Under Apache Skies [Paperback]

Madeline Baker (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 7, 2004

When a rugged stranger darkens the door of her family ranch, Martha Jean Flynn can tell right away that Ridge Longtree is nothing like the other cowboys who usually show up in search of work. In the eyes of this raven-haired, half-Indian loner, Marty sees a hint of danger, the depths of sorrow-and the tiniest spark of untold passion. And when tragedy strikes, the two must set out on a dangerous mountain trail, where they'll discover a love that threatens to set their hearts aflame.

Editorial Reviews

Review

...always a pleasure to read. (Best Reviews) ...justly renowned for her portrayals of American Indians. (Publishers Weekly) ...wonderful! (Bell, Book & Candle) ...respectful, and her Old West setting rings true. (Booklist)

Product Details

• Paperback: 352 pages
• Publisher: Signet (September 7, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0451212827
• ISBN-13: 978-0451212825
• Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 4.2 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,157,630 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Not Baker's best, November 27, 2008

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Sun Set (Georgia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Under Apache Skies (Paperback)

A fast pace western romance about Martha, a responsible common looking woman that runs the household since her mother had abandoned her years before, and a half Apache gunman named Ridge Longtree, who talks and lives like a white man but possesses the instincts of his Apache kin.
Martha was not very likeable and the romance between her and Longtree just did not do it for me. It seemed made up, not sensational. I found myself hurrying through their boring parts to get to the secondary romance of the book between Martha's younger sister Dani, sweet and naive, and her Apache captor; Sanza, whom stole my heart. Sanza was sexy, brave, and powerful however he was passionate and understanding when it came to his beautiful white captive. With tender hands he taught her his people were not savages and that he could not give her wealth or a fine home but unconditional and faithful love.
There was also an underlying plot about the abandonment the sisters struggled with regarding their mother who returns when Dani is captured by the local Apaches. I found myself teary eyed as I sympathized with both sides.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Suzie Housley, Romance Junkies Book Review, April 3, 2011

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Suzie Housley (Oak Ridge, Tn United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Under Apache Skies (Kindle Edition)

Ridge Longtree has made his name as a highly regarded gunfighter. He finds that he is tired of the killing, and having no place to call home. He happens upon the ranch of Martha Jean Flynn and her sister Dani. He recognizes that they are unsure of his intentions, but allows him to stay in their bunkhouse.

Martha knows that Ridge is not your normal ranch hand in search of work. In his eyes she sees an edge you don't normally find in your typical man. His air of mystery heightens her womanly senses.

When Martha's father's horse returns blooded and without a rider, she fears for the worst. She hires Ridge to go in search of her father. Ridge is able to locate Martha's father, but it is too late to save him. He returns to the ranch with the grim news of his death.

Martha believes that her father was murdered, and she wants to seek out the person responsible for his death. Then her world once again goes spinning out of control when her sister is kidnapped by Apache.

Ridge can't stand to see Martha so distraught over her sister's disappearance. He agrees to lead her into Apache territory to rescue her. As the two journey to find her sister, the close quarters results in them falling in love.

Will Ridge and Martha be in time to save Dani? Or will they be shocked to discover her living circumstances?

Fans of Madeline Baker will rejoice at another award winning novel in UNDER APACHE SKIES. You can almost feel yourself being projected back to the Native American culture each time you pick up one of her books. Once again, she proves that she reigns supreme as the Queen of the Historical romance genre

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars MAYBE A 4 PLUS - NO DANGEROUS TENSION, August 7, 2006

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M. Hartmann "abayyan" (Milan, Michigan United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Under Apache Skies (Paperback)

First review hits the spot.
Excellent writing - enjoyable story - danger not strong enough or really present.

Ridge Longtree is half Apache, fast gunman and dangerously good looking.
Martha Jean Flynn recognizes an attraction but fights it, her attitude for a 23 year old doesn't quite fit, bull-headed, stubborn and she can walk among the men and not get propositioned?

So much angst against the absent mother, Nellie - what really happened between her and her husband?
The will, the will - who gets the ranch now that Flynn is dead?
Who will Victor Claunch actually marry?
Who killed Seamus Flynn? Did he know his killer?

Her sister, Dani, appears to be flighty, and ready to fall into some man's arms. It didn't take Sanza long to seduce her. It just doesn't fit.

Sanza didn't rough Dani up even a little - doesn't make sense. Even if he was smitten with her he would have been a little agressive.

Still, a very enjoyable read - Will definitely recommend.