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Trapper's Moon
As a free trapper, mountain man Kade McCauley is wary of the Hudson Bay Company. Their form of vengeance against those who are not part of the company can be deadly. When he and his partner are attacked, he fights back, only to discover one of his shots struck an innocent. A woman who touches his soul, and he will do anything to keep her safe.
While searching for her Native American tribe, Blind Deer crosses paths with Kade—with near fatal results. Once she is patched up, she decides it is safer to travel with him than alone Their uneasy alliance turns to genuine caring, but Blind Deer's past gets in the way, and she must choose between love or old obligations.
But nothing in life is carved in stone except the mountains, and those formidable peaks have been known to change the course of a man's life or a woman's.
While searching for her Native American tribe, Blind Deer crosses paths with Kade—with near fatal results. Once she is patched up, she decides it is safer to travel with him than alone Their uneasy alliance turns to genuine caring, but Blind Deer's past gets in the way, and she must choose between love or old obligations.
But nothing in life is carved in stone except the mountains, and those formidable peaks have been known to change the course of a man's life or a woman's.
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Published December 6, 2019
About the author
Gini Rifkin
18 books194 followersGini Rifkin writes stories of love and adventure. Her settings include the American West, Medieval England, Victorian England, and Contemporary thriller and fantasy.
When not reading or writing, she has the privilege of caring for a menagerie of abandoned animals including ducks, goats, donkeys, and cats.
Among other honors, she has received two Excellence in Writing awards from The Colorado Author’s League, and The Beverley Award from Romance Writers of the Rockies.
When time allows, she is trying to master the art of spinning and weaving goat hair. Her writing keeps her hungry to learn new things, and she considers family and friends her most treasured of gifts.
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December 6, 2019
Blind Deer was stripped from her tribe when she was young. Forced to be a servant to a harsh, cruel missionary couple, she plots her escape. When the moment arrives, she’s successful and escapes with a kind white man who treats her with respect. Now a woman, she’s on a mission to find her tribe. Reckless, she travels alone, only to find herself captured by a group of white men. Her rescue appears in the form of a rugged free trapper named Kade. He’s a kind man who makes her feel safe. She cares for him and him her but when her past collides with her present, she must choose between loyalty and love.
Trapper’s Moon is a riveting historical tale with danger, wilderness, turmoil, adventure, suspense and yes, romance. The historical time period may be familiar but I can guarantee you haven’t heard it told quite like this. Free trappers at war with the Hudson Bay Company, annihilation of Native American tribes, missionaries stripping Native American children of their heritage, this book has it all. The characters leap off the page and tell their story with no filter. It’s historical truth and not white-washed. I found it compelling and couldn’t put it down. This is my first Gini Rifkin book and it won’t be my last. She brings history to life while still bringing an emotional element to the plot. The romance between Blind Deer and Kade is slow burning yet honestly drawn. Highly recommend!
Favorite Character/Quote:
“And what would her life be like bound to strangers by loyalty and fading memories of the past rather than by love? She’d just escape one personal prison and seemed to be heading toward another.”
My Rating: 5 stars
Reviewed by: Mrs. N
This review first appeared: https://www.nnlightsbookheaven.com/si...
Trapper’s Moon is a riveting historical tale with danger, wilderness, turmoil, adventure, suspense and yes, romance. The historical time period may be familiar but I can guarantee you haven’t heard it told quite like this. Free trappers at war with the Hudson Bay Company, annihilation of Native American tribes, missionaries stripping Native American children of their heritage, this book has it all. The characters leap off the page and tell their story with no filter. It’s historical truth and not white-washed. I found it compelling and couldn’t put it down. This is my first Gini Rifkin book and it won’t be my last. She brings history to life while still bringing an emotional element to the plot. The romance between Blind Deer and Kade is slow burning yet honestly drawn. Highly recommend!
Favorite Character/Quote:
“And what would her life be like bound to strangers by loyalty and fading memories of the past rather than by love? She’d just escape one personal prison and seemed to be heading toward another.”
My Rating: 5 stars
Reviewed by: Mrs. N
This review first appeared: https://www.nnlightsbookheaven.com/si...
September 15, 2020
Set in the American Wild West in the 1830s, Trapper's Moon is the engaging romance story of two well developed characters who meet under the strangest circumstances. Both strong and willful, they grow closer together yet determined to keep their options open for independence. Mountain man and free trapper Kade McCauley slowly falls head over heals for the woman who saves his life and nurses him back to health. She is torn between two worlds and keeps pushing him away.
Author Gini Rifkin has done her research about the time period and knows how to pull us in, to keep us wondering, not only about the romance but also about the historically correct gatherings that took place at the rendezvous in Green River Basin in the south of present day Wyoming.
One of my favorite phrases: "...and swore an oath strong enough to uncurl buffalo hair,..."
Highly recommended, you won't be disappointed.
Author Gini Rifkin has done her research about the time period and knows how to pull us in, to keep us wondering, not only about the romance but also about the historically correct gatherings that took place at the rendezvous in Green River Basin in the south of present day Wyoming.
One of my favorite phrases: "...and swore an oath strong enough to uncurl buffalo hair,..."
Highly recommended, you won't be disappointed.
December 9, 2019
5 Stars. First, I want to say how beautiful this cover is. Blue is my favourite colour, so this book won me over right away. If I saw this book on a store shelf, I would pick it up to learn more about the story. And the story is truly an enjoyable read. Kade and Blind Deer are the perfect match. Their chemistry is sweet and emotional. Blind Deer’s background is filled with sadness that will pull at your heartstrings. You’ll want her to find her happy-ever-after and Kade fits the role as the endearing rugged hero. The secondary cast is outstanding with Tucket, Maggie, Nikota, and the mischievous Kinnapa and Kintama. Blind Deer’s bother, Nikota could definitely lead a story of his own. The historical aspect is very interesting. The added romance, bits of humour, drama, and tension makes this story a page-turning hit. Reviewed for Still Moments Magazine.
April 19, 2020
(review request submitted by the author for an honest critique)
Throughout history, there’s been hate, violence, racism, and death. You can’t point your finger at any period in time and not find it. However, even in the darkest of times, there is light. No entire race, religion, culture is 100% evil. It’s not 100% good either.
Life is about balance.
In Trapper’s Moon, Gini demonstrated how vile a human or group of humans could be. She also focused and reinforced the goodness in people. How different races can live in harmony. How love and compassion can and should triumph over hate and violence.
This message should be embraced and utilized in our everyday lives.
We can’t allow history to repeat itself. We all have the power to love, or at least tolerate one another.
Trapper’s Moon was a historical story, but I genuinely believe it’s message pertains to the here and now.
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June 9, 2020
Need a sequel
I really liked this book and enjoyed the subject matter. I just wish it had been longer. I don't usually read romance, but this caught my interest with the other interesting details.
I really liked this book and enjoyed the subject matter. I just wish it had been longer. I don't usually read romance, but this caught my interest with the other interesting details.
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