"First book in new Fountain trilogy, again featuring Akora, is suspenseful and romantic."

Niels Wolfson, known as Wolf, and his brother, Lancelot, known as Shadow, are sent to England by President Van Buren to find the person responsible for the explosion of an American warship. What little information they have points to a member of the Akora family. The brothers plan to kidnap Princess Amelia so Niels can later rescue her, then return her to her family unharmed, thus gaining access to the family and the information they seek.

Trying desperately to keep his mind on the mission, Niels soon discovers that lovely Amelia intrigues him, filling a void in his life he didn't realize was there. Amelia's insight of the heart knows Niels is a good man, but she also knows he's keeping something from her. When Shadow is fatally wounded, Amelia discovers her meeting with Niels was not an accident, who the brothers truly are, and why they're here.

After the unpleasant events that take Amelia back to Akora, Niels decides to go after her and make her his wife. But to get to her could very well get him killed, a risk he's more than willing to take.

This first book in Ms. Litton's new Fountain trilogy is an excellent story of mystery, suspense and romance. The need the characters find in each other is very touching.

Reviewed by Tammie Ard
Courtesy Old Book Barn Gazette
Posted June 20, 2003

Summary

New York Times bestselling author Josie Litton captivated readers with tales of the passionate--sometimes forbidden-- unions between the fiery men and women of the island nation of Akora and those of mighty England. Now the next generation of lovers longs to follow suit--but new conflicts may prevent history from repeating itself....

Fountain of Dreams
Lovely, loyal, and strong-willed as her parents before her, Amelia Darcourt is nonetheless entirely unprepared for her reaction to her family's compelling American visitor. The handsome young man is a match not only for her wits but for her heart.

Yet no sooner does Amelia discover the attraction is mutual than she learns of a secret that may destroy her happiness. Could the man she is so drawn to have an ulterior motive for returning her affections--one involving the beloved island whose blood courses through her veins?

Charged with a secret mission to investigate the disappearance of several American seamen believed imprisoned on Akora, Niels has come to England seeking Lord Alex Darcourt's help in entering the fortress kingdom. But in spirited Amelia Darcourt he has found so much more. Their burgeoning passion has him caught between duty and desire. Loath to leave her side, Niels resolves to win her heart upon his return. But just as the two are destined to be together, they are destined to face the challenges that threaten to keep them apart. Only then will they be free to seal their love.