Wild Flower
by Cheryl Anne Porter

TORN FROM THE LAND SHE LOVES

Oklahoma Territory, 1876. The wild child of a Cherokee mother and white father, Taylor Christie James escapes from prison hours before hanging for a murder she didn't commit. Now a wanted criminal in the Cherokee nation, she heeds her mother's desperate plea to go to St. Louis - to her father - and learn the truth about her past.

SHE VENTURES TO A NEW WORLD

Proud and defiant in buckskins and a holster, Taylor rides her painted warhorse to the doorsteps of her father's elegant mansion. Here she is confronted by Grey Talbott, a man who knows this beautiful half-breed daughter of one of St. Louis' most prominent citizens has unwittingly brought danger to them all.

WHERE DANGER, ADVENTURE, AND LOVE AWAIT HER.

Secrets have conspired to shape Taylor's life, secrets born of unrequited love, scandal, dark mystery, and murder. As she surrenders to the passion Grey awakens in her turbulent heart, she must face the danger closing in. For only then will she find the gift of healing, if she dares to risk all for her family, her heritage, and the man she loves.

Cheryl Anne Porter's Bio

Cheryl Anne Porter
Author & Speaker

Award-winning novelist Cheryl Anne Porter writes historical romantic suspense-acclaimed for rich characterizations, evocative settings, and riveting plots-and brings a fresh and unique voice to contemporary romantic comedy, as well, making her one of the rare few authors to achieve success in these two very different genres. A national keynote speaker, workshop presenter, and college-level writing instructor, Cheryl's professional honors include having her work chosen by the US Library of Congress for its Rare Book Collection, earning Publishers Weekly's prestigious Starred Review, the National Readers Choice Award, and a variety of other accolades.

Cheryl's 2002 releases include the innovative historical suspense title, The Marriage Masquerade; mainstream romantic comedy, Popping The Question; and the short contemporary comedy, Daddy By Design?