Strong, determined, intelligent and beautiful; dress her up in doeskins and braid her hair, Cali could easily pass off as an Indian. Only her sapphire blue eyes would give her white origins away. Learning as much as she could from the tracker accompanying her wagon train, her lessons may well have saved her very life when she was kidnapped by the Shawnee. Her spirit and ingenuity had already stoked the fires of reluctant respect and admiration.

His patience and skill have earned him honor as a great hunter, his coal black eyes and bronzed powerful chest enhanced the inherent authority that he wielded over his tribe. Blackhawk held a burning hatred for the white man, but he was wise enough to know better than to judge the qualities of a man by the color of his skin. Having met his match, he was well aware of what the implications might mean when he announced to the council his intent.

Overcoming fear and distrust, both Cali and Blackhawk faced challenges that could tear them apart. Cali had to survive the grueling initiation that would see her as equal amongst the tribe. Blackhawk had to overcome deception and betrayal from deep within his people. Their mutual love was not only a surprise to themselves, but also amongst the people surrounding them. Was it strong enough to cope with the trials that would cross their paths?

Wow! SAVAGE DESTINY is a true love story that is brilliantly executed in the telling. Jewel Adams has thoughtfully painted not only the breathtaking scenery within her tale, but has also shared the tender moments with such emotion, you are compelled to turn the page until the very end. SAVAGE DESTINY has encompassed the saying "don't judge a book by its cover" by declaring what should be the obvious. No matter the skin color, we are all people with the same worries, desires and concerns. With a little more polish, Jewel Adam's SAVAGE DESTINY could receive the maximum rating it so richly deserves.

Emilie Spargo
© August 2004