Reviews
Jenkins infuses her dynamic stories with memorable characters--sassy heroines and alpha heroes who fight injustice and compel readers to cheer them on., For readers who enjoy love stories with steamy interludes against historical backdrops, Jenkins' latest is not to be missed., There is beauty in Jenkins' storytelling that should the standard by which to judge fiction writing...Brava Ms. Jenkins., If you like vivid characters inhabiting underexplored but fascinating American history, in stories overflowing with scorchingly unresolved sexual tension, this is definitely a book for you., "It's possible that no one sets the scene for romance better than Beverly Jenkins...This is historical romance at its very best." -- Washington Post, praise for FORBIDDEN "Award-winning Jenkins begins a new series, set in 1870s Nevada and featuring Rhine Fontaine...The characters are strong and appealing in this excellent western historical romance, with its fascinating background and modern implications. Fans of Linda Lael Miller's westerns may also enjoy much-loved Jenkins' newest." -- Booklist, praise for FORBIDDEN "For readers who enjoy love stories with steamy interludes against historical backdrops, Jenkins' latest is not to be missed." -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "As always with Jenkins's works, this fantastic novel features richly layered historical fiction and captivating romance in equal measure." -- Culturess (Top Romances of 2016) "When die-hard romance readers start rattling off the preeminent writers in the genre, one of the names you ought to hear every time is Beverly Jenkins." -- Jezebel.com "In this appealing launch of a series...Jenkins combines vivid characters and sexual intensity with historical accuracy in a story and setting that will appeal to her core fans and newcomers alike." -- Publishers Weekly, praise for FORBIDDEN "If you like vivid characters inhabiting underexplored but fascinating American history, in stories overflowing with scorchingly unresolved sexual tension, this is definitely a book for you." -- NPR (Best Books of 2016) "Empathetic characters, a compelling romance, and gripping Old West history, including the rampant racial prejudice and injustice following the Civil War, combine in this first in a riveting new series from award winning writer Jenkins." -- Library Journal (starred review), Material in the genre of African-American historical romance is not plentiful, but Jenkins is the pre-eminent voice. She delivers another gem with this first in her new Destiny series., Premier writer Jenkins delivers a thrilling, sensual novel that brims over with history, passion and, most of all, her signature wit and unforgettable characters., The adventurous and colorful characters are very entertaining, comical, heartwarming and loveable...so rich with dramatic twists, turns and adventure., As always with Jenkins's works, this fantastic novel features richly layered historical fiction and captivating romance in equal measure., Jenkins's sassy heroines, well drawn secondary characters and seamless incorporation of black history result in a fresh, winning historical., Her stories are delicious and always leave behind both feelings of satisfaction and want...for her next novel., Award-winning Jenkins begins a new series, set in 1870s Nevada and featuring Rhine Fontaine…The characters are strong and appealing in this excellent western historical romance, with its fascinating background and modern implications. Fans of Linda Lael Miller's westerns may also enjoy much-loved Jenkins' newest.
