GRR Reviews Hearts Stolen by Caryl McAdoo

Sassy Nightengale was just a young wife when she was stolen off the prairie by two Comanche braves and spirited north and became one of the wives for the war chief Bold Eagle. She didn't know she was already pregnant. Five years later, a team of Texas Rangers came to negotiate with Bold Eagle for peace and return of all the stolen white women, and one of the rangers was Levi Baylor, Sassy's cousin. Levi had to save Sassy... and Sassy's son, but he didn't want to go, as it's the only life he had known. As they trekked back south, they knew they love each other, but she's still married... so they had to deny their passion for each other, not even a kiss... And Levi had to return her to her husband. But the trip will not be easy, and the truth, hidden for years, may finally set her free.

I like the twist at the end. It was used quite effectively, IMHO. And that, I will not spoil. Sassy lived up to her name, still sassy after 5 years living in Commanche camp. Levi's conflict between duty and love was exquisite. The book came across as "Christian" and "clean", yet still emotionally powerful.

Category: Historical Western

Primary Plot: Stolen young bride by the Comanche was rescued by her cousin, a Texas Ranger, 5 years later. Now he had to return her to her husband, and the trek will not be easy...

Overall Rating: 5/5

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