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Native Affairs
AN INDIAN AFFAIR is a conflict of cultures tale about two people who have nothing in common but can’t stay away from each other. Cindy is both frightened by and attracted to Drew Fox. Even though every instinct she has tells her to put distance between herself and the wild man she is drawn to so fiercely, she listens to her heart rather than her head. How these two achieve a balance between their conflicting natures is detailed in a compelling love story.
BLACKFOOT AFFAIR is a tale that begins with intense antagonism between professional combatants, Marisa Hancock and Jackson Bluewolf. Their constant conflict produces a tension that flares into a desire that complicates their lives until they give in to it. Once they acknowledge their need for one another they make progress toward happiness. Then an accusation of betrayal drives the couple apart until it is resolved in dramatic fashion, bringing them together in a satisfying conclusion.
MEDICINE MAN‘S AFFAIR is a story that shows that prejudices can poison a relationship on either side, but love can bring down these barriers and unite people of diverse backgrounds. Jennifer Gardiner meets Lee Youngson, a professional athlete who wants to be a doctor but believes his dream is impossible. Jennifer helps him to realize his ambitions and see that he doesn’t have to compromise his principles in order to love the woman he truly wants.
MARRIAGE IN NAME ONLY is a reunion story disguised as a revenge tale. After rich girl meets poor boy and then they are separated, Heath Bodine tells himself he is determined to punish his childhood sweetheart. But he is really still in love with the girl he thinks abandoned him years earlier. It is an intense, highly emotional story of youthful passion which translates into an enduring attachment once issues of honestly and loyalty are addressed. When Heath finally learns to trust Jessica, a mature and enduring is created between the two lovers.
BLACKFOOT AFFAIR is a tale that begins with intense antagonism between professional combatants, Marisa Hancock and Jackson Bluewolf. Their constant conflict produces a tension that flares into a desire that complicates their lives until they give in to it. Once they acknowledge their need for one another they make progress toward happiness. Then an accusation of betrayal drives the couple apart until it is resolved in dramatic fashion, bringing them together in a satisfying conclusion.
MEDICINE MAN‘S AFFAIR is a story that shows that prejudices can poison a relationship on either side, but love can bring down these barriers and unite people of diverse backgrounds. Jennifer Gardiner meets Lee Youngson, a professional athlete who wants to be a doctor but believes his dream is impossible. Jennifer helps him to realize his ambitions and see that he doesn’t have to compromise his principles in order to love the woman he truly wants.
MARRIAGE IN NAME ONLY is a reunion story disguised as a revenge tale. After rich girl meets poor boy and then they are separated, Heath Bodine tells himself he is determined to punish his childhood sweetheart. But he is really still in love with the girl he thinks abandoned him years earlier. It is an intense, highly emotional story of youthful passion which translates into an enduring attachment once issues of honestly and loyalty are addressed. When Heath finally learns to trust Jessica, a mature and enduring is created between the two lovers.
681 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 14, 2012
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Doreen Owens Malek
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{From Amazon} "I am Doreen Owens Malek, author of over forty books and lifelong fan of romantic fiction. I live in PA with my husband and college student daughter, a mini dachshund and a sun conyer parrot. I would like to tell you a little about myself.
I came to writing by a circuitous route, starting out as an avid reader of JANE EYRE and WUTHERING HEIGHTS and GONE WITH THE WIND and REBECCA and any other similarly themed books I could find. I first worked as a teacher and then graduated from law school when I desired a more lucrative and independent career. I had always been discouraged from pursuing a writing career by the volatile nature of the business and the relatively poor chance for success. But the realization that I needed a focus for the future encouraged me to do what I had always wanted to do. I sold my fledgling novel to the first editor who read it, and I have been writing ever since. I have written all types of books for all types of people, but my favorite literary pursuit is and always has been romance. Nothing is as rewarding as hearing from my readers, so please use my website to communicate your thoughts and criticisms, as I am always eager to learn from you.
A romance novel rarely disappoints me: in an uncertain world filled with tragedy and sadness, reading about an appealing woman finding a strong man to love her and share her life is the perfect escape. I like to read and write stories in which the main characters overcome obstacles to get together, and then stay together because their mutual devotion cannot be denied no matter what else is happening around them. They always HELP each other and reinforce the quaint but enduring notion that love conquers all - at least in the fictional universe of my imagination. So pull up a chair and take down a book- or pick up a Kindle- and join me in a world where the heroes are tough and headstrong but never boorish and the heroines are feminine and sympathetic but never helpless."
{From Amazon} "I am Doreen Owens Malek, author of over forty books and lifelong fan of romantic fiction. I live in PA with my husband and college student daughter, a mini dachshund and a sun conyer parrot. I would like to tell you a little about myself.
I came to writing by a circuitous route, starting out as an avid reader of JANE EYRE and WUTHERING HEIGHTS and GONE WITH THE WIND and REBECCA and any other similarly themed books I could find. I first worked as a teacher and then graduated from law school when I desired a more lucrative and independent career. I had always been discouraged from pursuing a writing career by the volatile nature of the business and the relatively poor chance for success. But the realization that I needed a focus for the future encouraged me to do what I had always wanted to do. I sold my fledgling novel to the first editor who read it, and I have been writing ever since. I have written all types of books for all types of people, but my favorite literary pursuit is and always has been romance. Nothing is as rewarding as hearing from my readers, so please use my website to communicate your thoughts and criticisms, as I am always eager to learn from you.
A romance novel rarely disappoints me: in an uncertain world filled with tragedy and sadness, reading about an appealing woman finding a strong man to love her and share her life is the perfect escape. I like to read and write stories in which the main characters overcome obstacles to get together, and then stay together because their mutual devotion cannot be denied no matter what else is happening around them. They always HELP each other and reinforce the quaint but enduring notion that love conquers all - at least in the fictional universe of my imagination. So pull up a chair and take down a book- or pick up a Kindle- and join me in a world where the heroes are tough and headstrong but never boorish and the heroines are feminine and sympathetic but never helpless."
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June 10, 2019
Really enjoyed all four stories. Romantic and wonderful.
July 30, 2018
Kinda stiff
The last book of the three was my favorite. There were some typos in all of the books. I didn't care for the female characters as they seemed so uptight! The language in each story was rather formal. Do people really talk like that? Maybe I'm just used to my circle of regular joes. The story lines felt insulting to native american men and the women were portrayed as stiff prudes, especially in the first two books. I don't know that I really want to read anything else by this author.
The last book of the three was my favorite. There were some typos in all of the books. I didn't care for the female characters as they seemed so uptight! The language in each story was rather formal. Do people really talk like that? Maybe I'm just used to my circle of regular joes. The story lines felt insulting to native american men and the women were portrayed as stiff prudes, especially in the first two books. I don't know that I really want to read anything else by this author.
October 21, 2017
Short but intense reads.
Hard to put down. All four stories pull you in emotionally very quickly. The main characters are, in turn, sympathetic & infuriating. Most important, you care about them! I will read more of Malek's books.
Hard to put down. All four stories pull you in emotionally very quickly. The main characters are, in turn, sympathetic & infuriating. Most important, you care about them! I will read more of Malek's books.
June 5, 2016
BANTER TO MAKE YOU LAUGH AND ROMANCE TO CURL YOUR TOES
The headline pretty much sums up these stories. As someone with an Indian connection in my own family, I was interested in the themes of these stories. The issues were real, even if the book is fiction. The Indians are rightfully proud people and I commend those who struggle to keep their heritage alive. These stories are full of that. Sometimes, the men are approached with situation they feel are a threat to their heritage, but in the end, they realize they can love the ones they choose and keep their heritage alive as well. There was enough true background here to keep my interest when the romance got a bit too steamy, but each story had me laughing and crying, sometimes at the same time. They were all great.
The headline pretty much sums up these stories. As someone with an Indian connection in my own family, I was interested in the themes of these stories. The issues were real, even if the book is fiction. The Indians are rightfully proud people and I commend those who struggle to keep their heritage alive. These stories are full of that. Sometimes, the men are approached with situation they feel are a threat to their heritage, but in the end, they realize they can love the ones they choose and keep their heritage alive as well. There was enough true background here to keep my interest when the romance got a bit too steamy, but each story had me laughing and crying, sometimes at the same time. They were all great.
August 3, 2016
I've always been fascinated with Native Americans and couldn't pass this boxed set up. I'm glad I didn't. Each book centers around a different romance featuring a Native American as the "love interest".
While they were all different, all the books were well written, interesting and quite enjoyable.
While they were all different, all the books were well written, interesting and quite enjoyable.
January 29, 2017
Natives are restless
A. Collection of love storied to warm the heart and pull the stands of past to the present. Hero's that walk the line between old traditional belief and new desires. It is easy to be rooting for the love each couple has e end through the seemingly endless struggle to find a peaceful existence.
A. Collection of love storied to warm the heart and pull the stands of past to the present. Hero's that walk the line between old traditional belief and new desires. It is easy to be rooting for the love each couple has e end through the seemingly endless struggle to find a peaceful existence.
February 9, 2016
Summary.
This was a book that everyone must read it kick you in suspense until the baby it was good that the alien was able to be strong and wanted the best for her unborn child and the child was born a good ending
This was a book that everyone must read it kick you in suspense until the baby it was good that the alien was able to be strong and wanted the best for her unborn child and the child was born a good ending
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