The Princess and the Wolf [Mass Market Paperback]

Karen Kay (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 27, 2004

With his heart betrayed and broken in Germany when his beloved Princess Sierra Morena marries his friend, Prince Alaric, Cheyenne warrior High Wolf returns to his home on the American frontier hoping never to set eyes on either one of them again. Little does he know that, many years later, he will once again cross paths with Princess Sierra when she journeys to America in search of the truth behind her missing, and presumed dead, husband. Although distrustful, their attraction to each other is undeniable - and Princess Sierra is torn. All her life, she has been convinced that affairs of state take precedence over matters of the heart.

But as she and High Wolf enter dangerous Crow territory, Princess Sierra finds herself willing to risk all for the chance to regain High Wolf′s love and trust.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Karen Kay is praised by reviewers and fans alike for bringing understanding and insight into the everyday facets of the American Indian way of life, she credits that the discovery of her great-great grandmother, who was Choctaw Indian, did much to enhance the richness of her stories.

This is Karen Kay's eight title for Avon Books and the second title in the "Legendary Warriors" series. Her earlier titles include Wolf Shadow's Promise in the Legendary Warriors" series; Gray Hawk's Lady, White Eagle's Touch and Night Thunder's Bride in the "Blackfoot Warrior" series; and Lakota Surrender, Lakota Princess, and Proud Wolf's Woman in the "Lakota" series.

Says Kay, "With the power and passion of romance, I strive to bring to the reader an awareness of the vital and noble forces that once helped shape the American Indian culture into the powerful agent that it once was, that it still can be today. I firmly believe that through understanding, anything is possible."

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: Avon (April 27, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0345501543
• ISBN-13: 978-0380820689
• ASIN: 0380820684
• Product Dimensions: 6.5 x 3.9 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #499,712 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Writing under the pen names of Karen Kay and Gen Bailey, Karen is the author of seventeen best selling historical romances. She has been praised by reviewers and fans alike for bringing the historic American Indian culture to life, and she has been nominated for several different awards. Karen's great-grandmother was Choctaw Indian, and because of this, she is honored to be able to write stories that depict the Native American point of view.

All seventeen of her books concern the Native American culture, and says Karen, "With the power and passion of romance, I hope to bring about an awareness of the vital forces that helped shape the American Indian culture. There are some things that should never be forgotten."

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars love all of karens books....., June 6, 2006

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Stardusty39 "Book lover" (New York...U.S.A.) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Princess and the Wolf (Mass Market Paperback)

Every book Karen writes moves me with such passion she places in theses characters.....i could not place it down..and you know what ....it was my first book of hers I'd read...with that i became an instant fan....I could read this book over and over again....

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars exciting historical romance, April 29, 2004

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Harriet Klausner - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Princess and the Wolf (Mass Market Paperback)

In 1824 Germany, Princess Sierra, Prince Alathom, and adopted American Indian Prince High Wolf plan to flee to Scotland. Sierra and High Wolf are in love and plan to marry while Alathom just wants his freedom from state responsibilities including marrying the princess. However, the escape fails with Sierra stopped by her father, who plans to see her politically married to Alathom of the neighboring dukedom. Father Junipero tells Sierra that High Wolf demanded gold to break the engagement while Alathom vanished. The ceremony was done by proxy as he fails to appear.

Ten years later, Sierra is in St. Louis seeking her husband Alathom who never came home. Though she hates him and High Wolf for their betrayal, she needs Alathom to come home to avert a war between their duchies. Sierra has done her best to rule over the two lands, but everyone blames her for her missing spouse. Governor Clark arranges for the best scout High Wolf to escort her Highness, but when he sees Sierra, he refuses as he feels she betrayed their vows of love. Sierra continues her quest without him, but he follows her for safety purposes.

This is an exciting historical romance that brings to life early Americana through the insightful look at the Indian tribes and the use of Governor Clark (Lewis and Clark fame). Each of the prime trio is unique with fully developed personalities. Though the mysticism is interesting it also enables too easy of a resolution than a decade of increasing discontent should allow. Still fans of early nineteenth century romances will appreciate this astute glimpse of a bygone era.

Harriet Klausner

5.0 out of 5 stars Magical!, March 4, 2010

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Karen M. Toriello (California) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Princess and the Wolf (Mass Market Paperback)

I have just finished another of Karen Kay's spectacular romance novels, The Princess and the Wolf. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. I think Amazon should do something about that other author writing a review on a book she'd never read. I only wish there were a Karen Kay fan club. If there was, I would surely join it.

This book takes place not only in America, but in Europe, also. And yes, it is a Native American romance.

I intend to read all of Karen Kay books.