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The Civil War's devastation leaves Lauralee Johnston in an orphanage until she finds her estranged father and learns of his dying wish: trust in the Cherokee warrior Joe Dancing Cloud. Initially uneasy, Lauralee learns to embrace Cherokee customs and the passionate bond that forms between them. Their love is challenged by a hostile Yankee antagonist who threatens to tear them apart, but Lauralee and Joe stand firm, defying prejudice and danger to protect their dream and each other.
First publish date: November 1, 1994
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Cassie Edwards
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