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Through the Storm by Beverly Jenkins

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adventurous emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

This is truly one of Beverly Jenkins best novels. The story we follow from both MC’s is inspiring. Sable Fontaine, a former slave finds herself smitten with Raimone LeVeq, Union army general. A man of Haitian descent with deep pockets. What I enjoy about this book is that this story provides an unlikely princess tale. The slave girl
Gets the happy ending. 
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Winds of the Storm by Beverly Jenkins

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adventurous emotional hopeful informative inspiring mysterious reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.75

Night Hawk by Beverly Jenkins

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adventurous funny informative inspiring lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

4.0

Jewel by Beverly Jenkins

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adventurous funny informative lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

4.25

Book 2 to Grayaon Grove. Grayason family. Eli Grayson has to save his newspaper at the time, Black publications were necessary to share news and information to Black people. Eli needs to find a bride. Here he finds Jewel. A marriage of convenience somewhat enemies to lovers. She’s not too keen on marrying a former man ho. .. Eli’s past catches up with him - were then thrown into a “who done it” situation. It’s a slower paced, but adventurous read. If you enjoyed “Vivid” you’ll love “Jewel”. 
Topaz by Beverly Jenkins

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adventurous emotional hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

Be with Me by Alexandria House

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emotional funny hopeful relaxing fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

Seeing Red: An MMF Romance by Shon

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inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.25

I Love this book. Shon’s writing is very whimsical. I enjoyed the character development. This was an intro to the genre for me. And it did not disappoint. Readers will find comfort in a sleepy mountain town with a cast of supporting characters. It’s like a hug in a book. 
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Destiny's Captive by Beverly Jenkins

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adventurous emotional inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

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Just Right by Shon

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inspiring relaxing fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.25

A why choose romance by Shon
I enjoyed the characters in this story so much. What I really liked about the MC’s Sincere, Lorenzo and Rome is that they were really in touch with their emotions. I enjoyed watching FMC Goldyn change and grow and adjust to this life style. This book is a cute cozy read. Perfect for anyone new to the genre. Great for those who need an escape from the world and need to get lost in a coastal mountain town. 
Destiny's Surrender by Beverly Jenkins

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adventurous emotional funny inspiring reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.75

I finished this book in under a week. I was hooked. The story is addictive and compelling.