My newest Native American Romance novel, Summer of the Eagle, will be available April 3rd, 2007. This new book is very exciting for me as it introduces SpiritWalkers, an ancient race of Native Americans descended from the Gods.
Summer of the Eagle is the story of Blaze, a Sioux woman with haunting dreams and strange powers that no one can explain, not even her father. Luc is a trapper. His parents and his sisters are SpiritWalkers, descendants of an ancient race of beings who have the power of the Gods to become as one with their world.
As soon as Luc sees Blaze, he instantly recognizes her for what she is: a SpiritWalker. She carries the distinct mark of the ancient race but she has no idea what she is.
To survive and save Luc's sisters, Blaze must learn who and what she is and must trust Luc to help her in her discovery of the wonders of being a SpiritWalker. Journey with Luc and Blaze as they journey a path that forces them to search their hearts and souls for the truth.
Reviews:
"Edwards merges her admiration for Native American culture with the paranormal beliefs of the People into an interesting tale." -- Romantic Times Book Reviews
"SUMMER OF THE EAGLE is a refreshing saga. This is a terrific Indian romance that also provides a deep character study." -- Harriet Klausner
Her healing power makes Blaze different than everyone else among the tribe, but what really scares the People about her is her dream to soar like an eagle. Thus in spite of her gift she uses to help her tribe, her Sioux compatriots treat her like she is a pariah to be avoided except in dire need. While living apart as an outcast, Blaze envisions a light haired man that will come for her.
French trapper Luc is near hysterical over strange visions he sees. He wonders if he could be a spirit Walker who can change shapes, but wants nothing to do with the responsibly that comes with the role. When he and Blaze meet, they recognize one another as lost souls who have found the other that makes them complete. Together as they fall in love, they share a destiny that will either destroy or save their respective families and one another.
Though the romantic theme is similar in many ways to Susan Edward's fine "White" tales, SUMMER OF THE EAGLE is a refreshing saga due to the paranormal elements and the lack of acceptance by the Sioux of the female practitioner and Luc feeling that same isolation. Readers will anticipate their initial encounter, which comes fairly deep into the story line as Ms. Edward's builds up the relationships or lack of each has with other people so that her fans know how alone the lead couple feels before they meet. This is a terrific Indian romance that also provides a deep character study.
