Loved the book!!

I loved this story. I felt sorry for Morrow to lose her mother and baby sister at the tender age of five. Not knowing if Jess was alive or dead would be a difficult cross to bear too. Considering the circumstances, I can see why she was leery of the Shawnee visitors, but I am glad that she eventually chose forgiveness and allowed Red Shirt a place in her heart. It's a lovely story and I have no doubt that I will re-read it again. ( )

This book takes place in the wild and untamed territory of kentucky, in the late 1700's. Morrow Little, the main character's life is left in shambles at the tender age of 5yrs old, after losing her mother, brother and baby sister in an Indian raid. Left with only her loving and very forgiving father and bitter memories that cause her to walk in fear and unforgivness. Can she put aside her own feelings and learn to follow her heart and trust again? More importantly can she trust the lover of her soul to heal her brokenness and learn that love truly does bear all things?

After spending a few years in Philledalphia with her Aunt, trying to recover from the memories of her tormented past, Morrow returns home to Kentucky and her father. upon her arrival she immediatley notices the changes in her friends and father. Her father has become sick and is growing weaker by the day. Her friends have become consumed by thoughts of finding the perfect suitor and perfect life. And the men are suddenly noticing Morrow in a new light, as she becomes one of the most sought after prospects.

One thing that hasn't changed is the company her father is keeping. For years the same Shawnee braves have been visiting thier cabin in the wood, and Morrow has always felt a certain uneasiness towards Native Americans, due to the attack on her family. But one of them starts to show interest in Morrow, and Morrow feels the same feelings towrds him. A chain of events turns her life upside down and sends her on the greatest journey of her life.

I experienced almost every human emotion I can think of while reading this book. sometimes within pages of eachother. Morrow, in my opinion is a very complex and loveable character. Too often I read stories where the main character is too hard or too strong and it takes the absolute worst to break them down. Morrow was a soft and strong person. She was in constant fear and wore it on her sleeve. She didn't pretend that that she could bear more than she could. I loved watching her change and flourish. The romance in this novel was unbelievable. Red shirt and Morrow's love for one another was breathtaking and completely swept me off my feet. My heart broke for them when they were separated and rejoiced when they were reunited. I was completely taken back as I watched their fragile love grow and strengthen over time.

Nothing melts my heart more than reading a classic romance. This story had so much depth, there were moments when I could almost feelas if my heart was going to beat right out of my chest. Red Shrit, the Shawnee warrior that becomes Morrow's love interest, in my opinion is the perfect male lead. He is strong and wise. He knows how to be patient with morrow, and shows her affection when needed. Thier love blossomed from literally fear, turned into attraction then friendship and then eventually love. The tenderness of thier love story was phenominal, told in a way that I've read in historical fiction.

“Morrow . . . my heart is on the ground.” The simple Shawnee phrase rent her heart. She simply bent her head as he whispered, “Remember how much I love you. Remember love bears all things.

Oh. My. Goodness.
I don't want to give away too many spoilers. I highly recommend this book. If you are in the mood for a uplifting and encouraging romance that demonstrates God's forgiveness and healing. This books is definitely for you. This is the first book by Laura Frantz I have ever read, and I have instantly become a fan. I recently purchased a copy of "Loves Awakening" which I can not wait to devour. ( )

A historical novel set in Kentucke in which a preacher's daughter finds true love with a Native American and has to flee west to avoid both the Indian-Settler wars and the bigotry against a mixed marriage. ( )

Laura Frantz is my favorite "artist with words". Her unsurpassed wordsmithery excels in the three levels of her storytelling: the vivid historical detail, the characterizations and the love story, and the true acceptance of deep and abiding faith. "Courting Morrow Little" is set in the raw, wild beauty of 18th century Kentucky, and it does not shy away from depicting the shades of good and evil to be found in all human beings. Morrow Little and her family live in the Kentucky frontier, and her childhood becomes a nightmare when attacking Shawnee kill her mother and sister and steal away her brother. Morrow and her father survive, and her father, who is a man of God, later accepts friendship with a Shawnee Chief and his son. Morrow struggles with her deeply felt fear and grief, and later she is sent to live with an aunt in Philadelphia. Returning home to Kentucky at age eighteen, she finds her father in failing health. The young Shawnee boy who visited her home with his own father is now a man. Red Shirt is now a scout, handsome and compelling, and his intelligence and masculinity are most appealing. When Morrow's father passes away, she must face reality and choose the path of her future. But what about her heart's longing? Can she free herself from the grip of fear and prejudice and go forward toward true happiness? In "Courting Morrow Little", Laura Frantz humanizes history, showing the virtues and failings of all sides of the conflicts between the British, the Settlers, and the Shawnee. History is made by humans, none of whom are perfect, but some of whom are larger than life and ever-fascinating. I believe that the answers to our future are to be found in the questions from our past. This is not just an involving tale of American frontier history, it is also an exquisitely written love story, one that grows deeper and richer as the tale unfolds. Characters and story lines from the author's first book, "The Frontiersman's Daughter" are a welcome touch. Highly recommended. ( )

NCLA Review -This second novel by Laura Frantz is set in 1765-1778 Red River Kentucke, the same time period and place as her first novel, The Frontiersman’s Daughter. It is not, however, a sequel although some of the characters appear in this second novel. Morrow Little has bad memories of the day her mother and baby sister were massacred by the Shawnee and her brother was taken into captivity. All that is left of her family is her father and herself. Now that she is grown and her father is ailing she must face her fears for the future. Morrow is torn over who to wed. But even more troublesome to her are the Shawnee warrior and his son who have befriended her father. Gradually Morrow learns to follow her heart and forgive the Shawnee and understand their ways. This is a very strong story with excellent and believable characters. The reader will be emotionally riveted until the last page. Rating: 4 —MF ( )