Cholama Moon

Young Ginny Nugent comes of age following the death of her mother and her father's guilt-induced addiction to drugs and alcohol. An overworked Indian cook and a crippled cowhand are poor substitutes for Ginny's family until the arrival of a Southern stranger changes her fate. She returns to the ranch from boarding school in Santa Cruz, the stunning image of her mother with suitors who offer very different futures. Well-researched and accurate, A historical romance of hardscrabble American settlers in remote California amid earthquakes, bandidos and landgrabs. Book #2 of the Central California Series that includes MARIA INES and THE CABALLERO'S SON, stories of a Salinan (Mission) Indian family during the Spanish, Mexican and American conquests of California. Gritty, determination, bold female protagonist. Suitable for teens and lovers of clean romance as well as readers wanting to know more about the post-Mission era of California.