Hope's Captive [Mass Market Paperback]

Kate Lyon (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 2005

Zach McCallister will use any means to find his son, a Cheyenne captive, including deceiving Caroline Whitley, purported to be the wife of Little Wolf, the Cheyenne chief. Distracted by her beauty and impressed by her courage, Zach struggles to resist her allure, believing her to be another man’s wife. Caroline tells herself she only needs Zach to help take food and medicine to the dying Cheyenne, but dreads his response when he finds out her marriage is a lie.

Cold and starving, the Cheyenne follow Little Wolf through running battles—enduring sorrow, murder and mutiny—as he leads them to the Powder River country they love, hoping that–if they can elude the thousands of soldiers pursuing them–they’ll be allowed to stay. Can Zach set aside duty to aid the Cheyenne in return for their help finding his son? Will Caroline relinquish her fears, and entrust her scarred body to Zach’s hands and her soul to his love, or will they all remain Hope’s Captive?

Editorial Reviews

Review

". . . get ready for an adventure! HOPE’S CAPTIVE will be one story you won’t soon forget." -- Romance Junkies

"I highly recommend Kate Lyon's second novel, HOPE'S CAPTIVE. It is sure to please readers of historical romance." -- Romance Reviews Today (romrevtoday.com)

"Lyon proves she is worthy of standing up with the greats like Cassie Edwards and Johanna Lindsey with HOPE'S CAPTIVE." -- Romance Reader At Heart

"Ms. Lyon freshens up what in lesser hands is an overused device." 5 STARS!! -- Harriet Klausner

"The perfect choice for anyone who loves a great historical romance that stays with you long after the last page." -- Fresh Fiction (freshfiction.com)

From the Author

Since I first watched the movies SOLDIER BLUE and A MAN CALLED HORSE, I've been intrigued by the history of the Cheyenne people. Hope's Captive relates the desperate exodus of the Northern Cheyenne people from the hated reservation to the homeland they love, the final journey in their long fight for freedom and peace.

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Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 373 pages
• Publisher: Leisure Books (December 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0843956267
• ISBN-13: 978-0843956269
• Product Dimensions: 6.9 x 4.2 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #709,544 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Kate Lyon writes romance with a hint of the paranormal - it's what she knows. Swept off her feet in a very weird, whirlwind romance, she learned to expect the unexpected. Now she brings that element of mystique to the printed page. Although born and raised 'out west,' Kate has traveled extensively and lived in six different states and overseas, which has given her a wide perspective and plenty of writing material. Her first novel, Time's Captive--written while raising five teen-agers and working full-time--co-won the 2003 Romantic Times/Dorchester Publishing "New Voice In Romance Contest" and was a LoveSpell release in July 2004. Award winning, highly acclaimed Hope's Captive followed in January 2006, and Kate's third novel, Destiny's Captive, will be released in November 2009, completing The Captive series.

Kate currently lives in northern Texas near the Oklahoma border and the Red River, areas that figure prominently in her books. She welcomes mail from her readers and encourages visits to her website: www.katelyon.net.

Customer Reviews

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding!, December 26, 2005

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Detra Fitch (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Hope's Captive (Mass Market Paperback)

This tale begins in the year 1878. Zach McCallister believes his son, Luke, has been taken captive by the Northern Cheyenne. Zach's main objective is to locate and rescue Luke. To accomplish this Zach hires on as a guide to a lady believed to be the white wife of their chief.

Caroline Whitley owes her life to the Northern Cheyenne's leader, Little Wolf. She knows that they currently reside at the Darlington Agency (a reservation) and that they are dying by the hundreds from malaria and dysentery. To repay them, Caroline packs a wagon full with medicine and blankets for them and hires Zach to guide her to them.

Little Wolf, along with almost two hundred women and children and less than one hundred men to defend them, have left the reservation. They are determined to reach the Powder River country they love and call their home. The Army had called in a special unit of cavalry to keep the Northern Cheyenne on the reservation. The Army goes after the small band of Cheyenne.

As Zach and Caroline travel together, they slowly learn about each other. Zach not only meets and learns that the Northern Cheyenne are honorable, no matter how much he wishes to hate them, but he also finds himself attracted to the spitfire that hired him as guide. If only they could trust each other.

***** The author adds another young boy into this story, Yellow Swallow. This child is a half-breed. Just wait until you find out who his parents were! In fact, the author has added quite a few surprises for her readers within this exciting novel. Everything is historically correct and it is obvious that much research went into making this tale. In the back of the novel, within the "Author's Note", Kate Lyon gives a brief report of what happened to the Little Wolf and the others mentioned in this book. History, romance, and harsh reality come together to make an unforgettable adventure that will live on in the memories of all readers. Best I've read in a long while! *****

Reviewed by Detra Fitch of Huntress Reviews.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous Blend of History, Emotional Impact and Romance, January 7, 2006

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Reader "Blue Crab Books" (Detroit, MI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Hope's Captive (Mass Market Paperback)

Kate Lyon's newest historical romance is a compelling read. She packs a triple punch in accurate details of history, well-developed emotional characters and a romance that fulfills readers' expectations for a great story. There are few writers of Native American romance that can deliver, and Kate Lyon ranks up there with the best. Don't miss this author's newest offering!

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great New Author, March 10, 2006

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A Byron (Florida) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Hope's Captive (Mass Market Paperback)

I liked the story, the characters, and the writing was strong for a new author. I look forward to future books by Kate Lyon. The only negative thing in the whole book was the fact that the heroine was constantly saying "I can take care of myself" when in reality, she needed the hero's help to get out of several situations. This is very annoying. Other than that, I give this book high marks and I am normally very selective about the authors I read.