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A LITTLE ABOUT KAREN KAY, the authentic American Indian romance author.
Karen Kay's love of writing is combined only with her love of the American Indian culture and this is most evident in her writings by her depiction of the Indian way of life, incorporating little known facts with the overall picture of the way the Indian truly lived.
"Hollywood in the 50's and many cowboy/western novels of that time," says Kay, "did not paint a true picture of the American Indian. And anyone who will spend any time researching, will discover this for himself.
"The American Indian was a gentleman, in the true sense of the word. Roaming the prairies, he did not fight or kill the white man until so betrayed and driven by the incoming culture, the Indian had no choice but to turn and defend his homeland.
"My books center upon the American Indian culture as it was--a true picture--not colored with the sensationalism of death and destruction as was depicted by the newspapers and 'eyewitnesses' of the time, who often carried more political ambition, than truth.
"I do exhaustive research," says Karen Kay, who prefers to be called Kay. "Even to the extent of spending my honeymoon (I've just recently 'tied the knot') on the Blackfeet reservation in Montana.
If you have a Karen Kay book you'd like autographed, please send her an email.
Lake George area, and
Albany, New York – 1755
Black Eagle, a Mohawk, runs through the forest to get help for his friend,
Sir William Johnson, who has been wounded in battle. The Iroquois
Federation, made up of six different tribes, is peaceful, but they have
gotten involved in the white man’s war. Sides have been chosen, either for
the French or for the English.
Marissa’s parents died on the trip to the new world, so she lives in the
home of her step-uncle, John Rathburn, a stern, taciturn man. Her maid,
Sarah, ten years older, is her best friend. Marissa overhears her
step-uncle planning to burn out a group of Dutch settlers so that he can
confiscate their land. When Marissa confides this to Sarah, she is
appalled. Is this what happened to her own family when her parents died in
a fire and she was obliged to take on their debt and become a servant in the
Rathburn home? Marissa formulates a plan to thwart John Rathburn’s evil
plans.
Black Eagle is sent with messages to the home of John Rathburn, where he
encounters Marissa. His heart is taken with her even though he knows they
are from different worlds so nothing can come of it. He pays her
extravagant compliments. Marissa is also attracted to the handsome Mohawk.
Rathburn realizes that Marissa knows too much about his nefarious schemes,
and decides that deadly accidents shall befall Marissa and her maid as they
travel to New Hampshire. He hires Thompson, a man he's hired from time to
time, for the task, and, in turn, Thompson, afraid for his scalp, hires a
scout to guide them through the Abernaki Indian territory. He hires Black
Eagle, the best scout in the area.
The author has done a lot of excellent research in relating this tale of
early America, reminiscent of The Last of the Mohicans. It is
amazing to think of that part of the country as a wilderness, beautiful and
serene, with only various Indian tribes in the area. A touching love story,
Marissa tries to do the right thing, and Black Eagle is a strong, handsome
man, very loving and protective. Their attraction cannot be denied as they
travel with a murderer trailing them, waiting for his chance to kill the
women. As a secondary character, Sarah is a strong woman who passed so much
of her life in servitude. She is a good friend to Marissa. John Rathburn
is greedy and doesn’t hesitate to kill to get what he wants.
BLACK EAGLE is a wonderful tale with characters who are adventurous and
courageous during a fascinating time in our history. Readers are sure to
enjoy this beautiful story. One string is left hanging in this tale –
perhaps the next book will be Sarah’s.
Marilyn Heyman
Berkley Sensation Historical Romance
In 1892, that warrior is Black Lion
There was only one way for Black Lion to melt the Thunder God's anger;
listen for a sacred white-man's song -- and sing it perfectly with the one
who introduced him to it. He joins Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show and travels
to London, where he encounters the daughter of two opera singers -- the most
beautiful woman he's ever seen. However, Suzette Joselyn is already engaged
to another man...
But the two are destined to meet again when Suzette shows up in America,
pregnant and abandoned by her fiance. Reunited with Black Lion she finds it
impossible to turn down his offer of marriage to save her child from life as
a bastard. But she doesn't realize that her brave new husband is consumed
with a mission that may force him to choose between his people and the woman
he loves...
Praise for Karen Kay's books:
"Enchanting...will capture your attention quickly and never let go!" --
Huntress Reviews
"A tour de force Native American romance." -- Romantic Times
"Mesmerizing...(Karen Kay's stories) sooth the soul, mend the heart, make us sing. Savor every word." -- The Old Book Barn Gazette
"You won't forget this book, and you won't forget this love." -- Ivy Quill Reviews
"Karen Kay has a beautiful way of thrusting the world wide open to your senses." -- The Literary Times
"Karen Kay goes 'beyond the typical Indian romance.' It's depth is immensely gratifying." -- Romance Times
"Her words so deeply touch the heart...Unbelieveably beautiful." -- Fresh Fiction
Berkley Sensation Historical Romance
Many centuries ago, a village killed the children of the Thunder god. For their crime the Creator banished them to live a half existence in the land of shadows, neither dead nor alive. But once in a generation, a brave is given the opportunity to save his clan.
When he was a boy, Red Hawk spent a single afternoon with a beautiful, nymph-like girl. Now, years later, in the quest to free his people, he has tracked her down -- and she could very well hold the key to break the centuries-old curse... The daughter of a renowned archaeologist, Effie Rutledge is determined to finish the project her father started and recover the four precious artifacts that could free the Lost Clan. Acting as her guide, Red Hawk finds himself consumed by a once-in-a-lifetime passion. But as Effie and Red Hawk struggle to trust each other, they risk the Thunder god's wrath -- and the future of the whole Lost Clan...
Berkley Sensation Historical Romance
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Many centuries ago, a village killed the children of the Thunder god. For their crime the Creator banished them to live a half existence in the land of shadows, neither dead nor alive. But once in a generation, a brave is given the opportunity to save his clan.
To break the curse that keeps his people enslaved, Grey Coyote must solve a riddle that demands he gain ownership of something belonging to his enemy. He is convinced this enemy is a French interpreter named Jacques LaCroix. Winning all of LaCroix's possessions in a game of chance, Grey Coyote comes across one "possession" he wasn't expecting: a golden-haired beauty named Marietta Welsford...
Marietta is shocked by the sudden turn of events. Anxious to return to her family in England, she'd hired LaCroix as her guide, but now his betrayal has landed her in the hands of a stranger. Trapped in close quarters with this handsome warrior, she is left in terror of what's to become of her future -- and her vulnerable heart...
"Karen Kay's passion for Native American lore shines through." -- Publishers Weekly
"Captures the heart and soul of the American Indian." -- The Best Reviews "An exciting historical romance." -- Midwest Book Review
"Karen Kay writes with such strong passion that it hooks her readers." -- BookBrowser
Copyright © 2005 by Karen Kay Elstner
Click on the book cover to read an excerpt. Order by clicking here
Berkley Sensation Historical Romanc
Many centuries ago, a village killed the children of the Thunder god. For their crime the Creator banished them to live a half existence in the land of shadows, neither dead nor alive. But once in a generation, a brave is given the opportunity to save his clan.
Swift Hawk has until his thirtieth birthday to complete his quest, and in a spirit vision he sees a beautiful white woman in a wagon call to him for help. She moves him in ways he cannot explain.
On the run from the law with her brother, Angelia Honeywell is as heavenly to behold as her name is to hear. But she needs rescuing from her brother's latest scheme: impersonating a scout and leading a wagon train across the plains. When Swift Hawk rides to their aid, Angelia can find no escape from his compelling gaze. Swift Hawk knows that the way to break his clan's curse is to show mercy to his enemy, but Angelia finds no mercy from the desire that enflames her every time the brave draws near...
"Karen Kay's passion for Native American lore shines through." -- Publishers Weekly
"Captures the heart and soul of the American Indian." -- The Best Reviews
Copyright © 2005 by Karen Kay Elstner
Click on the book cover to read an excerpt.
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| Karen with Presidential Candidate, Ron Paul | I think Ron Paul is a hero, and as this picture was taken, I was able to tell him so. (Man on the far right is Karen's husband, Paul) |
 Karen
received 4 1/2 stars from
Cata Romance, Single Titles, 2007 |
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Love, from Karen Kay
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