Cherish [Hardcover]

Catherine Anderson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 1998

He Longed for...

Race Spencer's gunslinging days are far behind him. He is now a rugged, respectable rancher, but it's a solitary life. Then Fate leads Race to an earthbound angel—lost and alone' the sole survivor of an outlaw attack—and even his hardened heart is moved. He sweeps the ivory-skinned beauty into his arms and carries her away from danger.

A Woman to Cherish

When innocent Rebecca Morgan wakes up in a stranger's embrace, her life has been changed forever. Race's touch makes her blood sing and stirs up emotions in her she never knew existed. But this man has a fearsome reputation. And though her life may depend on him, can she trust him? Is it love she sees in her rescuer's dark eyes.?

Race Spencer's gunslinging days are far behind him. He is now a respectable racher, but it's a solitary life. But then Fate lead Race to an earthbound angel—lost and alone, the sole survivor of an outlaw attack—and even his hardened heart is moved. He sweeps the ivory-skinned beauty into his arms and carries her away from danger. When innocent Rebecca Morgan wakes up in a stranger's embrace, she knows her life has been changed forever. Though Race's touch makes her blood sing and stirs up emotions in her she never kenw existed, she knows this man has a fearsome reputation. And though her life may depend on him, she doesn't know if she can trust him. Can it really be love she sees in her rescuer's dark eyes?

--This text refers to the Mass Market Paperback edition.

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review

Gunslinger turned rancher, Race Spencer has little knowledge of chaste women. But he's forced to learn when he rescues Rebecca Morgan, the soul survivor of a church group attacked by a band of outlaws anxious to steal the church's money. When Race interrupts their assault before the money is found, a gun battle ensues. Now Race must keep Rebecca safe from the outlaws who are eager to get their hands on the money no matter what the cost. This rough-hewn hero and beautiful heroine's life experiences are light years apart: innocent Rebecca, sheltered from the world by her religion, and cynical Race, who grew up in a world of prejudice and violence, with his physical size and swift gun as his only protection. But they miraculously find a common ground and learn to love each other, making Cherish an emotional read. Don't miss it. --Lois Faye Dyer --This text refers to the Mass Market Paperback edition.

From Library Journal

When Race Spencer turned to ranching, he swore his gunslinging days were over, but an extremely brutal attack on a religious group's wagon train, leaving only one survivor?lovely, naive Rebecca Morgan?makes him realize that his deadly skills may once again be needed. The age-old conflict of the "good, innocent woman" vs. the "bad, dangerous man" takes on new dimension in Anderson's talented hands as she weaves an intense story of two emotionally damaged characters and their struggle to find themselves and each other through the healing power of love. Typical of Anderson's other works, Cherish realistically depicts the lawless violence and hardships of the period, making the romance all the sweeter. Anderson (Forever After, LJ 2/15/98) is a respected, award-winning writer, primarily of historical romances. She lives in Sutherlin,
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Mass Market Paperback edition.

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Product Details

• Hardcover
• Publisher: San Val (November 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1417710284
• ISBN-13: 978-1417710287
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (25 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #11,160,667 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Catherine Anderson lives in the pristine woodlands of Central Oregon.

She is married to her high
school sweetheart, Sid, and is the author of more than twenty bestselling and award-winning historical and contemporary romances.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

25 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A love story to cherish., April 4, 2001

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mirope "mirope" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Cherish (Mass Market Paperback)

Catherine Anderson writes romances that are so powerful and finely nuanced that they transcend their genre (not that I'm knocking romances!), and this book is no exception. It is the story of Rebecca Morgan, a member of devout religious sect that firmly believes in non-violence and is traveling across the wilderness to settle in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Along the way they are attacked by a band of outlaws that brutal murder and rape all of the sect except Rebecca. She is rescued by Race Spencer, a poorly educated former gunslinger. The two could not be more different. She is very educated and refined whereas Race grew up in the worst sort of circumstances and has never had an opportunity to go to school or enjoy any other civilized amenities. Nevertheless, he is obviously very wise in the ways of the world and incredibly compassionate. He is immediately attracted to Rebecca but recognizes not only that they are from completely different worlds but also that Rebecca has grown unhealthly dependent upon him after her recent trama.

In any other book Race's mangled English would have driven me crazy, but Anderson does such a fine job of portraying Race's very practical common sense and understanding that it wasn't a distraction. In fact, I could appreciate the humor in Race and Rebecca's frequent misunderstandings. Rebecca's emotional fragility and irrational fears could be frustrating, but they are so realistic that they ring true. This is an unusual story, but one that most readers will really enjoy.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I "cherished" this book., December 9, 1998

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Mary Ann Anderson (Nashville, TN USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Cherish (Mass Market Paperback)

I was entranced from page one and I felt the murder-rape scene was mentioned only enough to portray what happened without going into long gory details. I fell in love with Race when he was talking to Rebecca and explaining to her why she had no reason to fear him. The way he allowed her to lean on him when she needed, yet gradually taught her to stand on her own was masterfully written. Even though some of the subject matter is disturbing, Ms. Anderson uses enough humor that the book itself is far from disturbing. I cried a time or two when I was reading this, but I laughed almost constantly. Also, I will never read Keats again without thinking of Rebecca! Thank you, Ms. Anderson. I thoroughly enjoyed this book.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars a very delightful read, December 27, 1998

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This review is from: Cherish (Mass Market Paperback)

This story is very well written and had me captivated from start to finish. Terrible things happen to good people and faiths are tested. However, out of a tragedy something good emmerges (Race and Rebbecca, who are are one of those couples you just love to cheer for). Race manages with patience and kindness to overcome some of Rebecca's fears. I especially like the scene where Race finally makes love to Rebbecca. It was handled with just the right mix of humor, passion and love.