An Avon True Romance: Miranda and the Warrior

Not that this book is junk. But if you are a mom--or grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, or any other gender or relation--trying to get something clean or friendly for your kid or friend, this isn't for you. A few kisses and hugs wouldn't be bad, but you likely know what I'm talking about--I needn't get into the details.

I absolutely loved this book! I always thought native american indians were cool. Most people like cowboys... or soldiers. I like indians. This is about a girl, Miranda and a warrior, Shadow Walker. Miranda is very stubborn and she always thought the Cheyenne were cruel and barbaric. She was the daughter of Major Thurston and of course thought a certain way about the Cheyenne. When she is captured by Shadow Walker on her way to a ranch, she thinks she will be killed. Little did she know he had no intention to kill her. In the beginning she refuses to do anything, she thought of herself as a prisoner, but not a worker. So Shadow Walker took her on a journey, she did not no where, and even he, did not really know where. In the beginning she thinks that Shadow Walker is a barbaric, selfish killer. But gradually, unexpected feelings arise as she truly gets to know him. Yes, the Cheyenne killed some innocent people. But the american soldiars too killed with no mercy. They soon grow to love each other. He had told her a lot about himself, and she told him about herself in return. But she kept one thing from him, that she was the daughter of a Major. Which threatened the safety of Shadow Walker's tribe. Eventually, Shadow Walker finds out that Miranda is the daughter of a Major of an american army. He had shared so much of who he was with her, but she had kept this from him, so of course he was very upset. Does he forgive her? Or does he not?

Not only is this a romantic story, but it is also a thrilling plot. Miranda a girl whose life has always been over protected by her father; diecides to go out for a ride on the prairer agianst her fathers wishes. But when this ride turns to more then just a stroll, she gets captured by a grest Chyeann warrior. When taken back to the camp Miranda goes agianst every thing the warrior says. Even attempting to escape which turns out to be a near fatel accident. But when Miranda is taken away with the warrior on a trip they get to know each other. The warrior vows his love for her, and she for him. But maranida falt of keeping a secret tares them apart. Not to mention the man who is stalking her.Will they be able to come together agian? And will Miranda be able to thwart her stalker? If you read this super book you will find out.

Miranda Thurston has had a very sheltered childhood. Being the only child of an U.S. Calvary officer she is the only reminder to her father of her dead mother. You can say Miranda is a bit naive, for after repeated warnings, and living on the frontier, Miranda never believed there was much danger to the news of Cheyenne raids, that is until she herself is captured by a Cheyenne warrior named Shadow Walker. Shadow Walker is a respected warrior to the Cheyenne and after his uncle got captured in a raid he was out to revenge and was quite disappointed to find that he had only managed to capture a worthless girl. Soon though he begins to realize this isn't one normal girl, but a defiant one as she rebels against him any chance she has. Frustrated, Shadow Walker begins her into the wilderness of the forest to teach her lessons. Little are both prepared for the feelings that will surface between the two of them. I felt that this is probably one of the weakest Avon True Romances. It is still a nice book to sit down and read.

I am so glad that Avon has designed a series for young teens--and with such quality writers, as Elaine Barbieri. For years I have been an Elaine Barbieri fan. I have read and enjoyed all her books; some of them I have read over and over and shared them with my daughters. I am delighted I can now share my love of her talent with my granddaughters! MIRANDA AND THE WARRIOR has the power and sensitivity that Ms. Barbieri brings to all her books. Whatever you do, don't miss Shadow Walker's and Miranda's story.