This was a fantastic sequel. I loved the sense of family and culture (the Forester family blending with Darkmoon and the other Cherokees). The author does a great job at taking relatively simple things, like a wagon ride or a conversation around the dinner table, and bringing such life and humour to them that they feel very real and entertaining. This book contained lots of suspense, from an overprotective, selfish father to an outlaw attack. I generally don't read romance, but this is one author that does it so well that I can't resist.