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Apache Flame

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I was so speechless after I've read this book. It was so emotional that I actually cried. All those years, Lisha had blamed Mitchy for deserting her and thought that Mitchy fell out of love for her, not knowing that all the time, it was her father who had deceived her and Mitch. This book is a "must" read and don't even think twice whether to get it or not. Believe me you won't regret it when you read the passion between Mitch and Alisha. Ms. Baker, you are the best! I can't wait for your next book to come out.

Book Title: Apache Flame
Pages: 342
Author: Madeline Baker
Genre: Historical

Main Characters:

Alisha Faraday and Mitchy Garrett

Overall Quality
First, let me explain that I purposely seek out little known historical romance authors because I prefer unique story plots. I abhor the standard published romance drivel forced on us by certain publishers who think we women are a bunch of low iq idiots!! I hate the standard boy girl - love hate plots these publishers throw at us. These reviews reflect my tastes and my tastes in romance reading only. I do not claim to be the expert for everyone like our romance publishers think they are.

Story Plot:
Growing up together the boy from the wrong side of parentage is befriended and falls in love with the preacher's daughter. Secretly their friendship grows to love. Both sets of parents lie to the children. These lies complicate their innocent lives until fate unites them as adults. The truth is revealed and together they fight the deceit to bring their love and family together.

I especially liked:
The Native American peoples in this story were not treated as hollywood plastic stereotypes. This author treated them as they truly were, loving and devoted to family.

I didn't like
the Comanche part, but it was necessary for action in the story.

When I finished the book I wanted to:
Find more of her books.

This book made me feel:
Interested and the way she wrote created a movie in my mind.

I recommend this book because:
The plot is unique. Baker has a good hook and an interesting story.

This book was really worth the 2 hours I spent reading it. It was really clever of Baker to give us the flashbacks into Alisha and Mitch's past. It really helped you to understand how they fell in love. The real plot of this story in my opinion was to undercover all the lies that tore them appart. The most hurtful lies were the ones from their fathers. First telling Mitch that his mother was dead. Then Alisha's father telling her that the baby she was having by Mitch was stillborn. Man what fathers would do to keep their children under lock and key. Besides the gloomy parts this book will give you a good laugh. I had to keep covering my mouth to keep me from laughing out loud. All in all this is a great book hope you enjoy.

I was in a book rack searching for some American Indian Romance and then this book caught my attention...I read a lot and most of them are about American Indians... If you are looking for some books to read... read this one..come and meet Mitchy and Alisha...and feel their passion... a must read book :)

now I am looking forward to read more of Madeline Baker's books =)

Alisha Faraday was a young girl when she fell in love with Mitch Garrett. Mitch was Apache, poor and had a rough home life. Alisha was the preacher's daughter and had everything she could ever want, except she had to hide her friendship with Mitch. Once he was a teen, Mitch left town to make something of himself, but he swore he'd come back for Alisha. Alisha waited for Mitch for a while, but as time went by and he never contacted her, she reluctantly moved on. When Mitch's father dies sending him back to town, he and Alisha feel that same pull. But Alisha is engaged and Mitch is bitter. Through heartbreak and loss and revealed secrets and lies, will Mitch and Alisha finally have a shot at future together?

Apache Flame is a tender love story filled with angst and laced with excitement. Mitch and Alisha's story is very sweet. They practically grew up together and their lives revolved around each other, even when they were apart. The tales Mitch tells about the Apache people are interesting and endearing, as is his real Apache family. Mitch and Alisha face one obstacle after another in Apache Flame, but in the end they prove that true love conquers all!

Nannette
Reviewed for Joyfully Reviewed

This book was completely satisfactory. i enjoyed its content. I loved Baker's creativity. This was my first book by Baker, and it will certainly not be the last. Mitchy sounds like Prince Charming to my imagination, and i certainly love to dream. Keep 'em coming Baker!

The storyline was okay but the 20th century dialog didn't fit with the mid-1800's story.