Across the Sweet Grass Hills

I read and listened to this wonderful story as I was given the Audible copy free for an honest review, and bought the kindle version so i could read when I couldn't listen. It was hard get out down, characters were relatable, I felt for them. I felt that the author understood the native American issues, the narrator wss perfect for the telling

Across the Sweet Grass Hills : Gail L. Jenner This is a western, historical romance fiction. Liza ans Red Eagle meet and there is a spark between them. Liza is upper crust society from St. Louis, while Red Eagle was the son of a Blackfoot mother and a wĥite trapper. The trip across Montana is filled with all kind of perils. Will they find love or will they be torn apart. I did enjoy the fact this was a clean book. The narration was well done. The characters were well portrayed. Serena Travis gave each character a voice, even though I felt "read to," instead of a part of the story. "I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review."

This is an amazing story. I like the fact the author did so much research to give us so much depth to some great as well as horrific events in history. Yes, the Indians did some terrible things to miners, settlers and various travelers west, but the government and it's soldiers were also murderers. My heart was in my throat as the storyline unfolded. Thanks for a great book.

While I found Liza to be somewhat insufferable, she was strong and survived and her character grew through the the book. Although she was still a bit "why me" at the end. Red Eagle is a strong character and hopefully Liza will be worthy of him. The historical detail is excellent and highlights a trouble period in U.S.history. Most period books only skirt real history. This book did a good job of portraying a plausible set of events within the troubled times. The only negative about the book is it felt more like a narrative. I wonder if we got into Liza's head more I might not have disliked her character. That being said, it seems a sequel about how Red Eagle and Liza moved forward would be interesting.

Good story

Loved it! Historical by also entertaining and keeps you wanting to know what will happen next. Definitely want more of Red Eagle and Liza's story. Must read!

Love it, awesome story

I enjoyed reading this book, but I thought it could have told me a little bit more about Liza. Either way I still enjoyed it.

I enjoy all about the life style and customs of American Indians..this book held my attention from front to back

I liked it

I enjoyed this very much. Of course I enjoy Indian. stories.

Gail Jenner is a person who can tell a good story in person or in a book! I had the privileged of being stranded with this author at the Dallas Air port, coming out of Nashville. My son Geno LeSage and I were about a showcase for a young artist in Nashville. My son was a producer at that time. Gail had just visited her son also connected to music in Nashville. It was a crowed lobby with a lot of frustration in the air. I found a vacant seat next to Gail. She seem to have a peace of mind and a friendly smile in the mists of all the confusion. It wasn’t long before we started chatting and Gail open up with this wonderful adventure her niece was involved with. She was a cinematographer working on a movie “Heathen and Thieves.” I found myself captivated by the way Gail told the story. Later I was invited to view the movie in Chico Ca. with Gail and a lot of her family members and friends. I also got to meet her niece and some of the cast when it was finished. I value the friendship I have Gail Jenner. Her book, “Across The Sweet Grass Hills” say a lot about Gail’s knowledge and wisdom about the west from a native American perspective. They lived a hard life to the fullest trusting in the Great Spirit through good and the evil among men. I really could identify with the holy men like Crying Wind and Many words. They both had concerns for their people and the way their world was always troubled. In these times today it looks like America once more may change in a way that never will be the same. Red Eagle reminded me of a Christ type in a raging spiritual battle and Lisa a type of church coming out of a worldly culture and learning to trust her heart, spirit and savior. Very well written Gail !! Thank you for another Great story.

ok

A very good book. I enjoyed reading it very much. It was a very believable story of the American Indian.

great

good

Really enjoyed this book. I am running out of American Indian books! I was very happy with this one . A+

Love it because it was also historical and about the Blackfeet in Montana. Grew up near Browning, Montana, (Blackfeet Reservation) and related to the book more so. But I am a history buff and enjoyed reading about the Blackfeet as there is not too much history around about the Blackfeet, mostly the Lakota. Good book, even if you are not a history buff.

This is a story that is almost impossible to put down. The characters are intriguing . The writer makes the story seem very real. I highly recommend this

For those who are huge fans of historical Western romances ACROSS THE SWEET GRASS HILLS will be most satisfying as it is romantic & much more. It is a glimpse into how our prejudices are nurtured, our paranoias inflamed, & a view from the other side of the looking glass at a time in our history that was both dreadful & exciting. Quite well done.

With a previous interest in the time period but not a regular reader of the romance genre, I was very pleasantly surprised by and for quite a while now enthusiastically recommending Gail Jenner's "Across the Sweet Grass Hills." I would like to do the same here. Give a book that should hopefully be the first in a long line of work from Gail Jenner a try if you are a fan of either historical fiction or romantic adventure. The story places courageous, beautiful Liza Ralston and heroic half white, half Picuni, Red Eagle into the events leading up to the little known 1870 Marias Massacre. With a very crisp, fast-paced style, the novel details the trials and struggles of the would be lovers from two worlds at war. In fact, the fine, understated writing style and well explicated characters help give the work a satisfyingly authentic flavor and lift the work above standard genre fare. The meticulously researched details further strengthen the book, but never overwhelm the main story line. This is a very skillfully balanced work of realistic details and poignant historical romance that is sure to satisfy readers looking for adventure, looking to learn about a tragic turn of history, or a touching romance set against war and tragedy.

Gail Jenner has written a gripping tale of one woman's struggle to survive in an unfamiliar world. It's amazing how easy it is for the reader to become engrossed in this woman's life as she encounters both tragedy and triumph in her quest to discover who she is and what she wants. Even as the last word is read, one cannot help but wish there was more to learn, more to experience, more to challenge the young woman so that the tale would never end. Here's hoping that Gail Jenner has a sequel in the works to engage our minds so that we may, once again, escape into this woman's mesmerizing world.

Gail Jenners book is fabulous. The plot, the characters,the history, the images it places in your head keeps you turning the pages..wanting more and more. A must read....cant wait for her next book...