Morrow Little remembers her older brother (10) telling her to hide and stay hidden. After the noise dies down and he doesn't return she runs home to find her brother missing, her mother and baby sister killed by the Shawnee. Her father was in the field and by the time he found Morrow the horror had already been exposed. As Morrow grows up she remembers two Shawnee warriors coming to their house. One was still a youth, yet she remembered about her family and was scared of them. She couldn't understand why her father would be friends with them. He told her that they had to forgive as Christ forgave them. He was the local pastor. They lived near the fort and he would go there to hold church services. Then on of the officers decided that Morrow would make a good wife back in VA. That she didn't belong on the wild frontiers of Kentucke. When her father encourages her to marry an enlisted man, who is terrified of the officer, she agrees. When he is killed in battle with the Shawnee and British she knows she is trapped. Her father's health is failing, he wants her protected. When Red Coat, the Shawnee youth (grown) takes her as his bride the troubles only begin. They are chased, the officer still can't believe she would marry a half-breed to keep from marrying him. New friendships, struggles, a slowly developing love from Morrow to Red Coat.

I bought this book and thoroughly enjoyed it. No one asked me to leave a review & all opinions. mistakes are my own. I do recommend this. I gave The Colonel's Lady 5 stars but I can't give this one more because that's all they have. It was even better than the first book I read by Laura Frantz. Definitely will be buying more of her books.

I enjoyed this book tremendously. The reason being is the book just didn't end abruptly after a proposal or marriage. It was very different than most books. The book engaged you through trials and joys. It reminds you of what opportunities in life you will miss out on if you do not forgive and allow God to change your heart. You miss out on so many things if you can't forgive. I am not going to explain the book anymore becuase I don't want to give away anything. Please read it for yourself.

I normally do not write reviews on books but I couldn't stop from writing one on this book. I can't wait to read more of her books. Thank you for an excellent book I read this book in one day as I couldn't put it down!

This is the first Laura Franz book that I read, and from the outset I wasn't sure how interested I'd be in the topic. I am not a fan of Colonial American fiction, and prefer the late Westward Expansion Era 1880-1900. However, to say I was pleasantly surprised is an understatement. Not only was the history meticulous and effortless, but the the landscape was captivating. I fell in love with Kentucky, at least as it was then. The plot was believable with a few interesting turns. The characters were real and honest, sparking my curiosity. The drama was flawless as well. Lastly, I would add the I was uplifted in my spirit and inspired to spend time writing myself afterwards.

I truly recommend this book to anyone who likes history, romance, or would like a trip to another place for awhile. I also recommend her other novels based on Kentucky, the Frontiersman's Daughter and the Colonel's Lady, both different than this one, but almost equally enjoyable if not better.

By far, Courting Morrow Little has taken top ranking in my favorite romance novel! But first, I'll address the plot. An intriguing tale of danger on the frontier, limited options for women on the edge of tame society, and the beauty of family bonds, Frantz draws the reader in and takes them on an emotional journey. The tension between the settlers, militia, and Shawnee are palpable. Finally, the mystery of Morrow's brother's kidnapping and his fate adds just the right amount of suspense that leads to an unexpected ending.

Now for the romance! Morrow and Red Shirt both struggle with their feelings for one another considering the controversy a union between them would cause. But when they finally let go of their fears and open their hearts to one another....wow! The depth of love that develops between them is simply beautiful. Every woman covets the type of tenderness and fierce protection Red Shirt displays toward Morrow, and her aching desire to be with her him is soul-stirring. And whoever said Christian romance fiction is boring hasn't experienced an encounter between these two! Although clean and fully appropriate, "steamy" barely describes it! A romance tale to savor!

This review contains my own thoughts and opinions. I have not been compensated by the publisher or author in any way.

By far the best book I've read this year. I could not put this one down. A gripping tale with characters you'll never forget.

Morrow Little was five years old when Indians killed her mother and younger sister, and took her older brother captive. She and her father, a preacher in a Kentucky wilderness settlement, carried on as best they could. Pa survived through forgiveness and befriending the Shawnee. Morrow grew bitter and fearful.

Morrow Little seems a most unlikely character to survive on the frontier. Small, fearful, and uncertain, she is anything but a stereotypical pioneer woman. I like that deviation. It made the story much more interesting. I found myself rooting for her to rise above it.

Laura Frantz does an excellent job of portraying the frontier from both sides. So many authors want to portray the Native Americans as only victims or the American frontiersmen as only cruel aggressors. Frantz portrays them more realistically; the good, the bad, and the ugly. They were human and, as humans, each sector included all of the above.

I'm not giving any spoilers away, because while some of the story line was predictable, there were some interesting and intriguing twists too. It didn't end like I expected it would - in one respect - and I like being wrong when I think I know exactly what's going to happen.