust in Hunter's actions and later fall slowly in love with him. And I absolutely loved how Hunter did everything to prove himself to her. These two were so special, they're definitely one of my favorite couples EVER. The slow burn was soooooo slow but the pay off was so well worth it.
He wasn’t sure when it had happened or how, but the small woman beside him was no longer his captive; he had become hers.
🌛 The Ending 🌜
There’s an expectation when we read tragedies, that justice will always be served. There were characters, in my eyes, that certainly deserved a thousand deaths… and they didn’t get that. And in the end, I realized that it would’ve taken away from the message of the story. Hunter and Loretta were caught in a cycle of hate and bitter resentment that started long before they were born. And I think it was imperative for them to put the past behind them and not fall into the cycle their people had fallen into. (Yes yes yes - very romantic and idealised…)
The ending was very abrupt, but I liked the bittersweet yet hopeful quality of it. I mean, their story was so powerful, so really, their ending was just the beginning for them, anyway!
‘‘The path will be there. When you turn your face westward you will know, deep within, where to place your feet.’’
This was a pretty heavy read, so please take heed to the trigger warnings: .
Overall, I loved Comanche Moon. It’s unlike any other historical romance I’ve ever read. It was brutal, heart-breaking, and poignant. I wouldn’t recommend this book to everyone but if you’re looking for an old school historical romance and you’re not too sensitive about the dark aspects of this time period, I highly recommend this book. It’s an emotional read and it’s a pretty long book but the payoff is totally worth it! Even as I'm typing up this review, my heart is a mess... I look forward to rereading this one.
Rating: 5/5
(Thank you so much Audrey for the BR 🥰 Without you, who knows when I would've ever started this EPIC read. Check out her review here, she offers a different perspective from mine!)
May 24, 2009
This is going to be a hard book to get over. I finished it a couple of hours ago and I'm still thinking about it. It was one very emotional read, filled with so much angst, violence, and thankfully, love, and although it was beautifully written, at times it was very tough to read. By the time I finished, I had a headache from crying and my stomach was tied up in knots. But darn it, I wanted more! I'm dying to know what happens next with Hunter and Loretta.
At times both Loretta's and Hunter's stubborness drove me crazy, but I couldn't blame either of them for it because I could see how each thought their way was the right way. I loved Hunter and Loretta together, but at times I feared that they were never going to make it. They just had so many obstacles in their path, and I was wondering if there was even a way for them to be together. I shed many a tear over their relationship, from Hunter's patience with Loretta regarding their eventual lovemaking (which was beautifully written), to when Loretta felt she had no choice but to leave Hunter but left her bloomers behind for him to remember her. Aww... They had such an up and down relationship, but when the chips were down, it all came down to love, trust, and forgiveness. Did they love and trust each other enough to go on together? Could they forgive the wrongs done to each of their people and make a fresh start?
I also enjoyed reading and learning about the Comanche, their customs, their language, and their battle with the 'white eyes'. It was very hard and sad to read about the raids on each side, but so essential to the story. Very nice history lesson.
What can I say about Hunter? So fierce, so sexy and stubborn, but gentle and good with the people he loved. His treatment of Amy after she was captured just about broke my heart. And when he told Loretta he loved her and she said she'd never be able to love him...ah, that just about killed me.
I also have to mention Loretta's cousin Amy, who at times almost stole the book. What a feisty courageous girl! At times I liked her better than Loretta! Although I couldn't really believe that after what happened to her when she was captured by Comancheros, she was able to carry on and recover the way she did. Surely she's going to suffer some PTSD? Although to the author's credit she did have Hunter mention that he thought that in her mind, Amy was running from what happened to her. I suppose the next book, "Comanche Heart", will address that.
This was a wonderful, but not always easy to read book, and fans of Catherine Anderson should not miss this one, because it's definitely one of her best. Just be prepared to shed a few tears, and have the kleenex handy. There is a HEA, but there is a long, tough, road before you get there! 5 stars.
At times both Loretta's and Hunter's stubborness drove me crazy, but I couldn't blame either of them for it because I could see how each thought their way was the right way. I loved Hunter and Loretta together, but at times I feared that they were never going to make it. They just had so many obstacles in their path, and I was wondering if there was even a way for them to be together. I shed many a tear over their relationship, from Hunter's patience with Loretta regarding their eventual lovemaking (which was beautifully written), to when Loretta felt she had no choice but to leave Hunter but left her bloomers behind for him to remember her. Aww... They had such an up and down relationship, but when the chips were down, it all came down to love, trust, and forgiveness. Did they love and trust each other enough to go on together? Could they forgive the wrongs done to each of their people and make a fresh start?
I also enjoyed reading and learning about the Comanche, their customs, their language, and their battle with the 'white eyes'. It was very hard and sad to read about the raids on each side, but so essential to the story. Very nice history lesson.
What can I say about Hunter? So fierce, so sexy and stubborn, but gentle and good with the people he loved. His treatment of Amy after she was captured just about broke my heart. And when he told Loretta he loved her and she said she'd never be able to love him...ah, that just about killed me.
I also have to mention Loretta's cousin Amy, who at times almost stole the book. What a feisty courageous girl! At times I liked her better than Loretta! Although I couldn't really believe that after what happened to her when she was captured by Comancheros, she was able to carry on and recover the way she did. Surely she's going to suffer some PTSD? Although to the author's credit she did have Hunter mention that he thought that in her mind, Amy was running from what happened to her. I suppose the next book, "Comanche Heart", will address that.
This was a wonderful, but not always easy to read book, and fans of Catherine Anderson should not miss this one, because it's definitely one of her best. Just be prepared to shed a few tears, and have the kleenex handy. There is a HEA, but there is a long, tough, road before you get there! 5 stars.
December 17, 2020
5+ STARS!!
ALL my favorite bookish things rolled into one:
I'm sending a huge thank you to GIORGIA for her incredible review of this book and BIRJIS for her encouragement to actually read it. This was a reading high like no other! And I can't wait to get my hands on the rest of the series.
They were sworn enemies, but somehow their hatred had become lost in the weave of their emotions like a single thread.Be still my beating heart - Comanche Moon was AMAZING!!
ALL my favorite bookish things rolled into one:
✔ enemies to loversGAH! There was nothing I didn't like.
✔ captive romance
✔ poetic, emotion-filled writing
✔ tragic twists and turns
✔ angsty and heartwrenching
✔ no easy resolution of conflicts
✔ hard-fought love
✔ very satisfying conclusion
I'm sending a huge thank you to GIORGIA for her incredible review of this book and BIRJIS for her encouragement to actually read it. This was a reading high like no other! And I can't wait to get my hands on the rest of the series.
May 15, 2011
5+ Stars!
I decided to do this “review” in an epistolary format.
My Dear Goodreads Friends,
MelissaB recommended Comanche Moon as a good “Native American” Romance. Thanks, Melissa! Then, I noticed Comanche Moon was a popular recommendation in the Secret Santa “gift” exchange on the We Love Lisa Kleypas Group, being recommended several times.
After being unable to decide what to read as my first read of 2011, and deciding to blindly choose from a selected pile of books that I was most looking forward to reading, the fates led me to Comanche Moon! And I must say that it was a great book to start the New Year with! I LOVED it!!!
I definitely recommend this book to any romance reader, not only those interested in a good NA Romance, but those looking for an amazing, memorable, powerful, emotional and honestly portrayed love story that will stand the test of time, ie. something to add to your “keeper” shelf.
Ms. Anderson’s writing was vivid and made me feel like I was actually there in 1859 Texas, among the Comanche nation. I felt like I was watching this beautifully honest and aching love story unfold before my eyes. I loved and appreciated the realism Ms. Anderson portrayed in the slow progression from hate to friendship, and eventually, to love, between the orphaned Loretta, who had witnessed the brutal attack and killing of her parents by Comanches, and Hunter of the Wolf, a Comanche warrior whose pregnant wife had been viciously raped by the “White-Eyes”, and died as a result of her horrendous internal injuries. The journey from hate to love was certainly not an easy one (as one would expect) and I even wondered if these two would have their destined HEA - I ached for them.
But what I, personally, loved most about this book, was the hero, Hunter. The depths of patience, gentleness and kindness he showed Loretta (and also her cousin, Amy, and his own blinded-by-hate cousin, Red Buffallo) made me fall madly (literarily) in love with his character, and he is now among my fave heroes, and certainly my fave NA hero! *sighs*
I was so impressed, and even more intrigued and excited to read Comanche Moon, after having read Catherine Anderson’s Letter to the Readers included at the beginning of the long-awaited 2008 reprint, that I have decided to share it with you here (below) in the hopes that in will encourage you to read this amazing book, too.
I’m so pleased that this book has been reprinted and is available for a reasonable price, so that I was able to enjoy it…. and you can, too! So far, three of the Comanche books have been re-released: Comanche Moon, Comanche Heart, and Indigo Blue. The 4th book in the series Comanche Magic will be re-released on 3rd May 2011.
If you haven't read this book, I hope that when ^_~ you read this, that you will love it as much as I do!
Your anxiously-awaiting-to-see-what-you-think-of-this-book friend,
Jayne
P.S. Read. This. Book! ^_^
Dear readers,
For many years now, I have received letters from you about my out-of-print historical romances. Where might you find them? Why do they cost so much? When will my publisher reprint them? I kept promising you it would happen, but as time wore on, even I began to wonder if it ever would.
Now it finally has! New American Library/Signet recently purchased the rights to the first three of those out-of-print books, and Comanche Moon, originally published in 1991, is the first to be reissued. I am so excited! To all who have waited so patiently for this day to arrive, thank you. To those who are confirmed contemporary fans, please consider taking this journey with me into the past. A great love story transcends time, and I’m confident that Comanche Moon will touch your emotions and linger in your memory.
Comanche Moon was a true labor of love, a book that came straight from my heart. When it was first offered to publishers in the late ‘80s, editor after editor rejected it because the story broke so many established rules of the romance genre. I was asked to change the book if I wanted to sell it, but I refused. In many ways, Comanche Moon is a tribute to a wonderful people, the Comanche nation, and after doing four years of research, I couldn’t bring myself to betray them or their culture by altering the story to fit a mold. I believed that readers were more sophisticated than some editors thought, and I was confident they would love the book just as it was, if only they could get the opportunity to read it.
I was right! When Comanche Moon finally made it into print its honesty and uniqueness were eagerly embraced by readers, and I will always feel that this story set the tone for my entire writing career. My readers came to expect books from me that didn’t always follow the conventions, emotionally powerful stories that depict the miracle of true love in trying real-life situations.
I regret that this book has been so difficult to find for so long. The first print runs were small, and many readers kept their copies because the novel was so well liked, making it even harder for other readers to find. Now, at long last, you will be able to purchase as many copies as you wish.
I hope you enjoy Comanche Moon as much as I enjoyed writing it, and that it finds a prominent place on your keeper shelf as one of your all-time favourites.
All the very best,
Catherine Anderson
Dear Ms. Catherine Anderson,
THANK YOU for not giving up on this book! THANK YOU for not compromising your beliefs in this story, in order just to get this book sold! This reader truly appreciates the research you put into it, and the respect you showed to the Comanche nation in this story. Bravo! I loved this book, that clearly came from your heart, and it has definitely made it into my “keepers” shelf. What an amazingly different, honest, real, heartwrenching and achingly beautiful Romance! I am so glad that the publishers took a chance to publish this in 1991, but even more thankful that it has been re-released and that I only discovered it now. I look forward to reading the rest of the Comanche series and your other books.
"Suvate". It is finished. But it will remain on in my heart ... and in my future re-reads! ^_^
A very thankful and happy reader,
Jayne
Edited to add: My Loretta and Hunter
Also reviewed at: Lady Jayne's Reading Den
COPYRIGHT DISCLAIMER: I do not hold the copyright to any of the images used in this review. They are posted to add visuals to the review and for fun. If any of these images are yours and you would like me to remove them, please let me know, and I will do so as soon as possible. If I can identify the copyright, I will do so.
I decided to do this “review” in an epistolary format.
My Dear Goodreads Friends,
MelissaB recommended Comanche Moon as a good “Native American” Romance. Thanks, Melissa! Then, I noticed Comanche Moon was a popular recommendation in the Secret Santa “gift” exchange on the We Love Lisa Kleypas Group, being recommended several times.
After being unable to decide what to read as my first read of 2011, and deciding to blindly choose from a selected pile of books that I was most looking forward to reading, the fates led me to Comanche Moon! And I must say that it was a great book to start the New Year with! I LOVED it!!!
I definitely recommend this book to any romance reader, not only those interested in a good NA Romance, but those looking for an amazing, memorable, powerful, emotional and honestly portrayed love story that will stand the test of time, ie. something to add to your “keeper” shelf.
Ms. Anderson’s writing was vivid and made me feel like I was actually there in 1859 Texas, among the Comanche nation. I felt like I was watching this beautifully honest and aching love story unfold before my eyes. I loved and appreciated the realism Ms. Anderson portrayed in the slow progression from hate to friendship, and eventually, to love, between the orphaned Loretta, who had witnessed the brutal attack and killing of her parents by Comanches, and Hunter of the Wolf, a Comanche warrior whose pregnant wife had been viciously raped by the “White-Eyes”, and died as a result of her horrendous internal injuries. The journey from hate to love was certainly not an easy one (as one would expect) and I even wondered if these two would have their destined HEA - I ached for them.
But what I, personally, loved most about this book, was the hero, Hunter. The depths of patience, gentleness and kindness he showed Loretta (and also her cousin, Amy, and his own blinded-by-hate cousin, Red Buffallo) made me fall madly (literarily) in love with his character, and he is now among my fave heroes, and certainly my fave NA hero! *sighs*
I was so impressed, and even more intrigued and excited to read Comanche Moon, after having read Catherine Anderson’s Letter to the Readers included at the beginning of the long-awaited 2008 reprint, that I have decided to share it with you here (below) in the hopes that in will encourage you to read this amazing book, too.
I’m so pleased that this book has been reprinted and is available for a reasonable price, so that I was able to enjoy it…. and you can, too! So far, three of the Comanche books have been re-released: Comanche Moon, Comanche Heart, and Indigo Blue. The 4th book in the series Comanche Magic will be re-released on 3rd May 2011.
If you haven't read this book, I hope that when ^_~ you read this, that you will love it as much as I do!
Your anxiously-awaiting-to-see-what-you-think-of-this-book friend,
Jayne
P.S. Read. This. Book! ^_^
Dear readers,
For many years now, I have received letters from you about my out-of-print historical romances. Where might you find them? Why do they cost so much? When will my publisher reprint them? I kept promising you it would happen, but as time wore on, even I began to wonder if it ever would.
Now it finally has! New American Library/Signet recently purchased the rights to the first three of those out-of-print books, and Comanche Moon, originally published in 1991, is the first to be reissued. I am so excited! To all who have waited so patiently for this day to arrive, thank you. To those who are confirmed contemporary fans, please consider taking this journey with me into the past. A great love story transcends time, and I’m confident that Comanche Moon will touch your emotions and linger in your memory.
Comanche Moon was a true labor of love, a book that came straight from my heart. When it was first offered to publishers in the late ‘80s, editor after editor rejected it because the story broke so many established rules of the romance genre. I was asked to change the book if I wanted to sell it, but I refused. In many ways, Comanche Moon is a tribute to a wonderful people, the Comanche nation, and after doing four years of research, I couldn’t bring myself to betray them or their culture by altering the story to fit a mold. I believed that readers were more sophisticated than some editors thought, and I was confident they would love the book just as it was, if only they could get the opportunity to read it.
I was right! When Comanche Moon finally made it into print its honesty and uniqueness were eagerly embraced by readers, and I will always feel that this story set the tone for my entire writing career. My readers came to expect books from me that didn’t always follow the conventions, emotionally powerful stories that depict the miracle of true love in trying real-life situations.
I regret that this book has been so difficult to find for so long. The first print runs were small, and many readers kept their copies because the novel was so well liked, making it even harder for other readers to find. Now, at long last, you will be able to purchase as many copies as you wish.
I hope you enjoy Comanche Moon as much as I enjoyed writing it, and that it finds a prominent place on your keeper shelf as one of your all-time favourites.
All the very best,
Catherine Anderson
Dear Ms. Catherine Anderson,
THANK YOU for not giving up on this book! THANK YOU for not compromising your beliefs in this story, in order just to get this book sold! This reader truly appreciates the research you put into it, and the respect you showed to the Comanche nation in this story. Bravo! I loved this book, that clearly came from your heart, and it has definitely made it into my “keepers” shelf. What an amazingly different, honest, real, heartwrenching and achingly beautiful Romance! I am so glad that the publishers took a chance to publish this in 1991, but even more thankful that it has been re-released and that I only discovered it now. I look forward to reading the rest of the Comanche series and your other books.
"Suvate". It is finished. But it will remain on in my heart ... and in my future re-reads! ^_^
A very thankful and happy reader,
Jayne
Edited to add: My Loretta and Hunter
Also reviewed at: Lady Jayne's Reading Den
COPYRIGHT DISCLAIMER: I do not hold the copyright to any of the images used in this review. They are posted to add visuals to the review and for fun. If any of these images are yours and you would like me to remove them, please let me know, and I will do so as soon as possible. If I can identify the copyright, I will do so.
March 16, 2009
Comanche Moon was an incredible book. I stayed up almost to 2:30am at night reading it (although I try to go to bed semi-early on the weekends because it messes me up for the weeknights since I have to get up really early), but finally made myself put the book down and go to sleep. First thing the next morning I started reading it again, until I had to go pill my cat, and ended up moving onto my chores. I went the whole gamut of emotions reading it. It reminded me why I avoid books focusing on the Indian-Settler conflict. It is a very real and heartbreaking subject for me. I hate that large groups of the native peoples were exterminated, and most were driven to the edge of extinction, and now some of the tribes are barely hanging on. I definitely feel for the Native tribes, although I don't agree with slaughtering of homesteaders that was done. There is no "white hat" and there is no "noble savage." Just humans with different goals in conflict with each other. It is a complicated issue, with atrocities (and evil people) on both sides, and Catherine Anderson did a fantastic job of evenhandedly covering the issue. I haven't read one of her books for a while (just have been reading a lot of paranormal and urban fantasy and not too much mainstream contemps, and I had read most of her more recent historicals). And the funny thing is people look down on romances. I don't think a non-fiction book could have given me this experience as well, because the emotional component was there as we had Loretta who represented the settler side, and Hunter who represented the Native American side. Loretta and Hunter were three-dimensional, well rounded characters who you feel for and fall deeply in love with. Many times I could not find fault at the "wrong actions" of the characters because their motivations were very real. I would not want to be in any of the character's shoes for a moment. And to think that people like Cynthia Ann Parker, Quanah Parker, Geronimo, Sitting Bull, and many others from history lived it. It was a beautiful love story, with its share of heartrending, heartbreaking, and distressing moments. Many times I wondered how a happy ending could come out of it, but I was satisfied with the ever after for the couple, although you know that future for the Comanche people is bleak. If you want to read a wonderful love story that is at times brutal but also beautiful, I heartily recommend this book. There is no question that Ms. Anderson thoroughly did her research. I checked the article on Wikipedia about the Comanche and the Comancheros and she was spot on. I can't wait to read Comanche Heart, the story about Amy and Swift Antelope. What happened to Amy is beyond distressing. It still comes to my mind and I am filled with rage. But I was thankful that she was able to move past it and find a love with Swift Antelope that I would like to get closure on. It comes out in Spring of 2009 as a rerelease. Boy am I glad that they rereleased these books.
May 2, 2023
to borrow some words,
my heart is on the ground...
i want to weep rivers of tears...
it should not hurt...
this love story was pure and wholesome. the H was everything you dreamed of. i’d let him kidnap and ravage me lol. the things he said, the way he talked, how he treated the h and his people, pretty much everything he did was respect-inducing (??) and heartmelting.
but... between the h being too stubborn, judgemental, and too freaked to give “it” to the H, as well as (or especially) the awful and grating audiobook, i did not/could not burn for this book as much as Simon did for Daphne. (?!) you could tell the production was OLD.
the narration really put me off. its not that the narrator didnt narrate well; its that she paused too long. the recording quality was so bad i could hear everytime she gulped, wetted/rolled her lips, and other mouth related activities idk the English words for. it was just ICKY.
the writing was somewhat poetic without being too purple. i’d say read the book, but dont listen on audio. btw, im wondering what my name would be if i were a Native American. i want something like Little Swan lol or anything related to flowers or astrology.
(Note: Originally Read as an Audiobook in 2021, but Shelved on the “2017 Reading Challenge”)
my heart is on the ground...
i want to weep rivers of tears...
it should not hurt...
this love story was pure and wholesome. the H was everything you dreamed of. i’d let him kidnap and ravage me lol. the things he said, the way he talked, how he treated the h and his people, pretty much everything he did was respect-inducing (??) and heartmelting.
but... between the h being too stubborn, judgemental, and too freaked to give “it” to the H, as well as (or especially) the awful and grating audiobook, i did not/could not burn for this book as much as Simon did for Daphne. (?!) you could tell the production was OLD.
the narration really put me off. its not that the narrator didnt narrate well; its that she paused too long. the recording quality was so bad i could hear everytime she gulped, wetted/rolled her lips, and other mouth related activities idk the English words for. it was just ICKY.
the writing was somewhat poetic without being too purple. i’d say read the book, but dont listen on audio. btw, im wondering what my name would be if i were a Native American. i want something like Little Swan lol or anything related to flowers or astrology.
(Note: Originally Read as an Audiobook in 2021, but Shelved on the “2017 Reading Challenge”)
August 14, 2025
¡Qué maravilla de libro! ¡Qué maravilla de historia! Qué ¡maravilla de personajes! Tenía este libro en casa desde hace mucho tiempo y no me había puesto con él todavía, ahora me arrepiento de no haberlo hecho antes porque no me puede haber gustado más.
Si os gustan las historias ambientadas en el antiguo Oeste, con una gran y maravillosa cantidad de indios, Comanches para ser más concreta, con personajes rotos y que poco a poco van sanando y creciendo, con un amor que se cuece a fuego lento y con unos protagonistas que se te clavan en el alma para siempre no podéis dejar pasar de largo este libro.
Como buena, buenísima noticia os diré que es el primero de una saga de cuatro de los que sólo me falta por hacerme con el último y que mañana mismo empiezo el segundo porque Catherine Anderson y sus indios han dejado una huella inmensa en mi corazón y no puedo, ni quiero, dejarlos todavía.
Y ya que estoy aprovecho y os pido que, si conocéis historias de indios y de amores interraciales me recomendéis por favor, soy toda oídos, ojos, en este caso.
Si os gustan las historias ambientadas en el antiguo Oeste, con una gran y maravillosa cantidad de indios, Comanches para ser más concreta, con personajes rotos y que poco a poco van sanando y creciendo, con un amor que se cuece a fuego lento y con unos protagonistas que se te clavan en el alma para siempre no podéis dejar pasar de largo este libro.
Como buena, buenísima noticia os diré que es el primero de una saga de cuatro de los que sólo me falta por hacerme con el último y que mañana mismo empiezo el segundo porque Catherine Anderson y sus indios han dejado una huella inmensa en mi corazón y no puedo, ni quiero, dejarlos todavía.
Y ya que estoy aprovecho y os pido que, si conocéis historias de indios y de amores interraciales me recomendéis por favor, soy toda oídos, ojos, en este caso.
September 7, 2010
Post listen review.
What adjective should I use to describe how bad this is? Tragically bad? Majestically bad? Unfailingly bad? Insanely bad? Do you get that I think it's bad?
I subjected my ears to 21 hours of this garbage. It was awful.
Here is what happens in the book. There is some sort of a prophecy (Always a good start right?) where a Comanche warrior is going to meet a "honey haired" woman and ummm... get it on with her I guess... and then they will... move west. The Comanche warrior, Hunter of the Wolf, whom I might add never hunts any wolves ever in the book, is on a raiding party to get revenge on the white settlers that slaughtered his first wife. And a blond woman comes out (the honey haired one) and through some weird complications offers herself up as prisoner to the Comanches to save her family.
Then guess what happens? Yep they fall in love. It's just like beauty and the beast. Only you know how that was a half decent movie? This is less than a half decent book. Loretta (aka honey hair, aka little wise one) comes to live with the Comanches, respect their ways and convince the dude to let her go free. The whole time (despite five separate instances of ripped bodices and three instances of "too generous necklines") she never loses her "purity" with the guy. Even though it is very obvious she wants to even if she won't admit that to herself.
Once back at her place, she decides she can't live without the guy and goes back to his home willingly this time (Beauty and the Beast again). The main reason for this is that no one believes she "kept her purity". And so I would think she would just go back and be all into the guy right? Nope. She (quite unbelievable to me) convinces Hunter to get a priest to come and marry them so it is all on the up and up, even if she is the only one who knows that. Well, the only white person who knows that and in Loretta's world apparently only white people's opinions count. And then what does she do? She won't let him touch her for two months after they are officially married even though, well she wants to, you can tell. She asks Hunter' "Why would you want to be with me?" and I as the listener, said to myself, "Not for any good reason, that is for sure." But I guess he likes her and decides to change his white man killing ways.
But white people are jerks and still kill the Comanches a lot so Loretta is this time captured by white mercenaries and Hunter has to go and get her back. Only she escapes first and he gets to pretty much meet up with her at her house instead. And they are even more in love now, only this time, she is pregnant too. Yay!
They decide to move west and umm... I dunno I guess the whole Native American slaughter thing is ok now cause they got to umm... move west.
But there are a few utterly bizarre things about this book that don't involve the plot.
The first is this. It is sort of written well. The author has great descriptions of the plains and western life and you feel like you are there. But she immediately spoils it with dialogue like, "Lordy what can have happened to my pantallettes?" or "If you are not with me my heart will be on the floor. This is a promise this Comanche makes for you."
Yet the author goes to the trouble of putting real Comanche words in so she can respect the culture, but not enough to make them anything more than broad shouldered, well muscled, savages that all wish they were with white women. (Except for the one guy who is the bad Comanche, he doesn't like white people at all.)
Another thing I found bizarre was, well, the number of times the woman is tied up. I think she was tied up more than Wonder Woman was in her first ten issues. (which is to say a lot)
Hunter seemed to have a real penchat for sniffing women's undergarments too. (that is what happened to the pantallettes. He stole them to get a good personal sniff)
Finally, I am detecting a theme in these romance books. The name of the woman, Loretta, has the meaning "little wise one". She doesn't know that at the start of the book but it is implied that she is smart. So smart that she believes absolutely everyone around her except the one guy who never lies to her. She believes her jerk of an uncle that tries to rape her, she believes the cousin of Hunter, who tells her how evil Hunter is and has her convinced that Hunter killed her mother, she believes the other settlers when they say the Comanches are cannibals. But she won't believe that Hunter isn't going to kill her. Even though he never once tries to or shows any indication for it. So all the women are said to be smart but are not. What is with that in these romance books? It does a real disservice to women I think.
Pre-listen guess.
I bet this sucks.
What adjective should I use to describe how bad this is? Tragically bad? Majestically bad? Unfailingly bad? Insanely bad? Do you get that I think it's bad?
I subjected my ears to 21 hours of this garbage. It was awful.
Here is what happens in the book. There is some sort of a prophecy (Always a good start right?) where a Comanche warrior is going to meet a "honey haired" woman and ummm... get it on with her I guess... and then they will... move west. The Comanche warrior, Hunter of the Wolf, whom I might add never hunts any wolves ever in the book, is on a raiding party to get revenge on the white settlers that slaughtered his first wife. And a blond woman comes out (the honey haired one) and through some weird complications offers herself up as prisoner to the Comanches to save her family.
Then guess what happens? Yep they fall in love. It's just like beauty and the beast. Only you know how that was a half decent movie? This is less than a half decent book. Loretta (aka honey hair, aka little wise one) comes to live with the Comanches, respect their ways and convince the dude to let her go free. The whole time (despite five separate instances of ripped bodices and three instances of "too generous necklines") she never loses her "purity" with the guy. Even though it is very obvious she wants to even if she won't admit that to herself.
Once back at her place, she decides she can't live without the guy and goes back to his home willingly this time (Beauty and the Beast again). The main reason for this is that no one believes she "kept her purity". And so I would think she would just go back and be all into the guy right? Nope. She (quite unbelievable to me) convinces Hunter to get a priest to come and marry them so it is all on the up and up, even if she is the only one who knows that. Well, the only white person who knows that and in Loretta's world apparently only white people's opinions count. And then what does she do? She won't let him touch her for two months after they are officially married even though, well she wants to, you can tell. She asks Hunter' "Why would you want to be with me?" and I as the listener, said to myself, "Not for any good reason, that is for sure." But I guess he likes her and decides to change his white man killing ways.
But white people are jerks and still kill the Comanches a lot so Loretta is this time captured by white mercenaries and Hunter has to go and get her back. Only she escapes first and he gets to pretty much meet up with her at her house instead. And they are even more in love now, only this time, she is pregnant too. Yay!
They decide to move west and umm... I dunno I guess the whole Native American slaughter thing is ok now cause they got to umm... move west.
But there are a few utterly bizarre things about this book that don't involve the plot.
The first is this. It is sort of written well. The author has great descriptions of the plains and western life and you feel like you are there. But she immediately spoils it with dialogue like, "Lordy what can have happened to my pantallettes?" or "If you are not with me my heart will be on the floor. This is a promise this Comanche makes for you."
Yet the author goes to the trouble of putting real Comanche words in so she can respect the culture, but not enough to make them anything more than broad shouldered, well muscled, savages that all wish they were with white women. (Except for the one guy who is the bad Comanche, he doesn't like white people at all.)
Another thing I found bizarre was, well, the number of times the woman is tied up. I think she was tied up more than Wonder Woman was in her first ten issues. (which is to say a lot)
Hunter seemed to have a real penchat for sniffing women's undergarments too. (that is what happened to the pantallettes. He stole them to get a good personal sniff)
Finally, I am detecting a theme in these romance books. The name of the woman, Loretta, has the meaning "little wise one". She doesn't know that at the start of the book but it is implied that she is smart. So smart that she believes absolutely everyone around her except the one guy who never lies to her. She believes her jerk of an uncle that tries to rape her, she believes the cousin of Hunter, who tells her how evil Hunter is and has her convinced that Hunter killed her mother, she believes the other settlers when they say the Comanches are cannibals. But she won't believe that Hunter isn't going to kill her. Even though he never once tries to or shows any indication for it. So all the women are said to be smart but are not. What is with that in these romance books? It does a real disservice to women I think.
Pre-listen guess.
I bet this sucks.
January 3, 2015
5+ stars – Frontier/Western/Historical Romance
Powerful...that’s the one word that I would use to describe this book.
So much has been said about “Comanche Moon” and there are numerous glowing reviews, and for very good reason. There’s no way that I can adequately summarize this phenomenal book or do it ample justice with a review, so I won’t even try. It’s simply earth-shattering, extremely moving, and heartbreaking in its depiction of the brutal cost of war and senseless violence and the infinite power of forgiveness, understanding, and love.
When reading this heartrending account of the conflict between white settlers and the Comanche people, with hatred, fear, ignorance, goodness, cruelty, innocence, vengeance, and bloodshed on both sides; I kept thinking how distressing it is that humankind still hasn’t learned from violent histories and past mistakes. All over, there are conflicts and atrocities that mimic the tragedies of the past. Will we never learn?
Some stories turn fuzzy, fade, and are hard to recall after time, but some make such a deep emotional impact that they stay with you for a long time, perhaps forever, and Loretta and Hunter of the Wolf’s saga that is “two people against a world of hostility” finding peace and love is definitely one of those for me. Catherine Anderson’s “Comanche Moon” will have a place on my keeper shelf, and in my heart, for years to come. Huge 5 stars!
Powerful...that’s the one word that I would use to describe this book.
So much has been said about “Comanche Moon” and there are numerous glowing reviews, and for very good reason. There’s no way that I can adequately summarize this phenomenal book or do it ample justice with a review, so I won’t even try. It’s simply earth-shattering, extremely moving, and heartbreaking in its depiction of the brutal cost of war and senseless violence and the infinite power of forgiveness, understanding, and love.
When reading this heartrending account of the conflict between white settlers and the Comanche people, with hatred, fear, ignorance, goodness, cruelty, innocence, vengeance, and bloodshed on both sides; I kept thinking how distressing it is that humankind still hasn’t learned from violent histories and past mistakes. All over, there are conflicts and atrocities that mimic the tragedies of the past. Will we never learn?
Some stories turn fuzzy, fade, and are hard to recall after time, but some make such a deep emotional impact that they stay with you for a long time, perhaps forever, and Loretta and Hunter of the Wolf’s saga that is “two people against a world of hostility” finding peace and love is definitely one of those for me. Catherine Anderson’s “Comanche Moon” will have a place on my keeper shelf, and in my heart, for years to come. Huge 5 stars!
February 2, 2020
3.5 Stars
Overall Opinion: This was an enjoyable story a-la Romeo and Juliette minus the tragic ending. I like the concept of being held captive in a foreign world and falling in love with an unlikely protector...so if anyone has any recommendations for more stories like that -- please send them my way! The h grated on my nerves a few times, but I really liked the H. I was rooting for their HEA for most of the book. I was super disappointed, however, by the abrupt ending. Even though I'm labeling this as an HEA, we don't really experience it. An epilogue would've been really nice. It makes me want to read Comanche Heart to see what happens for this couple even though I'm pretty sure it's about some side characters. Overall, a fun book but not going on my favorites shelf.
Brief Summary of the Storyline: This is Loretta and Hunter's story. Loretta is shocked when one day her farmhouse gets surrounded by Comanche and the one known as a fierce leader is laying claim to her as his new woman. Hunter has been told his song that is a prophecy about his life since he was a young boy, and he knows that Loretta is the woman from said prophecy and he is meant to be with her. There are some huge obstacles in their way, some fighting, some loving, and some big outside influences that effect their path...but they do get a HEA ending.
Point Of View (POV): This alternated between focusing mainly on Loretta and Hunter in 3rd person narrative.
Overall Pace of Story: Alright. This felt slow at times but I never skimmed.
Instalove: No, they take a while to develop stronger feelings.
H (Hero) rating: 4.5 stars. Hunter. I really liked him! I liked how he cared for others and his patience.
h (heroine) rating: 3.5 stars. Loretta. I liked her strength but I definitely wanted to shake her at times.
Sadness level: Low/moderate. I got a little teary, but never needed any tissues.
Push/Pull: Yes
Heat level: Alright. They have some tension, chemistry, and scenes -- but not so much it takes away from the story.
Descriptive sex: Yes
OW (Other Woman)/OM (Other Man) drama: Yes
Sex scene with OW or OM: No
Cheating: No
Separation: Yes
Possible Triggers: Yes
Closure: This didn't have nearly enough closure for me! I will call this a HEA , but I'm really upset that we didn't get to experience any of their HEA! Why not a glimpse into their future?!
Safety: This one is probably Safe with exception for most safety gang readers depending on personal preferences.
Overall Opinion: This was an enjoyable story a-la Romeo and Juliette minus the tragic ending. I like the concept of being held captive in a foreign world and falling in love with an unlikely protector...so if anyone has any recommendations for more stories like that -- please send them my way! The h grated on my nerves a few times, but I really liked the H. I was rooting for their HEA for most of the book. I was super disappointed, however, by the abrupt ending. Even though I'm labeling this as an HEA, we don't really experience it. An epilogue would've been really nice. It makes me want to read Comanche Heart to see what happens for this couple even though I'm pretty sure it's about some side characters. Overall, a fun book but not going on my favorites shelf.
Brief Summary of the Storyline: This is Loretta and Hunter's story. Loretta is shocked when one day her farmhouse gets surrounded by Comanche and the one known as a fierce leader is laying claim to her as his new woman. Hunter has been told his song that is a prophecy about his life since he was a young boy, and he knows that Loretta is the woman from said prophecy and he is meant to be with her. There are some huge obstacles in their way, some fighting, some loving, and some big outside influences that effect their path...but they do get a HEA ending.
Point Of View (POV): This alternated between focusing mainly on Loretta and Hunter in 3rd person narrative.
Overall Pace of Story: Alright. This felt slow at times but I never skimmed.
Instalove: No, they take a while to develop stronger feelings.
H (Hero) rating: 4.5 stars. Hunter. I really liked him! I liked how he cared for others and his patience.
h (heroine) rating: 3.5 stars. Loretta. I liked her strength but I definitely wanted to shake her at times.
Sadness level: Low/moderate. I got a little teary, but never needed any tissues.
Push/Pull: Yes
Heat level: Alright. They have some tension, chemistry, and scenes -- but not so much it takes away from the story.
Descriptive sex: Yes
OW (Other Woman)/OM (Other Man) drama: Yes
Sex scene with OW or OM: No
Cheating: No
Separation: Yes
Possible Triggers: Yes
Closure: This didn't have nearly enough closure for me! I will call this a HEA , but I'm really upset that we didn't get to experience any of their HEA! Why not a glimpse into their future?!
Safety: This one is probably Safe with exception for most safety gang readers depending on personal preferences.
December 14, 2025
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Before I start, I did it~ My first Western Romance ˗ˏˋ 🍒 ˎˊ˗
Now as for the story itself, it was bleak and distressing.
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Before I start, I did it~ My first Western Romance ˗ˏˋ 🍒 ˎˊ˗
Now as for the story itself, it was bleak and distressing.
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August 20, 2017
Magnifico, único, inolvible!! Me encanto!!!
November 26, 2013
A wonderful story about two worlds colliding. Native American heroes are some of my favorites, although they are sometimes tough to read due to the tragic nature of their lives. This was most definitely a brutal story, and I feel that I must add disclaimer about one aspect. There is a scene that is NOT explicit, but that alludes to the repeated rape of a twelve year old, and gives some visuals of the aftermath. I was a little floored, because I really didn't expect that to happen, and it colored my perception of the rest of the book. Just put a downer on my feelings, and I kept getting little flashbacks. Maybe I could have moved past it if I didn't have daughters that age, but for me, I really don't like rape in my romance. It pulls me away from the happy ever after and all I can think about is violation a sadness.
However, the rest of the story was just what I wanted and expected...the language barrier wasn't there, because Hunter is half white and understands a lot of English. I love the CLAIMING part of this romance. Hunter very quickly realizes that he wants this white woman for more reasons than that she fills the prophesy of his Comanche people. She is brave and beautiful and fierce, albeit a pain in his ass most of the time.
Loretta is, understandably, scared half to death for most of the book. She's a pretty strong willed girl, and her past is just as tragic as Hunter's. The Comanche warriors brutally raped and tortured her mother and killed her father when she was young, so she has a very solid and well deserved prejudice against them. However, there was something about her character that annoyed me. Her repeated attempts at escape were so juvenile and spur of the moment, and I started rolling my eyes at some of her antic. Girl needed to use her brain a little more at times.
Despite a few minor quibbles, I will most definitely be moving on. The next story is about the girl who was violated in this book and the young Native American boy who brought her back from her despair.
However, the rest of the story was just what I wanted and expected...the language barrier wasn't there, because Hunter is half white and understands a lot of English. I love the CLAIMING part of this romance. Hunter very quickly realizes that he wants this white woman for more reasons than that she fills the prophesy of his Comanche people. She is brave and beautiful and fierce, albeit a pain in his ass most of the time.
Loretta is, understandably, scared half to death for most of the book. She's a pretty strong willed girl, and her past is just as tragic as Hunter's. The Comanche warriors brutally raped and tortured her mother and killed her father when she was young, so she has a very solid and well deserved prejudice against them. However, there was something about her character that annoyed me. Her repeated attempts at escape were so juvenile and spur of the moment, and I started rolling my eyes at some of her antic. Girl needed to use her brain a little more at times.
Despite a few minor quibbles, I will most definitely be moving on. The next story is about the girl who was violated in this book and the young Native American boy who brought her back from her despair.
May 5, 2016
Si pudiera, le pondría las seis estrellitas!
Decir que me ha gustado es quedarme corta. Me ha destrozado. Y realmente felicito a la escritora por esta magnífica historia y por tener la valentía de escribirla y sacarnos del confort del algodón rosa.
Decir que me ha gustado es quedarme corta. Me ha destrozado. Y realmente felicito a la escritora por esta magnífica historia y por tener la valentía de escribirla y sacarnos del confort del algodón rosa.
May 5, 2013
This book was fantastic . I was hooked from the first page and had to finish reading it in one day - not much work done in the office. It was honest, moving, heart aching - I think the author portrayed the era very well. Nice to have some Comanche language used also. Loved the heroine. Cannot wait for the next installment and Amy and Swift's story. Highly recommend this book.
September 25, 2016
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No se como lo consigue Catherine Anderson, pero en sus novelas (al menos en las que he leído) siempre consigue "pellizcarme el corazón" un poquito cada vez.
Antes de empezar con la reseña tengo que dar una queja a las editoriales. Ya sé que soy súper quejumbrosa o quisquillosa pero... esto tengo que sacarlo que si no se me pudre dentro. ¿Cómo es posible que hasta los nombres propios los traduzcan? ¡Es horrible! ¡NO LO HAGAN! ¿En serio, u.u? ¿Por qué lo hacen? Me refiero a que desde el primer libro a nuestro protagonista le pusieron Cazador. O sea, estoy de acuerdo en que no muchas personas saben que Hunter es cazador en español, o al menos no las que no hablan inglés, pero es que... Agggggg, ¿porque los nombres propios? Debo decir que siempre (en serio, como... SIEMPRE) imaginaba que decía Hunter, lo siento, así soy.
No conformes con el fiasco de nombre que pusieron a nuestro prota en el primer libro van y le ponen Veloz al siguiente... pfff, no podía ni con mi alma a esas alturas. Lo sé, sé que son nombres comanches y tienen que tener algo así pero ¿era imprescindible traducir todo? ¡Si hasta al pobre villano le pusieron Sigiloso en lugar de Sly! ¡SIGILOSO! el pobre si quedó muy amoladito jaja.
En fin, como les iba diciendo...
No se como lo consigue Catherine Anderson, pero en sus novelas (al menos en las que he leído) siempre consigue "pellizcarme el corazón" un poquito cada vez.
Antes de empezar con la reseña tengo que dar una queja a las editoriales. Ya sé que soy súper quejumbrosa o quisquillosa pero... esto tengo que sacarlo que si no se me pudre dentro. ¿Cómo es posible que hasta los nombres propios los traduzcan? ¡Es horrible! ¡NO LO HAGAN! ¿En serio, u.u? ¿Por qué lo hacen? Me refiero a que desde el primer libro a nuestro protagonista le pusieron Cazador. O sea, estoy de acuerdo en que no muchas personas saben que Hunter es cazador en español, o al menos no las que no hablan inglés, pero es que... Agggggg, ¿porque los nombres propios? Debo decir que siempre (en serio, como... SIEMPRE) imaginaba que decía Hunter, lo siento, así soy.
No conformes con el fiasco de nombre que pusieron a nuestro prota en el primer libro van y le ponen Veloz al siguiente... pfff, no podía ni con mi alma a esas alturas. Lo sé, sé que son nombres comanches y tienen que tener algo así pero ¿era imprescindible traducir todo? ¡Si hasta al pobre villano le pusieron Sigiloso en lugar de Sly! ¡SIGILOSO! el pobre si quedó muy amoladito jaja.
En fin, como les iba diciendo...
August 30, 2017
Empecé con un enganche tremendo porque la historia me conquistó al instante.
La verdad es que es una historia bonita, pero... el libro se me ha terminado haciendo larguísimo.
Está bien la historia que cuenta. Cuestiona quiénes son los malos en una guerra, ¿unos, otros?, ¿no son realmente todos los que pierden?. Todo eso con una historia de amor entre enemigos naturales.
¿Qué me ha fallado? Las numerosas idas y venidas, el ahora si, ahora no. Los incontables abusos a las mujeres me han agotado mentalmente. ¡Es que no se ha librado ninguna! He vuelto a pensar una y mil veces qué desafortunadas han sido las mujeres a lo largo de la historia por no contar con un simple detalle: fuerza física.
Total, que me he quedado con una sensación agridulce.
La verdad es que es una historia bonita, pero... el libro se me ha terminado haciendo larguísimo.
Está bien la historia que cuenta. Cuestiona quiénes son los malos en una guerra, ¿unos, otros?, ¿no son realmente todos los que pierden?. Todo eso con una historia de amor entre enemigos naturales.
¿Qué me ha fallado? Las numerosas idas y venidas, el ahora si, ahora no. Los incontables abusos a las mujeres me han agotado mentalmente. ¡Es que no se ha librado ninguna! He vuelto a pensar una y mil veces qué desafortunadas han sido las mujeres a lo largo de la historia por no contar con un simple detalle: fuerza física.
Total, que me he quedado con una sensación agridulce.
October 24, 2016
*Buddy Read with Luli*
The problem that I find when I read a romance that was initially published in 1991 is that it can be passe now. I usually run into this with older contemporary love stories. Technology has changed, well-known celebrities were mentioned in a positive light that took a downward turn years later, popular songs were listed that are now out of vogue…I think you understand the general idea. Unfortunately, the historical yarn Comanche Moon was tempered with age and, at least for me, it was just too much.
*~It was interesting to note that the author mentioned at the beginning of my paperback edition that the publishing world wanted Ms. Anderson to make changes to the content but she refused. My review is based on this book; I am not sure if the Kindle version is entirely the same.~*
I believe the story was written to make the reader feel the anguish and torment that both groups of people had undergone in the mid-1800s American west. And, to a certain extent, I empathized with Hunter and Loretta. He was adopted by his native-American father and thrived. Years later, he watched as his Cheyenne wife and son The hate that festered inside him escalated to the extreme.
As a child, Loretta witnessed an abomination to her parents by the Cheyenne and lost her voice. It was a defense mechanism but she never uttered a word since. Her mother hid her in their cellar and that was the only reason she survived the wretched mess. I understood Loretta's pain and resentment.
With displeasure, their future as husband and wife was foretold in a Cheyenne prophecy. So strong was it part of his accepted destiny, that his mother and most of his tribe were willing to help him find the young woman and return her ‘home’.
The romance was
And,
I want to thank my reading-buddy, Luli, for sharing her valuable insight with me! On my own, I would have simply removed the series of stories from my listed books to read and no one on Goodreads would have known better. I believe our only difference in opinion was I actually preferred Hunter over Loretta. By a smidge! This is my fourth story that I have read by this author and the lowest I have rated; I am done. I am rewarding Comanche Moon a very generous two stars.
The problem that I find when I read a romance that was initially published in 1991 is that it can be passe now. I usually run into this with older contemporary love stories. Technology has changed, well-known celebrities were mentioned in a positive light that took a downward turn years later, popular songs were listed that are now out of vogue…I think you understand the general idea. Unfortunately, the historical yarn Comanche Moon was tempered with age and, at least for me, it was just too much.
*~It was interesting to note that the author mentioned at the beginning of my paperback edition that the publishing world wanted Ms. Anderson to make changes to the content but she refused. My review is based on this book; I am not sure if the Kindle version is entirely the same.~*
I believe the story was written to make the reader feel the anguish and torment that both groups of people had undergone in the mid-1800s American west. And, to a certain extent, I empathized with Hunter and Loretta. He was adopted by his native-American father and thrived. Years later, he watched as his Cheyenne wife and son The hate that festered inside him escalated to the extreme.
As a child, Loretta witnessed an abomination to her parents by the Cheyenne and lost her voice. It was a defense mechanism but she never uttered a word since. Her mother hid her in their cellar and that was the only reason she survived the wretched mess. I understood Loretta's pain and resentment.
With displeasure, their future as husband and wife was foretold in a Cheyenne prophecy. So strong was it part of his accepted destiny, that his mother and most of his tribe were willing to help him find the young woman and return her ‘home’.
The romance was
And,
I want to thank my reading-buddy, Luli, for sharing her valuable insight with me! On my own, I would have simply removed the series of stories from my listed books to read and no one on Goodreads would have known better. I believe our only difference in opinion was I actually preferred Hunter over Loretta. By a smidge! This is my fourth story that I have read by this author and the lowest I have rated; I am done. I am rewarding Comanche Moon a very generous two stars.
November 11, 2021
The way I see it the book's lovely cover is just like poo-pourri spray: an attempt to mask a turd! Lesson learned? Don't judge the quality of a book by its cover.
Heroine Loretta Simpson is given the moniker of "Little Wise One" via a big ole prophecy, but fails to live up to the hype. Little Wise One proves she's special, but only if one considers a fickle, doormatty nature and TSTL traits as unique. The evidence to support her wise nature seemed more sparse than the needles on a Charlie Brown Christmas tree. Our golden nugget of wisdom even questioned her own lack of intelligence. I admit it was done in jest, but isn't there always a grain of truth hidden within a joke?
If you think I'm blowing hot air, here are some examples included for your reading "pleasure".
As for the prophecy it basically states that a Comanche warrior (Hunter, the hero, who would rather scalp a white person than mate with one of them) and a mute, blond-haired chick will one day make ga-ga eyes at one another, fall in love and unite their two cultures. I'm paraphrasing, but the meaning is about the same. Problem is, LWO couldn't tell the difference between a good man and one who obviously meant her harm, much less bridge the chasm between two cultures at war with one another. I guess the author figured there's really no need to demonstrate why LWO is the chosen one since she, er, the prophecy says so and that should be enough. Similarly, I'm really not sure what Hunter saw in LWO to make him fall in love—other than simple peer pressure to fall in line with a fated-to-be-mated prophecy. One which his momma pushed onto him, no less.
The book's other big failure lies in the simplistic, spells-out-everything writing style. Nuanced this is not. I really should cite examples, but would rather sit in the middle seat of a packed international flight than relive the pain of revisiting this book. Ugh.
Heroine Loretta Simpson is given the moniker of "Little Wise One" via a big ole prophecy, but fails to live up to the hype. Little Wise One proves she's special, but only if one considers a fickle, doormatty nature and TSTL traits as unique. The evidence to support her wise nature seemed more sparse than the needles on a Charlie Brown Christmas tree. Our golden nugget of wisdom even questioned her own lack of intelligence. I admit it was done in jest, but isn't there always a grain of truth hidden within a joke?
If you think I'm blowing hot air, here are some examples included for your reading "pleasure".
As for the prophecy it basically states that a Comanche warrior (Hunter, the hero, who would rather scalp a white person than mate with one of them) and a mute, blond-haired chick will one day make ga-ga eyes at one another, fall in love and unite their two cultures. I'm paraphrasing, but the meaning is about the same. Problem is, LWO couldn't tell the difference between a good man and one who obviously meant her harm, much less bridge the chasm between two cultures at war with one another. I guess the author figured there's really no need to demonstrate why LWO is the chosen one since she, er, the prophecy says so and that should be enough. Similarly, I'm really not sure what Hunter saw in LWO to make him fall in love—other than simple peer pressure to fall in line with a fated-to-be-mated prophecy. One which his momma pushed onto him, no less.
The book's other big failure lies in the simplistic, spells-out-everything writing style. Nuanced this is not. I really should cite examples, but would rather sit in the middle seat of a packed international flight than relive the pain of revisiting this book. Ugh.
August 18, 2017
Lo único que puedo decir es que no se cómo duré más de dos años con este libro en mis manos sin animarme a leerlo. Definitivamente hay un tiempo para cada libro, que bueno que me decidí porque es PRECIOSO!, BELLISIMO! Me encantó!
May 15, 2009
This book is incredible! Wonderful! Thought provoking! Heartbreaking! I couldn’t keep my nose out of it for the past two days. At one point I misplaced it, and all hell broke lose. I was SO ticked off, and everyone in the house paid for it. Turns out, a dog had shoved it under my bed, but anyway, back to the review –
I’ve read a few frontier historicals, and I’m realizing they are becoming one of my favorites. The harsh lives these people lived are incredible. The conflict between the whites and Indians was so awful. In this story you are thrown into the struggle between them, and how tragic it was on both sides.
Loretta’s parents were murdered during an Indian raid 7 years earlier, and she witnessed the brutal rape and slayings. Now she is 20 years old, and mute. Since the attack she cannot speak. She lives with her aunt and uncle and young niece on their farm.
Hunter of the Wolf‘s wife was raped and murdered by white men, while she was pregnant wit his child, years ago. Now he must live a song that tells of him falling in love with a white woman who cannot speak.
Their story is worth every minute it takes to read it. I did like the end, but I would have liked a little bit more of an epilogue. I’m looking forward to her niece Amy and Swift Antelope’s story next.
I’ve read a few frontier historicals, and I’m realizing they are becoming one of my favorites. The harsh lives these people lived are incredible. The conflict between the whites and Indians was so awful. In this story you are thrown into the struggle between them, and how tragic it was on both sides.
Loretta’s parents were murdered during an Indian raid 7 years earlier, and she witnessed the brutal rape and slayings. Now she is 20 years old, and mute. Since the attack she cannot speak. She lives with her aunt and uncle and young niece on their farm.
Hunter of the Wolf‘s wife was raped and murdered by white men, while she was pregnant wit his child, years ago. Now he must live a song that tells of him falling in love with a white woman who cannot speak.
Their story is worth every minute it takes to read it. I did like the end, but I would have liked a little bit more of an epilogue. I’m looking forward to her niece Amy and Swift Antelope’s story next.
April 19, 2020
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MADRE MÍA QUE PRECIOSIDAD DE LIBRO.
MADRE MÍA QUE PRECIOSIDAD DE LIBRO.
May 24, 2009
Second Review:(May 23, 2009)
Awesome storytelling. Enjoyed how the author weaved her tale of love and hate--prejudices. Loretta Jane Simpson was in her 20's living with her mother's sister, Rachel, and her abusive husband, and their child, Amy Rose (age 12) somewhere in Northwest Texas. Loretta witnessed her mother and father get slaughtered by a group of Indians 7 years earlier and hadn't talked since.
There was a prophecy that the Comanches believed about a yellow-haired woman, who didn't speak, would meet and love Hunter of the Wolf. There was a lot more to the prophecy and it played out, gradually, throughout Comanche Moon.
Both Hunter and Loretta developed so much from the beginning to the ending. Remarkable, unforgettable tale of love between two opposites. Both stubborn mules at times. Hunter, bless his heart, had his hands full with two "yellow-haired" females that he didn't understand. His talks with his own parents about his situation were humorous. His mom was a hoot!
Comanche Moon shows the dark side of both White and Indian cultures, but also shows how alike they were. Loving their wives, children, parents. Being torn from both worlds and accepted by neither forced the couple to venture to new ground and begin again.
So looking forward to the next book in this series, "Comanche Heart" and know it picks up several years AFTER "Comanche Moon" with Amy Rose and Swift Antelope.
First Review: (May 29, 2008)
Loved it! Hands down one of the best historical westerns I have read in a very long time. This is book #1 and a reissue of this series from the early 90's. I see now why there was such an outcry for more copies. The author mentions in her Preface that she spent 4 years researching the Comanche culture prior to writing this. It showed. Very well written!
This was a long book and I found it very hard to put down. Some of the events were sickening and cold blooded, but so was the history between the two cultures (White and Indian). Both main characters were well developed and I became very attached to them. I'm glad to see their children have a stories in books #3 and #4....
The way the prophecy played out was awesome. Felt the characters grief and happiness throughout the tale and loved (LOVED!) reading about the lifestyle of the Comanche Indians. Interestingly enough, I've been to Palo Duro Canyon. It's near Amarillo, Texas.
Wonderful romantic western and another for This Reader's Favorites Shelf.
Awesome storytelling. Enjoyed how the author weaved her tale of love and hate--prejudices. Loretta Jane Simpson was in her 20's living with her mother's sister, Rachel, and her abusive husband, and their child, Amy Rose (age 12) somewhere in Northwest Texas. Loretta witnessed her mother and father get slaughtered by a group of Indians 7 years earlier and hadn't talked since.
There was a prophecy that the Comanches believed about a yellow-haired woman, who didn't speak, would meet and love Hunter of the Wolf. There was a lot more to the prophecy and it played out, gradually, throughout Comanche Moon.
Both Hunter and Loretta developed so much from the beginning to the ending. Remarkable, unforgettable tale of love between two opposites. Both stubborn mules at times. Hunter, bless his heart, had his hands full with two "yellow-haired" females that he didn't understand. His talks with his own parents about his situation were humorous. His mom was a hoot!
Comanche Moon shows the dark side of both White and Indian cultures, but also shows how alike they were. Loving their wives, children, parents. Being torn from both worlds and accepted by neither forced the couple to venture to new ground and begin again.
So looking forward to the next book in this series, "Comanche Heart" and know it picks up several years AFTER "Comanche Moon" with Amy Rose and Swift Antelope.
First Review: (May 29, 2008)
Loved it! Hands down one of the best historical westerns I have read in a very long time. This is book #1 and a reissue of this series from the early 90's. I see now why there was such an outcry for more copies. The author mentions in her Preface that she spent 4 years researching the Comanche culture prior to writing this. It showed. Very well written!
This was a long book and I found it very hard to put down. Some of the events were sickening and cold blooded, but so was the history between the two cultures (White and Indian). Both main characters were well developed and I became very attached to them. I'm glad to see their children have a stories in books #3 and #4....
The way the prophecy played out was awesome. Felt the characters grief and happiness throughout the tale and loved (LOVED!) reading about the lifestyle of the Comanche Indians. Interestingly enough, I've been to Palo Duro Canyon. It's near Amarillo, Texas.
Wonderful romantic western and another for This Reader's Favorites Shelf.
May 5, 2016
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Esta es una historia maravillosa, de esas como se encuentran pocas. La escritora se sale por completo de los tópicos, y no es sólo una historia de amor sino que va más allá de eso. Es una lucha entre dos pueblos, la historia de dos personas que odian por completo lo que el otro representa, el dolor de tantas desgracias y la muerte de forma brutal de muchos a los que amaban.
Los personajes están muy bien construidos, incluso los secundarios, y las relaciones están perfectamente elaboradas. La relación de Cazador con sus padres y su hermano, incluso con su primo, es muy tierna. El amor de Loretta, Amy y Rachel también es muy bonito. Incluso las relaciones entre otros personajes del poblado.
La autora consigue bien hacernos ver que no hay buenos ni malos, hay bandos como pasa en toda guerra o conflicto. Llega un punto en que ambos cometen tantas atrocidades que las reivindicaciones de unos y otros dejan de importar y se centran en devolver daño por daño e incluso en multiplicarlo si se puede convirtiéndose en una espiral de la que no se puede salir. Cazador y Loretta están precisamente en medio de esa espiral.
"Cuando el horror era insoportable, justificaba las acciones de los indios recordando cómo habían atacado antes su poblado. Recordaba a un anciano frágil que murió cuando trataba de salvar a un niño. Pensaba en aquella india aterrada que corría para salvar su vida y la de su hijo, y que fue atravesada por detrás con el sable. Se dio cuenta ahora de que no había buenos ni malos, ni cosas que estuviesen bien o mal, solo gente luchando por sus vidas. Gente maravillosa, que vivía, y amaba, y reía."
Lo que más me ha gustado es que Cazador es un indio en todo el sentido de la palabra, lucha por su gente, corta cabelleras que luego tiene en su tienda y se lleva botines de aquellos que mata. Y a ella la trata como lo haría un indio, especialmente al principio. No nos endulzan las cosas, pasan desgracias que te encogen el corazón, porque fectivamente, esas desgracias pasaron. Esos actos se realizaron por ambos bandos. Aún así, a pesar de todas las brutalidades que comenten puedes llegar a entenderlos, aunque te repugnen.
Aún así, hay pinceladas divertidas que restan un poco de tensión, aunque no muchas, y la relación entre ambos es preciosa.
"Reconoceré la canción que tu corazón canta. Y tú conocerás la mía."
Esta es una historia maravillosa, de esas como se encuentran pocas. La escritora se sale por completo de los tópicos, y no es sólo una historia de amor sino que va más allá de eso. Es una lucha entre dos pueblos, la historia de dos personas que odian por completo lo que el otro representa, el dolor de tantas desgracias y la muerte de forma brutal de muchos a los que amaban.
Los personajes están muy bien construidos, incluso los secundarios, y las relaciones están perfectamente elaboradas. La relación de Cazador con sus padres y su hermano, incluso con su primo, es muy tierna. El amor de Loretta, Amy y Rachel también es muy bonito. Incluso las relaciones entre otros personajes del poblado.
La autora consigue bien hacernos ver que no hay buenos ni malos, hay bandos como pasa en toda guerra o conflicto. Llega un punto en que ambos cometen tantas atrocidades que las reivindicaciones de unos y otros dejan de importar y se centran en devolver daño por daño e incluso en multiplicarlo si se puede convirtiéndose en una espiral de la que no se puede salir. Cazador y Loretta están precisamente en medio de esa espiral.
"Cuando el horror era insoportable, justificaba las acciones de los indios recordando cómo habían atacado antes su poblado. Recordaba a un anciano frágil que murió cuando trataba de salvar a un niño. Pensaba en aquella india aterrada que corría para salvar su vida y la de su hijo, y que fue atravesada por detrás con el sable. Se dio cuenta ahora de que no había buenos ni malos, ni cosas que estuviesen bien o mal, solo gente luchando por sus vidas. Gente maravillosa, que vivía, y amaba, y reía."
Lo que más me ha gustado es que Cazador es un indio en todo el sentido de la palabra, lucha por su gente, corta cabelleras que luego tiene en su tienda y se lleva botines de aquellos que mata. Y a ella la trata como lo haría un indio, especialmente al principio. No nos endulzan las cosas, pasan desgracias que te encogen el corazón, porque fectivamente, esas desgracias pasaron. Esos actos se realizaron por ambos bandos. Aún así, a pesar de todas las brutalidades que comenten puedes llegar a entenderlos, aunque te repugnen.
Aún así, hay pinceladas divertidas que restan un poco de tensión, aunque no muchas, y la relación entre ambos es preciosa.
"Reconoceré la canción que tu corazón canta. Y tú conocerás la mía."
August 10, 2016
Preciosa historia, maravillosa, reflexiva, se nota que me ha encantado? no se por que me resistí tanto tiempo a leerla, pensaba que el tema de los indios no iba a gustarme, y me encantó, me fascinó esa manera de hablar de Cazador, ha sido un libro maravilloso, me he pegado un madrugon para terminarlo, pensé en restarle una estrellita por falta de epílogo, pero me di cuenta que sabremos mas de ellos en el siguiente libro y eso es bueno no? como diría mi hermoso Cazador. lo recomiendo totalmente, derechito a leer el de Amy y Antílope veloz.
November 17, 2022
El sello tan característico de esta autora ✍️ Como ella misma dice, no es un libro de romántica al uso. Lo de esta autora me parece maravilloso, cómo narra sus historias. Yo es que me he bebido el libro. Un libro largo pero que no se me ha hecho nada pesado. Apurando la tensión hasta el último tanto por ciento 🥴😅
Me ha gustado que nos muestra la crueldad de ambos bandos pero sin profundizar. Se agradece. Con los detalles que da ya se puede una casi imaginar el horror que sufrieron, o no nos lo podemos imaginar.
Cuesta creer que tras tanto dolor, odio y sangre derramada, esta historia de amor cabalgue hacia el horizonte (qué bonito me ha quedado 😹😹). Pero sí, dicen que el amor puede con todo. Hay una escena al final magistral de él hacia ella.
A mí me ha llegado esta historia así que estoy feliz por ello y con ganas de leer el resto de la serie.
Me ha gustado que nos muestra la crueldad de ambos bandos pero sin profundizar. Se agradece. Con los detalles que da ya se puede una casi imaginar el horror que sufrieron, o no nos lo podemos imaginar.
Cuesta creer que tras tanto dolor, odio y sangre derramada, esta historia de amor cabalgue hacia el horizonte (qué bonito me ha quedado 😹😹). Pero sí, dicen que el amor puede con todo. Hay una escena al final magistral de él hacia ella.
A mí me ha llegado esta historia así que estoy feliz por ello y con ganas de leer el resto de la serie.
January 30, 2022
Foarte frumoasă cartea💛
May 25, 2008
I think I have to repeat what Christel said and say "Wow!" This was a very powerful story was a great dynamic to it. I was fascinated and appalled all at once as I was reading. Once you finish, you can understand why Anderson had a hard time selling this book when she first tried back in the late 80's (as she mentions in the preface). There's nothing pretty or gentle or sweet about the story. It does have its sweeter moments, but for the most part it's harsh and brutal and thought-provoking. Yet at the same time, it is still a rather beautiful tale.
As a person living in the modern world, as you read the book, you have to force yourself to set aside your beliefs and morals and allow yourself to accept the way of life as it was back then. People acted differently, relationships were different. There were times when reading this book that I was appalled and fascinated and fought an overwhelming sadness. Because while this book may be fiction, there is more than a hint of truth to the theme of tale - about the cyclical conflict between the white man and the Indians (Native Americans, if I want to be P.C.). Anderson spares us none of the harsh realities in this book, and you're constantly questioning yourself about what was right and what was wrong - who was right and who was wrong. And in the end, you realize, as Loretta did, that there wasn't really a right or a wrong, that things were what they were, and all you could do was make the best of it.
And though there was a happy ending for Loretta and Hunter, I was still a bit sad when I finished because at this present time, the history of the Native Americans has already been written - and it wasn't a pretty tale. And you know that Warrior's words about how his People will go with the wind are true.
As a person living in the modern world, as you read the book, you have to force yourself to set aside your beliefs and morals and allow yourself to accept the way of life as it was back then. People acted differently, relationships were different. There were times when reading this book that I was appalled and fascinated and fought an overwhelming sadness. Because while this book may be fiction, there is more than a hint of truth to the theme of tale - about the cyclical conflict between the white man and the Indians (Native Americans, if I want to be P.C.). Anderson spares us none of the harsh realities in this book, and you're constantly questioning yourself about what was right and what was wrong - who was right and who was wrong. And in the end, you realize, as Loretta did, that there wasn't really a right or a wrong, that things were what they were, and all you could do was make the best of it.
And though there was a happy ending for Loretta and Hunter, I was still a bit sad when I finished because at this present time, the history of the Native Americans has already been written - and it wasn't a pretty tale. And you know that Warrior's words about how his People will go with the wind are true.
May 21, 2009
Wonderful western historical romance. Catherine Anderson really can weave a great story with heart pounding action and a tender passion between two very different people. I really enjoyed this one, and I plan to continue to read more in this series.
My only negative was that I listened to this one on my iPod, which I honestly would not recommend. I wish I read it instead of listened to it. Although the story itself was amazingly good, the reader's voice left much to be desired. At times you can hear her swallow and smack her lips, but most annoying was the voices for Hunter and Loretta. The dialog was read sooooo slow and didn't flow well, and it was hard to imagine Hunter as a warrior when he sounded like an alien learning english. I've listened to a few hundred of books so I can easily seperate story from the readers voice if need be, but this one was a stretch even for me! When I read Comanche Heart it will be the book version.
My only negative was that I listened to this one on my iPod, which I honestly would not recommend. I wish I read it instead of listened to it. Although the story itself was amazingly good, the reader's voice left much to be desired. At times you can hear her swallow and smack her lips, but most annoying was the voices for Hunter and Loretta. The dialog was read sooooo slow and didn't flow well, and it was hard to imagine Hunter as a warrior when he sounded like an alien learning english. I've listened to a few hundred of books so I can easily seperate story from the readers voice if need be, but this one was a stretch even for me! When I read Comanche Heart it will be the book version.
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