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Wild Dawn
An English lady abandoned in the American wilderness has no choice but to let herself be sold to a rugged frontiersman who needs her to raise his son, and slowly their basic needs grow into passionate untamed desires
356 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1992
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May 17, 2022
*3.5 Stars*
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August 22, 2015Very boring! Very confusing writing style. Read half and gave up.
July 14, 2011
This is a really great book!! At first I was getting a bit mad at MacGregor, and was siding with Regina, but then we got to know his past a bit better and saw repeatedly how he acted with his scrap of a baby and her... man, my heart was completely lost to the man.
The plot was really interesting, with great characters appearing all the time, hot scenes between the main characters and there was also real development and growth from both of them.
I liked reading about the Indians at the time, how they suffered and fought. The author is very talented, indeed.
At I was getting to the end of the book, Regina (or Violet) was starting to annoy me a bit, but I got her point of view, and she redeemed herself... the end was really sweet. I wish I could have Pierre and/or MacGregor for myself. I'll be reading it again soon. ;)
The plot was really interesting, with great characters appearing all the time, hot scenes between the main characters and there was also real development and growth from both of them.
I liked reading about the Indians at the time, how they suffered and fought. The author is very talented, indeed.
At I was getting to the end of the book, Regina (or Violet) was starting to annoy me a bit, but I got her point of view, and she redeemed herself... the end was really sweet. I wish I could have Pierre and/or MacGregor for myself. I'll be reading it again soon. ;)
July 10, 2016
I love Mountain Man "MacGregor" he was verrryyy clear in expressing his feelings. Sometimes behavior of Regina really pissed me because she wants to run away from Mr. Two Hearts because of her own reasons but such circumstances arose n she realized that she love him. McGregor also realized how to use lovely words while dealing with his beloved Violet. It was an enjoyable read.
July 2, 2015
Mountain man
Great story with outstanding character.it's like you stepped back in time and found situations which confronted our early Americans. Feel sure you'll like this book.
Great story with outstanding character.it's like you stepped back in time and found situations which confronted our early Americans. Feel sure you'll like this book.
March 30, 2022
It's always sad when you come across a book that showcases the author can simultaneously write well while also delivering a bad plot
the entire relationship of the characters is based on body betrayal
the author for some reason, and she should really check that, decided that it would be super coherent to portray a woman that has just been beaten and abused as someone that cant stop thinking of the "lean hard body" of the guy that's forcing her to marry him
it's as if she has no trauma at all
the heroe in no time is forcing himself on her and the heroine is displayed again as crazy about his touch
in a matter of days she's already calling the man that coerced her into sex "dear" and other nonsense
and we're supposed to think it's hot and romantic
ridiculous really
good writing skills gone to waste
the entire relationship of the characters is based on body betrayal
the author for some reason, and she should really check that, decided that it would be super coherent to portray a woman that has just been beaten and abused as someone that cant stop thinking of the "lean hard body" of the guy that's forcing her to marry him
it's as if she has no trauma at all
the heroe in no time is forcing himself on her and the heroine is displayed again as crazy about his touch
in a matter of days she's already calling the man that coerced her into sex "dear" and other nonsense
and we're supposed to think it's hot and romantic
ridiculous really
good writing skills gone to waste
May 27, 2019
This is a charming tale of a woman’s fight to be free from her controlling and brutal father. Stranded in the primitive American wilds, she’s faced with the choice of freezing to death or marrying a woodsman. Choosing life, she’s determined to find her new life away from controlling men. What she finds is love.
I loved this story. I loved the heroine’s spunky nature and driving will to live life the way she wants. I also fell in love with the live interest. Being of mixed blood, he’s had a brutal life and only wants the best for his infant son. It was heart wrenching at times watching these two vastly different people discover love and fight for the right to be together.
I loved this story. I loved the heroine’s spunky nature and driving will to live life the way she wants. I also fell in love with the live interest. Being of mixed blood, he’s had a brutal life and only wants the best for his infant son. It was heart wrenching at times watching these two vastly different people discover love and fight for the right to be together.
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April 11, 2018
Kinda long. But a pretty reasonable tale.
February 9, 2021
Easy reading - strong female character - great escape
December 29, 2016
Picked up a cheap copy from Amazon and wasn't disappointed. The language is a little hard to understand at times, there are bits that aren't described fully and I had to reread. However I enjoyed this as a forgotten heartwarming romance.
I loved MacGregor and his gruff ways and his love for his motherless baby. The only thing keeping me back from five stars is Regina needing to have a stern word with herself, she should of realised her love for MacGregor sooner. What a guy!
I loved MacGregor and his gruff ways and his love for his motherless baby. The only thing keeping me back from five stars is Regina needing to have a stern word with herself, she should of realised her love for MacGregor sooner. What a guy!
December 13, 2025
the way this book made me believe that a woman could be uprooted from everything she knows and still find HOME in the most unexpected person??? the propaganda is strong with this one and honestly i'm not complaining.
September 7, 2014
Very Enjoyable read
January 16, 2017
I read it in 2007/8. I fall in love Regina/violet and Mac Gregor Two hearts!!
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