Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #427033 in Books
• Published on: 2004-08-01
• Original language: English
• Binding: Mass Market Paperback
• 384 pages

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Setting: Contemporary Washington D.C. and South Dakota
Sensuality Rating: 8

Archaeologist Cecily Petersen has loved Tate Winthrop since she was a teen, but the handsome Native American refuses to consider a mixed marriage. Instead, he becomes her white knight, protecting her from an abusive stepfather and arranging college grants and housing. But when Cecily discovers that the "grants" were actually outright gifts from Tate, she's furious. Her anger shifts their relationship from friends to lovers and forces them both to confront deeply held convictions and fears. When Cecily learns of a political scandal that could threaten Tate, she's determined to shield him, even though she knows it's likely that he'll never forgive her for the necessary deception. With political scandal in D.C., nefarious shenanigans on the reservation, and sizzling passion between the hero and heroine, Paper Rose delivers everything Palmer's readers have come to expect and more. --Lois Faye Dyer

Synopsis
Cecily Blake falls in love with Tate Winthrop after he bravely rescues her, but as a Native American, he refuses a mixed marriage, until Cecily is given a chance to save him from a secret that could destroy him. Original.

Customer Reviews

Still good!
I read this book several years ago and just read it again and still love it.

Tate was a man torn between his feelings for Cecily and what he felt was his responsibility and honorable. He used his refusal for a "mixed marriage" (which was definitely inane) as an excuse to stay away from Cecily. Cecily had loved him all her life although she felt she wasn't beautiful enough for him and they had no future.

While some of their actions were a little annoying this was still a great love story!

So glad I gave it a chance!
After reading the reviews here - either folks loved this book or they hated it - I checked it out from the library. Then as soon as I finished I ran out and bought a copy for my very own. What a terrific story! Unlike some other reviewers, I like that Tate has strong pride in his heritage. That makes it easy to understand his anguish at loving someone he doesn't think is who he needs. That makes the relationship all the more special, because the reader gets to see him grow and change and learn what is most important.

This was my first Diana Palmer novel, but it certainly won't be my last!

A touching story....
This is the first book that I've read by Diana Palmer. Tate and Cecily are very complex characters, both in spirit and personality. I found the story flowed well, though at times I felt like shouting my frustration at Tate's blundering idiocy. Now Cecily, there is a character I think alot of women can relate to. She is very strong, and when you read the story, you will understand what I mean. Although she is not beautiful, her spirit glows. If you want a touching story, with a touch of action and a lot love, this is what I recommend.