Indigo Blue

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“A heartwarming adventure [that] will touch each and every one of the emotions.”

—Catherine Hart, author of
Night Flame

“A marvelous, moving, poignant, and sensual love story. . . . Ms. Anderson holds her readers spellbound.”

—
Romantic Times

“[A] well-crafted story with moments of true poignancy and an absolutely dynamic ending.”

—Deana James, author of
Acts of Passion

 

“Riveting, passionate, and powerful . . . everything a romance should be.”

—Amanda Quick

“Highly sensual and very compelling . . . a truly spectacular read.”

—Linda Lael Miller

“I thoroughly enjoyed [
Comanche Heart
].”

—Karen Robards

 

“Catherine Anderson brilliantly grabbed my attention . . . an emotionally moving and romantic treat that you’re sure to enjoy.”

—Night Owl Romance Reviews

“A tense, well-crafted, riveting tale that keeps the suspense on-target.”

—LJXpress

“This is a truly enchanting read.”

—
Romantic Times

“Poignant and richly rewarding.”

—
Romantic Times

“A story not to be missed.”

—The Romance Readers Connection

“It may be impossible for Ms. Anderson to write a bad book.”

—Huntress Book Reviews

“Poignant and truly wonderful.”

—
Affaire de Coeur

 

“Vivid descriptions, realistic family relationships . . . and a dash of suspense make this heartwarming, gently sensual romance a satisfying read.”

—
Library Journal

“Anderson is at her best when it comes to telling stories that are deeply emotional and heartfelt.”

—
Romantic Times
(4½ Stars)

 

“A stunning romance . . . an unmatched reading adventure.”

—
Romantic Times
(4½ Stars)

“You’ll not want to put it down. It engages the intellect and emotions; it’ll make you care. It will also make you smile . . . a lot. And that’s a guarantee.”

—Romance Reviews Today

 

“Sweet and sensual.”

—
Publishers Weekly

“A richly rewarding experience for any reader.”

—
Booklist

“Another winner from Anderson’s compassionate pen.”

—
Library Journal

 

“Readers may need to wipe away tears . . . since few will be able to resist the power of this beautifully emotional, wonderfully romantic love story.”

—
Booklist

“A keeper and a very strong contender for Best Contemporary Romance of the Year.”

—Romance Reviews Today

“Offbeat family members and genuine familial love give a special lift to this marvelous story. An Anderson book is a guaranteed great read!”

—
Romantic Times
(4½ Stars, Top Pick)

 

“Ben Longtree is a marvelous hero whose extraordinary gifts bring a unique and special magic to this warmhearted novel. No one can tug your heartstrings better than Catherine Anderson.”

—
Romantic Times
(4½ Stars, Top Pick)

“A masterpiece! It has everything readers want in a romance. Don’t miss this wonderful book!”

—Romance Fiction Forum

 

“Emotionally involving, family-centered, and relationship-oriented, this story is a rewarding read.”

—
Library Journal

“[A] superbly written contemporary romance [that] features just the kind of emotionally nourishing, comfortably compassionate type of love story this author is known for creating.”

—
Booklist

 

“Pure reading magic.”

—
Booklist

“Fans . . . will devour Anderson’s latest offering.”

—
Publishers Weekly

 

“Romantic through and through.”

—
Publishers Weekly

“A truly wonderful read.”

—
Romantic Times

The Comanche Series
Comanche Moon
Comanche Heart

 

“Harrigan Family” Novels
Morning Light
Star Bright
Early Dawn

 

“Coulter Family” Novels
Phantom Waltz
Sweet Nothings
Blue Skies
Bright Eyes
My Sunshine
Summer Breeze
Sun Kissed

 

Other Signet Books
Always in My Heart
Only by Your Touch

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First Signet Printing, May 2010

Copyright © Adeline Catherine Anderson, 1992

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To my husband, Sid,
who came to me from where the sun rises
and who will walk with me to where the sun sets,
always my guiding light, always the strength at my side,
always the impetus behind me. When I am but a whisper
on the wind, listen closely, for I will be calling,
“Nei-na-su-tama-habi.”

Dear Readers:

 

As I said at the beginning of
Comanche Moon
and
Comanche Heart
, I am truly delighted and grateful that New American Library/Signet is reissuing my Comanche series. So many of you have tried for so long to get all these titles, and it grieves me greatly to know that some of you have paid exorbitant prices for used paperback copies. Now, thanks to my publisher, all of the Comanche series will eventually become available at fair market prices, and my readers will come away from the store with a brand- new book with a tasteful and attractive cover. How awesome is that?

In
Indigo Blue
, a sequel to
Comanche Moon
and
Comanche Heart
, you will be reunited with Indigo Wolf, the daughter of Hunter and Loretta, the hero and heroine in
Comanche Moon
. You first met Indigo in
Comanche Heart
when she was still an innocent adolescent who wore her heart on her sleeve and believed she would be judged by others for who she was, not for the color of her skin. Now Indigo is older, wiser, and disillusioned. She realizes that her Native American heritage does set her apart and, in many instances, makes her a target for racism. Caught between the white and Comanche worlds, she walks a fine line, clinging to the ways of her father’s people and the beauty of nature as she struggles to mesh with white society. In short, Indigo is a curious blend of innocence and rebellion, strength and vulnerability, a lovely girl in buckskin clothing who is ever conscious of the injustices that may be inflicted upon her because of her bloodlines.