With their extreme ideas about traditional Ojibway life, the radical Kabatay clan have made enemies in their fight to rid the reserve of Western culture and its religion. Disowned by her family for daring to love the church deacon’s eldest son, Jude, Raven Kabatay longs to put an end to the feud started by her mother, brother, and sisters against the Matawapits…people she’s come to think of as … her own since Jude changed her life. Jude Matawapit suffered a humiliating divorce after his wife left him for another man, but with Raven, he’s created a beautiful, new sanctuary after losing his previous one, and his new haven is everything he’s ever wanted for himself and his children. Only two things could destroy his pristine bliss: the secret he holds close to his chest, and the vengeance Raven’s family wants to exact on the Matawapits. A secret and vengeance that could cost the unlikely lovers their hard-won, much longed for happily ever after.
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This story is quite an emotional journey. It covers the complications of real life, blended families, family drama, illness, addiction, recovery, closure, cooperation, compassion and self-improvement. Raven and Jude are in the beginning stages of a committed relationship. Unfortunately, there is bad blood between their families, political rivalries, secrets and unresolved issues that can affect their future. Raven is asked to choose between family loyalty and what she wants – sometimes the choice isn’t easy and things don’t work out. Thank goodness Jude has learned from the mistakes of his first marriage. I like that most of their decisions are thoughtful and mindful of each other. This was an enjoyable weekend read that will make you smile, cry and appreciate the healing power of forgiveness.
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I’ve read several books written by Maggie Blackbird; she has done a great job at writing a good book; she is becoming one of my favorite authors. I can’t wait to read more of books her books.
The story line caught my attention at the very beginning and kept me interested throughout the entire book.
I loved the characters.
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Jude is divorced, dealing with ex-wife woes while he tries to have a relationship with Raven. She’s a recovering addict, with no support from her family due to her relationship with Jude. Besides these emotional issues, there are family secrets, traditions, and tribal politics to be dealt with. I really enjoyed this book, as I have the others from this author, appreciating the insight into the her culture.
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This is book 4 in the mataeapit family series. Jude is a single father. Raven is a recovering addict that falls for jude. Can these 2 have a happily ever after or will vengence and family issues pull them apart?
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Book four of The Matawapit Family series it is well written and held my interest throughout. Raven Kabatay and Jude Matawapit will have a lot to overcome, before they can be together. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Spellbinding…
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This is a profoundly emotional charged story that draws you in and holds you spell bound.
Jude was single again after his marriage fell apart he’s doing his best to care for his two children his ex wife is trying his patience while trying to support his girlfriend.
Raven is a recovering addict who’s relationship with her family is on its last leg she’s being treated like a pariah for choosing to date who she wants.
Her mother and siblings hate Jude and his family Raven’s mother’s clung to her hostile feelings like a winter coat and she’s passed on her venomous sentiments to her older children she wants revenge against those she blames for her hard life and unhappiness.
Raven has many tough choices ahead that will affect her sobriety, her relationship with her family and more importantly her relationship with the man she wants or will she lose everything in the end.
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