Apache Temptation

Apache-Colton #3

by Janis Reams Hudson

Nineteen-year-old Serena had loved Matt Colton all her life. But it was two years since the grief-stricken widower had ridden out to avenge his wife's killing, and never returned. Now, with an Apache revolt brewing, Matt was needed at home. Against all caution, the headstrong Serena set out in search of him - only to find the rugged rancher badly wounded in body and soul. Yet nothing could break his strong, manly spirit and, as she nursed Matt back to health in the primitive shadows of an isolated shack, a desire stronger than anything she'd ever known raged through Serena....igniting her pent-up passion to fever pitch as his fiery kisses led her again and again to the brink of ecstasy....

Just when he was on the verge of giving up all hope - lo and behold - this radiant, blue-eyed angel of mercy had appeared to bully and bewitch him back from the brink. Matt could no more resist the sweet temptation of Serena's tender passion than he could wipe out the violence and tragedy that had brought him to this sorry pass. Now, sworn to protect her from the perils of the wilderness trail - and from a treacherous enemy out for blood and revenge - he rode back with her across dangerous Indian territory. There, beneath blazing Arizona skies, he took her into his arms and, as the heat of her scorching caresses burned away the pain of the past, Matt knew he was ready to surrender at last to the searing love that burned so hotly in his wildly yearning heart.

Genres: Historical Romance, Romance, Native American

442 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1993

About the author

Romance novelist Janis Reams Hudson was born in California, grew up in Colorado, lived in Texas, but has called central Oklahoma home for most of her adult life. What little time she does not spend writing and researching her next book Janis spends helping other writers and volunteering her time to various writers' organizations. Janis lives in Choctaw, Oklahoma, with her husband Ron, and various cats, ducks, and sheep.

Reviews

[Amanda · Rating 5 out of 5]

loved this book. I have had this book for atleast ten years and I still read it all the time.

[Natasha · Rating 3 out of 5]

Serena and Matt are step siblings with an 11 year age difference. When Matt first wife died, he left home and his family did not hear or saw him for 3 years. Serena decided to go out in search of him and when she found him, he was in dire condition. Drunk, broken leg, sick and filthy. She decided to nurse him back to health, and in doing so, her feelings, the feelings of love that she had for him since she was 8 years old came roaring back with a vengeance. Not about to lose him again to another woman, she decided to profess her feelings but she is not prepared for the backlash she will face when her family finds out she is in love with her stepbrother. The taboo.

This is a cross breed indian / white story. Serena is half breed. Matt is white raised the Indian way. Most of the story revolves around the family's dislike of Matt and Serena's relationship since they are half siblings. Also Matt made some enemies on his time away from the family so that is catching up to him. The author really dragged out this story but this was published since 1993 so I guess at that time, this was the norm, compared to now, 2022 - 29 years later. There is not much Indian way of life in this story. Most of it is on the trail, with a mixture of both Indian and white thrown in.

[Shandy Mathis · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fabulous!!

This story was very well told! Daring and bold! It provided a look into what a real family is like with its secrets! I loved every minute of this story about Matt and Rena!

[Ebere Ukoh · Rating 4 out of 5]

It is very good.

[Chrissy Hale · Rating 3 out of 5]

I guess the idea of having relations with your step brother kinda creeps me out. I know that they aren’t blood but still….

[Terryan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Book 3 is sort of a continuation of book 2 but I guess can be a standalone. Full of action, romance etc, he is now a widower and amongst other things a drunk. She is his Halfbreed stepsister and has always loved him but left it unsaid when he married the love of his life. He has been gone for a few years now having left his daughter and family. She decides to rescue him but at what cost. Their lives are in danger and the rift between family grows wider. She needs strength and determination to set things right and bring back happiness to the whole family.

[Jo · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of my favorite “junk” books. I have read and re-read this book so many times I have lost count. It is full of romance, suspense and of course toe curling scenes. It is a wonderful read when you want to escape from reality.

[Sara G · Rating 1 out of 5]

DNF at page 136. Boring story (basically the hero/heroine are keeping house while he recovers from alcoholism and a broken leg) plus the incest overtones (H/H are step-siblings) were enough to make me realize I was wasting my time on this one.

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[Linda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Re read of one of my all time favourite westerns (even if the timeline with some of the ages is out by ten years)