It all started with the ELK family with Michael Elk being the boy-friend of "Reed"'s sister. I did enjoy following Emily Chapman in her cancer fear. And James Dalton "Reed" in his relocation in the Witness program. Although this is their story, the tale left you wanting to know more about the 40 year old agent, Zack Ryder. He is there to help Dalton to adjust to a new life. I will always wonder if it was a co-inkadence that they both ended up in Silver Wolf, Idaho. I did enjoy their wanting to help in the romance between Lily Mae and Harvey, a couple of neat characters. Why, Why, Why does everyone seem to think that sex leads to love? What foolishness! Condoms? Well, if you have to use them there must be something wrong going on. Will recommend as an ongoing family story - 4 books in all starting with Cherokee Baby - Not too bad just not top of the line in Romance.
I loved this book!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 20 years ago
Emily Chapman is a small-town girl who's never really done anything wild. The 22-year-old works as a waitress in Silver Wolf, Idaho, and has been taking care of her young brother, Corey, ever since their parents died. After being diagnosed with skin cancer, though, she realizes how short life really is. While in Lewiston, she decides to take a chance and is determined to lose her virginity to the handsome stranger who keeps eyeing her from across the bar. James Dalton can't keep his eyes off the cute little blonde in the bar, but he knows if she knew who he really was, she'd run for the hills. James Dalton is a man haunted by his past, a man who fears he has no future. He can't help his attraction to the beautiful Emily, but he's determined to fight it. Good thing he's moving to Silver Wolf, Idaho the next day, a few hours away from this town, and he'd never see the bewitching blonde again...To be honest, when I first read the blurb on the back of the book, I thought that this would be an uncomplicated novel with some sizzle but not much substance. Wrong! I was hooked from the first page, and I was delighted to see a plot that was much more substantial than I thought it would be. Emily had her own secrets to hide, and so did James. I really liked both of the characters; Emily, because she was strong and determined, and James because he was desperately trying to do the right thing by Emily and her brother. I really have a thing for complicated heroes, and I was not disappointed by James.This book is a some-what sequel to "Cherokee Dad" by Sheri Whitefeather. I haven't read that book yet, but I'm ordering it tonight! Another book, "A Kept Woman" by the same author (to be released in April 2004), is going to deal with one of the secondary characters in this book, Zack Ryder. "Cherokee Stranger" certainly stands on its own, and I really enjoyed it. This book wasn't what I expected it to be, and I liked that. I definitely recommend this one!
ThriftBooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. We personally assess every book's quality and offer rare, out-of-print treasures. We deliver the joy of reading in recyclable packaging with free standard shipping on US orders over $15. ThriftBooks.com. Read more. Spend less.