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by Donna Mabry (Author)
A spirit as free as the prairie wind, a proud Kansa heritage, and a love that crosses all divides.
From Wall Street Journal and Amazon bestselling author Donna Foley Mabry comes the sensational fourth book in The Manhattan Stories-an unforgettable historical saga of identity, resilience, and forbidden passion on the 19th-century American frontier.
Named after the Native word for "Butterfly," Kimimela has spent her life caught between two worlds. Raised with deep ties to her Kansa heritage and the pioneer community of Manhattan, Kansas, she possesses a fierce independence, a compassionate heart, and an uncanny connection to the land.
When sudden hardships and shifting cultural tensions threaten her family's place on the prairie, Kimimela must draw upon every ounce of her strength. Standing at the crossroads of tribal tradition and a rapidly changing West, she faces her greatest challenge yet: choosing between the safety of the familiar and a deep, unexpected love that could demand the ultimate sacrifice.
Why Readers Fall in Love with The Manhattan Stories:
- A Breathtaking, Complex Heroine: Kimimela's grace, fierce loyalty, and untamed spirit make her one of the most memorable leads in the series.
- Rich Kansa & Pioneer Cultural Detail: Authentically drawn historical context exploring the delicate balance of Kansa heritage, pioneer settlement, and prairie coexistence.
- Sweeping Emotional Drama: High-stakes family loyalty, deep-seated passion, and the struggle to protect home and lineage.
- Masterful Bestselling Narrative: Donna Foley Mabry delivers her signature blend of vivid atmosphere, quick-witted dialogue, and unputdownable emotion.
Journey back to the heart of Kansas and experience the breathtaking next chapter of The Manhattan Stories!
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Author Biography
A Michigan native who studied writing in school, Donna first came to Vegas to make costumes and soon was weaving the stories she heard in the back of the girl's dressing room into her first novel. Now she is the author of the 'Alexandra Merritt Mysteries, ' which include 'The Last Two Aces in Las Vegas, ' 'The Las Vegas Desert Flower, ' 'The Las Vegas Special, ' 'Rough Ride in Vegas', 'M.I.A. Las Vegas' and 'The Las Vegas Sophisticate'. She has written several other stand-alone thrillers, 'Desperate Ambition, ' about a political assassination, 'The Right Society, ' about a devout Christian family that moves into a religious community and finds it's easier to get in than it is to get out, and 'The Other Hand, ' about a famous athlete who leaves his family for a young, virginal girl. Shortly after they divorce, she winds up slaughtered. He is the primary suspect, but not the only one. Donna has a popular series of historical romances, "The Manhattan Stories", 'Jessica', 'Pillsbury Crossing', 'The Cabin' and now 'Kimimela'. A fifth in this series is currently in progress. Her light-hearted work in both paperback and on Kindle is 'Conversations With Skip, ' the story of a shelter dog adopted by a young woman having trouble sleeping after her divorce. With his unusual ability to communicate, he is soon running her life, arranging her romances, and teaching her to laugh again. Her most popular novel, 'Maude', the story of her Grandmother, is a #1 best-seller on Amazon and has spent multiple weeks on the Wall Street Journal's Top-10 list. She has also written three screenplays, a stage play, poetry, and short stories. Donna stills takes occasional classes at UNLV and at writer's conferences and is an active member of the Anthem Author's in Henderson, Nevada.
