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AMBROSIA Genesis Press March 2001 (4) Jeanette Codgell |
Contemporary Romance |
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Ambrosia is about to experience the fantasy that most little girls dream of. You see she is the long lost princess, Annalise Ambrosia Harikeem of the African country Uzira. She even has the markings on her body to prove it. But someone neglected to tell Ambrosia about her lineage until one day she meets this handsome stranger in the library. Ambrosia Harris is a professional researcher. She finds things and people and she’s good at it. The local law enforcement touts her talents and one of her main clients is talk show host, Tafani Skye. Though demanding at times, Ambrosia tolerates her because it was her contract that allowed Ambrosia to launch her company, I Find It. Justus Nadamo, first commanding officer for the king of Uzira has been sent to America to find the princess. The king is dying and wants to be reunited with his wife and daughters. Under the pretense of trying to locate this princess, Justus hires Ambrosia to help him find her. He is not prepared for the attraction he has towards her and tries to fight it. For he is a warrior, not of royal blood and it is forbidden that he should touch her. Ambrosia is too busy to take on another client, but her interest in the missing princess story and wanting to get to know Justus better (in the biblical way), she drops everything to work with him. She doesn’t know that she is the princess until her researching skills lead her to the wife of the king, her mother. Before she could confront her, her mother calls her daughters together and tells them the story of how she and their father met, feel in love, got married, was spurned by his people and how he finally chose his country over their marriage. Now Ambrosia must decide if she will return to Uzira and assume her role as ruler once her father dies. Having suffering a life time of “why did he leaves”, Ambrosia cannot pass up this chance to meet face to face with her father and get the answers to her questions. She and her sister Patrice go to Uzira, leaving a worried mother behind. When the sisters reach Africa, there is danger everywhere, for Uzira is a country in turmoil. The king is dying and there are many who do not want the princess with her “tainted blood” to rule their country. They are met at the airport by snipers. Welcome home Princesses. The ruler of a neighboring country is plotting to unite both countries and himself preside. There is a traitor amongst them and millions of dollars have been stolen from the king. This is the second release from Genesis this year that featured an African hero and took place in an African country. And just like the hero before him, Justus is all male, all warrior and very forbidden. There’s nothing like deep dark chocolate that you know isn’t good for you. Once you get a taste of it, it is ever so sweet. Justus’ attraction to Ambrosia is electrifying, but he has deep tribal beliefs and will not break them. Ambrosia wants Justus, but she seems to be more concerned with what she gets out of this princess deal she has fallen into. Ambrosia’s sister Patrice was a delight to read. She’s spunky and out there. She is the total opposite of Ambrosia. When Ambrosia goes out to dinner with Justus, Patrice whispers to her, “ Keep the conversation light. No erection killers, okay?” Of course that spunk is tested when the bullets start to fly. It was fascinating to read about this African culture and witness an actual tribal dance. For just like Ambrosia, I too have always wanted to participate in one. To hear the pounding of drums calling to my most primal urges forcing me to respond. I can just see those bald headed warriors standing erect with their spears, dressed only in loincloths chanting and … Sorry, I digress. AMBROSIA was right up my alley. I highly recommend it. It’s the type of book that fantasies are made of. Who wouldn’t want to wake one day to find herself a princess and desired by a strong handsome warrior? I know I would. I found AMBROSIA very enjoyable and it supplemented that ever-increasing reservoir that feeds my imagination for future fantasies. What can I say? To paraphrase Madonna, “I’m living in a fantasy world and I am a fantasy girl.” |
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jeanette@romanceincolor.net (27th February 2001) |
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