Moon Of The Falling Leaves Diane Davis White Historical romance ISBN: 9780980035605 Overall rating: * * * * * Sensuality rating: Very sensual Reviewer: Margo Arthur July 29, 2008 Another outstanding book written by author Diane Davis White. Moon Of The Falling Leaves left me crying a little at the hardship and pain that these characters had to endure. But it also had me laughing and cheering them on when they made the little things seem so touching and poignant. Set during a time in America's history when the white man sought riches and gold and the Indians fought for survival amidst hatred and prejudice, this story is about Jessica Maxell and her children. She followed her husband into the wilderness as he sought riches and land. Soon she found herself lost, alone, bone tired, and struggling to keep her kids safe. Swift Eagle is a Shaman who has lived alone with his heart full of hatred and resentment at what his family has suffered at the hands of the white man. But when his vision foretold that he must help Jessica and her children, he stepped up and willingly helped them, despite resentment and puzzlement at why he was led to come to their rescue. Soon all of their lives would be in grave peril as enemies plotted to enslave them, even kill them if necessary. There's also a forbidden love with intense feelings that would soon develop into a love that couldn't be ignored or fought against, no matter how hard they tried to fight it. I truly enjoyed reading this story. The book came alive in my mind's eye and I could picture the characters as they evolved through the many trials and heartaches they would endure before finding true happiness.