Customer Reviews

Chase the Wind

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I knew I would buy this book because Madeline Baker wrote it. When I read the book description I knew immediately that it was a sequel to Apache Runaway. I loved Apache Runaway, because it was a wonderful book. It showcased M. Baker's great writing style. However, Chase the Wind was so DUMB. I don't know what else to say. Oh wait, yes I do. The son that Jenny gave up to his Apache father so long ago comes back into her life. He wants to hate her but he doesn't. So that means no conflict really. I mean this almost conflict is basically cleared up when Chase meets his mom for the first time. He falls for Beth his half-brother's sweetheart, so I'm thinking okay here comes the conflict. Wrong again. There was a minor conflict between Chase and his half-brother, who's name escape my memory. I only read this book once so, go figure, I can't remember the characters' names. Chase's half-brother suddenly realizes that he is in love with another woman so that conflict is resolved, he just has to admit it to himself. Chase and Beth have sex outside while a big party is going on, HELLO! Her father catches them. He gets some guys to beat Chase up and call his daughter some names, but in the end all is forgiven! Huh, what? The ending was just so dumb. I guess M. Baker wanted to wrap this book up, because the ending was so uncreative. I mean this book is about 400 pages, to me, it was about 380 pages too long. What can I say about Beth? Let's try DUMB! All Beth keep saying in this book was "Oh my". I said to myself if she says "Oh my" one more time I would scream while reading this book and bingo, I had to let one fly. M. Baker usually writes better characters than what I read in Chase the Wind. It seems to me that she didn't even want to write a sequel to Apache Runaway, because she didn't come up with any good ideas for this book. I wish she didn't make this sequel, because I hated it. I should give it a one star, but I just can't give M. Baker a one star lol.

If you like Apache Runaway you'll love Chase the wind.It takes up the Ryder and Jenny story after their kids have grown up.Chase is a bitter man who is looking for the mother who abandon him for a white man when he was just a baby.What he finds is a love that becomes stronger with each peril they face and a family that will stand by him throught it all. Oh yes and a unbeleiveable wedding.

They were kind enough, to give me a complete refund and not send me completely damaged goods.

I totally loved this book. In fact i think i enjoyed this one more then the first in the 2 part series. Maybe its because i read this one first. I didn't know it was a series till i read the reviews on it. I loved Chase and Beth. Dusty could have used some mellowing out in the middle but he came around in the end. I have read this book many times and will do so again i'm sure.

I didn't even know that this book was a sequel until I finished it and read the author's letter at the end. But now I understand why the parents of the main characters in this book where given so much time. Apperently, they were the main characters in the original book, "Apache Runaway."
Truely, "Chase the Wind" isn't so much an Indian Romance. There are a few chapters in the beginning where the main couple are living outdoors, but after that it becomes very domestic. It actually gets a bit depressing at times because it so emphasizes how much the Apaches had lost and how they would never live freely again.
There were some boring parts where you wish that some excitement would start up finally.
On the good side, the scenes are well- written so you are able to picture them in your mind. The characters are likable. (Although the leading lady is a bit too dainty at times.) There are some exciting scenes to keep you reading.
The ending was a bit too much. Predictable and quite corny. Everyone in the story ends up finding love and getting married... and I do literally mean EVERYONE! But overall, the book was entertaining.

Madeline Baker has done it again. This is the sequel to Apache Runaway and it is absolutely spectacular! This book had my complete and total attention. I recommend it for all romance readers. The many story lines in this book let your imagination run wild with what could happen. I don't want to let on to what happens because once you begin you can't put it down. In all her books there is never a dull moment. I am a very pleased reader with all her books, especially this one.

Put simply, this is a good read. The characters were great and the setting was so true to life. I enjoyed it and think anyone who likes westerns would enjoy it. It is one of my favorites in the last year along with Savage Heat and Cynthia Simmons, Anything, My Love. None should be missed. Also enjoyed Fantasy Lover.