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White Eagles Touch
Two worlds. Forbidden love.
Blackfoot Warriors, Book 2
Katrina Wellington is vexed. She must marry to obtain the rest of her inheritance. But her uncle, who left her in New York with a governess to make his fortune out West, has suddenly decided he must approve of her fiancé before he will loosen the purse strings to her dowry.
Swallowing her outrage, the socialite treks to the same wilderness that claimed her parents’ lives years ago. Some small part of her is crestfallen that her uncle is not waiting with open arms. Only three guides, Indian guides, await her, and one of them is far too handsome for his own good.
At first, White Eagle does not like the spoiled, willful niece of the white trader. When he catches a glimpse of the vulnerability behind her prickly exterior, he can’t resist challenging the dazzling beauty to rediscover her true inheritance—the inner strength bequeathed to her by her parents.
Close contact on the trail soon arouses a soul-stirring passion and in its turn, love. But love may not be enough to sustain a relationship that is forbidden in both their worlds.
This book has been previously published.
Warning: Sensuous Romance that contains a captivating passion that could lead to a romantic evening spent in the company of one’s own love.
Blackfoot Warriors, Book 2
Katrina Wellington is vexed. She must marry to obtain the rest of her inheritance. But her uncle, who left her in New York with a governess to make his fortune out West, has suddenly decided he must approve of her fiancé before he will loosen the purse strings to her dowry.
Swallowing her outrage, the socialite treks to the same wilderness that claimed her parents’ lives years ago. Some small part of her is crestfallen that her uncle is not waiting with open arms. Only three guides, Indian guides, await her, and one of them is far too handsome for his own good.
At first, White Eagle does not like the spoiled, willful niece of the white trader. When he catches a glimpse of the vulnerability behind her prickly exterior, he can’t resist challenging the dazzling beauty to rediscover her true inheritance—the inner strength bequeathed to her by her parents.
Close contact on the trail soon arouses a soul-stirring passion and in its turn, love. But love may not be enough to sustain a relationship that is forbidden in both their worlds.
This book has been previously published.
Warning: Sensuous Romance that contains a captivating passion that could lead to a romantic evening spent in the company of one’s own love.
321 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 5, 2017
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About the author
Karen Kay
57 books974 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 17, 2025
3.4 stars 🌟
This story was okay. I liked the beginning of the story. White Eagle had a lot to put up with from Katrina. Though she had good intentions, she mostly caused him trouble. The middle of the story went a bit flat, but picked up later, with a surprising ending.
This story was okay. I liked the beginning of the story. White Eagle had a lot to put up with from Katrina. Though she had good intentions, she mostly caused him trouble. The middle of the story went a bit flat, but picked up later, with a surprising ending.
December 9, 2022
Rating: 4.5 / 5
This is, frankly put, the funniest historical romance novel I've ever read. That's right: it's funny. Sure, it's also sweet and cute and got good characters and so on and so forth, but above all, it's funny!
Ahem, perhaps I'd better explain why.
First off, there's just the dynamic of our heroine, Katrina, and our hero, White Eagle. The story more or less begins with her stepping off of the steamboat in Fort Union in the West, with a
...attitude, only to be brought up short by White Eagle who is
Katrina, meanwhile, takes one look at him and from them onwards is
Her coming back triggers a memory for White Eagle--and not to mention his own attraction to her--and the romance begins!
But, ahem, there's a problem. Namely: Katrina's fiancé, the Marquess of Whatever (don't remember the name, not that it matters) who....to be honest, was kind of my favourite character in this, because he was so out of place in a Wild West setting, and just so....obviously not suited for Katrina. In fact, from the get-go I kind of pictured him as Franny from Studio C's 18th Century Man's Man video, that that's how I pictured him looking and talking throughout the story.
(Ahem, and Franny is the big-wigged gentleman above.)
Anyway, he was by far the funniest element of the story, and I also found it funny what undertones were present about him that Karen Kay never explicitly stated, but that were pretty obvious for anyone with common sense.
That all being said, I also found it funny in how honest Kay was about the challenges of a white woman adjusting to a much "wilder", and "less orderly" life out in the West. Most romance novels tend to overlook how hard a time a pampered girl really would have adjusting to frontier life, but through Katrina following after White Eagle at times and having to go things to help their survival, it becomes obvious very early on that she's
...and so it's left up to White Eagle's friends to sneak around and try to help her at the risk of their manly dignity--if only to finally get around to eating their dinner, if nothing else.
Anyway, the ending, of course, is very cheesy and happy, and also with a technical twist to it that...yeah, kind of adds to the factor of the funny, though I won't reveal that here. Let's just say that it was a...
moment.
Anyway, so far I'm loving Karen Kay's works which, though I've read quite a few critiques on them, aren't that bad. Sure, the stories are a bit fairy tale-esque in that it's highly unlikely that you'd find posh British ladies (in the case of Gray Hawk's Lady, the characters of whom also make an appearance here, by the way) or heiresses falling for Native Americans and then living their lives out trying to fit into their culture--all whilst abandoning marquess suitors, nonetheless *snort*--but it's...cute, and so I'm willing to suspend disbelieve and take aristocratic-Native romances as well as pioneer-Native romances, which are the norm.
I will definitely be reading more of Karen Kay's works in the future and in fact have quite a few of her books on my to-read list so...yeah, I don't know what complaints y'all have with this author's works.
This is, frankly put, the funniest historical romance novel I've ever read. That's right: it's funny. Sure, it's also sweet and cute and got good characters and so on and so forth, but above all, it's funny!
Ahem, perhaps I'd better explain why.
First off, there's just the dynamic of our heroine, Katrina, and our hero, White Eagle. The story more or less begins with her stepping off of the steamboat in Fort Union in the West, with a
...attitude, only to be brought up short by White Eagle who is
Katrina, meanwhile, takes one look at him and from them onwards is
Her coming back triggers a memory for White Eagle--and not to mention his own attraction to her--and the romance begins!
But, ahem, there's a problem. Namely: Katrina's fiancé, the Marquess of Whatever (don't remember the name, not that it matters) who....to be honest, was kind of my favourite character in this, because he was so out of place in a Wild West setting, and just so....obviously not suited for Katrina. In fact, from the get-go I kind of pictured him as Franny from Studio C's 18th Century Man's Man video, that that's how I pictured him looking and talking throughout the story.
(Ahem, and Franny is the big-wigged gentleman above.)
Anyway, he was by far the funniest element of the story, and I also found it funny what undertones were present about him that Karen Kay never explicitly stated, but that were pretty obvious for anyone with common sense.
That all being said, I also found it funny in how honest Kay was about the challenges of a white woman adjusting to a much "wilder", and "less orderly" life out in the West. Most romance novels tend to overlook how hard a time a pampered girl really would have adjusting to frontier life, but through Katrina following after White Eagle at times and having to go things to help their survival, it becomes obvious very early on that she's
...and so it's left up to White Eagle's friends to sneak around and try to help her at the risk of their manly dignity--if only to finally get around to eating their dinner, if nothing else.
Anyway, the ending, of course, is very cheesy and happy, and also with a technical twist to it that...yeah, kind of adds to the factor of the funny, though I won't reveal that here. Let's just say that it was a...
moment.
Anyway, so far I'm loving Karen Kay's works which, though I've read quite a few critiques on them, aren't that bad. Sure, the stories are a bit fairy tale-esque in that it's highly unlikely that you'd find posh British ladies (in the case of Gray Hawk's Lady, the characters of whom also make an appearance here, by the way) or heiresses falling for Native Americans and then living their lives out trying to fit into their culture--all whilst abandoning marquess suitors, nonetheless *snort*--but it's...cute, and so I'm willing to suspend disbelieve and take aristocratic-Native romances as well as pioneer-Native romances, which are the norm.
I will definitely be reading more of Karen Kay's works in the future and in fact have quite a few of her books on my to-read list so...yeah, I don't know what complaints y'all have with this author's works.
November 6, 2010
Another great American Indian story by Ms. Kay. All the ingredients of a thoroughly enjoyable read abound. In this particular story, however, I had trouble with the heroine (totally a personal thing). She was spoiled, snotty and condescending, and repeatedly obtuse - as she was meant to be. While understanding the reasons and appreciating the growth shown, I just never could muster up enough sympathy to believe she deserved someone like White Eagle.
April 9, 2014
Ater reading the whole series, I can say that I'm not a big fan of Kay's Indian romance. I found the Indians so perfect and the white men so ugly (inside and outside) that is was too much. I'm sure a good-looking Indian man is way better to look at than an ugly unwashed trader but the contrast was too much.
And the fact that Indian men were so macho (women cook and sew and are happy that way) while managing to be so romantic was a bit of a stretch to me.
And the fact that Indian men were so macho (women cook and sew and are happy that way) while managing to be so romantic was a bit of a stretch to me.
July 14, 2015
Romances I read in the 90s
*ratings based on the standards for the 90s and I still enjoyed it!
*ratings based on the standards for the 90s and I still enjoyed it!
January 6, 2024
There was potential but for the most part...nothing really happened despite so many opportunities. I felt that I was being told there was this intense romantic chemistry between but there just wasn't a lot of reason for there to be or moments for it to develop-- it just was there and as a result it was really lack luster for me. The first meaningful moment of interaction came at about 65% into the book when they share stories with each other and use that as a method of being open about their personal lives, but by then it was too late, I was bored which lead to a great deal of skimming. The last 40% of the book was much more interesting, but it also made me realize how completely irrelevant the first part of the book was, too much was just not developed in a super interesting way.
Also, how many freaking times does this man have to say "humph"? I am not kidding when I say it had to have been at least 30 times, but I am sure it was more.
Also, how many freaking times does this man have to say "humph"? I am not kidding when I say it had to have been at least 30 times, but I am sure it was more.
August 25, 2023
Fantastic
This book follows inn a series worth reading. Plus the indigenous people on Turtle Island are spiritual and respected people that this government has taken advantage of for 100's of years. But within these books they takes place before greed almost took all their lives.
This book follows inn a series worth reading. Plus the indigenous people on Turtle Island are spiritual and respected people that this government has taken advantage of for 100's of years. But within these books they takes place before greed almost took all their lives.
May 17, 2025
Growing closer
I enjoy this so much. Truly heart warming.
I had gotten va little nervous afraid something was going to happen to tear them apart, but they got closer when the trouble started.
I enjoy this so much. Truly heart warming.
I had gotten va little nervous afraid something was going to happen to tear them apart, but they got closer when the trouble started.
May 27, 2025
Great book to read, loved it
July 16, 2025
2.5 stars
March 26, 2018
I had such a fun time with this romance. I guess I would consider it a slow burn romance, which I absolutely love. I enjoyed the historical setting of this book, and appreciated how prejudice was addressed as a major hindrance of the couple. I’m definitely going to be seeking more from this author and historical romance with Native American romantic leads.
January 21, 2022
Really Great Series
I'm really enjoying this series and getting to know all the characters and their stories. I love reading about the old west and the Indians and I so enjoyed White Eagle and Shine's like Moonlight's (Katrina) story. I enjoyed seeing how they came to learn about each other and the difference in their cultures. A captivating read that I read straight through.
I'm really enjoying this series and getting to know all the characters and their stories. I love reading about the old west and the Indians and I so enjoyed White Eagle and Shine's like Moonlight's (Katrina) story. I enjoyed seeing how they came to learn about each other and the difference in their cultures. A captivating read that I read straight through.
October 24, 2014
My review of this book went live on October 21, 2014.
"I definitely would recommend this author's books to anyone who likes a good clean romantic novel. In my opinion,love stories do not need sexual detail only a good romantic story."
"I definitely would recommend this author's books to anyone who likes a good clean romantic novel. In my opinion,love stories do not need sexual detail only a good romantic story."
July 18, 2022
Katrina and White Eagle
Well written, excellent story. Enjoyable and interesting plot with wonderful characters. There are a couple of small proofing glitches, but this is a top notch book that I highly recommend.
Well written, excellent story. Enjoyable and interesting plot with wonderful characters. There are a couple of small proofing glitches, but this is a top notch book that I highly recommend.
February 19, 2015
another winner.
May 31, 2016
The twist at the end didn't rescue the plot. The first book was more fun to read.
September 2, 2017
Good read
Loved reading this book. The book also tells about indians ways and culture. Not only is it a story of love but a story of how the Blackfoot lived.
Loved reading this book. The book also tells about indians ways and culture. Not only is it a story of love but a story of how the Blackfoot lived.
January 20, 2018
A Love story
Love loved this story. I recommend everyone to read this book. I look forward to reading more of her books. Kattie
Love loved this story. I recommend everyone to read this book. I look forward to reading more of her books. Kattie
April 11, 2018
Great read
This book captures your attention and holds it! It is a hard book to put down! It is a must read
This book captures your attention and holds it! It is a hard book to put down! It is a must read
March 3, 2020
Loved the story!
Great storyline, great build up between the two main characters! Great love storytelling! I very much enjoyed reading the story!
Great storyline, great build up between the two main characters! Great love storytelling! I very much enjoyed reading the story!
January 17, 2021
Entertaining
Great and entertaining story from beginning to end. Loved the characters well except for one...man who would be woman! Definitely a page turner
Great and entertaining story from beginning to end. Loved the characters well except for one...man who would be woman! Definitely a page turner
July 8, 2022
Great book
This was a great book really held my interest I love how it brings in real History along with such a beautiful love story would definitely recommend.
This was a great book really held my interest I love how it brings in real History along with such a beautiful love story would definitely recommend.
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