Whitehorse

by Katherine Sutcliffe

Book Overview

The son of an Apache medicine man has become one of the most powerful men in the country, but even he cannot erase the hometown prejudices that tore him from his childhood sweetheart, as their romance... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0515126780
• ISBN13: 9780515126785
• Release Date: November 1999
• Publisher: Jove
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 0.39 lbs.
• Dimensions: 6.8" x 1.0" x 4.3"

Customer Reviews

Deep & intriguing - fantastic contemporary romance

Whitehorse was a superb contemporary romance. This is my third Sutcliffe novel and my favorite to date. I liked this one even more than Darkling, I Listen. Katherine Sutcliffe immediately draws the reader into her books. I love picking up a book and realizing within a few minutes that I am already hooked and in for a really good ride. After reading Bad Moon Rising and Darkling, I Listen, I anticipated another dark novel - although dark novels are definitely not my first choice for reading. But Whitehorse was in no way a dark novel although it definitely falls into the category of serious, dramatic romance.Johnny Whitehorse is a modern day Apache Native American who happens to also be very successful. He has a law degree, is known far and wide as a very famous model, and also is a popular actor. In addition, he owns several thriving businesses and is very active in politics as he fights for the rights of his people, the Mescalero Apache. Yes, it sounds like a bit much for someone to achieve by the mere age of thirty but that thought never occurred until now - as I write this review. I was so immersed in Johnny's character that I didn't think about his overwhelming success in nearly everything. However, Johnny has experienced at least one great failure that he cannot seem to forget and that was losing his first love, a senator's daughter by the name of Leah. Leah Foster Starr is a practicing large animal veterinarian, the mother of a disabled child with cerebral palsy, divorced, and unfortunately, the daughter of a senator. She has never gotten along well with her father, particularly after he forced her to break off her relationship with Johnny Whitehorse, her first love, and seemingly, her only love. She has moved back to the town where she grew up and is barely making enough money to support herself, her son and his live in caretaker, and pay for all his medical bills and equipment. She grabs happiness wherever she may - particularly with her son, but life is hard and we find her expressing her anger and frustration at life more than a little in the opening pages of the book. She knows that Johnny is occasionally back in town and hopes fervently not to see him. She believes he hates her - he certainly has reason to do so. And she knows without doubt that she doesn't hate him in the least. Johnny is back in town. He now owns the horse ranch Leah's father had once owned. Once he sees Leah again, after twelve years, it is not long before he realizes he can't leave her alone. They both fight, uselessly, their mutual attraction and find themselves caught up in some pretty serious complications. But this story, although primarily a romance, is also about so much more. We read about the plight of many Native Americans, the joys and sorrows of a child with cerebral palsy, and some of the intricacies of horse racing. Not all of this can be addressed in depth in one novel, but Sutcliffe is successful in bringing together many scenar

Nice Book

Ms. Sutcliffe makes the transition from gifted historical author to magnificent contemporary author very easily if WHITEHORSE is a preview of what's in store for her legion of fans. This one has her unique signature of a strong, emotional, and passionate tale with a heavy dose of tantalizing suspense and compelling characterization that draws the readers in and holds us enthralled till the very last page is turned. ----------

Sutcliffe delivers again!

Katherine Sutcliffe can always be counted on for an intense, memorable read, and this book is no exception. I don't think she's written a contemporary before, but Whitehorse is sensational. I devoured the book in one sitting. Fans of her historicals will love the hard-edged, sexy hero we have come to expect from Ms. Sutcliffe. The story is so fast-paced, you're sorry it has to end. More of the same, please Ms. Sutcliffe!

MOVE OVER NORA ROBERTS!

Few times have i ever been so moved by a story and characters as i was by Johnny Whitehorse and Leah Starr. Their story and love was realistic and the issue with the cerebral palsy child was handled beautifully. I have been a fan of sutcliffe's historicals for many years,and when I saw she did a contemporary I was sceptical at first.She has more than proven herself with this book, and I cannot wait for her next contemporary. I have not waited in such anticipation for a book as i am now waiting for hers. READ THIS BOOK! YOU WON'T REGRET IT!

Her first contemporary is as good as her historicals

New Mexico Senator Foster blackmails his teenage daughter Leah to end her relationship with Mescalero Apache Johnny Whitehorse by threatening to fire her boyfriend's father from his stable job. Over the next thirteen years, she married, had a handicap child, divorced her spouse, and becomes a veterinarian. He has become an internationally famed model and movie star.Johnny has publicly denounced the Senator's assert duplicity that has destroyed the Apache economy, which heavily invested in the Apache Casino and Resort Development firm that has since failed. Johnny plans to expose Foster as the force behind the bankruptcy. When Johnny and Leah meet for the first time since her father ended their relationship, the sparks still fly between them, but he has never forgiven her betrayal. Still he knows that he still loves Leah. While Johnny drives with his girl friend, another vehicle deliberately knocks them off the road. His girl friend dies and Johnny is injured. Johnny strongly feels the Senator is behind the vehicular homicide. He also knows that exposing the vile person probably ends his chances of reconciling with Leah.WHITEHORSE is an exciting romantic suspense novel that highlights what can happen to Native Americans when the casino fails to turn a profit. The story line is intriguing, but no different from several other identical plots that have appeared on the market in the past few years. The lead characters are a warm couple whose star-crossed love will garner reader empathy. Katherine Sutcliffe writes an action-packed, dilemma-laden Native American romance that will please her myriad of fans.Harriet Klausner