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Six Mile Creek
After weeks of traveling through the wilds of Florida, Brynn Brodie wants a house with a place to plant hollyhocks and peach trees, and she wants to stay in that house till she's made a thousand peach pies. For that, she needs to be married, and the handsome Reverend Albright will make an excellent husband. Instead of leading the idyllic life she hopes for, Brynn is abducted by a Seminole warrior who takes her deep into the watery lands of the Green Swamp.Brynn's brother Parker and his Seminole friend Yoholo split up and spend weeks looking for her in the forests and wetlands. Yoholo, who yearns to keep Brynn close, forever, knows there is no future for a white woman and an Indian man, and vows that if he finds her first, he will return her to her family. He doesn't expect Brynn's reluctance to go home, scarred and shamed. Can he accept her desire to live with him on the shores of an idyllic lake, or must he keep his vow to return her to her family?
357 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 5, 2021
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January 30, 2025
I think this book is a prime example of “don’t judge a book by its cover”. The cover art on this book lead me to believe that it may be a poorly written book, but the story is fantastic! I initially had a hard time getting into this book, but once I did I could not put it down. This is a really great love story and I’m really happy I picked up this book.
August 31, 2025
Six Mile Creek
Historically interesting and filled with information woven into the story. Brynn is depicted as a nice, hardworking girl who evolves into a strong young woman. She thinks she knows what she wants in life, but learns important lessons after being kidnapped by a Seminole warrior.
Each of the characters is strong except poor Janine. She just isn't cut out to live the hard life of the early frontier pioneers. Even the children are ready to help when help is needed.
The Rev. Albright offers prayers and consolation when Brynn is kidnapped. However, he is prejudiced and spiteful concerning black people and Indians. People of color are inferior to whites according to the reverend.
The book is well written. The only objection I would have is the subtle use of contemporary thoughts expressed by some of the characters. However, there are few of these and do not detract from the overall story.
Read SIX MILE CREEK and enjoy this historical fiction story of resiliency, love, and sacrifice.
Historically interesting and filled with information woven into the story. Brynn is depicted as a nice, hardworking girl who evolves into a strong young woman. She thinks she knows what she wants in life, but learns important lessons after being kidnapped by a Seminole warrior.
Each of the characters is strong except poor Janine. She just isn't cut out to live the hard life of the early frontier pioneers. Even the children are ready to help when help is needed.
The Rev. Albright offers prayers and consolation when Brynn is kidnapped. However, he is prejudiced and spiteful concerning black people and Indians. People of color are inferior to whites according to the reverend.
The book is well written. The only objection I would have is the subtle use of contemporary thoughts expressed by some of the characters. However, there are few of these and do not detract from the overall story.
Read SIX MILE CREEK and enjoy this historical fiction story of resiliency, love, and sacrifice.
September 14, 2021
Very Few Authors are an Auto-Buy for me. Gretchen Craig tops the list!
I will say though, I DO NOT love the cover on this book. BUT this story is first rate! It's heartwarming, and so rich in vivid detail that it come alive in my heart.
Six Mile Creek is a family saga written so well that I fell in love with everyone in the book. Coyle is a man's man with a surprising depth of character. From the start I could feel this father's love for the people in his care. Gilly has a turned in foot, but that doesn't stop her from being a remarkable young woman. Parker, Yoholo, Brynn--I love them all!!
Well done Ms. Craig. I remain your biggest fan.
I will say though, I DO NOT love the cover on this book. BUT this story is first rate! It's heartwarming, and so rich in vivid detail that it come alive in my heart.
Six Mile Creek is a family saga written so well that I fell in love with everyone in the book. Coyle is a man's man with a surprising depth of character. From the start I could feel this father's love for the people in his care. Gilly has a turned in foot, but that doesn't stop her from being a remarkable young woman. Parker, Yoholo, Brynn--I love them all!!
Well done Ms. Craig. I remain your biggest fan.
February 2, 2022
Very evocative story
As I read this long novel with its wonderful descriptions of the Florida swamps, creeks and wildlife I could almost feel the heat and humidity, and the bite of the mosquitoes. This was a great read with characters all growing and developing through the book, characters changing both for the good and the not so good. The restrictions of the time and the intense family love portrayed. I would highly recommend this book. It is the first book I have read by this author, it won’t be the last.
As I read this long novel with its wonderful descriptions of the Florida swamps, creeks and wildlife I could almost feel the heat and humidity, and the bite of the mosquitoes. This was a great read with characters all growing and developing through the book, characters changing both for the good and the not so good. The restrictions of the time and the intense family love portrayed. I would highly recommend this book. It is the first book I have read by this author, it won’t be the last.
December 1, 2021
I absolutely loved this book! I read it in a couple of evenings. Being a west coast girl, I knew little about the Seminole Natives. Nor about Florida's history. It's an easy read, Good character development. Felt like I knew each one. I have family diaries of pastors and educators who road out to settlers that endured much oi what is in this book. I also had 3 forefathers killed trying to round up natives. So this was of interest to me. I will be providing this book to my book club.
March 26, 2023
I loved this book. First impression wasn't great, but it turned into historical fiction at it's best- fully developed characters that remind us of our country's history, remind us how easy we have it (I know many people still struggle, but . . indoor plumbing! grocery stores!), and most importantly, throughout history as today, a person's worth or good character is not determined by their skin or religion.
July 13, 2024
Florida Native Here
As my title suggests I am a Floridian. The interwoven history in this story, intrigues me. I was aware of some of it but not all. thank-you Gretchen Craig for, pointing out Florida history that I was unaware of. The fictional, Brody, family similarities to my ancestors further intrigued me. I imagined all the hardships of the original settlers of the Tampa Bay area and what it ultimately cost the Seminole Indians of Florida.
As my title suggests I am a Floridian. The interwoven history in this story, intrigues me. I was aware of some of it but not all. thank-you Gretchen Craig for, pointing out Florida history that I was unaware of. The fictional, Brody, family similarities to my ancestors further intrigued me. I imagined all the hardships of the original settlers of the Tampa Bay area and what it ultimately cost the Seminole Indians of Florida.
March 10, 2023
Fantastic
Wow i loved this book!! loved it i can read over and over and over!!! The characters develop througout and the acceptance and understanding of the characters... really moved me
Wow i loved this book!! loved it i can read over and over and over!!! The characters develop througout and the acceptance and understanding of the characters... really moved me
October 16, 2021
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Enjoyed reading. Would be nice for a series of books about 6 mile creek and just not the one. How Ethan and the rest lived.
Would be really nice.
Enjoyed reading. Would be nice for a series of books about 6 mile creek and just not the one. How Ethan and the rest lived.
Would be really nice.
February 12, 2022
Predictable. I enjoyed her end notes on her family history of the area as much or more than the book.
July 10, 2022
I loved this book.
This book has it all. I couldn't put it down. What a great story teller! Off to find another by Gretchen Craig.
This book has it all. I couldn't put it down. What a great story teller! Off to find another by Gretchen Craig.
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July 13, 2022Loved this book
What a refreshing history of the Seminole Indians. The hardships that they suffered and the pioneers . The Characters are so real .
What a refreshing history of the Seminole Indians. The hardships that they suffered and the pioneers . The Characters are so real .
December 8, 2022
great reading. Hard to put down. Happy ending did not seem possible.
April 16, 2022
Good family saga set in 1830’s Florida. I’ve read many books about the pioneers heading west on the Oregon trail, but this is the first one I’ve read about settlers in Florida and the conflicts with the Seminole Indians. The story follows the Brodie family consisting of 2 cousins and their wives and children trying to homestead together. Due to Indian uprisings they end up spending a lot of time in Fort Brooke as the military tries to ship the Indians to Arkansas and Oklahoma. Lots of good characters and a good story. There’s a little more romance than I usually care for but it didn’t deter me.
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