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Cutter's Creek #10
Captivated
Kidnapped by her husband's killers, this pioneering woman is forced to marry one of her abductors. Can love blossom between two avowed enemies? Maria Holloway is a captive. Abducted by Lakota, and forced to live with the people who killed her husband, the pioneering woman refuses to give up hope that one day she’ll be saved. Far from civilization, and everyone she knows and loves, she’s given in marriage to a Lakota warrior. Full of bitterness and despair, she turns to God for help, wondering if even He has abandoned her. She tries to escape, but is returned her enemy over and over again. Bodaway is angry and alone. His wife died and left him to raise three young children on his own. With no plans to remarry, he prefers to lead a solitary life, keeping to himself. That is, until Maria Holloway is thrust into village life. Suddenly, he finds himself saddled with a new wife, one he never wanted. He doesn’t know what to do with her, or how to act. And feels like a stranger in his own home. But when tragedy strikes, and he thinks she is lost to him forever, his true feelings come flooding to the surface. Can love blossom between two avowed enemies? Journey back once again to the quaint little hamlet of Cutter’s Creek, Montana Territory. Where love is true, and no one’s a stranger.
184 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 9, 2017
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About the author
Vivi Holt
56 books454 followersVivi Holt writes inspirational romance. Of her books, readers say:
"The plot kept me enthralled and the pages turning"
"I cried and laughed"
"What an awesome ending. Can't wait for more!!"
Vivi lives in beautiful Brisbane, Australia with her husband and three young children. Growing up on a farm she learned to love the country life and now she writes about it in her books. History has always fascinated her as well, so writing historical romance seemed a natural progression. She loves horse-riding, hiking, and reading.
Her goal is to write touching, emotional and sweet romances stories that captivate the reader and transport them to another place and time.
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"The plot kept me enthralled and the pages turning"
"I cried and laughed"
"What an awesome ending. Can't wait for more!!"
Vivi lives in beautiful Brisbane, Australia with her husband and three young children. Growing up on a farm she learned to love the country life and now she writes about it in her books. History has always fascinated her as well, so writing historical romance seemed a natural progression. She loves horse-riding, hiking, and reading.
Her goal is to write touching, emotional and sweet romances stories that captivate the reader and transport them to another place and time.
Follow Vivi on:
Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/viviholt.aut...)
Twitter (https://twitter.com/vivi_holt)
Contact her at vivi@viviholt.com
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April 3, 2019
Though this book was clean there was so romance in it and a really good plot. I will be reading more from this author
June 21, 2017
I enjoyed this story overall, but was less than impressed with the "Christian" message in this story. There was the occasional prayer flung up to heaven; but the main character in the story gave no kind of witness to the Indians that she was with. Later on we learn that she was raised with a Catholic mother, which may be the reason for no evangelical bent in her life. I was quite disappointed when Maria's husband talked of the Great Spirit, Maria said that her people called Him God. Yikes! They are not the same at all! We have to stop doing that people - our God is not the same as the gods of other people - He is not Allah, He is not the Great Spirit, etc... He is One, and He is only One. This was basically a white woman falls in love with Indian story with a few prayers thrown in to make it a Christian novel. Overall I enjoyed it, but it was just all right.
May 8, 2019
I have read others out of the Cutter's Creek series and really enjoyed them. I was excited to find out what came of Marie after her husband was killed by indains and she was kidnapped. The clean historical romance style is true to the rest of the series but this one is extra fun because of the big culture divide and how she has to adapt to survive. If you are a fan of clean historical romances and Vivi Holt then you won't be disappointed with this story... it's a must read.
I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.
I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.
October 7, 2017
This story is easy to read and the characters, especially those in the Lakota camp, are beautifully drawn.
Read full review in the 2017 September issue of InD'tale Magazine.
Read full review in the 2017 September issue of InD'tale Magazine.
June 5, 2018
This is a really good story a bit different than most those of Cutter's Creek.
A woman is kidnapped from a wagon train that is on it's way to Cutter's Creek. Her husband killed right in front of her by a raid from Lakota Indians.
She became a captive and always caught if she tried to escape.
She lived with this tribe for quite awhile and eventually was wanted by the one that killed her husband. Thankfully another member of the tribe a man she say looking at her occasionally but not in the frightening way the other man did, stepped forward to take her as his wife. Tradition was that anyone who lost their wife would be first to have a new wife. Bodaway the chiefs son was the one that stepped forward to take her as his wife. He had three children that needed a mother but he didn't want any relationship with another woman. He missed his wife. But somehow over time love bloomed between them and she did her best to learn the language and the things the women did in the village.
Maria was a blond white woman who would never belong in this tribe or be accepted by them.
She did her best and one good friend who mentored her to do what women needed and she taught her to speak their native language.
This is a very good story and it drew me in right away. It was hard to put it down but every time I picked it up to read it, I just read chapter after chapter until I had to sleep.
Vivi Holt is a very good author and I only started reading her stories in this series of Cutter's Creek.
She creates great stories with a lot of ups and downs and hard times mixed with good as in this story. There is a lot of action in this story as well as love that blooms between Maria and her Indian husband. They were now a family. But something happens again and she is taken away or rescued and just went a long. More things exposed and her life turned upside down.
If you are a fan of Cutter's Creek you must read this one for sure. If not then you should start reading from the beginning. Each book can be read as a stand alone but you would miss the characters that help build up this town in Montana. I highly recommend this story. It is really good.
A woman is kidnapped from a wagon train that is on it's way to Cutter's Creek. Her husband killed right in front of her by a raid from Lakota Indians.
She became a captive and always caught if she tried to escape.
She lived with this tribe for quite awhile and eventually was wanted by the one that killed her husband. Thankfully another member of the tribe a man she say looking at her occasionally but not in the frightening way the other man did, stepped forward to take her as his wife. Tradition was that anyone who lost their wife would be first to have a new wife. Bodaway the chiefs son was the one that stepped forward to take her as his wife. He had three children that needed a mother but he didn't want any relationship with another woman. He missed his wife. But somehow over time love bloomed between them and she did her best to learn the language and the things the women did in the village.
Maria was a blond white woman who would never belong in this tribe or be accepted by them.
She did her best and one good friend who mentored her to do what women needed and she taught her to speak their native language.
This is a very good story and it drew me in right away. It was hard to put it down but every time I picked it up to read it, I just read chapter after chapter until I had to sleep.
Vivi Holt is a very good author and I only started reading her stories in this series of Cutter's Creek.
She creates great stories with a lot of ups and downs and hard times mixed with good as in this story. There is a lot of action in this story as well as love that blooms between Maria and her Indian husband. They were now a family. But something happens again and she is taken away or rescued and just went a long. More things exposed and her life turned upside down.
If you are a fan of Cutter's Creek you must read this one for sure. If not then you should start reading from the beginning. Each book can be read as a stand alone but you would miss the characters that help build up this town in Montana. I highly recommend this story. It is really good.
April 12, 2019
Maria Holloway and her husband, Fred, are travelling by wagon train to Cutter's Creek. Before they can reach their destination, a Lakota raiding party attacks, killing Fred and taking Maria captive.
Maria is a fighter and instead of giving up, she quickly learns to adapt to her situation. All she wants to do is go home, but where exactly is home? Her husband is dead, nothing is waiting for her in Cutter's Creek and her parents are still in England.
When the Chief's son, Bodaway, claims her as his wife, she doesn't know what to expect. Is she to be his slave or just someone to take care of his three young children? Maria starts to have feelings for Boda, but she should hate him for the murder of her husband. Bodaway is still grieving for his wife and has no desire to fall for another woman, especially a white captive. Will they be able to give in to their feelings or will their differences keep them from the love they both want?
Ms. Holt writes wonderfully romantic stories, full of faith, turmoil, romance, and emotion. The characters are well written, the story is fast paced, and there is enough humor to add to the enjoyment of the book.
The narrator does a great job and adds a lot to the listening enjoyment of the book. All of the Cutter's Creek books are standalone, but are tied together through the characters. If you love historical romance with a HEA ending, give this one a chance. You won't be disappointed!
Maria is a fighter and instead of giving up, she quickly learns to adapt to her situation. All she wants to do is go home, but where exactly is home? Her husband is dead, nothing is waiting for her in Cutter's Creek and her parents are still in England.
When the Chief's son, Bodaway, claims her as his wife, she doesn't know what to expect. Is she to be his slave or just someone to take care of his three young children? Maria starts to have feelings for Boda, but she should hate him for the murder of her husband. Bodaway is still grieving for his wife and has no desire to fall for another woman, especially a white captive. Will they be able to give in to their feelings or will their differences keep them from the love they both want?
Ms. Holt writes wonderfully romantic stories, full of faith, turmoil, romance, and emotion. The characters are well written, the story is fast paced, and there is enough humor to add to the enjoyment of the book.
The narrator does a great job and adds a lot to the listening enjoyment of the book. All of the Cutter's Creek books are standalone, but are tied together through the characters. If you love historical romance with a HEA ending, give this one a chance. You won't be disappointed!
April 9, 2019
Cutter's Creek is a place for settling down, but Maria finds herself widowed and living with an Indian tribe before she even gets there! This historical romance is a little different than our down home, settling out west type of story. Vivi Holt gives us a chance to see an Indian tribe, the savagery that could happen and the integration of a white woman into Indian life. This enjoyable story has Maria living with the tribe after one of their own has killed her husband. Now months later, one of the men is to take her as his wife. When Bodaway, the chief's son takes her in to help with his children, she begins to acclimate to Indian life. Will she ever return to her life and settle in Cutter's Creek? Will she want to stay with the Indians? While not what Maria envisions her life to be, it's beautiful how she comes to know where she belongs and why. Holt gives the story true love and compassion, a story not to miss in this series.
Paul Curtis is a great choice for narrating this historical romance. He gives the story that western flare, and adds the emotion and suspense perfectly. He has good pace and his voices are well placed and very realistic. I enjoyed his portrayal of Maria and Bodaway.
Paul Curtis is a great choice for narrating this historical romance. He gives the story that western flare, and adds the emotion and suspense perfectly. He has good pace and his voices are well placed and very realistic. I enjoyed his portrayal of Maria and Bodaway.
April 14, 2019
I loved this story of Maria as she adapted to the Lakota lifestyle after her husband was killed and she was kidnapped. Her husband Botta came to love her and protected her no matter what happened, even when she was the foolish one. His love was so great that he tracked her down after the sheriff took her back to civilization to ask her to come back to him and his children. The author also made it plain that the settlers did not know what to make of Maria, so they called her "That Mrs. Holloway". So many times, authors try to just integrate the person back into society like nothing had happened. The truth is in that day and age, if a woman was captured by an Indian and was taken as a wife. It was better for her to stay with her Indian husband than return to civilization. White men and women were very bigoted at the time, and Christian women were not so Christian when confronted with the truth of living with the Indians.
September 22, 2020
Maria and Boda 💞
Loved this story!! In an earlier book, when Maria Holloway was captured by the Indian warriors, I thought how horrible! But thankfully, we find that a very kindhearted and gentle man had claimed her. Boda is the chief's son. The warrior who killed Maria's English husband, Fred, is an angry and vicious man. And Anon wants Maria for himself. Will her concede to Boda?
At first, all she can think about is how to escape. But over time, she grows very close to Boda and his three children. She acclimates to their culture, language and way of life. Three years later, when an opportunity enables her to come back to civilization, will she take it? Or will her heart draw her back to her People?
Loved this story!! In an earlier book, when Maria Holloway was captured by the Indian warriors, I thought how horrible! But thankfully, we find that a very kindhearted and gentle man had claimed her. Boda is the chief's son. The warrior who killed Maria's English husband, Fred, is an angry and vicious man. And Anon wants Maria for himself. Will her concede to Boda?
At first, all she can think about is how to escape. But over time, she grows very close to Boda and his three children. She acclimates to their culture, language and way of life. Three years later, when an opportunity enables her to come back to civilization, will she take it? Or will her heart draw her back to her People?
September 2, 2018
4 stars
I purchased the novella Cutter's Creek Book 18:Captivated by Vivi Holt and this review was given freely.
The story of Maria Holloway's capture by the Lakota tribe and second chance at love with warrior and single father Bodaway is a poignant one. This complex story expresses both the kind and killer/reactive sides of the Native tribes, Maria's integration into the tribe, the consequences of a interracial baby, and the difficulty trying to re-assimilate into the "White" world.
I purchased the novella Cutter's Creek Book 18:Captivated by Vivi Holt and this review was given freely.
The story of Maria Holloway's capture by the Lakota tribe and second chance at love with warrior and single father Bodaway is a poignant one. This complex story expresses both the kind and killer/reactive sides of the Native tribes, Maria's integration into the tribe, the consequences of a interracial baby, and the difficulty trying to re-assimilate into the "White" world.
May 11, 2017
Captivating story
I couldn't stop reading this book! The characters were amazing. It was so easy to understand how Maria felt, and Brodie was a unique man in his village. I wasn't how the story would end but it was wonderful. A satisfying read that touched my heart because the characters seemed so real. I would easily rate this story a ten if I could!
I couldn't stop reading this book! The characters were amazing. It was so easy to understand how Maria felt, and Brodie was a unique man in his village. I wasn't how the story would end but it was wonderful. A satisfying read that touched my heart because the characters seemed so real. I would easily rate this story a ten if I could!
August 12, 2017
Well Done
Great diverting tale. Really enjoyed stepping back in time. Good plot, well researched and entertaining. Gave it a five due to the character development, dialog, emotion and realism.
She is an author I would read agin. You know it is good when you are sad it is finished. And you want more....
Great diverting tale. Really enjoyed stepping back in time. Good plot, well researched and entertaining. Gave it a five due to the character development, dialog, emotion and realism.
She is an author I would read agin. You know it is good when you are sad it is finished. And you want more....
April 27, 2019
This story is part of the Cutter's Creek Series. This is a sweet Historical Romance. Maria is a really strong character. Bodaway is strong and protective. I like how they learn to know each other. The little ones are so cute! The storyline is filled with twists and turns. The ending is beautiful. Paul Curtis did a good job with the narration.
March 9, 2018
It was an excellent book. It kept my attention through the end of the book. I enjoyed the writers ability to meld the cultures of the Indians and the (Asico)or White people. Thank you to the author of this book. I would highly recommend this book to others.
July 4, 2017
Great
Another great book in the series. Different from the others, loved it. Thanks Vivi for another great read! Looking forward to the next book!
Another great book in the series. Different from the others, loved it. Thanks Vivi for another great read! Looking forward to the next book!
July 13, 2017
It was fine. I just won't remember reading this book in like a month.
December 31, 2017
Loved it
This was a very different kind of romance, but great for it! Maria is such a strong character, and she learns what love means.
This was a very different kind of romance, but great for it! Maria is such a strong character, and she learns what love means.
March 30, 2018
Maria
Loved it, she crossed boundaries with strength and fortitude. There’s more to her and Boda’s life to come, I can tell!
Loved it, she crossed boundaries with strength and fortitude. There’s more to her and Boda’s life to come, I can tell!
July 7, 2019
Ok I guess. A sweet sort of story with not much romance and a happy ending.
August 26, 2019
Review under box set
July 14, 2022
I read it once before. I liked it.
November 22, 2022
Couldve been much more interesting
It's like the author made an effort to write boring characters and a predictable story line
It's like the author made an effort to write boring characters and a predictable story line
August 29, 2022
1=dnf; 2=not to my taste; 3=Meh, it was ok; 4=I liked it a lot; 5=a favorite must-read!
October 10, 2019
Forsaking All Others
One imagines the horrors suffered by settlers attacked by wild, rampaging Indians (alternatively, peaceful tribesmen defending their homesteads against evil, greedy, white-skinned devils who denuded the landscape, destroyed the environment, and wiped out the local flora and fauna with abandon while slaughtering the innocent prior inhabitants of the land). Okay, that just slipped out, but rather presents the extremes of thought extant both then and now regarding the (largely European) takeover of the Americas. (And don't get your shorts in a twist over that name! He was a well-respected cartographer.)
And yet that does set the stage for the horror Maria felt as she watched her husband and others in the wagon train headed for Cutter's Creek attacked and slaughtered before she was taken captive and brought to an Indian village. What is beautifully brought out in this story is not just that captives were NOT universally mistreated but were often integrated into the tribe to the extent they allowed. Language and lifestyle differences notwithstanding, if you think of the life of a plainswoman, hauling water and wood, scrubbing clothes in the creek, manually gardening (no rototillers!), cleaning, living a hardscrabble existance, and then compare and contrast with what a women in a native tribe would have been doing--gee, it is more compare than contrast, isn't it? Yes, the wealthier townies back East might have had indoor water (but chamberpots and outdoor privies would still have been the norm) and servants handling the more arduous chores, but I suspect for most women the physical requirements would have been about the same.
With all this as background, I commend author Vivi Holt for her obviously meticulous attention to detail and attempt to present fairly the existing conditions which form the setting for this love story. As narrated by Paul Curtis, one is swept into the mind and thoughts of our heroine as she fights to preserve her sense of self in the midst of the bewildering and drastic changes in her life.
One imagines the horrors suffered by settlers attacked by wild, rampaging Indians (alternatively, peaceful tribesmen defending their homesteads against evil, greedy, white-skinned devils who denuded the landscape, destroyed the environment, and wiped out the local flora and fauna with abandon while slaughtering the innocent prior inhabitants of the land). Okay, that just slipped out, but rather presents the extremes of thought extant both then and now regarding the (largely European) takeover of the Americas. (And don't get your shorts in a twist over that name! He was a well-respected cartographer.)
And yet that does set the stage for the horror Maria felt as she watched her husband and others in the wagon train headed for Cutter's Creek attacked and slaughtered before she was taken captive and brought to an Indian village. What is beautifully brought out in this story is not just that captives were NOT universally mistreated but were often integrated into the tribe to the extent they allowed. Language and lifestyle differences notwithstanding, if you think of the life of a plainswoman, hauling water and wood, scrubbing clothes in the creek, manually gardening (no rototillers!), cleaning, living a hardscrabble existance, and then compare and contrast with what a women in a native tribe would have been doing--gee, it is more compare than contrast, isn't it? Yes, the wealthier townies back East might have had indoor water (but chamberpots and outdoor privies would still have been the norm) and servants handling the more arduous chores, but I suspect for most women the physical requirements would have been about the same.
With all this as background, I commend author Vivi Holt for her obviously meticulous attention to detail and attempt to present fairly the existing conditions which form the setting for this love story. As narrated by Paul Curtis, one is swept into the mind and thoughts of our heroine as she fights to preserve her sense of self in the midst of the bewildering and drastic changes in her life.
November 29, 2018
Hero: Bodaway - Heroine: Maria
4.5* : Another great story in this series that is filled with fun, love and intrigue. The story progressed steadily, has well developed characters and a fun developing plot. This story has a very happy and satisfying HEA
4.5* : Another great story in this series that is filled with fun, love and intrigue. The story progressed steadily, has well developed characters and a fun developing plot. This story has a very happy and satisfying HEA
April 10, 2017
A LIFE SPENT WAITING WAS A LIFE WASTED
The story is part of the Cutter’s Creek series and can read as a standalone. We met Maria Holloway previous when the wagon train she, her husband Fred, along with several others were en route to Cutter’s Creek and was ambushed by Lakota Indians. Fred was killed, and Marie was kidnapped. Those on the wagon train have never given up on Maria being found and that included Sheriff Clifford Brentwood who married Camilla Brown. Three years have passed, but the memories are still fresh.
Maria Holloway will spend the first six months of her life with the Lakota tribe as a captive, but not mistreated. She will slowly learn their language and their ways. Without it being her choice, she will be given to a warrior as his wife, two men will offer for her, and by custom, since Bodaway’s wife is deceased and he has three children, he will be given her as his new wife. There is no ceremony; it is just their accepted practice.
Not everyone wants the wasicu woman in their camp, some will treat her poorly, some will become friends and teach her their customs, and others will leave her weary. Maria will find herself an instant mother and works well with Boda’s children.
The plot will take us to the kidnapping of Maria and from the travels to the Lakota campsite and her treatment with The People. She will slowly learn to speak their language and customs. Without a say in the process, she will be claimed by the Chief’s son as his new wife, but begrudgingly and to protect her. His first wife died giving birth to their third child. Marie will constantly question why God has abandoned her, and will she ever get to go home to her people. Over time, she and Bodaway develop feelings for each other. “The People will accept you as one of us when you choose to accept it yourself.” “Hope was holding her back from living her life. Holding her back from loving the one man who’d always stood by her, loved her, defended her—even when he knew she didn’t feel the same.”
Life will take a major turn; the Chief will senselessly lose his life in a provoked battle. Bodaway never wanted to be Chief of the Lakota, and his title will be challenged by Anunkasan. Marie will be found and ‘rescued’ by Sheriff Brentwood, but can she return to her old way of life, or does she want to be back with The People? “Consider this—only you are in control of your destiny. Fred is gone. Your parents live on the other side of the world. No one can tell you how to live your life—you can choose your own path. So what you have to decide is, what do you want?”
The story is part of the Cutter’s Creek series and can read as a standalone. We met Maria Holloway previous when the wagon train she, her husband Fred, along with several others were en route to Cutter’s Creek and was ambushed by Lakota Indians. Fred was killed, and Marie was kidnapped. Those on the wagon train have never given up on Maria being found and that included Sheriff Clifford Brentwood who married Camilla Brown. Three years have passed, but the memories are still fresh.
Maria Holloway will spend the first six months of her life with the Lakota tribe as a captive, but not mistreated. She will slowly learn their language and their ways. Without it being her choice, she will be given to a warrior as his wife, two men will offer for her, and by custom, since Bodaway’s wife is deceased and he has three children, he will be given her as his new wife. There is no ceremony; it is just their accepted practice.
Not everyone wants the wasicu woman in their camp, some will treat her poorly, some will become friends and teach her their customs, and others will leave her weary. Maria will find herself an instant mother and works well with Boda’s children.
The plot will take us to the kidnapping of Maria and from the travels to the Lakota campsite and her treatment with The People. She will slowly learn to speak their language and customs. Without a say in the process, she will be claimed by the Chief’s son as his new wife, but begrudgingly and to protect her. His first wife died giving birth to their third child. Marie will constantly question why God has abandoned her, and will she ever get to go home to her people. Over time, she and Bodaway develop feelings for each other. “The People will accept you as one of us when you choose to accept it yourself.” “Hope was holding her back from living her life. Holding her back from loving the one man who’d always stood by her, loved her, defended her—even when he knew she didn’t feel the same.”
Life will take a major turn; the Chief will senselessly lose his life in a provoked battle. Bodaway never wanted to be Chief of the Lakota, and his title will be challenged by Anunkasan. Marie will be found and ‘rescued’ by Sheriff Brentwood, but can she return to her old way of life, or does she want to be back with The People? “Consider this—only you are in control of your destiny. Fred is gone. Your parents live on the other side of the world. No one can tell you how to live your life—you can choose your own path. So what you have to decide is, what do you want?”
April 13, 2017
Captivated (Cutter’s Creek Book 18 )
By; Vivi Holt
Captivated is book eighteen in Cutter’s Creek series by Vivi Holt . I Absolutely love this series. Captivated is a book that I have been waiting on. This is Maria Holloway’s story. The story and the characters both were so real. Maria Holloway was abducted by the Lakota Indians while Her husband, Fred, and she was in a wagon train headed to Cutter’s Creek . Fred was killed and she was abducted . Her friends never gave up on her. They would search and search again. I was so sad for Maria and at times I had tears in my eyes. I found myself trying to read faster to see what was going to happen next. I don’t think that I could have been as brave Maria. This is one Cutter’s Creek story you do not want to miss out on .
I was given a complimentary copy of this book , but was not told that I had to give a positive review. All opinions are my own.
By; Vivi Holt
Captivated is book eighteen in Cutter’s Creek series by Vivi Holt . I Absolutely love this series. Captivated is a book that I have been waiting on. This is Maria Holloway’s story. The story and the characters both were so real. Maria Holloway was abducted by the Lakota Indians while Her husband, Fred, and she was in a wagon train headed to Cutter’s Creek . Fred was killed and she was abducted . Her friends never gave up on her. They would search and search again. I was so sad for Maria and at times I had tears in my eyes. I found myself trying to read faster to see what was going to happen next. I don’t think that I could have been as brave Maria. This is one Cutter’s Creek story you do not want to miss out on .
I was given a complimentary copy of this book , but was not told that I had to give a positive review. All opinions are my own.
April 14, 2017
This book is absolutely wonderful! The research done by the author is amazing and her dedication of this story to those that suffered throughout the 1800's, its harsh ways unimaginable to both whites and Indians. Captured women stood a rare chance of survival and even more rarely with any dignity in their lives. Children suffered slavery and often death at the hands of Indians. There is tremendous fault on both counts, whites and Indians, throughout history in the growth of our Nation. This book is part of the Cutter Creek books. Maria Holloway was part of the wagon train that was attacked by the Lakota and she was taken captive. The storyline of her life is filled with angst, grief, hardship and finally fulfillment of family. Having read all of this author's books along the way, I was anxious to read this one to bring to the end of mystery of where was Maria. During her captivity and later on her return to those she loved, she relied on her faith in God to give her strength. This book is filled with so much heart and soul, I felt drawn into page one and didn't quit until the very end. I loved it and highly recommend you take the time to read it too. I thank the author for giving me a copy of this book which I completely enjoyed.
April 15, 2017
Very exciting and very good reading.
I started reading this story and had a hard time putting it down. The series has been great reading. This was totally different from the others and lots of action and excitement. It would be hard to say if there was anything I didn't like about this story. Only 1 character I didn't like. But without him the story would have been boring I am sure. Every tale has to have a villain. Very interesting story. You really should check it out.
I started reading this story and had a hard time putting it down. The series has been great reading. This was totally different from the others and lots of action and excitement. It would be hard to say if there was anything I didn't like about this story. Only 1 character I didn't like. But without him the story would have been boring I am sure. Every tale has to have a villain. Very interesting story. You really should check it out.
April 16, 2017
I loved this clean romance. I was a read that I greatly enjoyed. There were great characters that I wanted to read more about. The antagonist lead the story along but didn't overrun the intended message. I enjoyed the quick friendships that were formed several times. It drew me to those characters (kindness and friendship is an attractive trait) and made them my favorite to read.
It really made me think as a reader what I would have done in such a situation. It is tough to be a captive, but at the same time, she had no family in America. She clung to civilization, something I could have easily given up. Every experience that she faced - especially near the end - was something I enjoyed reading. It was a great story arch. I'd love to read more books by this author.
It really made me think as a reader what I would have done in such a situation. It is tough to be a captive, but at the same time, she had no family in America. She clung to civilization, something I could have easily given up. Every experience that she faced - especially near the end - was something I enjoyed reading. It was a great story arch. I'd love to read more books by this author.
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