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Savage Destiny #2
Ride The Free Wind
Abigail and her husband, Zeke Monroe, a half-breed Cheyenne, head across the wilderness to rejoin his tribe and start a new life
445 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1984
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April 24, 2022
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This review may contain spoilers, so fair warning, upon reading the review.
“You are my peace and my refuge, Abbie girl. You are the most pleasing thing that has ever happened to me.”
First Impressions
This story continues pretty much one year after the ending of book one and I was so fascinated by how the author would move forward with Zeke and Abbie and see their story unfold. I was super excited to delve into this book and yes I just had to jump right into this after the first book. There was something so captivating about the ending of book one and I just had to see what was next for Zeke and Abbie. I was more than happy with this installment which I enjoyed even more than book one, There was a unique flavor that spiced up this story and added so much depth and unique storytelling. I was beyond thrilled to get more Zeke and Abbie and see them begin their happily ever after together, but as this is Rosanne Bittner, I also knew going into this one, there would be struggles and trial that our couple would need to face but there was also plenty of joy and character growth that comes from the struggle that we see here.
But if you get times when you don’t feel so brave, then you just let me be your courage, and I’ll do the same. Sometimes you’ll be the strong one. That’s what husbands and wives are for, Abbie, if they really love each other.”
Summary
Zeke and Abbie are reunited after being separated for a year when Abbie was injured and Zeke had to finish guiding the wagon train to Oregon. Now he has returned to his wife and they are journeying towards his home and his family where they will find the Cheyenne encampment Zeke and Abbie will be facing some trials, but also their marriage will grow stronger than ever. They both will have to learn how to adjust to their new life. Zeke and Abbie while home with their family, the reunion isn’t all peaceful, Abbie is still an outsider and it will take determination and love to find their way together with the Cheyenne people. But as Abbie and Zeke move forward in their relationship, they will also discover a beautiful strength in the love that they have for each other, and be blessed in ways they can’t begin to imagine.
What I Loved
Ride the Free Wind was a beautiful start to the beginning of the marriage between Zeke and Abbie. I was so happy to see how this boo evolved, and while it did have some trials, it wasn’t quite as heartbreaking as what we see in book one. I was so thrilled that we got to see our pairing here really grow in their relationship and also grow on an individual level as well. I really loved the way we see Abbie mature in this book, and her growth was beyond amazing within this one. I was cheering her on in this one, and I also loved the relationships she builds with Zeke’s family and makes her own friends among the Cheyenne women. We also see what she has to face with and without Zeke and there was a sense of purpose in her journey into finding her Cheyenne heart. The relationship between Zeke and Abbie was beyond beautiful and I just wanted more of these two, Their romance just grew in such depths and I loved what they learn together. We also get to see their family grow in ways that are expected and in moments that you least expect. There is also some historical events that are intertwined here, and the author did a beautiful job in capitalizing on it while also being respectful and sincere of historical events and those that suffered surrounding those events. I am eager to continue on with Zeke and Abbie’s story.
It was as Swift Arrow had said. Always it would be Zeke and Abbie, Abbie and Zeke, forever.
What I Struggled With
There wasn’t too much that I struggled with to be honest, I am not sure what keeps it from a five-star, I think I would have liked more page time with Zeke and Abbie. There is a big chunk of the book where they are separated but I understand why it was needed, but I do prefer more couple time on the page than less.
Overall View
I found Ride the Free Wind to be a story of growth, change, and love that deepens with time, it shows the joys in learning and growing amongst the trials of life. Its a story of sacrifice and abiding love!
Trigger Warnings:
This review may contain spoilers, so fair warning, upon reading the review.
“You are my peace and my refuge, Abbie girl. You are the most pleasing thing that has ever happened to me.”
First Impressions
This story continues pretty much one year after the ending of book one and I was so fascinated by how the author would move forward with Zeke and Abbie and see their story unfold. I was super excited to delve into this book and yes I just had to jump right into this after the first book. There was something so captivating about the ending of book one and I just had to see what was next for Zeke and Abbie. I was more than happy with this installment which I enjoyed even more than book one, There was a unique flavor that spiced up this story and added so much depth and unique storytelling. I was beyond thrilled to get more Zeke and Abbie and see them begin their happily ever after together, but as this is Rosanne Bittner, I also knew going into this one, there would be struggles and trial that our couple would need to face but there was also plenty of joy and character growth that comes from the struggle that we see here.
But if you get times when you don’t feel so brave, then you just let me be your courage, and I’ll do the same. Sometimes you’ll be the strong one. That’s what husbands and wives are for, Abbie, if they really love each other.”
Summary
Zeke and Abbie are reunited after being separated for a year when Abbie was injured and Zeke had to finish guiding the wagon train to Oregon. Now he has returned to his wife and they are journeying towards his home and his family where they will find the Cheyenne encampment Zeke and Abbie will be facing some trials, but also their marriage will grow stronger than ever. They both will have to learn how to adjust to their new life. Zeke and Abbie while home with their family, the reunion isn’t all peaceful, Abbie is still an outsider and it will take determination and love to find their way together with the Cheyenne people. But as Abbie and Zeke move forward in their relationship, they will also discover a beautiful strength in the love that they have for each other, and be blessed in ways they can’t begin to imagine.
What I Loved
Ride the Free Wind was a beautiful start to the beginning of the marriage between Zeke and Abbie. I was so happy to see how this boo evolved, and while it did have some trials, it wasn’t quite as heartbreaking as what we see in book one. I was so thrilled that we got to see our pairing here really grow in their relationship and also grow on an individual level as well. I really loved the way we see Abbie mature in this book, and her growth was beyond amazing within this one. I was cheering her on in this one, and I also loved the relationships she builds with Zeke’s family and makes her own friends among the Cheyenne women. We also see what she has to face with and without Zeke and there was a sense of purpose in her journey into finding her Cheyenne heart. The relationship between Zeke and Abbie was beyond beautiful and I just wanted more of these two, Their romance just grew in such depths and I loved what they learn together. We also get to see their family grow in ways that are expected and in moments that you least expect. There is also some historical events that are intertwined here, and the author did a beautiful job in capitalizing on it while also being respectful and sincere of historical events and those that suffered surrounding those events. I am eager to continue on with Zeke and Abbie’s story.
It was as Swift Arrow had said. Always it would be Zeke and Abbie, Abbie and Zeke, forever.
What I Struggled With
There wasn’t too much that I struggled with to be honest, I am not sure what keeps it from a five-star, I think I would have liked more page time with Zeke and Abbie. There is a big chunk of the book where they are separated but I understand why it was needed, but I do prefer more couple time on the page than less.
Overall View
I found Ride the Free Wind to be a story of growth, change, and love that deepens with time, it shows the joys in learning and growing amongst the trials of life. Its a story of sacrifice and abiding love!
Trigger Warnings:
August 3, 2016
I started "Ride The Free Wind" within half an hour of finishing "Sweet Prairie Passion". I became so absorbed in Zeke and Abbie's story, that I simply had to start book two immediately. I found this book extremely hard to read. It was very well written, it was just the events and actions of many of the characters were very upsetting. My minor problems with Abbie in book one disappeared quickly in this book, although she was still quite young at the start. Her character felt more real to me. I loved seeing both sides of Zeke - the kind and gentle man and the savage warrior. Many characters deserved his harsh methods of revenge, so although I hate violence, I didn't have a problem with the actions of Zeke in battle. He only killed out of necessity or to seek revenge on those who deserved it.
I felt many emotions while reading this book. The actions of the government, the greedy white senator, Jonathan Mack and Dancing Moon sickened me, more so than when the Indians did battle. Reading this book at times made me ashamed of being white. I know that is probably a ridiculous sentiment, but it is how I felt. When I look back at how the Indians were treated in America and the Aboriginals in my own country I cannot feel anything but anger and shame.
This book is was so powerful and the storyline at times so hard to read that I have decided I need a break from the series. I most definitely will be continuing the series, however after reading such an emotionally draining book, I feel a strong need to read a light-hearted romance which will make me smile rather than cry.
I felt many emotions while reading this book. The actions of the government, the greedy white senator, Jonathan Mack and Dancing Moon sickened me, more so than when the Indians did battle. Reading this book at times made me ashamed of being white. I know that is probably a ridiculous sentiment, but it is how I felt. When I look back at how the Indians were treated in America and the Aboriginals in my own country I cannot feel anything but anger and shame.
This book is was so powerful and the storyline at times so hard to read that I have decided I need a break from the series. I most definitely will be continuing the series, however after reading such an emotionally draining book, I feel a strong need to read a light-hearted romance which will make me smile rather than cry.
September 22, 2023
Историята на Аби и Зеке продължава, с всички трудности за брак между метис и бяла жена през 19 век. Нито сред чероките, нито сред белите срещат пълно приемане, но белите заселници и особено армията, настъпваща, за да заграби последните индиански територии и да избие обитателите им определено са по-опасни и зли.
Личи си, че авторката не се е престарала в проучванията, но като обща рамка си е достоверно, а и двойката герои са много симпатични. Пък и това не е сериозна книга, по дяволите, тъй че смело повечко звездички.
3,5⭐️
Личи си, че авторката не се е престарала в проучванията, но като обща рамка си е достоверно, а и двойката герои са много симпатични. Пък и това не е сериозна книга, по дяволите, тъй че смело повечко звездички.
3,5⭐️
December 20, 2016
This review is of “Ride the Free Wind” book #2 in the “Savage Destiny” series by Rosanne Bittner.
The story: “Ride the Free Wind” begins shortly after the first book, “Sweet Prairie Passion”, ended. Abigail “Abbie” Trent Monroe and her husband, “Cheyenne” Zeke Monroe, are traveling to find Zeke’s Cheyenne relatives; his mother and three Cheyenne half-brothers (Zeke also has three white half-brothers, one of whom, Danny Monroe, is introduced in this book.) Danny, as well as one of Zeke’s Indian brothers, Swift Arrow, will play pivotal roles as the series goes on.
There are also three evil characters introduced who will adversely affect Zeke, Abbie, their family and the Cheyenne. They are:
Dancing Moon: An Arapaho Indian woman and Zeke’s former lover, Dancing Moon becomes intensely jealous when Zeke brings Abbie into the Cheyenne camp. This emotion leads to a series of attacks against both Zeke and Abbie. Zeke takes revenge on Dancing Moon, but does not kill her, a decision he will come to rue as the series continues...
Winston Garvey: A U.S. Senator who lusts after money and power, Garvey aspires to become a war profiteer when the U.S. and Mexico go to war, among other plans.
Jonathan Mack: Garvey’s right-hand man. Mack hires Zeke to act as a scout for a dangerous expedition. What Zeke doesn’t know is that Mack has stashed contraband in the wagons so that HE can profit from the Mexican-American War.
As the book goes on, Zeke and Danny find each other, Zeke and Abbie become parents of two children-a son, Little Rock, and a daughter, Blue Sky-but both they and the Cheyenne and the rest of the Native American tribes deal with sadness and anger as their ways of life are forever altered by the encroachment of white society.
Upside: As usual, Ms. Bittner’s writing is exquisite. I never feel as if I’m reading a book she writes, but rather that I am watching the characters in front of me, and I feel every one of their emotions, especially Zeke and Abbie’s. I feel their happiness, and I feel their pain, and that is something only the truly great authors can engender in me.
I also like the fact that Ms. Bittner writes Zeke as a totally human character. Unline Gray Eagle, the “hero” of Janelle Taylor’s “Ecstasy/Gray Eagle” series, who is often written as omnipotent, Ms. Bittner doesn’t write Zeke that way. During the course of the “Savage Destiny” series, Zeke is shot and injured and allowed to be human. This is great to see and makes Zeke a total character as opposed to a caricature.
Downside: In addition to what I wrote in my review of “Sweet Prairie Passion”, I can add one more criticism of Ms. Bittner: at times, the “Savage Destiny” series is formulaic. The formula goes like this: Zeke and Abbie are happy. Zeke and Abbie are separated. Abbie and/or Zeke is attacked. Zeke finds the attackers and inflicts maximum pain on the malefactors before-usually-killing them. Lather, rinse, repeat.
Sex: Ms. Bittner’s love scenes are very salty; this is not a compliment. Salt, to me, is a very basic spice, and that also describes Ms. Bittner’s love scenes. Basic, at best.
Violence: Ms. Bittner’s scenes here, however, are far from basic. As usual, there are scenes of assault, rape and various killings. When Zeke does it, it’s a little more graphic and creative.
Bottom Line: I’m much more willing to forgive Ms. Bittner for the somewhat formulaic nature of some of her scenes due to how exceptional she is in other areas. Ms. Bittner’s books will not be everyone’s cup of tea, but those who like Native American romances will find lots to love in Rosanne Bittner’s books.
The story: “Ride the Free Wind” begins shortly after the first book, “Sweet Prairie Passion”, ended. Abigail “Abbie” Trent Monroe and her husband, “Cheyenne” Zeke Monroe, are traveling to find Zeke’s Cheyenne relatives; his mother and three Cheyenne half-brothers (Zeke also has three white half-brothers, one of whom, Danny Monroe, is introduced in this book.) Danny, as well as one of Zeke’s Indian brothers, Swift Arrow, will play pivotal roles as the series goes on.
There are also three evil characters introduced who will adversely affect Zeke, Abbie, their family and the Cheyenne. They are:
Dancing Moon: An Arapaho Indian woman and Zeke’s former lover, Dancing Moon becomes intensely jealous when Zeke brings Abbie into the Cheyenne camp. This emotion leads to a series of attacks against both Zeke and Abbie. Zeke takes revenge on Dancing Moon, but does not kill her, a decision he will come to rue as the series continues...
Winston Garvey: A U.S. Senator who lusts after money and power, Garvey aspires to become a war profiteer when the U.S. and Mexico go to war, among other plans.
Jonathan Mack: Garvey’s right-hand man. Mack hires Zeke to act as a scout for a dangerous expedition. What Zeke doesn’t know is that Mack has stashed contraband in the wagons so that HE can profit from the Mexican-American War.
As the book goes on, Zeke and Danny find each other, Zeke and Abbie become parents of two children-a son, Little Rock, and a daughter, Blue Sky-but both they and the Cheyenne and the rest of the Native American tribes deal with sadness and anger as their ways of life are forever altered by the encroachment of white society.
Upside: As usual, Ms. Bittner’s writing is exquisite. I never feel as if I’m reading a book she writes, but rather that I am watching the characters in front of me, and I feel every one of their emotions, especially Zeke and Abbie’s. I feel their happiness, and I feel their pain, and that is something only the truly great authors can engender in me.
I also like the fact that Ms. Bittner writes Zeke as a totally human character. Unline Gray Eagle, the “hero” of Janelle Taylor’s “Ecstasy/Gray Eagle” series, who is often written as omnipotent, Ms. Bittner doesn’t write Zeke that way. During the course of the “Savage Destiny” series, Zeke is shot and injured and allowed to be human. This is great to see and makes Zeke a total character as opposed to a caricature.
Downside: In addition to what I wrote in my review of “Sweet Prairie Passion”, I can add one more criticism of Ms. Bittner: at times, the “Savage Destiny” series is formulaic. The formula goes like this: Zeke and Abbie are happy. Zeke and Abbie are separated. Abbie and/or Zeke is attacked. Zeke finds the attackers and inflicts maximum pain on the malefactors before-usually-killing them. Lather, rinse, repeat.
Sex: Ms. Bittner’s love scenes are very salty; this is not a compliment. Salt, to me, is a very basic spice, and that also describes Ms. Bittner’s love scenes. Basic, at best.
Violence: Ms. Bittner’s scenes here, however, are far from basic. As usual, there are scenes of assault, rape and various killings. When Zeke does it, it’s a little more graphic and creative.
Bottom Line: I’m much more willing to forgive Ms. Bittner for the somewhat formulaic nature of some of her scenes due to how exceptional she is in other areas. Ms. Bittner’s books will not be everyone’s cup of tea, but those who like Native American romances will find lots to love in Rosanne Bittner’s books.
March 1, 2015
Really, you MUST get all 7 books in the Savage Destiny series and fall in love with Zeke and his Abbie!!! My heart felt every emotion possible with these two - I cried, laughed, stressed, rejoiced, cheered, worried along with them. When a book/series can do that, you *know* they're the best! If I could only keep one set of fiction books, this would be it, hands down, no hesitation!
While I always enjoy reading how a couple gets together, I *love love LOVE* the romance and story that follows the HEA/wedding. I think that's another reason why I so enjoy this series - it didn't just stop at the wedding - we get to experience all their joys and struggles through their married life - but yet how much stronger their love grows over time.
Another thing I love about this series is the American history Rosanne Bittner gently teaches us. I've always loved history, but hated reading the dry text-book type things. However, RB makes learning history enjoyable because we can experience it through Zeke and Abbie's eyes. I learned so much about the American Indian/Cheyenne culture and my heart broke to really realize how much prejudice people have for one another - and how quickly that can affect lives.
These first few years of Zeke and Abbie's lives was a mix of such joy and hardship - but they proved together how much they need each other!
While I always enjoy reading how a couple gets together, I *love love LOVE* the romance and story that follows the HEA/wedding. I think that's another reason why I so enjoy this series - it didn't just stop at the wedding - we get to experience all their joys and struggles through their married life - but yet how much stronger their love grows over time.
Another thing I love about this series is the American history Rosanne Bittner gently teaches us. I've always loved history, but hated reading the dry text-book type things. However, RB makes learning history enjoyable because we can experience it through Zeke and Abbie's eyes. I learned so much about the American Indian/Cheyenne culture and my heart broke to really realize how much prejudice people have for one another - and how quickly that can affect lives.
These first few years of Zeke and Abbie's lives was a mix of such joy and hardship - but they proved together how much they need each other!
January 13, 2017
I'm not sure there could ever be a greater love than the love between Zeke and Abigail. So many trials and tests go up against the couple that could end the best of relationships yet their love just grows. Abigail is just a white child when she falls in love with the half breed Cheyenne buck but she grows to be a great white Cheyenne woman that is loved by Zeke's Cheyenne family and tribe. So many things happen in the 2nd book, Ride The Free Wind. There is more death, births, tragedies, fear of the future for the Cheyenne and all Indians, the enflux of the white settlers into the West that wreaks havoc on the Indian way of life. The whites bring disease and take over more and more of the land the indians had always hunted on and traveled on freely. Yet there is adventure, human growth, spirituality, reunions and beauty. How can one couple endure so much and not let it tear them apart. Excellent read and great historical teacher of the Indian ways of life.
June 17, 2019
One of the best love stories I've ever read!
I read this series years ago and the characters have stayed with me all this time. This is a sweeping love story of epic proportions and I recommend all of the books in this series to anyone who loves romance, particularly historical romance set in the wild West.
I read this series years ago and the characters have stayed with me all this time. This is a sweeping love story of epic proportions and I recommend all of the books in this series to anyone who loves romance, particularly historical romance set in the wild West.
February 26, 2010
My favorite book out of the entire series. Ya know writing the reviews about these books makes me want to read them...I think I am going to go and grab book one and read some of it tonight :) I LOVE THIS SERIES!! I love Rosanne Bittner
April 6, 2022
Ride the Free Wind $4.99 387 pgs ***.* 4/5/22 Zeke & Abbie
3.5 stars. There was far too much history, people from the government and forts introduced, a little hard to follow at times. I enjoyed the story and loved the family of Zeke and Abbie but I would have liked more of their stories than the history lesson of the what the government people thought and wanted and how some planned to deceive the process and people. I read a lot of history of the Indians, mostly from Arkansas, but I wanted to read a love story without all of the history. I admit some of the history was needed to further the story but to me there was too much. I was disappointed with the sex scenes, they were just a few sentences long and not much detail. Abbie is one tough white woman and she grows every day. She began at 15 and is now 21. I wish there were more about the babies too, I love reading about alpha tough daddies and their babies. I was sad in the end over brotherly words that were said but I am hopeful that will be rectified later on. I am very glad to finally meet one of Zeke’s white brothers in this book. I really liked him and the way he was with Zeke and Abbie. I am looking forward to the next book. The flow was somewhat slower than the first book as there were filler pages and a lot of the history / government talks that I skimmed over. Character building was great for the family characters and a few of the other close friends.
3.5 stars. There was far too much history, people from the government and forts introduced, a little hard to follow at times. I enjoyed the story and loved the family of Zeke and Abbie but I would have liked more of their stories than the history lesson of the what the government people thought and wanted and how some planned to deceive the process and people. I read a lot of history of the Indians, mostly from Arkansas, but I wanted to read a love story without all of the history. I admit some of the history was needed to further the story but to me there was too much. I was disappointed with the sex scenes, they were just a few sentences long and not much detail. Abbie is one tough white woman and she grows every day. She began at 15 and is now 21. I wish there were more about the babies too, I love reading about alpha tough daddies and their babies. I was sad in the end over brotherly words that were said but I am hopeful that will be rectified later on. I am very glad to finally meet one of Zeke’s white brothers in this book. I really liked him and the way he was with Zeke and Abbie. I am looking forward to the next book. The flow was somewhat slower than the first book as there were filler pages and a lot of the history / government talks that I skimmed over. Character building was great for the family characters and a few of the other close friends.
November 30, 2022
Not a review, just an opinion post.
Okay the juries out I like this series but I'm never going to love it. It's entertaining but I won't read it again.
This really doesn't feel like a romance series to me it's definitely more of an epic saga about the life of Abby and her desendents. Series like this are usually depressing to me because I assume the last book will be abby's death and the latter books will be more about her children.
I hate in this installment once again Abby and zeke are rehashing old issues I thought were solved in the last book. I hope these issue aren't brought up again in the next one too.
Otherwise their relationship continues to be about the same as I felt in the last book.
Ngl, I'm a little disappointed because I hyped this series in my head for twelve years and it's not exactly the romantic soul sweeping series I'd thought it would be.
I'm entertained for a one time read.
❤❤❤❤
Okay the juries out I like this series but I'm never going to love it. It's entertaining but I won't read it again.
This really doesn't feel like a romance series to me it's definitely more of an epic saga about the life of Abby and her desendents. Series like this are usually depressing to me because I assume the last book will be abby's death and the latter books will be more about her children.
I hate in this installment once again Abby and zeke are rehashing old issues I thought were solved in the last book. I hope these issue aren't brought up again in the next one too.
Otherwise their relationship continues to be about the same as I felt in the last book.
Ngl, I'm a little disappointed because I hyped this series in my head for twelve years and it's not exactly the romantic soul sweeping series I'd thought it would be.
I'm entertained for a one time read.
❤❤❤❤
September 22, 2023
4 stars, this had a slower start and it had some POV's that I personally struggled to be interested in but then when I wanted an update on those other POV's they didn't show up until like 85% it felt too long I needed it sooner. I would say I was confused where this series was going at the beginning but by the end I understood and I have realized that this is going to be a long hard journey for Abbie and Zeke. While the first book ended with more of a happy feeling, the end of this book was a little sadder for me. This women makes me feel for her characters. Also I love how she brings side characters to life the Senator's Wife Susan as an example, but I think we will see why later on in the series.
September 3, 2019
Love Zeke and Abby
I've read the first 2 books, after reading reviews for all 7 I think I will stop here. I can't handle the emotional roller coaster. I hope later to read the next book but might be awhile. Great books but very emotional. Great history lessons, makes me wish I could have known my great great great Creek Indian grandmother, but no history since it was a shame for a white man to be married to a Indian or Visa versa, I now understand the shame that it brought and understand the stories I've heard of my own family.
I've read the first 2 books, after reading reviews for all 7 I think I will stop here. I can't handle the emotional roller coaster. I hope later to read the next book but might be awhile. Great books but very emotional. Great history lessons, makes me wish I could have known my great great great Creek Indian grandmother, but no history since it was a shame for a white man to be married to a Indian or Visa versa, I now understand the shame that it brought and understand the stories I've heard of my own family.
January 14, 2024
fantastic
this continuation of Zeke and Abbie and their love and steadfast support for each other is something that we all need. Zeke is torn at times with bringing Abbie too live with him and his Cheyanne brothers and their tribe. Abbie is also worried that they won't accept her and will bring embarrassment to Zeke. But she's also committed too learn the indian way of life and make zeke proud. But as Abbie struggles Zeke also has doubts about his own abilities to make Abbie happy. But tragedy follows for them both and will test the strength of their love
this continuation of Zeke and Abbie and their love and steadfast support for each other is something that we all need. Zeke is torn at times with bringing Abbie too live with him and his Cheyanne brothers and their tribe. Abbie is also worried that they won't accept her and will bring embarrassment to Zeke. But she's also committed too learn the indian way of life and make zeke proud. But as Abbie struggles Zeke also has doubts about his own abilities to make Abbie happy. But tragedy follows for them both and will test the strength of their love
July 6, 2020
I did enjoy this book a lot better than the first one. The author had Abby being a lot more mature than what she did in the first book. I know that the book is not a true story but we do know a lot of this is what happened. there’s one thing like the previous book it seems to run on a little too much.
March 22, 2021
My second book in this series.
I had to read this book to see how things progessed for Zeke & Abby. A wonderful love story. Well written like the first book. Once a start a book can't put it down. I actually feel I am right there with them in the story. Roxanne Bittner is a wonderful stoyteller.
I had to read this book to see how things progessed for Zeke & Abby. A wonderful love story. Well written like the first book. Once a start a book can't put it down. I actually feel I am right there with them in the story. Roxanne Bittner is a wonderful stoyteller.
January 23, 2025
Changing Times
I am disappointed with this book. I loved the first book. Much more sex than was necessary in this book. I liked Abbie’s determination to understand the Cheyenne, her devotion to Zeke’s family, and her willingness to learn. There were many admirable Cheyenne. There were not many admirable Whites whether male or female.
I am disappointed with this book. I loved the first book. Much more sex than was necessary in this book. I liked Abbie’s determination to understand the Cheyenne, her devotion to Zeke’s family, and her willingness to learn. There were many admirable Cheyenne. There were not many admirable Whites whether male or female.
October 26, 2021
Beautiful Story
This is a great series which I am sure I will hate to see end. Love the way she brings actual events into the story. I have yet to read one of her historical westerns that I didn't like.
This is a great series which I am sure I will hate to see end. Love the way she brings actual events into the story. I have yet to read one of her historical westerns that I didn't like.
March 15, 2019
Indian Life Matters
Yet another look into the past of this great Nation of ours. Thank you for your continuing sagas. Inspiring. Enlightening.
Yet another look into the past of this great Nation of ours. Thank you for your continuing sagas. Inspiring. Enlightening.
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June 25, 2009Zeke and Abbie is now married and very happy. They went to live with his people, the Cheyenne. They lived in a tipi and Zeke promised Abbie a cabin even though she didn't mind living in a tipi. Zeke's half indian brother, Swift Arrow didn't like her at first but in time he did. Black Elk and Red Eagle did like her. Zeke's mother and step-father adored her. Abbie had made a friend, Tall Grass Woman. There was one woman who hated Abbie b/c she was a white woman married to Zeke. Dancing Moon was Zeke's ex-lover. She slept with all the guys and was always starting stuff. Abbie became pregnant, which she and Zeke was very happy about. Dancing moon attacked Abbie and stabbed her in the stomach, almost killing Abbie and she did kill the baby. The indians banished her for what she did. After that things was rough between Zeke and Abbie but they made it through. Dancing Moon was still going to cause trouble....
November 20, 2014
Really good like the first book and like the first book it's a little uncomfortable that the heroine is 16 years old and married to the 26 year old hero. By the end of the book the heroine is 21 so that sorta makes it all better.
Cheyenne Zeke is as awesome as he is in the first book. Badass, sexy half-breed that he is.
The heroine is likable but I feel like her wanting to pop out a bunch of babies is kinda sad, but those were the times.
I don't know that I like a book that spans so many years, but it was interesting.
I'll probably end up reading the entire Savage Destiny saga eventually, but I think I need a break from the depressing plight of the Indians.
I'm hoping in the next book we'll see more of the deranged Dancing Moon. Her and the androgynous Jonathan Mack kept things interesting. And go Zeke for carving that crazy bitch up.
Cheyenne Zeke is as awesome as he is in the first book. Badass, sexy half-breed that he is.
The heroine is likable but I feel like her wanting to pop out a bunch of babies is kinda sad, but those were the times.
I don't know that I like a book that spans so many years, but it was interesting.
I'll probably end up reading the entire Savage Destiny saga eventually, but I think I need a break from the depressing plight of the Indians.
I'm hoping in the next book we'll see more of the deranged Dancing Moon. Her and the androgynous Jonathan Mack kept things interesting. And go Zeke for carving that crazy bitch up.
November 28, 2016
I feel bad rating this novel so poorly. If the reviews here are any judge, it seems I am the exception rather than the rule. But there it is! I was that disappointed in it. The characters are OK, but the story drags and gets bogged down in superfluous detail. Not to mention that I hated the minor characters. I skipped pages (something I never ever do!) in an effort to get back to the story. Seriously? If I hadn't already bought the first three books in this series, I would have stopped at the first one and be done with it. As it is, I still have to plow through #3, and hope very much I won't be as disappointed in it as I was in the first two. One thing's for sure though, I'm not buying nor reading anymore of this series after that!
October 23, 2020
Rosanne Bittner's- Ride The Free Wind, book 2 in her explosive Savage Destiny Series, takes us on the journey of Cheyenne Zeke and his Abbie girls first years living with the Cheyenne. It's a beautiful time and place for Abbie while learning the life and love of the Cheyenne people. Rosanne Bittner's eloquent description of the Cheyenne ways, their great hunts, and the sun dance ritual will leave a huge grip around your heart for these beautiful people. Enjoy the history and ride the free wind.
October 9, 2014
Wonderful story with historical content that must be told.
I enjoyed this story tremendously. the history Islamist be told. Please read this story, I am looking for the next book with great enthusiasm.
I enjoyed this story tremendously. the history Islamist be told. Please read this story, I am looking for the next book with great enthusiasm.
March 8, 2015
Ride free eind
The 2nd book in this series was just as good as the first one. I will have to get the rest of this series
. Bitter is an exciting author to read. I really enjoyed this book!
The 2nd book in this series was just as good as the first one. I will have to get the rest of this series
. Bitter is an exciting author to read. I really enjoyed this book!
January 10, 2016
A bit of a rehash but love,love,love
So many items were rehashed throughout the book, I wonder if the other books are the same?
I love the historical information given in the story. I have read many and not too many love scenes in the other rather dry ones.
So many items were rehashed throughout the book, I wonder if the other books are the same?
I love the historical information given in the story. I have read many and not too many love scenes in the other rather dry ones.
January 1, 2013
Beautiful story
March 25, 2013
A must read series for any Historical Romance fan!!!
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