The Athenaeum's Index Of Fiction

Blue Fire by C. E. Gray     

Original / Uber | Pre-1900 | Alternative | Romance (alt) | Novel - 150 pages | Finished | Apr-02 Cast: Alicia, Indian, Apache, Robyn Honors/Awards:  Perennial Favorite Award: #20 in 2002, #65 in 2003, #94 in 2006
In the year 1868, a time known for most Americans' fierce prejudices against all people not of the same heritage, a circumstance of pure chance brings a white woman and an Indian woman together. She is called Blue Fire; an apache warrior destined to somehow make a difference for her tribe. Everything tells her not to trust the white that has taken her in, and yet her heart gives her no other choice. Often torn between the ways of the white man and the ways of her ancestors, she struggles to satisfy both the calling of her soul and the calling of her people. A strong warrior, stubborn and proud, loyal to those she deems friends, nothing but danger to those who would dare cross herąthis is her story.
Romantic, thrilling, dramatic and dern good. Blue Fire is sexy and perfectly set in the past as a western thriller. I liked the characters and the pace. I liked the cowboy versus Indian flare and the Indian versus Indian issues. It's a really great read. - JLNicky - Jul 16th, 2005    This is a well written story, crossing cultures and taking us back to a different time. The references to nature, cultures, and languages are well thought out, and are incorperated smoothly into the story. I'd like to see Robyn take Alicia back to her tribe, and see things from Alicias' point of view.I truly ejoyed reading this story and hope there is a sequel ! - Kelly - Feb 6th, 2006    Great story! Wow! this is a MUST - Kris - Jul-20-2008    Wow! Great story - Alex - Aug-16-2008    This in an altogether, dramatic, down to earth,unique, formidable thrilling story. C.E. Grey does have an unfaltering style and dexterity in the progress, development, evolution and clinch of this story. Highly recommend it - xenamary - Sep-07-2008    This was a great story, told well. - Silver - Nov-26-2008    Very very good !!1 - Anonymous - Mar-14-2009    Very nice story...thoroughly enjoyed it!! It's begging for a sequel!! - JC - Nov-26-2009    Sequel, please!! - Robyn - Sep-16-2010    That was a great story. It was so well written that it didn't take long to read because once you started you didn't want to stop. - uber goober - Feb-27-2011

Dark Heart by C. E. Gray     

Xena | Alternative | Adventure | Short Story - 33 pages | Finished | May-06 Cast: Xena, Gabrielle Honors/Awards:  Top-25 #1.
Another great story by one of my favorite authors!! An Awesome look at how warrior and bard could have started out. Run don't walk to read this!!! - Anonymous - May-29-2006    I've read this many times! I recommend anyone who like a great, no wait, a brilliant fanfic to read this. You won't be disponed. - Ami - Sep-16-2007    great read - tac871 - Jul-13-2010    What a great story. I totally enjoyed it. - sassy123 - Dec-19-2010

Earth Angel by C. E. Gray     

Original / Uber | Modern | Alternative | Romance (alt) | Novel - 150 pages | Finished | Cast: Gabby, John, Gabrielle, Nicholas, Apollo, CJ, George, Nick, Johnson, Stacy, Dakota, Billy, Angel, Auto, Blair Honors/Awards:  #42 in 2005
Great story!!! Hope there's a sequel!! This story is in my opinion too good to past up. - Krysta - May 29th, 2005    Can't wait for the sequel! - Anonymous - Apr-24-2008    This is an awesome and wonderful story. I could not put down once I start reading it. Its a 10 all the way. Sequel, sequel.. - xenamary - Sep-07-2008    Great story! - Silver - Nov-26-2008    I really enjoyed that story.I found that to be a well written tale with a good plot and charachters that makes it easy to get into and read. - uber goober - Mar-03-2011

For Family by C. E. Gray     

Xena | General (Mature) | Drama | Short Story - 26 pages | Finished | Jan-00 Cast: Xena, Gabrielle, Argo
Gabrielle is summoned home by her ailing mother. On the way, Gabrielle acts strangely and almost tells Xena a very important secret about her father and family.

Going Home by C. E. Gray     

Original / Uber | Modern | Alternative (Mature) | Romance (alt) | Novel - 221 pages | Finished | Aug-04 Cast: Kevyn, Bastiaan, Stacey, Shannon, Bobby, Rhett, Duke, San, Montana, Lisa, Moon, Patrick, Leslie Honors/Awards:  Three-Time Top-25 #1.
In C.E. Grays' beautifully written account of growing up and finding you are different, AJ and her twin brother Bastiaan lead an idyllic life in a Montana ranch...or do they? As their 18th birthday approaches, AJ, who is dyslexic and whose entire world is the farm and the open spaces she will soon inherit, learns a secret about her twin brother about to go off to college. Simultaneously, new neighbors move into the nearby farm and she makes a new friend by taking the small green-eyed redhead home after being lost almost a day. That begins a friendship that threatens the world the tall lanky dark-haired youth has known...and makes her question who she is and where home really is. This is a great coming-of-age tale.
Very Good Story. I enjoyed it. Characters are brooding teens and full of angst as normal. A large amount of descriptive material about the land, horses, and ranch. Nicely done. - JLNicky - Jul 16th, 2005    Loved this story! it's amazaing!! hope there's a sequel! - Krysta - May-07-2006    I thoroughly enjoyed myself from start to finish with C.E. Gray's Going Home. There's so much going on in the plot, and I felt so deeply for the characters. Thank you for the wonderful story, C.E.! I hope to see a sequel. ;o) - Red Hope - Sep-16-2007    Very well written story. Was good till the end. I stayed up very late on a school night to finish it. Def. needs a sequal though. Good read. - Amanda - Mar-30-2008    This is one of few stories that I've read multiple times over the years. Most highly recommended. One of her best. - Anonymous - Apr-27-2008    A valiant,daring,bold,dauntless and excellent plot. A gold medal A sequel to this story is must. - xenamary - Sep-07-2008    A tale of strong and enduring love....against all the odds. - Silver - Nov-26-2008    there is a reason this story has been #1 three times and is in the top 100 for 2008. An excellent read with good characterzation. do beware the teen angst. - rleef - Feb-16-2009    Really great story and highly recommended - JettBlk - Feb-11-2010    Really great story and highly recommended - JettBlk - Feb-11-2010    Really great story and highly recommended - JettBlk - Feb-11-2010    A great well written story but I thought it ended a litlle too abruptly leaving too many loose ends. It could definetly use a sequel. - Uber goober - Mar-10-2011    I enjoyed this story so much. Hard to stop reading once you've started. Great characters, well thought out plot, very well written. This story just draws you in. Are published because this is one I'd love for my shelf! - Mandi - Jun-28-2011    This story was well written. It delt with a lot of issues of a teen, from coming out to struggles that are often difficult to understand. I was totally absorbed in the story and wish it had continued. - Wheezie - May-03-2014

Memories by C. E. Gray     

Xena | Alternative | Drama | Short Story - 28 pages | Finished | Cast: Xena, Gabrielle, Ephiny Part 1 of the Memories Series Series List: Memories, New Memories
Great story! I wish the writers had written a similiar script.. - solari - Jul 14th, 2002    Sweet and gentle - silver - Dec-15-2008    I really enjoyed that story. That does make a better path than the show. - uber goober - Mar-10-2011

MVP by C. E. Gray     

Original / Uber | Futuristic | Alternative | Romance (alt) | Novel - 160 pages | Finished | 2001 Cast: Cody, Jennie, Jeffrey, Matt, Jeff, Garret, James Honors/Awards:  #37 in 2002     Top-25 #1.
Cody, a 6' dark hair beauty plays baseball for The California Warriors, the newest expansion team in MLB. Formerly a male only league, Cody has shown that a woman can play with the boys, and be in the running for league MVP as well. A chance encounter with a blonde woman andąwellą C.E. Gray follows Cody as she tries to shake her past and find our what true love is all about. Even though this is fairly standard uber fare, I was thoroughly charmed by this tale.
Even though I don't read uber stories, this is the best one i have ever read. This is truly a great story. I could picture everything in my head so clearly. It was truly wonderful and recomend that any one comming across this story should read it. - Alise - May 22nd, 2002    This is a great story . A must read. The best. READ IT NOW. Thanks C E GrAY,more stories please. (if its not too much to ask) - Anonymous - Dec 1st, 2005    What a great read. I just wonder why there few recommendations, tsk tsk tsk. Well guys you have to try and read this. Again it is highly recommended. ENJOY PEOPLE - Pilp - Feb-02-2009    Really great story loved this from start to finish well done with this one xx - SD - Jul-04-2015

New Memories by C. E. Gray     

Xena | Alternative | Drama | Short Story - 35 pages | Finished | Cast: Xena, Gabrielle, Cyrene, Ares Part 2 of the Memories Series Series List: Memories, New Memories
I really enjoyed this sequel and the original tale very much. Good writting. - Uber Goober - Mar-11-2011

Sergeant of the Heart by C. E. Gray     

Original / Uber | Modern | Alternative | Romance (alt) | Novella - 126 pages | Finished | Apr-07 Honors/Awards:  Perennial Favorite Award: #94 in 2002, #29 in 2003
This is a great story and well written by C.E. Gray. It is a fun, adventurous, and at times a tearjerker. A sequel would be well received by me. - Lysia - Feb-15-2008    This story is awesome and is one of my favorites! Great Job! - Kelz - Mar-17-2008    BEAUTIFUL - Anonymous - Mar-31-2015    Really nice read x - SD - Sep-05-2015    A truly beautiful and well written story. Congratulations on a wonderful story. - David - Jul-24-2016

Silent Amazon (The) by C. E. Gray     

Xena | General (Mature) | Drama | Short Story - 27 pages | Finished | Oct-99 Cast: Xena, Taleah, Gabrielle, Sarah, Eponin, Argo
Touching story of friendship and love in the face of adversity as Gabrielle gets an urget message to return home and Xena tries to help as memories are stirred up.

Single Tear by C. E. Gray     

Original / Uber | Modern | Alternative | Romance (alt) | Short Story - 15 pages | Finished | Aug-03 Cast: Jo, Shay Honors/Awards:  #97 in 2003     Top-25 #1.
This is a beautifully written poignantly sad alternative tale of love that will strike a cord and leave an imprint in each person that reads it. Have plenty of tissues handy...
that's really a very beautiful and sad story. with this story you relise that your life can be taken away from one second to another. but i love it. it is beautiful written - Anonymous - Sep-07-2007    So beautiful and so sad. I loved that one - Alex - Aug-25-2008    Love C.E Gray, her stories are awesome - Mar - Aug-25-2008    Very powerful and poignant. Beautifully written. - Lyn B - Feb-11-2011

Spin The Bottle by C. E. Gray     

Original / Uber | Modern | Alternative | Romance (alt) | Novel - 150 pages | Finished | Cast: Mary, Jane, Soda, Newton, Jerry, Bugs Honors/Awards:  #55 in 2003
I'm glad to see that a wonderful author has been added to your reviews page. C.E Gray is by far my favorite author, and I'm always glad when she posts new material. Spin The Bottle is probably my favorite peice of work by C.E. and that's because I can relate to the two characters. Being high school kids, and me being a senior, it's easy to relate. Thank you to C.E for a wonderful story...:) - Amber - Apr 18th, 2002    I happened upon this story last night, started reading it and was instantly drawn in. Finished the rest of it this morning along with a cup of coffee. What a delightful way to spend a Sunday morning. Thank you C.E. Gray for such a wonderful piece of work. Keep up the great job! - Ambrosia - Mar 30th, 2003    An enjoyable read! Thank you C.E. Gray! - JC - Aug-07-2008    Great story - Mar - Aug-25-2008    Nice read! - Ricky - Jan-02-2015

Still by C. E. Gray     

Xena | Alternative | Vignette | Very Short Story - 9 pages | Finished | Cast: Xena, Gabrielle
This is a really great story! - Ami - May-03-2008    I highly recommend this story. It is beautiful and so powerful. The author did a great job. You will absolutely not be sorry! - Anonymous - Jun-11-2010    very moving and emotional tale well done hope for more from the author - erma - Jan-08-2011    very nicely written, and good characterization of xena and gabrielle. Give it a read ;) - talissa - Mar-08-2011

Taken by C. E. Gray     

Original / Uber | Modern | Alternative (Mature) | Romance (alt) | Novel - 228 pages | Finished | Jan-00 Cast: Sam, Kayla Honors/Awards:  Perennial Favorite Award: #68 in 2002, #11 in 2003, #95 in 2004
In this Uber, two friends, Samantha Martin and McKayla Farr, are slow to discover just what their friendship is about, as the widowed Sam helps Kayla see the light about her marriage and what is important in life.
A wonderful tale! It kept me reading half the night! (and most of the morning.. now it's over.. sniff..whimper..) Excellant development of most interesting and lovable characters! I'd like to travel with them again sometime. Great attention to detail! I wanted it to be one of those stories that just keep going. I know, it was fairly long as stories go, but, I was hoping for the novella. Ok, the kingsized, mondo e mondo, extracurricular, energizer bunny, expanded version of the novella. Hint! Hint! Yes, please write the sequel.. Pssst... What happened to the... Oh, I guess that would be a spoiler, can't write that.(heh) I look forward to seeing more of your work soon! May your muse always smile upon you! Thanx, for the journey, M - Mary A - Mar 22nd, 2003    WOW! uhm WOW! I loved this story! The characters were incredible! I stayed up all night reading this,I couldn't stop until the end and I wanted more!C.E.Gray has done an excellent job and I highly recomend this story. I just hope we get to read more about Sam and Kayla real soon (hint,hint)! - jbamazon - Mar 26th, 2003    I just finished reading all 5 parts and I found it to be excellent. I loved it from begining to end . Easy to read and very good all around. I wish I could give it a higher rateing than the list here calls for !!!! - Lilly - Apr 20th, 2003    wow again an awesome story, I started reading and didn“t stop till the end and read it a couple of times since, I so hope there will be a sequal, I would love to see how Sam and Kayla are doing. so love this writer, your great Mustang. - Mar - Aug-25-2008    Nice story x - SD - Jul-04-2015    romantique et si doux - francess - Jul-28-2015