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onlyonebookshelf's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
informative
slow-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
3.5
Moderate: Gun violence, Miscarriage, Racial slurs, Racism, Slavery, Violence, and Pregnancy
allingoodtime's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
tense
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
4.0
After reading my very first Ms. Bev book, Indigo, I couldn’t wait to read more. As is my usual compulsive way to do things, I went back to the beginning. This was Beverly Jenkins’ first published book. While there were some issues with flow and it didn’t quite measure up to Indigo (really, what could?), it’s still a wonderful and engaging story.
This author does such a beautiful job when it comes to banter. Cara Lee is no push over and Chase is used to being in charge. Their first meeting does nothing to endear Chase to Cara, but there is instant chemistry and I couldn’t wait for them to meet again.
There aren’t many things in romance better than the hero not understanding that he’s in love. The proclamations that he “isn’t built for commitment” yet he cannot even think of the FMC being looked at by anyone else. The ache in his chest or weird feeling in his gut that he doesn’t know what to do about. Chase has a lot of bluster, but he cannot stay away. On the other hand, Cara quickly recognizes that Chase can be dangerous to her. She knows he has the power to destroy her emotionally and tries to stay away herself. Spoiler: it doesn’t work!
I am a history buff and love how the author peppers her stories with history. Especially since it’s history dealing with minorities that we don’t get anywhere enough of in school. This writer does her homework and I’m a huge fan.
I keep asking myself why it took me so long to read this author. I will not be slacking on devouring all she has to offer, which is a lot.
Graphic: Racial slurs, Racism, and Violence
Moderate: Miscarriage and Misogyny
Minor: Slavery
ylime620's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
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? Yes
5.0
Everyone should read this book. It's absolutely bonkers. Half sex scenes, a quarter western adventure story, and a quarter Black reconstruction history. I need a first edition NOW.
Graphic: Miscarriage and Racism
Moderate: Rape, Sexual content, Slavery, and War
alyssa_dorene's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
medium-paced
4.0
Graphic: Death, Racism, Slavery, and Kidnapping
Minor: Miscarriage
caitlinemccann's review against another edition
emotional
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
A steamy read with fantastic character development set in a small town in Kansas in the wake of the American Civil War. Cara and Chase are such a dynamic couple that even the brief appearance of my least favorite trope (the miscommunication trope) couldn't derail my investment in this book. One of my favorite Beverly Jenkins books thus far!
Minor: Slavery
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