"I have to tell you, I'm not a historical reader and I was pulled right into the story from the onset. I loved it!" Donna Hill, Author of Deception and Intimate Betrayal.
ROMANTIC TIMES MAGAZINE
Princess Makeda of Sheba finds herself thrust into the role of Queen of Sheba when her mother and many of her subjects are killed in an attack by a neighboring tribe. Not wanting a husband, but knowing her country is at risk from other tribes who want Sheba's wealth and its lands, Makeda agrees to her foster uncle's plan to seek a marriage alliance with the King of Judah, Solomon. Yet when she meets the magnificent king, she can't help but fall in love with him-he's everything a man and a king should be: wise, handsome, sensitive to his people and strong. Gladly she pledges her life and love to him. Solomon is in love for the first time in his life-despite having over 600 wives and concubines. Yet, the woman of his heart is a pagan and his elders will not conscience her as a Queen of Judah. But that's the least of his problems-someone is trying to kill Makeda and he suspects the culprit is a member of his own household. Pledging his love to Makeda, Solomon vows to protect her and her life.
In this lush, exotic tale woven from the Biblical tale of Solomon and the Queen of Sheba, Ms. Dennie has brought to life two of history's most famous and romantic couples.
THE PAINTED ROCK
In 950 BC Ethiopia, a numbed Princess Makeda wanders among the sea of dead bodies, including her mother, Queen Zenobia, that flood the floor of the courtyard. Makeda has no time to grieve as she is now the Queen of Sheba and must find a way to protect her people and their wealthy lands from the invading tribes who covet them.
Her foster uncle sees only one avenue of safety for their people. He suggests that she propose a marriage alliance with the legendary King of Judah Solomon. When Solomon and Makeda meet, they fall in love with each other.. Still, when an unknown assailant tries to kill his beloved, he vows to protect her even though he suspects one of his own as the culprit.
Moon Goddess is a fabulous retelling of the biblical romance between Solomon and Sheba. The story line is fast-paced and filled with a genuine feel for the era. The characters seem genuine without losing or changing what the bible describes of them. Janice L. Dennie demonstrates she is a major talent within the biblical historical fiction sub-genre. Fans who relish a wonderful love tale from out of the Old Testament will want to read this novel and its predecessor (see THE LION OF JUDAH). Both novels contain entertaining, well written, and exciting tales. Anyone who does will be a fan of Ms. Dennie and clamor for an early release of book three, Menelik The Conquering Lion.
THE LION OF JUDAH (August 1997)
ROMANTIC TIMES MAGAZINE
Prince Johannas of Ethiopia is torn apart by the escalating civil war in his country. Knowing a new constitution will end the war, he comes to the United States to finish the precious document. He never expects, however, to meet the woman of his dreams, especially when a deadly accident throws her literally at his feet. Shana Zachary has given up on relationships in general, men in specific, and doesn't intend to change her mind...until danger and intrigue force her to choose love. Janice L. Dennie has written an interesting novel staged against the lush backdrops of San Francisco and Ethiopia, political intrigue and lots of romance.
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