Review: Difficult choices and destiny
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 03 18, 2013
Cecile is the daughter of a banker, living a life of comfort. She takes lunch to her father and literally falls over when she sees Walt, stunned by his good looks. Walt also falls for her immediately and once he secures a loan with the backing of his aunt, he asks her to marry him.They are little more than strangers when they set off to their new and very remote ranch. Cecile is shocked by the very basic conditions, but determines to do her best, especially as Walt is so thrilled that he hums incessantly.Walt leaves her for a trip to get supplies, expecting to take 6 days to return. While he is away she is frightened by the arrival of an injured Sioux. She helps him to recover and gets to know and trust him. When Cecile gives up hope of Walt returning, she decides to accept Lone Eagle's offer to take her to his people as she knows she will not survive the winter alone.This is not a light and fluffy romance. Cecile grows from a nave girl to a woman with difficult choices to make. There are some stereotypes, but the main characters have depth and integrity.It is hard to say more without giving the story away.  It is above all a romance and it offers an original perspective.