Lakota Dawn

From New York Times bestselling author Janelle Taylor, comes her most compelling Native American saga. Taking you to an unforgettable time and place, the Great Plains of 1854, this magnificent novel of a proud warrior who must reclaim his heritage and the woman he is destined for, will move you with its breathtaking beauty and spellbinding passion. . . LAKOTA DAWN Cloud Chaser was merely a boy of ten when a cruel twist of fate took him away from his family and changed his life forever. Now, after twelve years, he has returned home. Struggling to gain the trust and acceptanceof his tribe, Cloud Chaser is ready to face any obstacle to fulfill his dream of riding with the Lakota. But he never expects to lose his heart to the beautiful Indian maiden Dawn, who shared his wish of bringing peace to the Black Hills. Now as an even greater challenge awaits him, he and Dawn together strive to secure the future of their people-and their love. . . "A STORY THAT WILL THRILL." -Romantic Times

A foretold marriage between two widowed Lakota could save their tribe in this romance series opener by the New York Times–bestselling author. When his wife and young son are slaughtered by Crow warriors, Wind Dancer is let embittered and lonely. Intent only on duty to his people, he never imagines that it will force him to take another woman into his life. Chumani too has lost much to tribal wars. Seeking revenge for the murder of her husband and child, the beautiful warrior rides fiercely against her enemies, and vows never again to marry. But when a medicine man sees her union with Wind Dancer in a sacred vision, she knows their alliance will make both their tribes strong. Now, beneath the wide sky of a land at war with itself, Wind Dancer and Chimani must learn to trust again-and to succumb to a love that can heal—if they ever hope to save their people.

Lakota Winds narrates the battle of the Little Big Horn as seen through the eyes of the Sioux. It is a fast-paced story bringing to life that fateful encounter between Custer’s 7th Cavalry and the Sioux and Cheyenne. Never again would Native Americans assemble in such numbers as they did on that day in 1876, and never again would they inflict such a punishing defeat upon the United States military. Lakota Winds recaptures these precious hours of Sioux heritage. Matowla, Tankala Pay-ta, Unci, Osota, and Ishna were all witnesses to this final episode of the era of the Plains Indian. These characters represent the thousands of Lakota and Cheyenne who were camped along the Greasy Grass (Little Big Horn River) that summer morning when Custer’s troops attacked. Matowla, Pay-ta, Unci, and Ishna have been entrusted to act as vocal embassies for their historical counterparts. It will be their obligation to speak for a people whose voices have all but been stilled by the passage of time.

A chief’s son is willing to accept his bloody destiny—but struggles with forbidden desire—in this series finale from the New York Times–bestselling author. Threatened by the ever-encroaching Bluecoats, the Oglala Lakotas must strike hard and fast to ensure their tribe’s survival. With the cunning and bravery befitting a chief’s son, War Eagle leads his hunting party on a raid, killing many soldiers and taking a white woman captive. Caroline Sims has hair as bright as the sun and the courage of a wildcat, sparking a forbidden attraction in the fierce warrior. In a land where danger lurks in every shadow and peace often comes at a deadly price, War Eagle and Caroline find themselves locked in a passionate battle for their lives—and their love . . . Praise for Lakota Dawn “A story that will thrill.” —Romantic Times

Join Prairie Dawn (Carrie) six years later as she lives her life as a Lakota woman. When her Lakota camp is attacked by Blue Coats and many lives are destroyed, Prairie Dawn must find her strength to heal the broken hearts and pick up the pieces of shattered dreams. When her husband White Horse is gone to discuss peace with the head Sioux Chief, a frail White Fawn receives a vision of danger ahead for the beautiful Prairie Dawn. Refusing to heed her mother-in-law's warning Carrie leaves the safety of the camp and falls victim to a horrific attack by Blue Coats. A friendship with Koawa deepens when he must come to her rescue. Her own strength and will to survive will be tested. Her handsome Chief will seek revenge, leaving Carrie to fear for the safety of the remainder of the band. An unlikely source will become infatuated with Prairie Dawn and as much as she wishes to avoid him, she will find herself in a very unusual position which will allow her to be close to the man that she is warned to stay away from and has feared for years. Many characters' lives will be changed forever. Secrets of the past will begin to surface and many twists and turns will leave you guessing. Lakota Blues is a must-read page-turner until the end.

Pickup trucks and eagles, yellow school buses and painted horses, Mother Earth and Sister Meadowlark all join together to greet the dawn. They marvel at the colors and sounds, smells and memories that come with the opening of the day. Animals and humans alike turn their faces upwards and gaze as the sun makes its daily journey from horizon to horizon. Dawn is a time to celebrate with a smiling heart, to start a new day in the right way, excited for what might come. Birds sing and dance, children rush to learn, dewdrops glisten from leaves, and gradually the sun warms us. Each time the sun starts a new circle, we can start again as well. All these things are part of the Lakota way, a means of living in balance. S. D. Nelson offers young readers a joyous way of appreciating their culture and surroundings. He draws inspiration from traditional stories to create Greet the Dawn. His artwork fuses elements of modern with traditional. Above all, he urges each of us to seize the opportunity that comes with the dawn of each new day.

Kevin Locke tells a traditional Lakota story for young readers that teaches them the way to lead a good and virtuous life.

Passion, danger, and the mysteries of the human heart--Janelle Taylor explores them all in her breathtaking bestsellers. In her latest novel of romantic suspense, a struggling young mother inherits a fortune--and becomes the target of a deadly obsession. . . Someone's Watching. . . Amanda Sedgwick never wanted anything from her rich father except love, but William Sedgwick gave her nothing during his lifetime. Now that he's dead, everything has changed. Overnight, Amanda goes from being a single mom with a dead-end job that barely covers the rent to a fabulously wealthy heiress. Her inheritance comes with several conditions, however, one of which is the man who will be making sure she follows her father's eccentric rules to the letter. . . And It's Not Who She Thinks. Ethan Black isn't happy about what William Sedgwick asked him to do--but he owes the old man his life, literally. Playing babysitter to a young woman who barely knew her father when he was alive is hardly what he had in mind, but Amanda is far from the gold-digging brat Ethan expected. Falling in love definitely wasn't in his job description--nor was putting his life on the line when it becomes terrifyingly clear that he isn't the only one watching Amanda. . .