Susan Ileen Leppert – författare

Sarah Elizabeth Justus has always believed in her father''s teachings. Except his belief that all Indians are "stinkin'' savages." Then a handsome Lakota Sioux brave enters her life, and she cannot deny the blossoming passion she feels. A passion as forcefully stirring as the anger she feels toward the sheriff, Moses Gentry, a devilish rogue who taunts and teases her every chance he gets, until she makes a decision that changes the course of all their lives! A decision that teaches her the incalculable price of passion, and the immeasurable value of love. The decision of a COURAGEOUS OUTCAST.

Sarah has encountered both hardship and happiness in her search for adventure. But is her return to Hastings the answer? Caught between the Indian people she has grown to love, and her own people, will she make the right decision? 

Believing guidance comes when a person does his or her best, Sarah must conquer feelings of shame and anger to find her answer! Or, will it take a "miracle"? A miracle who resembles old Saint Nick, and has a surprising tale to tell! 

Life is not easy. Sometimes we must listen with our hearts, to heal the wounds and get beyond our "TIME OF REMEMBERING."

Wise beyond his years, Johnny Black Hawk takes pride in his mixed heritage, believing in the inherent good of both the Indians and whites. Then the Civil War brings unbearable grief and suffering. Amid troubles, triumphs, deception, and daring, Johnny struggles to follow his father''s teachings about honor. Emotions long dormant are revealed, as he discovers decency in a person long considered evil, and the miraculous faith of another, once thought a fool. Then the white mans'' broken promises and greed bring death and destruction to the Indian people, and he must learn to listen with his heart to an ancient, sacred voice. But will he ever understand the meaning of his gift from the Grandfathers?