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greylandreviews's review
3.0
3.25 stars
Really hoping will get all the other LeVeq brothers books. I believe this is their grandfather's story.
Trigger Warnings: slavery, breeding, children taken away, violence, and kidnapping
Really hoping will get all the other LeVeq brothers books. I believe this is their grandfather's story.
Trigger Warnings: slavery, breeding, children taken away, violence, and kidnapping
superwendy's review against another edition
4.0
It's not perfect but I gulped it down in two sittings. It was nice to read some real high-stakes conflict in a historical romance again. It does feature some of my least favorite tropes (Insta-Love, Evil Other Woman, with shades of Not Like Other Girls...) but I enjoyed the era (Colonial! High Seas! Pirates!) and thought the settings were lush and romantic (yes, the island scenes are slower but Jenkins has always excelled at writing communities and she's in form here). Also, plenty of action in the final third and a satisfying HEA. Enjoyable.
annaisreadingcurrently's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
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? Yes
5.0
talkingromance's review
4.0
Book: Captured
Author: Beverly Jenkins
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐
Series: Le Veq Family #3
Tropes: Historical-American Revolution, Pirate, Hero rescues heroine
Content Warning: Slavery, On page sexual and physical violence
Yo ho ho and a bottle of rum! Captured introduces us to pirate/privateer Dominic Le Veq and Clare Sullivan, an enslaved woman from Savannah. Dominic is the beloved son of Antoine, a French nobleman, and Marie, his Martinique slave, who he fell in love with and freed. After Dominic rescues or kidnaps Clare (based on your point of view), he goes on a wooing campaign to convince her to stay with him. Jenkins fulfills all of your island sex romp fantasies. With the added sexyness of period-appropriate birth control and affirmative consent.
Jenkins is known for the impeccable research she puts into her books and she doesn’t disappoint with this installment of the Le Veq Family series. She creates a rich, historical world. I love Regency romances as much as any Quin and Kleypas devotee but I appreciate the change up of setting with Jenkins’ books. Sometimes the historical facts aren’t as well incorporated into the narrative but it’s always useful information. Also some wording in the love scenes could be a bit comical which took me out of the book.
Author: Beverly Jenkins
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐
Series: Le Veq Family #3
Tropes: Historical-American Revolution, Pirate, Hero rescues heroine
Content Warning: Slavery, On page sexual and physical violence
Yo ho ho and a bottle of rum! Captured introduces us to pirate/privateer Dominic Le Veq and Clare Sullivan, an enslaved woman from Savannah. Dominic is the beloved son of Antoine, a French nobleman, and Marie, his Martinique slave, who he fell in love with and freed. After Dominic rescues or kidnaps Clare (based on your point of view), he goes on a wooing campaign to convince her to stay with him. Jenkins fulfills all of your island sex romp fantasies. With the added sexyness of period-appropriate birth control and affirmative consent.
Jenkins is known for the impeccable research she puts into her books and she doesn’t disappoint with this installment of the Le Veq Family series. She creates a rich, historical world. I love Regency romances as much as any Quin and Kleypas devotee but I appreciate the change up of setting with Jenkins’ books. Sometimes the historical facts aren’t as well incorporated into the narrative but it’s always useful information. Also some wording in the love scenes could be a bit comical which took me out of the book.
xenu01's review
4.0
The only thing that bothered me is what often bothers me about romances, namely- you're THAT SENSITIVE? In the chest area? I won't get more graphic than that but ladies, if you read this you know what I mean.
christinamagnaghi's review
5.0
I am loving Beverly Jenkins so much! And her list of books at the end for further reading makes the historic plots even better. If you are looking for accurate, historical, romance from the perspective of people of color start reading her books immediately!
hsumanityreads's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
fast-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? No
4.0
Pirates! Abduction! Poison! As action-packed as all of Ms. Bev’s books are, Dominic LeVeq and Clare go on an adventure I won’t soon forget.
The commentary on the type of lives Black people lived during the time period (widespread too, as this covers the American south, Martinique, Britain, and international waters) is vivid, and the focus on finding joy in the midst of all that is so important.
Dominic is a respectful pirate, a total hottie, and a simp for Clare. I approve 😂
The commentary on the type of lives Black people lived during the time period (widespread too, as this covers the American south, Martinique, Britain, and international waters) is vivid, and the focus on finding joy in the midst of all that is so important.
Dominic is a respectful pirate, a total hottie, and a simp for Clare. I approve 😂
antimonium's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
informative
fast-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
Lol Ms Bev wilded out on this one! The last 20%was so bloodthirsty. They went and killed all the bad guys! I also loved there was no 70% breakup. Such a good read and historical perspective.
bookscatcoffee's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
Another great historical romance by Jenkins! Set during the revolutionary war, this ties in racial politics in France and the colonies. And has pirates! I enjoyed the chemistry between the main characters and the surrounding community that supported them. Worth reading! 4 stars
Historical romance featuring Black main characters and diverse supporting cast
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement, Death, Physical abuse, Racism, Slavery, Forced institutionalization, and Kidnapping
Moderate: Rape
heydebigale's review
adventurous
inspiring
tense
fast-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
A adored this pirate romance set in 1774 in the Atlantic, Jamaica, and Savannah GA.
I loved learning about abolitionist pirates and Black Americans fighting in the revolutionary war.
The love story between Dominic and Clare was great. Beverly Jenkins is the queen of a bonkers external conflict to keep the two MCs apart.
I loved learning about abolitionist pirates and Black Americans fighting in the revolutionary war.
The love story between Dominic and Clare was great. Beverly Jenkins is the queen of a bonkers external conflict to keep the two MCs apart.