Books like American dreams by Janet Dailey
Temple Gordon has grown up on a grand plantation in Georgia, surrounded by luxury and her father's pride in his Cherokee ancestry. When a young Cherokee landowner, known as "The Blade," arrives, he sees an alliance both dangerous and promising. As rumors of conflict stir across the region, Temple and her family must confront the shifting landscape, risking everything for freedom, hope, and love.
First publish date: 2009
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Janet Dailey
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