Comanche Wind

by Genell Dellin

Betrothed against her will while barely more than a child, lovely, impetuous Jennie O'Bannion believes her life is over. Then fate intervenes on the Texas frontier, when a proud Comanche warrior claims Jennie as his own --- abducting the strong-willed, flame-haired beauty from the man who would cruelly break her wild spirit. Though she aches to surrender to his raw and sensuous power, Jennie fears her handsome, savage captor --- the one they call Windrider --- and vows to escape. But Windrider will not relinquish his cherished prize --- though it means incurring both the wrath of his own people and the white man's vengeance. For the noble brave's passion for his beautiful "Fire Flower" cannot be tamed ... and his love will not be denied.

Genres: Historical Romance, Native American, Historical

390 pages, Paperback

First published May 1, 1993

About the author

Montana is a magical place to Genell. Late in the 1800s, Westerners called it "The Last Best Place" and to her it seems to be so still today. The enormity of the sky and the mountains, the few people with so much space and so much strength, and the land that seems to go on forever hold a powerful attraction that she loves to use for the background of her books.

Genell is also a lifelong rodeo fan. Growing up, attending the Frontier Days Celebration and Rodeo in Fort Smith was a yearly tradition of her family. She and her sisters loved the danger and the drama and the flamboyant personalities who were part of the show. They played at being trick riders and barrel racers for weeks afterward.

So, when she realized that Chase Lomax, rodeo cowboy, who was a character in her first single title romance, Montana Blue, would be the hero of her next book, Montana Gold, she felt she had been given the best of all possible worlds. What a perfect excuse for attending more rodeos and performances of the PBR, the Professional Bull Riders! What a great reason to make another trip to Montana! What a marvelous opportunity to write about two of her deepest passions!

Genell Dellin has published more than 25 novels. Her historical romances have won multiple awards from Romantic Times BOOKclub and the University of Oklahoma School of Professional Writing. She also receives hundreds of letters from readers in response to her contemporary inspirational romances written as Gena Dalton for the Steeple Hill Books imprint.

She lives with her husband in rural Oklahoma on a limestone hillside not far from a marker proclaiming the highest spot in the Cherokee Nation. Since their son has grown up and gone away to be a QuarterHorse trainer, they share their place with only four-footed family members. The bossy cat named Smokey keeps Genell company while she writes and sometimes offers her advice.

*Cherokee Warriors is Genell's second Cherokee series for Avon Books inspired by family stories about her great-grandmother, who was born on the way to Indian Territory from Georgia.
*Montana Gold is a sequel to Montana Blue.
*Montana Gold is the second in Genell's series of single title contemporary romances set in Montana. "Chase Lomax is a perfect example of what grit and daring can accomplish," she says. "I loved writing him. He inspired me."

Reviews

[Stephanie · Rating 2 out of 5]

Ehhh, "Comanche Wind" was an okay read.

Sometimes the pacing felt slow, and other times, the pacing was just about right. It was a very typical Native American historical romance novel with regards to the plot. To sum things up - the fort was attacked, a woman (heroine) was captured by Native - Chief, hostile villagers "welcome" heroine to the tribe, there is conflict as another Native has romantic (well, sexual) interest in the captive, Native woman in the tribe is jealous of captive and causes trouble, hero and heroine are alone for a few days in the wilderness and fall madly and deeply in love, Texas Rangers "rescue" heroine etc etc...

I'm sure those familiar with Native - American romance know the typical drill, errrr, storyline :D

Okay... onto the next book! :D

[Akinyemi Sodiq · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of the best Romance novels ever ...I need a hardcopy

[Maura · Rating 4 out of 5]

Jennie O'Bannion wants her freedom. But she's married (and somewhat graphically bedded/raped by her husband) who doesn't care anything for her or her need to be free. So one night, while getting a bit of air and planning her escape, the fort where Jennie lives is attacked by Comanche and she is kidnapped. Wind Rider and his warriors attacked the fort in retaliation for the rape and murder of his mother and the wife of his brother (and the woman he loved). On the whole Wind Rider treats Jennie with respect, despite her captive slave status, which Jennie fights against. He teachers her about horses, they become friends of a sort, but always Jennie tries to remember that she is not free and that they are enemies. Wind Rider does his best to teach Jennie that too much freedom is not a good thing, that being independent comes at the loss of family, friends and especially love.

I can't fully explain why, but I like this story. It's typical 90's romance, but not quite bodice ripper. The hero does not rape the heroine, but he does lust after her quite a bit. The heroine is stubborn, prideful and pretty much a hell cat when confronted with danger. She also takes a while to open up to her situation. Wind Rider was an excellent hero - I really do love it when the hero makes the fall first. This is a good story and I wish I could get it on kindle.