Bittersweet Surrender

by Barbara Sheridan

The book that inspired the award-winning TIMELESS WISH.... Fiercely proud of the Choctaw blood in her veins, Star McNamara would like nothing better than to see all non-Indian "intruders" ejected from the territory. She uses her position as editor of the Choctaw Sentinel to voice this opinion and to promote candidates of the National Party whom she hopes will win this year's hotly contested tribal elections. Jason Hillhouse is every bit as independent and as proud of his heritage as Star, but in his capacity as a captain of the Choctaw Light Horse, he has seen the futility of trying to have both Indian and white citizens co-exist under separate legal systems. He is against women meddling in the male arena of politics and is a staunch supporter of the Progressive Party that believes the future of the Choctaw Nation lies in obtaining United States citizenship. Although they've been at odds since childhood, Star can't deny the sizzling attraction that keeps pulling them together after Jason is injured and recuperates under the care of her physician father. When Jason is called upon to choose between friendship and his sworn duty to the Nation he knows he can make only one choice, even at the risk of alienating Star.

344 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published August 25, 2005

About the author

Barbara Sheridan grew up a fan of historical novels, TV westerns and most anything having to do with the paranormal.
She often writes in the romance sub-genres of contemporary, historical, and paranormal.

She also acquired a fondness for all things royalty related, J-rock, and cheezy films. These varied interests mashed themselves together to shape her writing and led to characters who surely inhabit an alternate universe–and get into who knows what trouble without her supervision.

Barbara lives in Pennsylvania and loves hearing from readers and others who share her interests, as well as being able to “meet” them via social media.