Cherish [Hardcover]

catherine anderson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: 1998

she was an innocent in a dangerous world,and he'd risk anything to keep her safe!race spencer's gunslinging days are far behind him.he is now a rugged,respectable rancher,but its 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 wonderfully moving,sensual story that is fast-paced,unexpectedly vivid and emotional...

Product Details

• Hardcover: 358 pages
• Publisher: avon; 1ST edition (1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0739400282
• ISBN-13: 978-0739400289
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.6 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (25 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,588,907 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

By 

mirope "mirope" - See all my reviews
(VINE VOICE)   

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

By 

Mary Ann Anderson (Nashville, TN USA) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

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

By A Customer

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.