Review: CAN WATER BE AN APHRODISIAC? IN THIS MADCAP ROMANCE IT IS!
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 06 2, 2014
Can water be an aphrodisiac? It is for a buttoned up, control freak female and a sexy, half naked man in this madcap romance!Ambrosia Tisdale is a woman who believes that she must be perfect in all things. She and her brother, Thomas, both came down with a terrible fever, but only Ambrosia survived. She has 3 younger sisters and wants to be a perfect example for them. Ambrosia only has 3 things in her live that she can have complete CONTROL of, order, routine and schedules. Control is her greatest ally , but also her greatest enemy.Duncan Maddox, Earl of Bristol, is a rake, gambler, lover of loose women and drinks like a fish. His parents couldn't be in the same room together without words, vases and scandals flying. His older brother, Jason, was the perfect heir apparent and when Duncan became like his father, a rake, gambler, lover of loose women and drunkard, he was banished to their country estate, so not to influence Jason. Now his father and Jason are dead and he must pick up the Maddox name, brush it off, polish the family reputation, marry a respectable woman with money and do all this before is only remaining relative, Uncle Richard, dies.That the beginning of Ambrosia 4th (shocking, I know) Season, she dodges her mother and another suitor and winds up in the library with a half naked, wet, yummy, Adonis looking and, did I mention yummy, sculptured man. Duncan was caught in a rain storm and drying by the library fire, when this heavenly vision walks in and he is captivated. Ambrosia knows she will be compromised if found alone with this male. Duncan tries to introduce himself, but she doesn't want to know. The next thing she knows, she is pulled into his arms and he precedes to kiss her until her toes curl. Duncan can't believe this lovely woman doesn't know to kiss and begins to teach her how. Ambrosia freaks out and flees the library.Duncan reconnect with his only friend James, the Duke of Kenning, and it's decided between them that he must use his famous Maddox charm, court her and if he must, COMPROMISE Miss Ambrosia Tisdale and all his problems will be solved. Thus begins a dance between this two black and white individuals. Ambrosia is rude, evasive, not going out and hiding if she has to. She must make Duncan back off because when she is around him, her mind doesn't function properly. Duncan sees this perfect and so proper woman, but underneath he knows she isn't so wounded up. Every time this two are near water, they are become full of dirt and water logged and then they lips lock, have wandering hands and almost get down and dirty. They have a scheming sister, lots of water, a debauched Duke, toe curling kisses, more water, harsh and hurtful words, a meddling uncle and a traditional family house party to shake up and maybe bring together these two crazy kids together! Can Ambrosia learn that being perfect is not a life? How much can Duncan screw up her schedules, orderly life and routines? Will the Duke help or hurt them both? How long will it take Duncan to believe in love? Will Ambrosia let all the weight off her shoulders and let Duncan carry her burdens? When will Duncan realizes that he DESERVES LOVE?This is my first Ms. Jefferson's book and I must said,(insert pompoms here)"YEAH!" She has a great cast of crazy, hilarious and original characters. I love the kooky and slightly disturbed Tisdale family. The names are even unique, Ambrosia, Flora and Tamsin. Ambrosia was a great wounded and scarred on the inside heroine and I could feel her pain and misery about the loss of her brother and I had a good (but ugly) cry. Duncan was a lone wolf and he was in so much pain and his saving grace and torment was his Uncle Richard. Duncan wanted so right so many wrong, but he lack motivation. Ms. Jefferson made her hero and heroine look their fear in the eyes, confront, understand and then begin a journey of healing. She created an amazing, hilarious and kooky Tisdale world and I can't wait to wiggle, crawl and infiltrate this Tisdale universe again to enjoy Tamsin story. I am a new devotee(not a stalker)of Ms. Jefferson! She has earned a score of 4 fingers up and 8 toes for her first book!