Sweet Prairie Passion by Rosanne Bittner

At one point or another, every single character falls prey to a stereotype, even the leads. Yet, these were only few and far between overall, their relationship only got better the further into the story we went.However, it’s in characterization that this book really falls flat. There were times where Zeke could get a bit hoity-toity with his beliefs on Indian versus white practices or Abigail could backslide to her tweeny characterization from the first part of the book. They seemed to draw strength from each other, and their relationship matured the further you went along.

We also start to see a relationship between her and Zeke as a realistic prospect rather than a school girl crush.I did like the connection between Abigail and Zeke once poop started hitting the proverbial fan. Once stuff starts happening to Abigail’s family, then we start to get a glimpse of Abigail maturing and changing with the events portrayed. The book got better the further I went along, but I’m glad as heck that the author’s writing improved with the years.You definitely have to keep going with this book it doesn’t really start getting any good until about half way through. So conclusions after finishing it? I’m glad I finished as I know it’s the first in an epic 7 volume series that covers this relationship through decades. The book has some issues, which only makes sense, I guess, being one of the author’s first works, if not the first. After finishing it, I can see why I originally dropped it 22%. This is the book that I dropped by Bittner years ago and decided to re-pick up after reading some real bomb shells by her. “Extraordinary…Bittner’s characters spring to life.” - Publishers Weekly Read more Again and again, she brings readers to tears.” - Romantic Times “Power, passion, tragedy, and triumph are Rosanne Bittner’s hallmarks. Sweet Prairie Passion is the beginning of many more stories about this unforgettable couple and their life together as they face the perils of settling America’s Old West and learn that love can conquer anything.

By journey’s end, Abbie has changed from an innocent young girl to a strong woman whose courage and determination to survive make her the perfect woman for the sometimes violent Zeke, whose past and upbringing make him a challenge only Abbie’s love and personal faith can overcome. Although Zeke and Abbie come from very different worlds, violence and personal loss bring them together in unexpected ways, including a very poignant situation that involves Abbie’s little brother. This first book in Rosanne Bittner’s popular Savage Destiny series tells the powerful love story of 15-year-old Abigail Trent, who is traveling west with her family and a very rugged plainsman, Zeke Monroe, the half-Cheyenne guide who wins Abbie’s heart as they journey through an untamed land beset with Indians, outlaws and nature’s harsh challenges.

Sweet Prairie Passion by Rosanne Bittner