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Welcome to Tyler #7

by Suzanne Ellison

WELCOME TO TYLER.
THE AUCTION'S AT TWO O'CLOCK

Tyler's annual crafts fair is in full swing.
This year the theme is Native American art.
Stroll among the tables and admire the handiwork of America's favorite hometown.

TORN BETWEEN TWO CULTURES

Michael Youngthunder is a successful businessman.
But he remains tormented by the Winnebago heritage he cannot leave behind.

IS THERE A PLACE IN HIS HEART FOR HER?

Renata Meyer loves Michael, but he comes from a world she knows nothing about. And Michael seems unable -- or unwilling -- to help her bridge the gap.

Genres: Romance, Harlequin, Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Contemporary

280 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published August 1, 1992

Reviews

[Jess · Rating 1 out of 5]

I was very worried about this one and it is a ROUGH read in 2024. Do I absolutely think that having a hero of Native American descent in a series set in Wisconsin is correct decision? Yes. Do I think the themes of living in two worlds and reconciliation of identity are probably appropriate? Also yes. Was the writing of these an entire mess? YES in all caps. This series does not lack for ambition and that's not a bad thing, but this book needs a mulligan.

[Elizabeth Meadows · Rating 3 out of 5]

I enjoyed the Native American theme of this one, but I'm not sure how well the representation was done, since I'm not familiar with the tribe in the story. It depicted a Winnebago man who fell in love with a white woman and lived a white lifestyle, but was having difficulty reconciling the two cultures.

This was relevant to the Tyler series because the town was founded on former Winnebago tribal land and the main characters grandfather was concerned about their burial ground being desecrated.

I did a buddy read of this book with a Booktube friend and counted this book for the Diversity prompt for the #summerflingreadathon 2020.

[joy can read · Rating 4 out of 5]

I first had to collect my thoughts before writing this lmao I have so much thought but I dont think I can put it all to words.

This book is annoyingly beautiful. Dumb me, didn't know it's a romance historical contemporary HAHAHHAHAA i was so annoyed of how the two leads are push and pulling in their relationship. Their relationship were rocky because of their unfinished businesses. Revelations start at a few chapters and it will haunt you!! The moment I read it, I was shocked.
It depicted a Winnebago man who fell in love with a white woman and lived a white lifestyle, but was having difficulty reconciling the two cultures.

[Kissa · Rating 3 out of 5]

An enjoyable quick read focusing on more residents of the town of Tyler. While I enjoyed the portrayal of tribal traditions and the complex relations between American Indians and whites, I was not as impressed with the romance between Renata and Michael. There was too much focus on why they should be apart that their few brief romantic encounters felt unsatisfactory. Plus I would've liked aspects of the conclusion to have unfolded in a different order than they did to feel more comfortable with how things wrapped up. Overall, while I liked seeing more of this fictional town and its people, it wasn't as enjoyable as the other Tyler book I read.

[Cathy Savage · Rating 1 out of 5]

Written in 1992 this book is part of a series about the residents of a small town in Wisconsin. Thus far in the series this one is the most cringeworthy. Mores and attitudes have, thankfully, advanced in the interceding 30 years as I found this one to have a ham-handed approach to Indian and white interactions. In many ways these stories are a mashup of tropes from all over the map that do not stand up well. Thankfully my tastes have matured in the intervening years. This is good only as an escapist beach read ... or kindling.

[Susan · Rating 3 out of 5]

Even though this is book 7, you really haven't had to read the rest to get the point. Although, I did think Michael needed to get his head out of his butt sometimes. He let Grand Feather and culture rule him too much. I understand his turmoil, it's explained very well. This is kind of like children of parents who move here from India. Their parents want to keep the old ways, but their children want to live dual lives.

[Sharon · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another hit

[Sharon Buxton · Rating 3 out of 5]

B-. fiction, contemporary, series, (Welcome to Tyler, #7), from stash, discard

[Phylisha Stone · Rating 4 out of 5]

An interesting read with a Native American theme.

[Joy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Loved this series, wish I had them all!

[Peggy Haufle · Rating 3 out of 5]

Published in 1992, this story did not age well.

[Emily · Rating 4 out of 5]

All of the Native American/White Girl romances I've ever read have been historicals. It's interesting to see that dynamic played out against a modern background. Michael Youngthunder's tribe didn't slaughter Renata's family, nor did they adopt her after her family died leaving her stranded between the east and west coasts. Michael is just a regular guy, struggling with how much his Native heritage influences his modern life; whether he's become too white. Renata is interested in learning more about his fascinating heritage, but Michael's been burned by "white women" before who pretended to care about "the Indian stuff" but pulled back when it became too "intrusive." Renata wants to show him she accepts him for who he is, but Michael is not even sure who that is himself. How these two resolve their differences and honor his heritage is enthralling to read about. Written in 1992, though, the terminology (use of Indian throughout, rather than the more currently accepted term of Native or Native American) is a little bit dated.
Action on the mystery of the Body at the Lake is advanced, but for the first time by describing interactions that took place without either of our main characters present. This is okay for those who've been reading the series all the way through, but someone who just picks up this book independently of the others might become confused.
All together, I found this the best of the series so far, and am still looking forward to the rest of this series.

[Wendy · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this installment of the Tyler series. The emotions and trials of love and obligation to family and love drew me in. I instantly loved the main characters. I love how these interwoven stories add to the larger Tyler story.

[Cws]

YAT-G

[zapkode · Rating 5 out of 5]

First Murder Series I ever Read and I loved it. :)

[Jeym · Rating 4 out of 5]

Quick read...I really like this series, as far as girly romance novels go

[Cindy Kester · Rating 2 out of 5]

typical Harlequinn romance, only 5 more to go in the series. I have to finish because I want to find out who killed the found body!!!

[Virginia Markhart · Rating 2 out of 5]

This was in a bag of books from Covelo. I have read several in the series. Painfully boring.

[Teressa · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed reading this book,although I am not sure that I liked the main male character as he could not accept the woman that he loved until his grandfather died because of a prejudice of race.I did not understand how the main female character could keep taking him back after he could have sexual relationship with her,but could not have a relationship with her because his grandfather did not want him to.In the end she still had to basically become his race for him to marry her.Just did not seem right to me,but oh well huh?LOL