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Cheyenne Amber

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The story begins with Laura's husband offering his wife to another man as payment for his gambling losses. He ends up paying with his life. Laura Cheney is a gently-bred lady with spunk. She's went through labor alone and she's penniless. While she digging for water, her son is kidnapped by the man who won her in a bet. Though she has no money, Laura is desperate and goes into town. She finds Deke Sheridan, a white man raised by Indians. After an illuminating conversation, he agrees to help her. I really liked this couple. Deke was harsh, but only because of his past and the surroundings he lived in. CA slowly gets Deke to respect Laura's determination (riding a horse after giving birth only three days prior, continuing on the trail while ill) and her feistiness. He also saves her life by telling his brother that she's his wife, much to Laura's dismay, but she learns their ways and comes to respect Deke's adopted family. As a mother, I felt for Laura when she realized her son was missing, and I could empathize with her wanted to find him so desperately. Deke was a heartthrob, too. He's not very educated in the intellectual sense, and his mouth is foul sometimes, but he did know a lot about human nature. Laura's steel-tempered gentility slowly cracks the shell that has become Deke's shield for so long.

Catherine Anderson is a masterful storyteller and "Cheyenne Amber" is a polished tale. Amazingly, Anderson's story flows with harmony and heartwarming emotion.

Deke Sheridan is a hero. I don't know what source Catherine Anderson draws upon to sketch her heros, but that man must be a dream. For Ms. Anderson always writes the ultimate male. Consistently, Anderson's heros are rugged, tough, protective males, but so sensitive. Her men are every woman's fantasy.

Laura Cheney, a dignified lady from Boston, has journeyed through hell courtesy of her husband! Tristan Cheney was a cruel, vindictive, unsupportive man. Fortunately for Laura Cheney he died the same way he lived - with brutal force. Fortunately for Laura Cheney - she met Deke Sheridan. Fortunately for the reader - Anderson supervises their romance.

Laura Cheney is a penniless widow and her newborn son is missing. Courageously, she begs Deke Sheridan for his help, but Deke Sheridan is not interested in Laura's "white world" dilemma. Raised by the Cheyenne, Sheridan sees trouble in Laura's bruised eyes -- trouble he wishes to avoid. In spite of his misgivings, Laura soon earns his respect and support.

This author provides an exquisite tale. Ms. Anderson uses humor and description to tell this story. This reader hung on to her every word. She gives her reader solid direction by creating real characters and delivering vivid scenes. Well done, Catherine Anderson.

Grace Atkinson, Ontario - Canada.

Deke Sheridan wants nothing to do with the woman who entered the Saloon, disheveled and desperate, pointing a broken and unloaded gun at him, in order to gain his help finding her missing son.

Laura has suffered through a horrible marriage to a drunkard husband who abused her and gambled all their money away. Now, her husband is killed and she is left utterly alone in a place she barely knows. She has just given birth several days before, all by herself, there had been no one there to help her, and her husband had been away gambling. In short, Laura is a survivor, and she is desperate to find her missing baby.

Deke finds himself unable to refuse this woman's desperate plea, as he sees the anguish in her eyes, and the courage she displays. He finally agrees to help her, since he is the best tracker there is.

From there on the adventure starts, as they set out to find Laura's baby, and begin to care for each other, and then fall in love. This story will make you laugh out loud, some parts were hilarious. Then there were some moments that were so tender, and beautiful to make you smile and sigh in love. And there are moments that will have you sitting on the edge of your seat, in suspense. And moments that are deeply moving.

Great story, great characters.

The banter between Laura and Deke is one of the most memorable I have ever read in any book. A precious, funny, moving, suspenseful and unforgettable story. An excellent read, highly recommended.

Overall Rating: 4.95 // Action: 4.5 / Emotion: 5 / Romance: 4.5 / Sensuous: 1 / Intrigue: 2 / Western Flavor: 4 // Humor: 21 / Tears: 8

The are several reasons why absolutely loved "Cheyenne Amber" by Catherine Anderson. First, have always been a fan of western romances, particularly those that feature Indians or Half-breeds. Second, Catherine Anderson is a favorite author, so was pre-disposed towards enjoying the book before even opening the cover. Third, loved the hero's personality; namely, his confidence, his maleness, his disregard for polite society, his ability to overcome the obstacles thrown in his path (both physical and emotional). Fourth, the book is peppered with laugh-out-loud humor as the hero and heroine communicate on totally different wave-lengths. Fifth, become emotionally invested in the plight of the hero and heroine, suffering pangs of sympathy with tears.

"Cheyenne Amber" contains all the necessary characteristics that make for a great read. {1} An amazing alpha hero, who is not afraid to reveal his vulnerabilities and risk opening his heart again. {2} A wonderfully entertaining, wounded, yet strong, heroine, who eventually lowers the barriers around her heart. {3} Lots of western-style action to keep the story moving at a swift pace (and shine a light on the hero's skills). {4} A book so well-written than the emotional involvement reaches both ends of the spectrum: heart-felt laughter and soul-searing tears. {5} The romance of a man who is determined to find a way to keep the woman he loves and have a happily-ever-after. {6} A tad bit a suspense that keeps the reader just a little bit on edge at times (i.e., {a} will they find Laura's son, {b} will Francisco catch up to them; {3} will Deke ever get through to Laura).

Even though all the above factors are necessary to make a great read, the most wonderful aspect of this book is the dialogue that flows between Deke and Laura. As with all Catherine Anderson books, "Cheyenne Amber" is a must read. Her wit and sense of humor come shining through in bright, vivid detail.

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This was a pretty decent read. I have read better but it was a page turner. The idea of Laura hiring Deke as a tracker to find her son who was kidnapped by Comancheros was good. The attraction between them seemed to be pretty one-sided at first. Deke seemed to like Laura right away. Laura's attraction to Deke became apparent midway through the book. I found Deke's way of speaking to be sweetly amusing. I could almost literally hear him.

I would recommend this book. It was a pretty decent romance novel.