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Lakota #2
Lakota Princess
A love that defies the ocean. A secret deeper than blood.
Lakota, Book 2
Driven from her home in England by hostile political forces, Estrela was little more than a girl when she came to be raised by a far western Lakota tribe. On the wide, sweeping plains she grew tall and strong, and won the love of a handsome warrior.
But on the eve of their marriage, she is torn away from her native family, torn from the man she loves, and forced to return to a place that feels more like a foreign country than her home. There she merely exists, haunted by her love’s sweet kisses and heated embrace, yearning for his unforgettable touch.
Black Bear has braved the ocean to find the woman whose beauty has captured his soul. But no sooner has he arrived in England than he is called upon to save her life. Who in their right mind would want to murder such a gentle spirit?
As Black Bear comes between her and death time after time, Estrela wishes they could both just disappear back to the plains, and bury the secret she has long hidden—even from him. A secret from which only their love, truer than blood, can save them.
Warning: Contains separated lovers who will let nothing come between them...not oceans, her mysterious past, or a murderer bent on destroying their future. Sensuous love scenes could make you want to cool off with some skinny dipping, hopefully with a gorgeous lover of your own.
377 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 1, 1995
About the author
Karen Kay
59 books975 followersBestselling author of American Historical Romance, KAREN KAY is a multi-published author of Native American Historical Romance. She has been praised by reviewers and fans alike for bringing insights into the everyday life of the American Indian culture of the past.
Although there are other authors who write under the pen name of Karen Kay, this author's books concern only Historical Native American Romance.
As Reviewer, Suzanne Tucker, once wrote, “Ms. Kay never fails to capture the pride, the passion and the spirit of the American Indian…"
KAREN KAY's great grandmother was Choctaw, and she is adopted Blackfeet. Ms. Kay is honored to be able to write about the rich culture of a people who gave this country so much.
“With the power of romance, I hope to bring about an awareness of the American Indian’s concept of honor, and what it meant to live as free men and free women. There are some things that should never be forgotten.”
Find Karen Kay online at www.novels-by-karenkay.com.
Although there are other authors who write under the pen name of Karen Kay, this author's books concern only Historical Native American Romance.
As Reviewer, Suzanne Tucker, once wrote, “Ms. Kay never fails to capture the pride, the passion and the spirit of the American Indian…"
KAREN KAY's great grandmother was Choctaw, and she is adopted Blackfeet. Ms. Kay is honored to be able to write about the rich culture of a people who gave this country so much.
“With the power of romance, I hope to bring about an awareness of the American Indian’s concept of honor, and what it meant to live as free men and free women. There are some things that should never be forgotten.”
Find Karen Kay online at www.novels-by-karenkay.com.
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June 13, 2016
DNF around page 160, skimmed until page 300 because I was on a plane and I couldn't figure out the rest of the crossword puzzle.
I am SO TIRED of heros who make demands of the heroine and then interrupt them when they try to answer. I'm tired of heros who jump to ridiculous conclusions and then refuse to let the heroine explain.
This book made itself out to be sort of a fairy tale. But it was not sweet, nor was it romantic. The characters were flat and the plot was a bit muddled since very little information was given until more than halfway through. Sometimes the wind literally spoke to the characters to move the story along.
Obviously the white girl is the epitome of all things the Lakota value.
NOT IMPRESSED.
The author's note mentions the book Eight Years' Travel and Residence in Europe by George Catlin, which Kay used for research. It sounds a lot more interesting than this book.
I am SO TIRED of heros who make demands of the heroine and then interrupt them when they try to answer. I'm tired of heros who jump to ridiculous conclusions and then refuse to let the heroine explain.
This book made itself out to be sort of a fairy tale. But it was not sweet, nor was it romantic. The characters were flat and the plot was a bit muddled since very little information was given until more than halfway through. Sometimes the wind literally spoke to the characters to move the story along.
Obviously the white girl is the epitome of all things the Lakota value.
NOT IMPRESSED.
The author's note mentions the book Eight Years' Travel and Residence in Europe by George Catlin, which Kay used for research. It sounds a lot more interesting than this book.
August 28, 2022
Rating: skip / 5
This did not pass my 50-page rule. A weaker Karen Kay read that not only was inaccurate to history (and I did NOT appreciate the author bringing the royal family in on it, she could have had Estrela belong to a fictional duchy family or something), but it also had an indecisive heroine who’s “so in love” and yet can lie to the man that she apparently loves so much.
Say what you will, those two things do NOT match.
This did not pass my 50-page rule. A weaker Karen Kay read that not only was inaccurate to history (and I did NOT appreciate the author bringing the royal family in on it, she could have had Estrela belong to a fictional duchy family or something), but it also had an indecisive heroine who’s “so in love” and yet can lie to the man that she apparently loves so much.
Say what you will, those two things do NOT match.
August 12, 2017
I just loved Lakota Princess. I enjoyed the characters and the story.
Estrela was taken from England as a young child with her Earl companion. They were on the run from danger. They found safety in a Lakota village. Estrela remained there and was raised there. As she became a young teenager, she was taken from the Lakota village back to England. On the way there, the Earl becomes sick and makes Estrela enter into a marriage contract with someone she has never met. The problem was, she was promised to her true love, Black Bear.
Five years later, Black Bear ventures to England to bring his true love Estrela home. When he arrives, he learns she is in great danger but from who he cannot determine. Estrela tells him she loves him but she cannot return to their old village because of this contract she entered in. But Black Bear is determined to keep her safe and to help her see he love for him is deeper than the promise she made.
The ending was great.
Estrela was taken from England as a young child with her Earl companion. They were on the run from danger. They found safety in a Lakota village. Estrela remained there and was raised there. As she became a young teenager, she was taken from the Lakota village back to England. On the way there, the Earl becomes sick and makes Estrela enter into a marriage contract with someone she has never met. The problem was, she was promised to her true love, Black Bear.
Five years later, Black Bear ventures to England to bring his true love Estrela home. When he arrives, he learns she is in great danger but from who he cannot determine. Estrela tells him she loves him but she cannot return to their old village because of this contract she entered in. But Black Bear is determined to keep her safe and to help her see he love for him is deeper than the promise she made.
The ending was great.
August 20, 2012
this was a'ight, but it really ticked me when when the heroine kept referring to the hero as "the Indian". I just couldn't get passed that even though it got better later.
February 20, 2025
Sadly, this is the least successful story in this series.
Based loosely on a real story, this tale is less attractive because the plot is set in Britain, not on a prairie, and American Indians are forced to fit into European society.
The main attractiveness of those tales lies in the American Indian background, and in this case, it's almost non-existent.
The story drags awfully, all of Estrela's dilemmas being boring and annoying to tears.
And what name is Estrela? Definitely not something possible for the English nobility and any person born in Europe before the XX century.
Based loosely on a real story, this tale is less attractive because the plot is set in Britain, not on a prairie, and American Indians are forced to fit into European society.
The main attractiveness of those tales lies in the American Indian background, and in this case, it's almost non-existent.
The story drags awfully, all of Estrela's dilemmas being boring and annoying to tears.
And what name is Estrela? Definitely not something possible for the English nobility and any person born in Europe before the XX century.
February 18, 2019
I enjoyed this book, but not nearly as much as the author’s other books. Though I liked this storyline, I was not particularly happy with the main character, Black Bear’s, personality. He was not nearly as endearing as the rest of Karen Kay’s Native American heroes. There were times that he was so controlling it was more scary than captivating. So, points for originality, but it just didn’t leave me swooning like most of Karen Kay’s other works.
May 14, 2020
Good book
Love can conquer all and more it was a good book, I had a hard time staying with the story and events enjoyed it and learned more. Thank you
Love can conquer all and more it was a good book, I had a hard time staying with the story and events enjoyed it and learned more. Thank you
April 3, 2021
I enjoyed reading this book. It had a great storyline and the characters were very interesting. I enjoy reading about the Native Americans and Ms.Kay does a great job depicting them.
February 25, 2022
awsome
Great book, Karen Kay as she Describes the story makes me feel like I am right there with them. I Recommend The whole series.
Great book, Karen Kay as she Describes the story makes me feel like I am right there with them. I Recommend The whole series.
January 7, 2023
I have to say this is a most read! Love the background and culture on each character! 🤍🥺
February 25, 2021
A really great Native American Series. I loved Black Bear and the Princess's story. Karen Kay brings the characters to life and gives knowledge of the native culture. I look forward to more books in the series.
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