Nobleman by birth, naturalist by training, and adventurer at heart, Daniel Heywood ventures into the wilds of the Amazon, determined to leave his mark on science. Wounded by Indians early in his journey, he is rescued by a beautiful woman. As she nurses him back to health, Daniel realizes that he has stumbled upon an undiscovered civilization, a people that would prove his friend Darwin's theory correct. But science can't explain the way he feels about the woman who tended his wounds and melted his heart.
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Golden-eyed Vanessa lives in a hidden city in the jungle, not far from the Amazon River. Like the other residents of the female-only city, she's nearly 6 feet tall, exceptionally beautiful, strong, and trained as a warrior. Unlike her friends, however, Vanessa has been unable to repress her emotions, and instinct tells her that her destiny lies beyond the walled city. Daniel Heywood, the son of a British Earl, craves adventure. He's also determined to establish a legacy as a naturalist; despite his father's wishes, Daniel travels to South America and up the Amazon River. His quest seems doomed when native Indians attack his small band and Daniel himself is hit by a poisoned dart. Nearly unconscious, he is vaguely aware of the tall warriors that have driven off the Indians. But it isn't until he awakens the next day that he discovers his rescuers are women. He's pleased to be alive, but quickly learns from his interpreter, Vanessa, that the Amazon's have plans for him that don't bode well for a long and leisurely life. Daniel lusts after Vanessa's beautiful body but soon discovers that she's also a wise woman with an innocent, pure heart. When she agrees to aid him in escaping, he decides to take her with him back to England. Vanessa, too, craves adventure, but she is also deeply attracted to Daniel. What neither of them realizes is that fate and the prophecy of an Amazon seer have set them on a road that will test the strength of their will, their integrity, and the enduring power of their love. Will Vanessa's wisdom guide her through the intrigues of England society? Will Daniel grow beyond his need for vengeance against his father and claim Vanessa's love?
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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Starts well, but ends not so well,
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This review is from: Jaguar Eyes (Mass Market Paperback)
The begining of this book is very interesting. The hero, Daniel, goes to the Amazon jungle on a search for his selfworth & manhood (his father is a lot overbaring). He gets captured by the amazons & meets the heroine Vanessa. They instantly are attracted to each other & when Daniel is in danger, Vanessa helps him escape. Vanessa is guileless and very open at the begining. She is unique to her people (the Ama'zon's) in that she feels emotions. Daniel is the second male she has ever met. The first was when she was 10.Their first love scene is very hot, which seems very promising. Than Daniel takes Vanessa back to England with him as proof of his discovery of the Ama'zon culture. He doesn't want to contaminate his "Specimen" so spends the rest of the book trying to resist Vanessa. Vanessa decides on arriving in England to learn its ways. She meet's Daniels father in a bookstore & when she finally relises Daniel only brought her to London as proof, she runs to his father for help in returning to the Jungle. Three months have passed by now & she knows she is pregnant, & Daniels father knows she is carrying his heir. He doesn't want to loose the baby, so he convinces Vanessa to stay with him at his country estate. From here, 3 months pass in about 5 paragraphs. Vanessa leaves for the jungle with the help of Daniel's horrible mother, just as Daniel finally realises he loves her. Daniel & his father chase her to the Jungle. He catches up with her in the Ama'zon city. And they are happy again. THE END. It was so lame. The start of the book was very detailed & then it rushed in time 6 months to the the end. I gave is 3 stars because of the begining, but the ending spoilt it. I wouldn't keep this book and I'm usually a pack rat when it comes to keeping books.
4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Jaguar Eyes - Keep you reading,
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This review is from: Jaguar Eyes (Mass Market Paperback)
I read this book of Claybourne's some time ago, but remember just loving it. It is a fantasy, My Fair Lady, type of book. You love the heroinne, and though, in retrospect, the storyline is very unbelievable, you don't focus on that while reading it. It is just a fun, fast read. I love Claybourne's sense of humor and her cleverness that make all of her books so fresh. The cover of the book almost made me leave it on the shelf; however, I have read all of Claybourne's books because they never disappoint. I was right, this was a great book to pick up. Be warned, you may have a difficult time putting the book down until the last page is read.
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