Spirit Warrior

Rating:
Summary: meh...
Review: I usually get excited seeing a new Cassie Edwards book on the shelf, but this one has to dissapoint me. I'm not sure what was wrong with it, but it didn't...shine in my face. Her other works are very well-crafted and beautiful but something about this one just didn't work for me. Maybe the fact that Spirit Warrior was a shamon. It kept him so holy. What intrigued me in her other work was how "wild" the male of the story was. But, in a way, Spirit Warrior was too "feminine" for me. And although Edwards uses "love-at-first-sight" in most of her books, I think she overdid it this time. (or just noticed it)
I wouldn't scorn you if you read this book. There are many interesting fact that makes you still wanna believe you're the heroine of the book, but don't get your hopes up. I got mine up and came out the door dissapointed.

Rating:
Summary: Not what I had anticipated.
Review: I will give Cassie Edwards the benefit as Spirit Warrior is the first Indian romance novel I read by Edwards. I thoroughly enjoy reading Indian romances, though I am disappointed with this book. There wasn't enough substance, the suspense is in short supply, although the love making describe by Edwards between the main characters (Spirit Warrior and Denise) is captivating, then again the plot is very predicable leading up to their union and what followed. By time I read 3/4 of this novel, I was hoping I would gain more insight into the characters as there was room for Edwards to develop the main and supporting roles better. In terms of the time frame, months appeared to turn into days in the story line. I was rushed through this book. It seemed that Edwards was hurried to publish this piece.

Rating:
Summary: meh...
Review: In 1838 Denise Russler, her father, brother, and others travel from St. Louis to the Wyoming Territory where they plan to establish a trading post. Indian Shaman and Chief Spirit Warrior accompanied by some of his braves visit the camp offering friendship. Spirit Warrior and Denise share an instantaneous attraction to one another.

After Spirit Warrior leaves, Mole and his renegade Indians attack the Russler camp killing Denise's father. Spirit Warrior and his braves locate and attack a renegade camp. Spirit Warrior captures a unique looking horse from the Indians, but that steed happens to be one stolen from the Russlers. At first Denise believes Spirit Warrior sent the raiders, but decides her heart would not desire a villain and she wants Spirit Warrior with her every breath. As they share more adventures, the white woman and the shaman chief fall in love, but must overcome enemies who have other plans for the duo.

As expected from award winning Cassie Edwards, SPIRIT WARRIOR is a strong Indian romance. The story line focuses on the growing relationship between the lead protagonists in spite of external interference to the contrary. Denise's brother is a unique character as he fully accepts Spirit Warrior as his brother. Though the heroes are too perfect and have little personal conflict between them, the love between Denise and Spirit Warrior turns this western romance into a stirring read.

Harriet Klausner

Rating:
Summary: strong Indian romance
Review: In 1838 Denise Russler, her father, brother, and others travel from St. Louis to the Wyoming Territory where they plan to establish a trading post. Indian Shaman and Chief Spirit Warrior accompanied by some of his braves visit the camp offering friendship. Spirit Warrior and Denise share an instantaneous attraction to one another.

After Spirit Warrior leaves, Mole and his renegade Indians attack the Russler camp killing Denise's father. Spirit Warrior and his braves locate and attack a renegade camp. Spirit Warrior captures a unique looking horse from the Indians, but that steed happens to be one stolen from the Russlers. At first Denise believes Spirit Warrior sent the raiders, but decides her heart would not desire a villain and she wants Spirit Warrior with her every breath. As they share more adventures, the white woman and the shaman chief fall in love, but must overcome enemies who have other plans for the duo.

As expected from award winning Cassie Edwards, SPIRIT WARRIOR is a strong Indian romance. The story line focuses on the growing relationship between the lead protagonists in spite of external interference to the contrary. Denise's brother is a unique character as he fully accepts Spirit Warrior as his brother. Though the heroes are too perfect and have little personal conflict between them, the love between Denise and Spirit Warrior turns this western romance into a stirring read.

Harriet Klausner

Rating:
Summary: A truly great read
Review: The plot and how the story line follows through in this book, made for a great read. I enjoyed and absorbed every page and word. Cassie Edwards wrote this from her heart. Her main characters are great. They were so detailed and heart felt to me. I appreciated the endearing way that Ms. Edwards' words made the leader of the Shoshone chief and the pioneering woman in this story come together. Not wishy-washy in the least, or even predictable. A truly great read!!!!!

Rating:
Summary: A truly great read
Review: The plot and how the story line follows through in this book, made for a great read. I enjoyed and absorbed every page and word. Cassie Edwards wrote this from her heart. Her main characters are great. They were so detailed and heart felt to me. I appreciated the endearing way that Ms. Edwards' words made the leader of the Shoshone chief and the pioneering woman in this story come together. Not wishy-washy in the least, or even predictable. A truly great read!!!!!