One of the best romance books I've ever read . Beverly Jenkins is a very talented author managing to craft a love story so tender and beautiful with a couple that had electrifying chemistry and at the same time filled with history and culture. I loved how fiercely brave and strong the heroine was and how ultimately and proudly in love  hero was with her. They were both very interesting characters with a painful past , especially the heroine who was born a slave , and they stood on equal grounds as a couple with their strong personalities and commitment to the cause. I really loved that the author had them build a life of joy and fulfillment with people they loved despite of how harrowing the times were for black people. Apart from the romance I am so thankful that I learned so much about the era since honestly I was taught so little to school about the atrocities of slavery and the underground railroad. It was so heartbreaking yet a very important part of history that everyone should be educated about. The book truly took me on a journey with many unexpected turns especially towards the end that I wasn't bored for a minute. I can't wait to dive to more books by the author ❤