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Webster Fields - Princess Ces'alena - WITHDRAWN

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It is so good to see that these amazing writers put their talents into good use. Mercedes Keyes did an excellent job with all of her books! I read all 3 in 3 weeks! it was amazing. My boyfriend read the first novel and begged me to let him read the other two. it was great. I dont think there is an interracial romance novel that can top that one!or an interracial novel write that can top Mercedes Keyes. Im saying this witha all honesty! GOOD JOB Mercedes!

WARNING: Do not read this book unless you're prepared to get Part 2(Gold Raven) & Part 3(Family Reunion) also (available via download only at this time).

This is one of the BEST books I have ever read. I have read hundreds of Fiction, Interracial & Romance novels. This book will make you laugh out loud. This book will make you shed tears and this book will make you feel anger to the utmost.

The author is a genius in making the reader feel what each character is feeling. You will find yourself re-reading sections because you can't believe what you just read and you will find yourself cannot waiting to turn to the next page.

At times, I found myself forgetting that I was reading a book of fiction.

You will NOT be able to put this book down & will be disappointed when you finish the last page. Buy this book or you will miss out.

Mercedes Keyes has a new fan that will spread the news of her work across the U.S.

Golden Raven Is a WILD.. Wild bush fire that was sparked ignited, and Is a Being that's spirlial to Life by Princess CES A'Lena and Is NOW has become a Roller coaster Inferno! A Roller coaster ride or Journey you don't want to miss or neither be labels as...a SQUARE! Sweet and delicious rewards are the Just desserts to whoever takes a curious LOOK at what it's like to experience the Roolercoaster ride...called..."Golden Raven! " Since I'm a Big chicken when it comes to the intimidating Monster roller coasters but In fact I rode the pages like a Horse called.. Thunderbolt.. The Book...yepppy...oooh yesss! I love it, love it! I got to have my cake and eat it too by.. Reading and enjoying Golden Raven.. Mmmm yummy! Exquisite taste.. This Epic will ALWAYS be found as an acquired taste, my degacy and a Romantic taste in my mouth! This Chocolate Lovers. Sinful delight.. NEVER will I grow tried of devouring and of eating! This Book will turn you into a closet Rush seeker! WoW.. It's a Thrill and leaves you with goose pumps and chills Oooh my, What a Rush! It was truly Awesome and Amazing of how I experience through the Book with my greedy and hungry Romantic gut, trying to get my interracial Romance...pheweee.. It's about time...nutriment... Alll the emotions that were pulled out of me through this Buck wild ride called. Webster fields Triogloy..Heyyy I plan to ride again It's like visiting Disney World once you experience.. Fires, passions, and desires.. FOREVER do they pull.. You to RETURN! A feeling likes to no other, consumes you, and it DOES stay with you and has a lasting positive effect on your Senses! I won't give away too much about the characters, I'll only say Wow does I likes a Rebel with a cause, and I love the BAD Boys In this Book! The female characters were very, very earthy and Reallll. OOOH man some of them didn't take ANY tea for the fever...you rub them the wrong way you'll get hurt!

The Book even though It speaks of a time, a place of days gone by but I saw visions of History repeating themselves like as In our Modern daytime. It's Fun it takes on a feel liking to... Virtual reality. As If yourself...became ONE with the story line. YOU...are truly there in the story! I truly give a shout out and all honor to the beauty and the talents of Mercedes Keyes and Lawrence James!

Thanks guys for your Heart and Soul and life force that's in the Book!

How does one deal with soo much excitement and enthrallment? The power and the spirit of the Novel entrap YOU and kills you softly. To delicious pecks and teasing Pieces! Golden Raven It Hot, spicy, and nicely satisfying! Total rapture and fast past Action nonstop takes place In the Romance Novel! Spurring and oozing with power pack life and the characters trails, test and what life sends their way. The talented Writing has a Special way of keeping and holding your attention. Just like a good Epic..It's like Dag. Noooo say It Isn't soo I`ve come to the.. End?! The Book flow is smooth and when it grabs with It snake like embrace..You never want it to let you go..THANKS..Again to the Authors you've made a "True Romantics" enjoyment, and Dreams of True Love come True! Webster's fields Trilogy is stamped and engraved in my Heart!

OOOH wow..It's History in the making ONCE again!

The passé of Keyes and James made a STAND !

Never in my life have I read such a powerful and well written novel as "Princess Ces'alena". I was so touched by it I had to write a review, and I don't write reviews, even for books I like. But I had to for this one.

I got so wrapped up in the lives of Manny (Maynard Ramsey Webster) and Lena (Princess Ces'alena) that I almost forgot where I was. This is a pretty thick book and I read it in a few hours. I could not put it down. I didn't sleep or eat until I had finished the novel. This is a must-read book!! I laughed and cried. The characters of Lena and Manny were so real and beautifully written.

Ultimately it is a love story. The ultimate love story. A love that knows no boundries. The world trying it's best to keep them apart, because he is the young master of Webster Fields and she is a young slave. What Lena and Manny have to endure and sacrifice for their love, proves to be the ultimate test in love and life. For Manny, his only purpose in life is to protect his "Lena" and their children. On the outside many characters see Manny as irrational, but when someone is dealing with their children and the only person in the world they have ever loved, who could be rational? Lena tries many times to do what people consider the "right" thing to do, which is just stay away from Manny. But when true love is involved, she can't always go with the "right" decision. When they are tested you see the lengths that each will go through for the other. Even the way Mrs. Keyes describes just the setting makes you feel that you are there at Webster Fields. Every single character written, whether you love them or hate them, is well-rounded. There is no -just cut and dry "villian" or "innocent" person. Like real life they all have flaws and can make mistakes. That is what makes this novel so real. The attention that was given to every little detail of each characters soul.

I have no other words that can describe this novel. You just have to get it!!!!

WOW, WOW, WOW!!!!! THis book is excellent!!!! I couldn't put it down and since purchasing it I have read it 5 times!!!! Talk about a wonderful and stimulating roller coaster ride!!! Can't wait to read other thing's this authur has coming out. She has certainly worked her way up to the top of my list of favorite authors!!!!

This isn't your typical master/slave tale, but a beautiful love story of a deep, abiding love shared between a man and a woman who were forced to endure one obstacle after another because it.

Maynard Webster, along with his father, is the owner of the plantation called Wester Fields, where he resides over a small number of slaves. The slaves of Webster Fields, however, are not treated as property, but as family members instead, thanks to Manny(the name by which Maynard goes). You see, he really isn't a true believer in slavery, so these people are given liberties they wouldn't normally have anywhere else. In fact, they're so content at Webster Fields that they make no attempts to ever run from it.

Manny's life changes forever when he is sent into town by his father to pick up a beautiful young slave girl that he won in a card game. Maynard is immediately smittened with this young woman who claims to be of royalty in her own homeland. There, she goes by the name Princess Ces'alena. They eventually fall in love and produce a son named Mikey. Manny's father is so concerned that he will never marry, depriving him of an acceptable heirs, that he threatens his son's newly made family, forcing him to make the decision to take a wife.

This is when Manny and Lena's lives start to unravel for Katherine, the new wife, wants him to love her like he does Lena, which he can't do because his only excuse for marrying her in the first place is to protect his family, Lena and Mikey. It had absolutely nothing to do with loving Katherine. In fact, he seems to see her as more of an obstacle, and soon regrets his decision. Katherine vows to get even with Lena by breaking up Manny's little family, which results in one tragedy after another for them.

"Why can't they just leave us alone?" I may be paraphrasing, but this is just one of many touching moments in the book. If you plan to read Princess Ces'alena, have the tissues handy. I look forward to the second book due out near the end of summer of 2004.

I don't usually read fiction but my wife, Sue raved about this book from reading the first pages. I wanted to see what all the fuss was about so before going to work every morning I read a few pages. I must be honest, I was nearly made late a few times because I too became engrossed in this beautifully written first book in her trilogy. Recently we found amberswann has published book two in the trilogy as an ebook, which we purchased and boy oh boy, for my money it's even better than book one. I don't want to give too much of the plot away but it is a touching, thought provoking read. Sue and I cannot wait for book three. You will be astounded at the detail in this book. Harvey. Newly won over reader.

I have never in my life read such powerful novels. For all of you who haven't read Princess Cesalena, do so. And then just when you think it can't get any better, read Book 2: Gold Raven!! M. Keyes and L. James have really out done themselves.

In book 2 you get a more in depth look at Michael Ramsey Webster and his sister Hope. The characters that surround those two bring a whole new story and appreciation to the books. This story is even more intense than the first, and just like Princess Cesalena, Gold Raven is a page turner that grabs at your heart. There were certain parts in Gold Raven, where I felt like I could not turn to the next page because my heart just couldn't take it!!!I admit, I was skeptical that Book 2 could ever be better than the first because of the love story between Manny and Lena, but once you meet Michael and his wife Maria and their children and also Hope and her husband Joseph Avery O'Brien (Red Crow) and read about their love stories, it is just amazing. Also, Lena has a few suprises of her own, concerning her family and Manny is still very much a big part of Book 2 as well. YOU MUST READ BOTH NOVELS. The only bad thing is now I have to wait awhile before book 3: Family Reunion comes out. I can't take it, I want to read it now. By the way, I finished Book 2 in a few hours even though it is 577 pages!! It is that good. This is an epic story that I believe I could NEVER get bored with!!!!

I'm not much of a e-book reader, but I'd run out of novels to read - having so many on order - that I basically took a chance with this one. Simply because I didn't have to wait for it. So I made the purchase and downloaded it. Never realizing what I was about to experience. It's been a very long time since anything like this has been published anywhere! I loved it from beginning to end! The plot moved, the characters were alive and I was in heaven at my computer screen! Now - I'm very anxious to read the continuation - don't hesitate! This one is worth it and then some!
L.Mullin

Rarely is there a book that satisfies all your needs. This one had passion, drama and suspense. Beautifully written! You can feel the emotions of each character. I can't wait for the rest of the series. Don't miss out on this one!!!