Hawk's Woman [Paperback]

Madeline Baker (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 1, 1998

In the territory of Colorado in 1867, a beautiful young convent girl discovers a half-breed Lakota gunshot and unconscious. Hiding him from the pious sisters, she nurses his wounds and fever to restore his health. But while taking care of this mysterious man--a man wanted by the law--she is stirred by passionate feelings for him. Now she must choose between a life of obedience in the convent...and the desire in her heart for one man.

Editorial Reviews

Review

Hallie McIntyre isn't a nun yet, but she's on her way. Hallie has lived at the Convent of Mary Magdala since she was thirteen, and she's never questioned her future. That is the day a mysterious man turned up in the middle of Sister Dominica's vegetable garden, looking more dead than alive. The man she nurses back to health makes her feel things she's never felt before, and want things she knows are wrong. But that doesn't stop her from wanting them- or him. He calls himself Clay, but John Walking Hawk is a wanted man no matter what you call him. He is a half breed and he's paid the price of his mixed Lakota and white blood. Now Clay is seeking revenge for the deaths of his wife and parents- and there is only one killer left for him to find. But if the sheriff has his way, it will be Clay who dies. Hallie and Clay are about as mismatched as any two people could be. The naive young woman and the bitter vigilante have nothing in common... except a passion too strong for either of them to fight. Madeline Baker's novel is a fast-paced, romantic story of love and desire sure to keep readers turning pages well into the night. A marvelous story! Madeline Baker will charm readers with her wonderful, realistic characters! Ms. Baker blends romance and history into one flawless novel! This is a keeper and one of the best stories this year! Hawk's Woman has it all! Madeline Baker has written a romance that will steal your breath away! A true gem! Kristina Wright -- Copyright © 050198 Literary Times, Inc. All rights reserved -- From Literary Times

About the Author

Madeline Baker started writing simply for the fun of it. Now she is the award-winning author of more than thirty historical romance books and one of the most popular writers of Native American romance. She lives in California, where she was born and raised. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 348 pages
• Publisher: Topaz; PF edition (July 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0451408195
• ISBN-13: 978-0451408198
• Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 3.9 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,226,411 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Madeline Baker does it again!! Great Story Line., June 23, 1998

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[e-mail] (New York) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Hawk's Woman (Paperback)

Clay, strong, powerful to die for winds up almost dead when a beautiful, young - soon to be a nun discovers Clay in the garden of a convent. Hallie, a seventeen year old angel takes tender care of Clay. She gets to feel like a normal young woman would feel. She realizes (after her first kiss with a man like Clay) that a life at the convent becomes no longer an interest. Clay, who tries not to fall in-love again after losing his wife by rape, can't help but feel drawn to Hallie who heals his heart, who lightens the burden of guilt for the last 2 years of his life. After his loss, he only feels anger, revenge.. forgets that life is worth living for. He left his 5 year old daughter, Anna, with her grandparents to seek revenge and take the law into his own hands.

Hallie thought abandoned by her father discovers Frank, her father in a town only to learn that her father is the Sheriff of the town.

Hallie and her Father reunite but Clay is thrown into jail when Frank discovers Clay is wanted for killing 5 men..

Read the book.. It's a must... Great book.

5.0 out of 5 stars one of my new favorites., September 21, 2011

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Andrea Heilesen "ariel2009" (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Hawk's Woman (Kindle Edition)

loved this book...only have read a few by madline baker and i have loved all of them.I loved Clay and Hallie's story .Anyone who love historical romance with the lakota people will like this book.

3.0 out of 5 stars Satisfying Western romance, though not as original as some., December 19, 2010

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Romantic Glutton (TX) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Hawk's Woman (Paperback)

Young teenage postulate Hallie McIntyre is just months away from taking her final vows when fate throws a wounded outlaw into her path. Hallie discovers a sexy, chiseled half-breed unconscious in the convent's yard and helps him into the barn, where she hides him and nurses him back to health. He is John "Clay" Walking Hawk, a half Lakota/ half French man hell-bent on finishing a journey of vengeance to honor the death of his wife, who was slain by five evil white men two years before. Waiting for him with the People is his little daughter. "Hawk's Woman" is a romantic journey of these two people, and the obstacles they overcome to find happiness together.

This was easily a 3.5 star read and a definite recommended addition to the library of any lover of historical western romance novels. That being said, this novel had its issues. Namely, plot devices that are simply too convenient, like a long-lost father being discovered within a few hours at the first town the two stop at, etc. Also, having just read a different novel by the same author, "Lakota Love Song," I was disappointed with re-reading passages and situations I had just read. The idea of discovering a wounded Indian, hiding him and nursing him to health was a repeat for one. Amongst others, an entire scene involving a bear, an explanation of a spirit guide ("He won't attack, he's my brother...") etc. This novel was certainly better than that way and the steam gauge was definitely higher.

Overall, a very great romance. Somewhat unoriginal in parts, but satisfying on the whole.