This author is celebrated for her compelling love stories steeped in the real history and emotional landscapes of the American West. Her narratives often transport readers to the 1800s and beyond, meticulously recreating historically accurate settings across the United States, with a particular sensitivity to the poignant histories of Native Americans. Readers are drawn to her ability to weave profound emotional connections with thoroughly researched historical events and locations, bringing the past to life with vivid detail and heartfelt intensity.
Determined to help her father realize his dream of building a transcontinental railroad, Sunny Landers accompanies Bo Landers on a wagon train west and meets Colt Travis, a half-Cherokee raised by whites. Colt is a drifter, a wilderness scout with no land and no prospects hired by the Landers family to guide their wagon train. He knows Sunny is out of his league and her father will never approve, but beneath the endless starlit sky, anything seems possible.
Set against the backdrop of 1750s Pennsylvania during the French and Indian War, the narrative follows Noah Wilde, a long hunter who ventures deep into the Allegheny Mountains to provide for settlements and forts. His extended absences highlight the challenges of survival in a rugged landscape, intertwining themes of exploration, resilience, and the complexities of frontier life. The story immerses readers in the historical context of early American wilderness and the tensions of the era.
Longing and heartache drive the narrative as characters embark on a quest for freedom, exploring deep emotional landscapes. Rosanne Bittner's storytelling weaves a powerful tale that resonates with readers, capturing the essence of Western romance through intense experiences and personal struggles.
The narrative centers on the sacred significance of the white buffalo to the Lakota people. Buffalo Dreamer, a holy woman, and her husband, Rising Eagle, experience a profound blessing by encountering the white buffalo and consuming its heart. This mystical event conveys a powerful message: the welfare of the Lakota is tied to the preservation of the white buffalo hide, symbolizing hope and spiritual connection within their culture.
The narrative unfolds around the powerful connection between Buffalo Dreamer, a revered holy woman, and Rising Eagle, an extraordinary warrior endowed with unmatched abilities by the Feathered One. Their meeting sets the stage for a captivating saga that explores themes of spirituality, strength, and destiny within a rich cultural backdrop. As their paths intertwine, the story delves into the challenges and triumphs they face together, highlighting the depth of their characters and the significance of their roles in a larger narrative.
He saved her life. She rescued his heart. Mail order bride Jennifer Andrews headed to Texas ready for adventure. But when her stagecoach was attacked, the auburn-haired beauty wished she'd never left St. Louis. All at once the renegades were gone--and she was cradled in the strong arms of fellow passenger Wade Morrow. The handsome man had saved her life, and though they were all alone on the vast Texas plains, she felt safer than she ever had before. Though Comanche blood ran in Wade Morrow's veins, he'd been adopted by a white family as an infant, and knew nothing of his Indian heritage. Still, something in him yearned for the wild, untamed land where he was born. So he headed to west Texas to join his past with his future--and ended up with Jennifer Andrews in his arms. Burned by past betrayals, Wade wanted to harden his heart against the sweet desire she awakened. But how can he deny the passion they share? "Bittner's characters spring to life...extraordinary for the depth of emotion with which they are portrayed."--PUBLISHERS WEEKLY "Time after time, Rosanne Bittner brings a full-blown portrait of the untamed West to readers. Her tapestry is woven with authenticity, colorful characters, intense emotions and love's power over every conceivable obstacle."--RT BOOK REVIEWS
"Extraordinary...Bittner's characters spring to life." --PUBLISHERS WEEKLY Raised in the hills of Tennessee, Emma Simms dreams of the day she'll escape her life of poverty to start over in the excitement of Knoxville. But when her mother dies and she's left with no one but her stepfather, Luke Simms, her dream abruptly becomes a nightmare. Luke plans to send Emma to Knoxville alright--straight to a notorious brothel. River Joe, the mysterious Cherokee-raised frontiersman, knew from the first time he set eyes on the beautiful Emma that he had to have her as his own. And one glimpse at the handsome, buckskin-clad stranger ignites the flame of dangerous desire in Emma's heart. Their passion could consume them both, but their love could very well save her life.
Rosanne Bittner's latest historical fiction novel follows Star Dancer, a Sichangu (Brulé Sioux) woman, as she navigates an arranged marriage to Oglala warrior Stalking Wolf in 1833. Their loveless union evolves into a profound journey filled with dreams and mystic experiences, exploring the Lakota's first encounters with White settlers.
Du ranch des McDowell, il ne reste plus que des ruines fumantes. Le cadavre du vieil Henry, hérissé de flèches gît un peu plus loin, dans les herbes hautes. Quant à son gendre, Abel Carey, il a été dépecé alors qu'il était encore vivant. Un spectacle horrible ! Mais aucune trace de Tess, probablement enlevée par les Comancheros pour être vendue au Mexique, en même temps que le bétail volé... John Hawkins n'a jamais pu oublier la jeune femme aux cheveux flamboyants aperçue un jour dans un magasin d'El Paso. Jamais une femme ne lui avait semblé aussi désirable. Leurs regards s'étaient croisés, puis elle s'était détournée rapidement. Encore une puritaine, méprisante et effrayée par la haute silhouette de John, son teint basané et ses longs cheveux noirs d'Indien ! Parmi tous les Texas Rangers, c'est pourtant lui qui est chargé de retrouver la captive. Quelle ironie du sort ! Mais peu importe. Il y a en lui une telle violence que la perspective de tuer quelques desperados n'est pas pour lui déplaire...
