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Magnolia Belle

Magnolia Belle

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I'm a Texas author who writes about Texas romance, adventure and history, past and present.  Native Americans figure heavily into my novels.  I've also expanded my historical novels to include medieval England and Scotland

Vital Temptations: A Heart's Betrayal

Vital Temptations: A Heart's Betrayal

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<p>Dr. Bethany McNeal is living her dream as a pediatric resident in one of the most sought-after medical centers in Seattle. Beautiful and intelligent, she’s missing only one thing—love, which she put on hold to focus on her career after ending a tumultuous relationship. Everything changes when she meets Dr. Brent Anderson, a charming and handsome fellow resident. Despite her reservations, Bethany falls for Brent—hard. When she learns Brent is married several months into their relationship, she immediately breaks it off. After graduating residency and going their separate ways, Bethany tries to move on with another man—real estate broker and personal trainer Charles Blakely. But just when things get serious with Charles, she realizes she’s still in love with Brent, and she finds herself caught between the two men, facing a series of difficult decisions and harrowing events that will change her life forever. Will she be able to recover from the vital temptations that turned her perfect life upside down?</p>

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It is after the Mexican-American War (1846-1848). Set in Texas. It is the love story of Lana Cooper and Two Hawks, a young Kiowa warrior. <br /><br />What I really like about the book is that the then social custom, cultures are carefully woven within the fabric of the story. The author finds a way to subtly inform the reader about the socio-economic-political sentiments between the different Native American tribes and the early European settlers. <br /><br />Magnolia Belle also brilliantly portrays and raises our awareness as to how similar and better Kiowa social structure is compared to that of the early European settlers like Lt. Liam O'Connell's family. Lana Cooper mentions &quot;...unlike my mother, Kiowa wives own their own homes and property....that's how the power is balanced out.&quot; The author also informs us that &quot;even woman who had been rescued from capture found re-entry into society difficult because of the prejudice of the time.&quot; Readers also learn, as Lana rationalizes, that &quot;one sold slaves in Mexico and other in the eastern seaboard. Both did it for commerce.&quot; Lana concludes in regards to widows that &quot;at least Kiowa solution showed compassion.&quot; <br /><br />What is even more enjoyable is that the book is so easy to read. The plot twists and turns, therefore will hold the readers attention to the end. <br /><br />I was given this book to review and I am glad I read it because I am much more informed about the then society and culture.<br /><br /><div style="margin-bottom:.5em;"> <div><div style="float:left;">By </div><div style="float:left;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/pdp/profile/A2JK6WOUA7UE00/ref=cm_cr_dp_pdp"><span style="font-weight:bold;">Book <span style="white-space:nowrap;">Review<span class="swSprite s_chevron custPopRight"></span></span></span></a><br /></div></div></div><strong><span class="h3color tiny"><br />5 Stars<br /></span></strong>