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Savage Seasons #3
Savage Spring
SEASON OF LIFE
Framed for a murder and on the run, Alexandria disguised herself as a young boy--and convinced Taggert James to take her along with him to Philadelphia. But as a young woman, she couldn't dent the desire that Tag ignited in her blood. A mere glance from his violet eyes could make her melt in his arms, a mere touch of his lips drew her to his bed. She knew he could never love her, but she'd willingly trade her innocence for one night of endless ecstasy!
SEASON OF AWAKENING
Taggert James had come to the Blackfoot tribe as a box; but left as a man. With revenge on his mind, the Indian warrior set out for the white man's world seeking his destiny Instead, he lost his heart to the beautiful Alexandria. She was as fragile as a flower and as spirited as a wildcat. Her topaz eyes seemed to shoot sparks of fire at him and her silken flesh glowed with passion when he whispered her name. And Taggert vowed to tame her, possess her and cherish her throughout the SAVAGE SPRING
Framed for a murder and on the run, Alexandria disguised herself as a young boy--and convinced Taggert James to take her along with him to Philadelphia. But as a young woman, she couldn't dent the desire that Tag ignited in her blood. A mere glance from his violet eyes could make her melt in his arms, a mere touch of his lips drew her to his bed. She knew he could never love her, but she'd willingly trade her innocence for one night of endless ecstasy!
SEASON OF AWAKENING
Taggert James had come to the Blackfoot tribe as a box; but left as a man. With revenge on his mind, the Indian warrior set out for the white man's world seeking his destiny Instead, he lost his heart to the beautiful Alexandria. She was as fragile as a flower and as spirited as a wildcat. Her topaz eyes seemed to shoot sparks of fire at him and her silken flesh glowed with passion when he whispered her name. And Taggert vowed to tame her, possess her and cherish her throughout the SAVAGE SPRING
477 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published December 1, 1985
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Constance O'Banyon
60 books198 followersEvelyn Gee was born on 1939 in Texas, USA. She makes her home in San Antonio with her husband, Jim and their son, Jason.
She signed her novels as Constance O'Banyon. She also wrote as Micah Leigh with Texan writer Emma Merritt. Her books range from historical to contemporary and include several novellas. Many of her books have been published in trade paperback.Among her many awards, she is the recipient of the 1996 Romantic Times Career Achievement Award. There are eight million copies of her books in print.
She says: "I have always loved history, and I loved storytelling — it was only natural that I would one day put them both together. I must have lived in another life and time, because when I write, I can almost feel I was there. My favorite part of writing is the research. Whenever possible, I will go to the place I am writing about to walk the land and smell the air."
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She signed her novels as Constance O'Banyon. She also wrote as Micah Leigh with Texan writer Emma Merritt. Her books range from historical to contemporary and include several novellas. Many of her books have been published in trade paperback.Among her many awards, she is the recipient of the 1996 Romantic Times Career Achievement Award. There are eight million copies of her books in print.
She says: "I have always loved history, and I loved storytelling — it was only natural that I would one day put them both together. I must have lived in another life and time, because when I write, I can almost feel I was there. My favorite part of writing is the research. Whenever possible, I will go to the place I am writing about to walk the land and smell the air."
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May 25, 2014
Another Winner by Constance O'Banyon.
"Savage Spring" is the third book in Constance O'Banyon's "Seven Seasons of Blackfoot" series, and once again, Ms. O'Banyon has penned a winner.
The Story: The story begins seven years after "Savage Winter" ended. In a Blood Blackfoot village lives Joanna James, her husband, Blood Blackfoot Indian chief Windhawk, and their two children, a son, Little Hawk, and a daughter, Sky Dancer, and Joanna's brother, Taggart "Tag" James and his wife, Morning Song, Windhawk's sister, who are about to celebrate the birth of their first child. Both Joanna and Tag also have Indian names; Joanna's is Flaming Hair after her hair color, and Tag's is Night Falcon. Both couples are very happy together. However, there is a malevolent force back in Philadelphia which will have an impact on Tag's life. That force is Claudia Landon, wife to Howard Landon, the former husband of the James'siblings Aunt Margaret. Claudia is living in the James' family home and spending the James family money, but she wants access to it all. To help facilitate that, Claudia and one of her many lovers, her lawyer, Melvin Garner, have hired three men to kill Tag and Joanna. When the men attempt the killings, they gravely wound Tag and kill Morning Song, who manages to stay alive long enough to give birth to her and Tag's child, a daughter who is later named Danielle. Tag overhears the men talking and realizes that Claudia is behind the assassination attempt. He kills one attacker before being gravely wounded, Windhawk kills another one and one escapes. As he is recovering, Tag realizes the only way he will have peace is to go back to Philadelphia and get revenge on Claudia and Howard for what they have done to him and Joanna. Tag and his longtime friend, Farley, go to Philadelphia to exact Tag's revenge.
Meanwhile, back in Pennsylvania, the heroine of the book, Alexandria Bradford, is facing her own dilemma. Alexandria is being forced into a marriage by her stepmother, Barbara, to Barbara's son, Rodney, in an effort to gain control of Meadowlake Farm, and Alexandria's money. One night, when Rodney tries to rape Alexandria, she throws a lamp at him that explodes and burns him severely. Barbara then locks Alexandria in a cellar while she goes for the authorities to arrest her. With the help of Rodney's cousin, who hates him, Alexandria escapes by disguising herself as a boy. She and Tag meet when he rescues her from being shanghaied in a local tavern.
Tag's plan to get Claudia and Howard involves his posing as a rich English gentleman named Falcon Knight, who has arrived from England to buy property in America. This will allow him access to Claudia and Howard without their being suspicious. After Tag rescues "Alex" who he thinks is a boy, she gets him to take her with him. Alexandria becomes sexually attracted to Tag when he undresses in front of her-remember, he thinks "Alex" is a boy-and when she scrubs his back while bathing. Later, Tag asks "Alex" to send up a serving wench to fulfill his manly needs, if you know what I mean and I think you do! Instead, Alexandria goes to Tag and they make love. So, for a spell, Alexandria is playing "Alex", a boy, by day, and Tag's silent lover, Xandria, by night. For a while, Tag doesn't realize the many sides of Alexandria, but eventually, he does find out.
Later, Alexandria who is now no longer playing "Alex", gets a job as a domestic, and not just any job, but a job as companion to Howard Landon! This helps Tag immensely, because it gives him an "inside man" and Alexandria helps Tag find information that he can use to finally get Claudia and Howard. While this is happening, a mysterious stranger is following Tag everywhere he goes. Howard is feeling very guilty about what he has done and helps Tag bring down Claudia and Melvin. Claudia, however, has other ideas. First, she makes contact with Barbara and Rodney, who kidnap Alexandria and once again try to force Alexandria to marry Rodney. This marriage is broken up by Tag, Farley and the mysterious stranger. A wedding does take place, however; that wedding is of Tag and Alexandria. After settling the hash of Barbara and Rodney, Tag continues his efforts to get Claudia and Melvin; Howard died earlier. Before Tag can spring his trap, Claudia discovers that Falcon Knight is really Taggart James,and she and Melvin set in motion a plan to kill them.
Step 1 of their plan is to kidnap Alexandria. Then, by using her as bait, lure Tag into a trap and kill them both. When Tag comes to rescue Alexandria, he is assaulted and held with her. They are then rescued by Farley and the mysterious stranger, who we later realize is Russell James, Tag and Joanna's father. Melvin is arrested and Claudia, rather than going to jail, jumps from the ship that Tag and Alexandria are being held on to her death.
Soon after, Tag and Russell decide to head to the Blackfoot village to see Joanna and for Tag to see his baby daughter, whom he hadn't seen since he left her with Joanna and Windhawk. Alexandria goes with them to meet Joanna and Windhawk, and soon realizes that she is pregnant with Tag's child. Alexandria doesn't know if Tag loves her or not, because he is cold to her, but he does love her and eventually they express that love to each other. After seeing Joanna and Windhawk, and letting Joanna know that her father is in fact alive, Tag and Alexandria bring Tag's daughter Danielle back with them to Meadowlake Farm where they will live. Alexandria gives birth to a son and there is a tease at the end of the book that Danielle will later be tested and will have her feet in both the white and Indian worlds. So for that matter will Joanna and Windhawk's daughter, Sky Dancer, who is the heroine of the final book in the series, "Savage Summer."
Sex: a few scenes, but as is the case in Constance O'Banyon's books, they are more focused on the feelings of the act rather than the esoterics of the act itself.
Violence: Multiple scenes. None are overly graphic, however.
Bottom Line: Not quite as beautiful and lyrical as "Savage Autumn" but a strong book nonetheless.
"Savage Spring" is the third book in Constance O'Banyon's "Seven Seasons of Blackfoot" series, and once again, Ms. O'Banyon has penned a winner.
The Story: The story begins seven years after "Savage Winter" ended. In a Blood Blackfoot village lives Joanna James, her husband, Blood Blackfoot Indian chief Windhawk, and their two children, a son, Little Hawk, and a daughter, Sky Dancer, and Joanna's brother, Taggart "Tag" James and his wife, Morning Song, Windhawk's sister, who are about to celebrate the birth of their first child. Both Joanna and Tag also have Indian names; Joanna's is Flaming Hair after her hair color, and Tag's is Night Falcon. Both couples are very happy together. However, there is a malevolent force back in Philadelphia which will have an impact on Tag's life. That force is Claudia Landon, wife to Howard Landon, the former husband of the James'siblings Aunt Margaret. Claudia is living in the James' family home and spending the James family money, but she wants access to it all. To help facilitate that, Claudia and one of her many lovers, her lawyer, Melvin Garner, have hired three men to kill Tag and Joanna. When the men attempt the killings, they gravely wound Tag and kill Morning Song, who manages to stay alive long enough to give birth to her and Tag's child, a daughter who is later named Danielle. Tag overhears the men talking and realizes that Claudia is behind the assassination attempt. He kills one attacker before being gravely wounded, Windhawk kills another one and one escapes. As he is recovering, Tag realizes the only way he will have peace is to go back to Philadelphia and get revenge on Claudia and Howard for what they have done to him and Joanna. Tag and his longtime friend, Farley, go to Philadelphia to exact Tag's revenge.
Meanwhile, back in Pennsylvania, the heroine of the book, Alexandria Bradford, is facing her own dilemma. Alexandria is being forced into a marriage by her stepmother, Barbara, to Barbara's son, Rodney, in an effort to gain control of Meadowlake Farm, and Alexandria's money. One night, when Rodney tries to rape Alexandria, she throws a lamp at him that explodes and burns him severely. Barbara then locks Alexandria in a cellar while she goes for the authorities to arrest her. With the help of Rodney's cousin, who hates him, Alexandria escapes by disguising herself as a boy. She and Tag meet when he rescues her from being shanghaied in a local tavern.
Tag's plan to get Claudia and Howard involves his posing as a rich English gentleman named Falcon Knight, who has arrived from England to buy property in America. This will allow him access to Claudia and Howard without their being suspicious. After Tag rescues "Alex" who he thinks is a boy, she gets him to take her with him. Alexandria becomes sexually attracted to Tag when he undresses in front of her-remember, he thinks "Alex" is a boy-and when she scrubs his back while bathing. Later, Tag asks "Alex" to send up a serving wench to fulfill his manly needs, if you know what I mean and I think you do! Instead, Alexandria goes to Tag and they make love. So, for a spell, Alexandria is playing "Alex", a boy, by day, and Tag's silent lover, Xandria, by night. For a while, Tag doesn't realize the many sides of Alexandria, but eventually, he does find out.
Later, Alexandria who is now no longer playing "Alex", gets a job as a domestic, and not just any job, but a job as companion to Howard Landon! This helps Tag immensely, because it gives him an "inside man" and Alexandria helps Tag find information that he can use to finally get Claudia and Howard. While this is happening, a mysterious stranger is following Tag everywhere he goes. Howard is feeling very guilty about what he has done and helps Tag bring down Claudia and Melvin. Claudia, however, has other ideas. First, she makes contact with Barbara and Rodney, who kidnap Alexandria and once again try to force Alexandria to marry Rodney. This marriage is broken up by Tag, Farley and the mysterious stranger. A wedding does take place, however; that wedding is of Tag and Alexandria. After settling the hash of Barbara and Rodney, Tag continues his efforts to get Claudia and Melvin; Howard died earlier. Before Tag can spring his trap, Claudia discovers that Falcon Knight is really Taggart James,and she and Melvin set in motion a plan to kill them.
Step 1 of their plan is to kidnap Alexandria. Then, by using her as bait, lure Tag into a trap and kill them both. When Tag comes to rescue Alexandria, he is assaulted and held with her. They are then rescued by Farley and the mysterious stranger, who we later realize is Russell James, Tag and Joanna's father. Melvin is arrested and Claudia, rather than going to jail, jumps from the ship that Tag and Alexandria are being held on to her death.
Soon after, Tag and Russell decide to head to the Blackfoot village to see Joanna and for Tag to see his baby daughter, whom he hadn't seen since he left her with Joanna and Windhawk. Alexandria goes with them to meet Joanna and Windhawk, and soon realizes that she is pregnant with Tag's child. Alexandria doesn't know if Tag loves her or not, because he is cold to her, but he does love her and eventually they express that love to each other. After seeing Joanna and Windhawk, and letting Joanna know that her father is in fact alive, Tag and Alexandria bring Tag's daughter Danielle back with them to Meadowlake Farm where they will live. Alexandria gives birth to a son and there is a tease at the end of the book that Danielle will later be tested and will have her feet in both the white and Indian worlds. So for that matter will Joanna and Windhawk's daughter, Sky Dancer, who is the heroine of the final book in the series, "Savage Summer."
Sex: a few scenes, but as is the case in Constance O'Banyon's books, they are more focused on the feelings of the act rather than the esoterics of the act itself.
Violence: Multiple scenes. None are overly graphic, however.
Bottom Line: Not quite as beautiful and lyrical as "Savage Autumn" but a strong book nonetheless.
April 18, 2025
Excellent
Beautiful story of 2 entirely different kinds of love but each special in their own way. I love the togetherness of family and yet I'm the end realistically they did not all reside together which would have been easy for the author to do, given her love for the Indian people as a whole. Yet, she decided to have each family reside in the places that best suited them and their individual families. I also loved that the parents shifted places for a time showing a willingness to learn the culture and ways of the opposite people. Baby wait to start the next book and yet I'm saddened that my time with the Jameses will come to an end. This family has become very dear to my heart
Beautiful story of 2 entirely different kinds of love but each special in their own way. I love the togetherness of family and yet I'm the end realistically they did not all reside together which would have been easy for the author to do, given her love for the Indian people as a whole. Yet, she decided to have each family reside in the places that best suited them and their individual families. I also loved that the parents shifted places for a time showing a willingness to learn the culture and ways of the opposite people. Baby wait to start the next book and yet I'm saddened that my time with the Jameses will come to an end. This family has become very dear to my heart
April 7, 2021
Savage Spring KU 360 pgs *** 4/7/21 Tag & Alexandria
3 stars. This book wasn’t as good as the previous ones. It was a little boring and drawn out. There were a lot of filler pages that I just skimmed over also. The character building was good but there really wasn’t any chemistry or passion between the MCs. The story did have good parts to it and it did move the series more toward an ending but it just wasn’t my favorite in this series.
3 stars. This book wasn’t as good as the previous ones. It was a little boring and drawn out. There were a lot of filler pages that I just skimmed over also. The character building was good but there really wasn’t any chemistry or passion between the MCs. The story did have good parts to it and it did move the series more toward an ending but it just wasn’t my favorite in this series.
August 27, 2021
Spell bounding.
Like the other books in this series, I read it all day,it held me captive. I can’t wait to read the next book,knowing it be as interesting and captivating as the other books in this Savage series.
Like the other books in this series, I read it all day,it held me captive. I can’t wait to read the next book,knowing it be as interesting and captivating as the other books in this Savage series.
May 12, 2024
Great read book 3
I'm loving this storyline. It's about a brother and sister and all the trouble life seems to throw their way. They remain positive and upbeat through it all. Book 3 is about the brother and reclaiming his inheritance. These books are worth the read.
I'm loving this storyline. It's about a brother and sister and all the trouble life seems to throw their way. They remain positive and upbeat through it all. Book 3 is about the brother and reclaiming his inheritance. These books are worth the read.
January 12, 2025
epic storytelling
Drama, Love, Mystery, Pain, Suffering, Joy, Justice, Abasement, Abounding, confusion, Lies, Deception, Treachery, Vindication, splendid imagery, Wealth, Power, Prestige, Innocence
Drama, Love, Mystery, Pain, Suffering, Joy, Justice, Abasement, Abounding, confusion, Lies, Deception, Treachery, Vindication, splendid imagery, Wealth, Power, Prestige, Innocence
August 17, 2017
Good Read
I have always enjoyed Contance O'Banyon's novels especially her native American and Takes as novels. Always a good love story with strong characters.
I have always enjoyed Contance O'Banyon's novels especially her native American and Takes as novels. Always a good love story with strong characters.
September 5, 2017
Great book by a great author
I have really enjoyed this series written by Constance O'Banyon. She is a very skilled author. I can not wait to read the next book in this series.
I have really enjoyed this series written by Constance O'Banyon. She is a very skilled author. I can not wait to read the next book in this series.
October 28, 2022
Finding love.
I chose five star rating because the story tells of two people from different nations learning the way of each!
I chose five star rating because the story tells of two people from different nations learning the way of each!
June 7, 2023
3.5 stars. Not as good as Savage Autumn, but still a good story. I didn’t feel that the MC’s unacknowledged feelings for each other had to go on for over a hundred pages.
June 7, 2023
3rd book in the series about Joanna's little brother, Taggert! It's a good read in the series. It intertwines with the set. Can't skip it! :p
June 24, 2025
4.5 stars This series is so good. I love that characters from the first books are tied back into the story!! It makes it familiar, a feeling of coming home so to say.
Strong hero and heroine, emotional, great story, captivating, including romance and some spice.
Strong hero and heroine, emotional, great story, captivating, including romance and some spice.
July 19, 2016
A SOLID 3.5 STARS!
While I was not invested in Taggart's story because I would always be on team Windhawk, this was an okay story because I felt like the characters weren't so special and it was a continuation of the fictional world O'Banyon has created. I am starting to get a pattern of how her characters work and sometimes it can be infuriating despite the angst because the H/h can be SO DENSELY STUBBORN!
OUR HERO is brother to Joanna, and for less than 2 years he has been married to Morning Song, sister of Windhawk. I always felt it rather RANDOM for their love to bloom and it was more like Puppy love. Even Tag has admitted that he loved his dead wife more like a friend than a lover. When Morning Song was murdered by someone they believed sent by their uncle whom they ran away from in the first book, Tag seeks revenge. Of course Morning Song manages to deliver their baby girl before she passed on. Tag is a mellow character who is more of a Mr.Nicety than a compelling character like Windhawk. His childhood was spent growing up amongst the Indians and i believe that was to groom him up for the life he would return to in Philly and to meet the true love of his life.
OUR HEROINE is a sable haired minx with unusual golden eyes and small stature. She runs away from home after believing that she had accidentally set her odious stepbrother on fire and will be charged for murder. She also ran because her stepmother was going to force her to marry said stepbrother. Disguising herself as a boy, she runs into Tag and Farley and somehow becomes part of their trio and is involved in Tag's revenge for his wife. It wasnt long before Alexandria falls in love with Tag and into his bed as a silent lover...which if you ask me was an ODD SCENARIO and it made me think of Tag as an idiot. Won't you find it suspicious at all? Anyhow I much prefer our heroine as ALEX (the role she plays as a boy help) instead of XANDRIA (the role she plays when she sleeps with Tag). She has a lot of insecurities about Tag's feelings for her and makes her think stupid things...oh boy women!
OVERALL I didn't feel the love between the characters and I fairly wasn't enchanted by them. Nothing special at all.
While I was not invested in Taggart's story because I would always be on team Windhawk, this was an okay story because I felt like the characters weren't so special and it was a continuation of the fictional world O'Banyon has created. I am starting to get a pattern of how her characters work and sometimes it can be infuriating despite the angst because the H/h can be SO DENSELY STUBBORN!
OUR HERO is brother to Joanna, and for less than 2 years he has been married to Morning Song, sister of Windhawk. I always felt it rather RANDOM for their love to bloom and it was more like Puppy love. Even Tag has admitted that he loved his dead wife more like a friend than a lover. When Morning Song was murdered by someone they believed sent by their uncle whom they ran away from in the first book, Tag seeks revenge. Of course Morning Song manages to deliver their baby girl before she passed on. Tag is a mellow character who is more of a Mr.Nicety than a compelling character like Windhawk. His childhood was spent growing up amongst the Indians and i believe that was to groom him up for the life he would return to in Philly and to meet the true love of his life.
OUR HEROINE is a sable haired minx with unusual golden eyes and small stature. She runs away from home after believing that she had accidentally set her odious stepbrother on fire and will be charged for murder. She also ran because her stepmother was going to force her to marry said stepbrother. Disguising herself as a boy, she runs into Tag and Farley and somehow becomes part of their trio and is involved in Tag's revenge for his wife. It wasnt long before Alexandria falls in love with Tag and into his bed as a silent lover...which if you ask me was an ODD SCENARIO and it made me think of Tag as an idiot. Won't you find it suspicious at all? Anyhow I much prefer our heroine as ALEX (the role she plays as a boy help) instead of XANDRIA (the role she plays when she sleeps with Tag). She has a lot of insecurities about Tag's feelings for her and makes her think stupid things...oh boy women!
OVERALL I didn't feel the love between the characters and I fairly wasn't enchanted by them. Nothing special at all.
August 5, 2016
Love overcomes the Need for Revenge
The need for revenge is overpowered by love even when living in two worlds. Taggart James finds that a true and deep abiding love can overcome the deep need to hurt the ones who destroyed his family.
The need for revenge is overpowered by love even when living in two worlds. Taggart James finds that a true and deep abiding love can overcome the deep need to hurt the ones who destroyed his family.
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