What Were You Expecting?

Luke has hangups about his heritage, because he's a half-breed. His mother was abducted by Indians and he was the result of her being captured. He's always felt like an outsider and stands apart from his family because of it. But that seems to be his only flaw. He's kind and considerate, strong and protective. I really loved watching him come to care for Faith. I understood his reasons for feeling separated from the rest of his family. Especially considering how half-breeds were looked upon then. I also understood his reasons for being suspicious of Faith, and wanting her to be honest with him about her past. Faith was a strong woman who was fighting for her life and those of her children. I really respected her need for independence, but I felt she took it too far sometimes. With her husband's family hot on her trail, she knows she can't afford to stay in one place too long.Even though I understood why she felt that way, it was hard not to become frustrated by the way she constantly pushed Luke away. She would lean on him, then clam up and push him away. The back-and-forthing got old. I really adored Luke's family. They were a tight, close-knit group who obviously cared for one another. It was good to see such a strong family written in such a positive way. Although I had some problems with both Luke and Faith, I still truly enjoyed this novel. It was a sweet romance, filled with strong characters and true love.