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La sposa dell'Apache
Lui l'ha rapita per farne la sua sposa, secondo gli usi della tribù; lei non sa nulla degli Apaches, se non che si comportano da selvaggi.
Le agavi del deserto saranno testimoni del loro amore, un amore più forte di tutto, capace di sfidare gli uomini, la Storia, la morte, i secoli e trasformarsi in leggenda.
Questa è la storia di Alison e Ramon, ambientata nel Messico ottocentesco
Le agavi del deserto saranno testimoni del loro amore, un amore più forte di tutto, capace di sfidare gli uomini, la Storia, la morte, i secoli e trasformarsi in leggenda.
Questa è la storia di Alison e Ramon, ambientata nel Messico ottocentesco
294 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1990
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September 19, 2011
Alison Carr travels from her home in the East to Mexico to visit her father. Along the trip, she is in a small Mexican town when she catches the eye of an Apache chief known as "El Halcon" or the Falcon, also called Ramon. He decides he wants her so he steals her away from her bed at night. Alison is a strong-willed woman who tries her hardest to either escape or convince Ramon to take her back. Ramon is a fierce Apache man who refuses to let Alison go and makes it clear to her that he considers her his and he never lets go of what is his.
Eventually, they make their way to his Apache camp in a secluded valley. Once there, Alison decides to make the best of her fate and try to adapt to the Apache life but she makes it clear to Ramon that she will not willingly sleep with him. Ramon is a proud man who wants her to choose to be with him, so they settle into an uneasy truce where she cooks and cleans for him while he tries to seduce her. Over many weeks, Alison starts to fall for Ramon as she gets to know him and admires him for being a strong leader. Eventually, Ramon decides to make Alison his wife because he wants to be with her for the rest of his life. Alison finally accepts him once they are married though she still resents him kidnapping her and taking away her freedom. She tries to be the best wife she can because she wants his respect even if he doesn't love her, as she finds herself falling for him despite her intentions. The rest of the story tells how they learn to live with each other and fall in love. Alison learns how to live like an Apache while Ramon learns how to accept his assertive very much non-submissive wife who is very different from other Apache women, but he enjoys the challenge.
I enjoyed this book, the lead couple had a good chemistry. Ramon was a very alpha man who knew what he wanted and took it - namely Alison. But he didn't ever hurt her, he just refused to let her go because he believed they were meant to be together. He was patient with her refusal of him and accepting of her standing up to him often. He liked her strength and admired her hard work. Alison was a good heroine who was very practical and smart enough to read her situation and make wise choices. She didn't keep fighting Ramon when she realized there was no chance of escape, instead she made the best of her situation and tried to adapt to the Apache way of life. She stuck to her beliefs and didn't hop in the sack right away with Ramon because she thought he wouldn't respect her. They get to know each other over months so the progression of their relationship was believable. It was nice to see them married because they were happy together, though it took them awhile to admit their mutual love because they were both stubborn.
I liked this book both for the romance and the description of the locations and Apache way of life. If you like Native American romances and kidnapping themes, I would recommend this one.
Eventually, they make their way to his Apache camp in a secluded valley. Once there, Alison decides to make the best of her fate and try to adapt to the Apache life but she makes it clear to Ramon that she will not willingly sleep with him. Ramon is a proud man who wants her to choose to be with him, so they settle into an uneasy truce where she cooks and cleans for him while he tries to seduce her. Over many weeks, Alison starts to fall for Ramon as she gets to know him and admires him for being a strong leader. Eventually, Ramon decides to make Alison his wife because he wants to be with her for the rest of his life. Alison finally accepts him once they are married though she still resents him kidnapping her and taking away her freedom. She tries to be the best wife she can because she wants his respect even if he doesn't love her, as she finds herself falling for him despite her intentions. The rest of the story tells how they learn to live with each other and fall in love. Alison learns how to live like an Apache while Ramon learns how to accept his assertive very much non-submissive wife who is very different from other Apache women, but he enjoys the challenge.
I enjoyed this book, the lead couple had a good chemistry. Ramon was a very alpha man who knew what he wanted and took it - namely Alison. But he didn't ever hurt her, he just refused to let her go because he believed they were meant to be together. He was patient with her refusal of him and accepting of her standing up to him often. He liked her strength and admired her hard work. Alison was a good heroine who was very practical and smart enough to read her situation and make wise choices. She didn't keep fighting Ramon when she realized there was no chance of escape, instead she made the best of her situation and tried to adapt to the Apache way of life. She stuck to her beliefs and didn't hop in the sack right away with Ramon because she thought he wouldn't respect her. They get to know each other over months so the progression of their relationship was believable. It was nice to see them married because they were happy together, though it took them awhile to admit their mutual love because they were both stubborn.
I liked this book both for the romance and the description of the locations and Apache way of life. If you like Native American romances and kidnapping themes, I would recommend this one.
May 31, 2025
Did not finish.
December 15, 2025
Not bad but was not exciting.
He kidnaps her and then from next day itself he makes her do work like other Indian women in his community. He’s like you will have to earn your keep. Hello? Excuse me? You kidnapped her? She doesn’t want to be here. This is so unromantic.
It’s good that he respected her wishes to not being physical in the beginning till she consents but just assuming she will adjust to his life and that do all the works from day 1 is big turnoff.
He kidnaps her and then from next day itself he makes her do work like other Indian women in his community. He’s like you will have to earn your keep. Hello? Excuse me? You kidnapped her? She doesn’t want to be here. This is so unromantic.
It’s good that he respected her wishes to not being physical in the beginning till she consents but just assuming she will adjust to his life and that do all the works from day 1 is big turnoff.
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November 20, 2011I really enjoyed this book! It was romantic and I actually cried. The relationship between the two main characters really immersed me in the story and I even loved the little bits of history incorporated into it!
January 8, 2023
Travolgente, avvincente e anche triste a volte.
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