White Eagle's Touch [Mass Market Paperback]

Karen Kay (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 1, 1998

TWO WORLDS. . .

They come from different worlds--she, the wealthy English socialite traveling deep into Indian territory; he the proud and powerful Blackfoot warrior who once saved her life. White Eagle captivated by Katrina Wellingtons shimmering loveliness, but the little girl he once called Shines Like Moonlight is now a grown woman, betrothed to another. And although she moves his soul like no other, he knows he can never have her.

ONE LOVE
Raised in civilized society, Katrina never wanted to return to the west. The hard, dangerous life had killer her parents and, if it werent for White Eagles bravery, she might have died too. But her learned disdain for White Eagles people soon gives way as they discover that the spark of love from their childhood had blazed into an all-consuming passion. But is it enough to sustain a love that both their worlds call. . .forbidden?

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Karen Kay is a descendent of the Choctaw tribe and the author of six Indian romances for Avon, including the two previous books in her popular Blackfoot Warrior series, Gray Hawk's Lady and White Eagle's Touch. AUTHOR HOME: Sunland, California.

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 364 pages
• Publisher: Avon (May 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 038078999X
• ISBN-13: 978-0380789993
• Product Dimensions: 6.6 x 4 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #408,749 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

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars White Eagle's Touch, July 12, 2000

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David Ziff (Boca Raton, FL USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: White Eagle's Touch (Mass Market Paperback)

This is a brilliant book, well written and expertly plotted with in-depth characterizations. The relatonship between the white protagonist and the Indian hero is beautifully orchestrated. As Katrina is exposed to and learns about the culture of the Blackfoot Indians so does the reader. This book helped to remove a veil of ignorance I had regarding our native American heritage. That alone makes it a great read. It is also a mystery, not a who done it type, but involving how the conflict of cultures is going to be resolved on a personal basis. To my surprise, I found much of my own life mirrored in this book as we all run into conflicts regarding "now I'm supposed to" and what we really want to do in our hearts. You'll learn more about yourself through White Eagle's Touch.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars From spoiled and pampered brat to warrior!, April 14, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: White Eagle's Touch (Mass Market Paperback)

Katrina Wellington wanted to marry a marquess, but needed the approval of her uncle, since she was not of age to receive her inheritance. The uncle insisted she and her fiance must travel to the Northwest Territory to meet him first. They agreed.

White Eagle joined them for the end of the journey. Sparkes immediately blazed between Katrina and White Eagle. Katrina was known as Shines Like Moonlight until age five. At that age, her parents were killed in a flood and the uncle sent Katrina to New York as her father had wished.

Moonlight had returned as a spoiled, pampered, determined, brave, and passionate woman. White Eagle set out to claim her for his own. First there was the marquess to deal with. Then they must rescue the uncle from another tribe.

***Ahhh, very romantic! Oh, how I enjoyed watching Moonlight and White Eagle go head-to-head. (I have hope that the maid, Rebecca, will receive her own story.) Very entertaining and good plot.***

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars 3.5 stars- -good characters and atmosphere; stilted dialogue., May 3, 2007

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cjking - See all my reviews

This review is from: White Eagle's Touch (Mass Market Paperback)

The first 100 pages of the book had me worried. The prose is not always engaging, and the dialogue can be excruciatingly repetitive: "Come." "No." "Come on." "I won't." "Come with me." "I refuse." ....AAARGH! I suppose that the characters' stubbornness is meant to be charming, but I just found that it made the story drag.

Fortunately, the book is saved by its charming hero. I had gotten so used to misogynistic alpha male heroes that I forgot that there was any other kind! White Eagle is so sweet and loving and loyal that you can't help but sigh. The fact that the romance between hero and heroine started in their childhood made it feel all the more genuine.

The setting of the story is also rich with Blackfoot culture. If you're looking for a story in a Native American/frontier setting and you like your heroes sweet and romantic, then this is for you.