Many centuries ago, a village killed the children of the Thunderer. Since that devastating day, the entire village has remained in the shadows of mist, neither dead nor alive. From each of the separate tribal bands, a boy is chosen and given until the age of 30 to break this punishment and release his people. To do this, he must show kindness to the face of an enemy and come to the aid of an enemy; for such is a mark of real valor -- fight well, show kindness, give help. In 1934, this warrior is Swift Hawk.

Angelia and Julian Honeywell are in trouble. There's a $5000 bounty for the capture of a certain brother and sister who are wanted for murder. To avoid the authorities, they must stay on the run and make it safely to Santa Fe. Angelia and Julian hide away as part of a wagon train, traveling west with a scout named Swift Hawk as a guide.

Swift Hawk recognizes Angelia is the woman who has appeared in his vision and is now haunting is dreams. He knows she's part of his plan, but Swift Hawk is destined to a life alone, a life of wandering, a life of searching, a life dedicated to releasing his people.

It's not long before Angelia and Swift Hawk are drawn together despite their differences. She is white and he is Indian; she is from a dream and he is on a quest; he made a vow to remain celibate and unattached and she must show him how much she loves him. Can they resist temptation? Will their love conquer all their demons? What does the future hold for these two beautiful, unselfish people?

You'll be sorry if you don't take this wonderful and newest journey of the heart Ms. Kay has gifted us. She never disappoints her readers with her words that so deeply touch the heart. THE ANGEL & THE WARRIOR is a story of strength and honor, beauty and devotion, honesty and compassion with Swift Hawk as her latest Native American hero. THE ANGEL & THE WARRIOR is unbridled, unbroken, unbeaten and unbelievably beautiful. My heart is always full when I finish a Karen Kay story. That's one reason I never miss anything she writes. Do yourself a big favor and read this book. It's a treasure!