Comanche Moon

Comanche Moon is a sweeping romance about a young settler who finds love among the very tribe that killed her mother. Yes, there are brutal scenes but that goes along with history. It is beyond me how some readers claim to enjoy historical romance but expect the author to candy coat reality. History is history, it cannot be changed. Ms. Anderson did an amazing job on Comanche culture and beliefs and even mentions that certain editors asked her to change her story but she refused. So if you want a really good romance with historical respect, this is the one for you. The romance sizzles and the understanding the heroine eventually develops for the Comanche people is breathtaking. There is also minor characters that lead up to her next book; Comanche Heart, Little Amy will break your heart.

As a long time "romance reader" it is always refreshing to read something fresh and original. Comanche Moon is an EPIC LOVE STORY that is so fresh, original, and memorable that I feel I will struggle to do this book justice. It is a "must read" and one that has the power to impact, haunt, and emotionally move.

This is a story about many things.....Good, Evil, Revenge, Destiny, Stereotypes, Culture Clash, Love, Loyalty, Family, Friendship, Betrayal, Forgiveness, and Fate. That may seem like many things for one book, but each of these subjects is thoroughly explored and dealt with.

Hunter is a Comanche warrior. An ancient prophecy tells that Hunter will fall in love with a white woman. Hunter can not accept this because the white man is responsible for many murders of the Comanche people, including Hunter's pregnant wife. Loretta is the woman the prophecy has foretold about. She watched Comanche warriers kill and rape her mother. She has not spoken since.

Hunter and Loretta's relationship starts out very slow. Both have intense hatred of one another's race. Both have been personally hurt by the other's race. They have much to overcome. Gradually the reader sees this transformation take place. It is no small thing that Anderson's writing ability allows the reader see this "impossible union" become "destined". This book moved me to tears several times. It evoked emotions that I didn't know I had as I learned about the historical truth of what happened between the white man and native american.

It is heartbreaking how human beings can treat each other, but in the midst of this painful reality springs up a love like no other...between enemies. It is this unbreakable truth that lends HOPE to such a HOPELESS time. This is a PRICELESS book.

This is one of this author's first books, and it shows. I'm glad that I had read some of her really good books before reading this, because otherwise I might have missed the real talent that this author is capable of.

The story is fast paced, but not pleasant. I think that the author had a great idea going on, but her excessive use of highly emotional/charged scenes took a lot from the enjoyment of the book. I especially didn't like Hunter in the first half of the book. And everyone was so miserable and angry in this story, Loretta, Hunter, Loretta's aunt. Even the villain who was one of Hunter's men was miserable, and when he makes his peace with Loretta in the end, I thought that it was very unrealistic, given what he and his band had done to her mother and father. I simply can't imagine Loretta even bearing to look at him, let alone accepting his peace offering.

They were all miserable/depressed characters who weren't given a break, except for the husband of Loretta's aunt, now he was an evil villain, who instead made everyone around him miserable, so I guess that takes care of that, lol.

Basically the author made sure to put the characters in extreme situations that could have easily been toned down without taking away from the authenticity of the plot, since they weren't necessary to the plot, and only served to make the reader angry (Hunter's treatment of Loretta) or depressed. Hunter was unlikable and overbearing throughout, and yet at crucial points he showed some sensitivity (second half of the book). But over all I was very disappointed, this author has done so much better in her other books.

By the end, the reader also begins to feel miserable. And by the time I had finished reading this book, I took a sigh of relief. This book desperately needed some light moments. I definitely do not want to escape to the land of never-ending misery and angst. I mean even the ending wasn't a real happy ending, but rather we had Loretta and Hunter facing an uncertain future away from his people and hers. If the author had balanced the events and the pace of this book a little, allowed the reader to take a deep breath every once in a while, instead of feeling like you are constantly sinking, this would have been better.

Basically it is not a book I want to re-read again, because it didn't leave me with a good feeling.

This was my first non-keeper by this author. Check out her other books, they are really good and well worth the time.

Loretta's parents were brutally murdered by a group of Indians. The hero had no involvement in that tragedy, but she blamed an entire race of people, based on the actions of a few. After witnessing the murder of her parents, Loretta became mute and moved in with her relatives.

Hunter was good to Loretta and he treated her with honor, respect, and love. I think the book would have been better if the heroine had stayed mute. Once she got to talking, she wouldn't shut up. So much is repetitive distrust of the "Savage". Yawn. Maybe, the hero should have left her to be repeatedly, raped and abused by her uncle. She was too stupid to realize, he saved her from a situation that would have completely ruined her life. One in which, she would have had no control and would have driven her deeper into her withdrawal from life. For Loretta to regain her speech, she had to feel security. She lived with her relatives for quite a while, without uttering a word, but with Hunter, she was able to regain her voice. She found strength and security in Hunter. She didn't recognize this. Again, she seemed stupid...like a silly little girl, instead of a woman.

For me, I don't care for scenarios that have the hero/heroine, forever, trying to prove their love. If the person doesn't accept your love...good riddance and move on. Anderson ran this into the ground in her book.

Of course, I could understand Loretta's initial distrust and Hunter's reservations about her, but this book would have been a lot better if their relationship, were continually developing. Not necessarily a smooth development, but the gains made should have been lasting, because they were reinforced...at least by him. For every step forward they progressed, Loretta's distrust caused two steps back. After, the first 100 pages, I would have liked to seen the "Savage" put to rest...in Loretta's mind.
SPOILERS*****
He proved worthy of her trust, many times over, but she failed to accept him fully. I felt she never truly did. Even in the last pages of this book, Loretta was still torn in her desire for Hunter. At one point, towards the end of the book. she returns to her family. Hunter comes for her and calls for her. She's wondering if she should go to him. Will he will accept her back? Again, stupid. He wouldn't be calling for her and risking his life, if he didn't want her back. At this point, this man has done so much for her and she still has no idea of his character and the man he is? Why do these female authors, create female characters to be so simple minded and lacking depth? It's a mystery to me. Truly, I don't understand it. Many potentially good books are ruined for this very reason. Why won't they develop the female lead, and give her some depth of character?

Hunter protected her; saved her from her uncle's brutality; took care of her through her illness; took a bullet for her and waited patiently, until she wanted him sexually; and he's a Savage? I don't think she deserved his love. She was no prize. I could see where he enriched her life, but I couldn't see what she brought to him...besides "yellow hair". Yeah, big deal.

I wish the author had focused more on the relationship of two "hurt" people and the inherent difficulties in their relationship. I would have rather read about 2 people, slowly gaining trust and love. Instead, the reader gets..."I love him,...but, he's a Savage or I think he is". I wish Hunter and Loretta were united in their love. In their relationship with others, they had plenty to deal with because of their racial/cultural differences. I would have like to seen them united. That never happened in this book. On the last 2 pages, you are left feeling, maybe they will finally unite as one....maybe or maybe not? Even though she told him he, she loved him and he was the most important person in her life now, a minute earlier; she was questioning her choice to be with him....this, at the end of the book.

Hunter suffered tragedy and great loss, too. His wife was raped and murdered, along with their baby. Hunter tried to explain to Loretta, he doesn't hold her accountable, for the pain, others of her race have caused him, so please don't blame him for her pain, because he loves her with his...whole heart. Her response: but, you don't know what horrible things they did to my mother. "I don't know what's wrong with me!"....I do. You have a immature woman/girl, trying to relate to a real man. Hunter's loss and pain couldn't possibly be as great as hers. It's all about Loretta. Unfortunately, she had no redeeming qualities. Her young cousin, Amy, was more of a woman than she was.

Two stars? Only because the book was well written. I didn't care for what she wrote, but it was written well. This could have been a great story of love and acceptance, if the author has chosen to allow Loretta to grow, during the course of this book. I understand, this is one of Anderson's earlier works, but I'm kind of hesitant to purchase more of her books, but I may. She writes very well.

Orphaned after her parents were killed by Comanches, Loretta Simpson still lives in terror that the warriors will return, her fear so powerful, she is no longer able to speak a word.

Hunter of the Wolf believes that Loretta is a woman of ancient prophecy whom he must honor. But Loretta can only see him as the enemy who has kidnapped her, and she refuses to succumb to his control--or his touch.

Despite the hatred between their peoples, Loretta and Hunter gradually find their enmity changing to respect and care. In the midst of such conflict, it will take all the force of their love to find a safe haven.

I am still reeling over this book. It is amazing! Loretta is such a strong and courageous heroin. You feel her emotions so strongly through out the whole book. And Mrs. Anderson new that she would need a strong heroin to go up against Hunter of the Wolf. I am still in love with this character. He was strong and smart and perfect with Loretta.

Together they fell and triumphed. This was a powerful story. One of those books that takes you on a journey and after its over you felt like you were right there on that journey with them, fighting and falling in love.

I love every one of Catherine Anderson's romances, whether they are historical or modern day. This book is a love story that goes against all the odds, and with every challenge you fall more in love with each character in the book. In every book she writes, I cry, laugh, and when I am finished I am smiling. :)
COMANCHE MOON main character HUNTER OF THE WOLF kidnaps a white woman, LORETTA SIMPSON whom he believes is his destiny from a ancient prophecy. Loretta tries with everything she has to escape Hunter and his tribe but she soon realizes Hunter is not whom he seems to be. Both main character's carry alot of emotional damage from pain caused by each others races, but when Loretta is taken home by Hunter as promised her little cousin Amy is kidnapped and realizes that only Hunter of the Wolf can help her .......... and destiny returns her to Hunter.
HUNTER is what everyone woman wants, and you'll find yourself wanting more at the end of the novel. Can't wait for the balance of the series to come out, every character in this book is amazing - all have stength and all worthy of Catherine Anderson. GREAT BOOK, GREAT JOB CA

Don't get me wrong. I absolutely LOVE Catherine Anderson and think she is a brilliant writer. But this story... just...UGH. It had the potential to be a very good story, but the heroine was SO annoying. To be perfectly honest, if I were the hero, the story would have lasted all of 15 pages because I would have killed the brat and been done. It was just the same conflicts over and over. Also, it's never a good thing when you actually start hoping the heroine dies. I even found myself sometimes telling Loretta, the horoine to shut up out loud. I just have to say Loretta just never redeemed herself for me. I will say, however, that you should read Catherine's other books. "Keegan's Lady" and "Only By Your Touch" are 2 of my favorite boooks. That is the only reason why this book doesn't have only 1 or 2 stars.

"Comanche Moon" is the story of Loretta, orphaned seven years prior when Comanche's killed her parents, and Hunter, a Comanche. Hunter has suffered loss in his life and isn't looking for love. However, an ancient prophecy has him kidnapping Loretta and trying to make her his bride in order to break the curse. There are moments that made me laugh and moments that made me cry. One of the most touching scenes (in my opinion) actually occurs between Hunter and Amy (Loretta's little sister). Hunter rescues Amy from Comancheros. The scenes are very vivid and make you feel as though you are a fly on the wall witnessing. I'm looking forward to reading Amy's story in "Comanche Heart".

The imagery is beautiful and vivid and Mrs. Anderson brings forth a wealth of information about the Comanche people. This book is beautifully written. The only thing that kind of bothered me (and the reason for four instead of five stars) is my agreement with some other reviews that the hero puts up with more than he should have to. I understand having some conflict and I like it when the hero has to work just a little to get the heroine to fall in love with him, as opposed to her just falling right off the bat. But sometimes I just flat got frustrated with Loretta. She fought Hunter tooth and nail, even after she realized that she was in love with him. This made it feel as though the book got drug on a bit unnecessarily. Overall, though, a really good book that will leave you with a smile on your face.

This was my first novel by Anderson but won't be my last. Her writing is superb and she is a great storyteller. This is the first in her Comanche series--an "epic" historical from the Old West.

Just reading "The Prophecy" at the beginning made me cry, so I knew I was in for a heartrending story. It begins in 1859 in Texas when Comanche brave Hunter of the Wolf's tribe is slaughtered by the Blue Coats, and his wife, heavy with his child, was brutally raped and slain. He vowed to have his revenge. But even before that, Loretta Simpson's parents were brutally murdered by the Comanche. And since that day, she has not spoken a word. Half-breed Hunter of the Wolf knows that according to a prophecy, he is to join with a white woman who does not speak and must treasure her forever. Years later and urged on by his mother, though he hates the white man, Hunter takes Loretta--a blonde mute woman--as his woman, leaving her uncle many ponies, forcibly stealing her away. Loretta hates the Comanche and is determined to escape Hunter or die trying.

Anderson's descriptions paint vivid pictures, so clear you can see yourself in the action, feel the pain and hear the screams. When Loretta is hot you feel it and when she is chilled you feel yourself growing cold. She masterfully uses language to put you into the mind of the Comanche ("As had happened so many times in his life, his grief had to walk behind his responsibilities, like a woman behind her husband.") As Hunter teaches Loretta the Comanche language, we learn it, too. Very clever. The action moves along at a good clip, with just the right amount of introspection. There are many threads to the plot, all skillfully woven into an amazing story.

It's a story of prejudice, hate and vengeance--and the understanding, love and forgiveness that can change a heart. Trust me, you'll have trouble putting this one down!

The rest of the series:

COMANCHE HEART (Loretta's cousin, Amy and Swift Antelope)
INDIGO BLUE (Hunter and Loretta's daughter)
COMANCHE MAGIC (Hunter and Loretta's son)

As a novel I enjoyed this book quite a bit. It was well written, dramatic, and emotional. The characters were believable. However, as romance novel this is not. There is zero sensuality or passion.

It felt that the characters loved each other in the end, but their sex life was seriously lacking. It took until page 300-ish of a 450 page book for the hero and heroine to finally have sex, and that was the one and only fully described sex scene - and it was not hot.

I'm one who wants lust and passion and sex in a romance novel - that's kind of the main point. I read more than just romance novels, and love a good historical plot full of drama, but a romance novel should be full of longing looks and building desires to keep the pace up.

So all in all, this was a great book - and worth reading - but just know going in that this will not get you hot and bothered at all. It will, however, warm your heart and make you believe in true love again.