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donnasbookaddiction's review against another edition
4.0
Historical fiction is one of my most favorite reads, coupled with romance, mystery and true events makes for good storytelling. Well, this rings true with Beverly Jenkins’ novels. The LeVeq series is all about the characters, and it’s historical facts. Captured is the third book in the series, and then the characters segway into the Woman Who dare series. I’m truly a fan and will continue reading her books packed with her great writing skills.
I enjoyed the pirate, Dominic LeVeq and Clare Sullivan. The background stories of the crewman is great storytelling. The capturing and selling of children by slavers from the continent of Africa was a reality that we have endured in our legacy. Severing ties to our families. It appears that the black and or African male has so much to risk in their everyday lives for survival and freedom of being, either in the past or now and the future.
Ok, now I’m ranting. The dark stories temporarily distracts and transforms you by the romance between the two main characters, whom
Once again, Jenkins has introduced historical facts into the story, such as a slave named James Somerset who’d won his freedom back in 1772. The British judge presiding over the case declared slavery to be so odious that not even law could support it. The controversial ruling didn’t force slave owners in the colonies to free their captives, it did call into question the legality of bringing captives into England.
The vivid description of the Cuba homestead of Dominic was breathtaking. It made me want to take a trip there. The planning and plotting to rescue Clare’s children began in chapter eleven. Will Dominic LeVeq do it? Will Clare remain free? Will Eduard and Nancine receive their due?
This was a page turner that never got boring and kept me engaged.
I enjoyed the pirate, Dominic LeVeq and Clare Sullivan. The background stories of the crewman is great storytelling. The capturing and selling of children by slavers from the continent of Africa was a reality that we have endured in our legacy. Severing ties to our families. It appears that the black and or African male has so much to risk in their everyday lives for survival and freedom of being, either in the past or now and the future.
Ok, now I’m ranting. The dark stories temporarily distracts and transforms you by the romance between the two main characters, whom
Once again, Jenkins has introduced historical facts into the story, such as a slave named James Somerset who’d won his freedom back in 1772. The British judge presiding over the case declared slavery to be so odious that not even law could support it. The controversial ruling didn’t force slave owners in the colonies to free their captives, it did call into question the legality of bringing captives into England.
The vivid description of the Cuba homestead of Dominic was breathtaking. It made me want to take a trip there. The planning and plotting to rescue Clare’s children began in chapter eleven. Will Dominic LeVeq do it? Will Clare remain free? Will Eduard and Nancine receive their due?
This was a page turner that never got boring and kept me engaged.
rr_scott_reads's review
adventurous
challenging
emotional
fast-paced
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
ihateprozac's review
3.0
This had an action-packed opening and ending, but the entire middle section really missed the mark.
I thought we were going to get way more pirate shenanigans! I would've liked to see more of Dominic being a badass and freeing the slaves on Martinique, taking slavers hostage, and stealing gold and jewels. Instead we mostly got Clare sitting around, a few passing references to past adventures, and what was frankly a boring romance.
I thought Clare was super feisty when she was initially captured, but her and Dominic quickly fell into lukewarm instalove. I liked that he challenged her judgements about his career, as well as pushing her to be free and reclaim her life, but that was only a small part of the story. Both of them just became so passive and soppy and it was super boring to read.
There was some SUPER fun action and revenge meted out at the end, but it just couldn't make up for the bland romance and meandering middle act. ;_________; (Though it saved this 2 star review and bumped it up to 3...)
I thought we were going to get way more pirate shenanigans! I would've liked to see more of Dominic being a badass and freeing the slaves on Martinique, taking slavers hostage, and stealing gold and jewels. Instead we mostly got Clare sitting around, a few passing references to past adventures, and what was frankly a boring romance.
I thought Clare was super feisty when she was initially captured, but her and Dominic quickly fell into lukewarm instalove. I liked that he challenged her judgements about his career, as well as pushing her to be free and reclaim her life, but that was only a small part of the story. Both of them just became so passive and soppy and it was super boring to read.
There was some SUPER fun action and revenge meted out at the end, but it just couldn't make up for the bland romance and meandering middle act. ;_________; (Though it saved this 2 star review and bumped it up to 3...)
jess_justmaybeperfect's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
reflective
sad
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
4.5
Set during the American revolution, Captured tells the story of a woman taken prisoner by a pirate.
She’s brilliant, kind, lovely, and a selfless mother who walks 24 miles per week to visit her children who were sold away by her disgusting mistress.
He is, of course, much more that a private. He’s a leader, a lover of women, an anti slavery crusader, fiercely protective, and extremely talented in the bedroom (n*pple play count is obviously high).
He’s also head over heels in love. So is she.
Captured is about safety, love, building community, family, vengeance, trust, truth, and hope. And it’s an adventure.
Like many a Jenkins novel the villains are extra villainy, the stakes are higher than you could guess, men are ridiculous and awesome, women speak their minds, and there is (in addition to the one that brings them together) a kidnapping.
My favorite Beverly Jenkins so far.
She’s brilliant, kind, lovely, and a selfless mother who walks 24 miles per week to visit her children who were sold away by her disgusting mistress.
He is, of course, much more that a private. He’s a leader, a lover of women, an anti slavery crusader, fiercely protective, and extremely talented in the bedroom (n*pple play count is obviously high).
He’s also head over heels in love. So is she.
Captured is about safety, love, building community, family, vengeance, trust, truth, and hope. And it’s an adventure.
Like many a Jenkins novel the villains are extra villainy, the stakes are higher than you could guess, men are ridiculous and awesome, women speak their minds, and there is (in addition to the one that brings them together) a kidnapping.
My favorite Beverly Jenkins so far.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Slavery, Violence, Blood, Trafficking, Kidnapping, Murder, Pregnancy, and War
bookish_wife16's review
adventurous
challenging
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
I am a true Beverly Jenkins fan. Her writing is always a blessing to embark on. This is the historical romance that J love to read. She gives you a nice balance of historical reference and fictional love story. Her vivid writing is always so sensual that you feel every emotion that is written on page.
I loved all of what was Dominic and Claire. Their passion was like no other and I am glad that things happened the way they did.
I loved all of what was Dominic and Claire. Their passion was like no other and I am glad that things happened the way they did.
dayoldtea's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement, Death, Slavery, and Murder
Moderate: Physical abuse and Racism
Minor: Child abuse, Torture, and Death of parent
littlepepperguy's review against another edition
4.5
I do not play around when it comes to Beverly Jenkins. If she has no fans I am dead.
librarydancer's review
2.0
1.5 stars
I've really only read Ms Jenkins more recent works. This one, however, was very disappointing.
'smiling manly'??!?? Yuck!
There wasn't much about this book that I did like, except maybe the non-US focus. Even amazing authors can have poor books.
I've really only read Ms Jenkins more recent works. This one, however, was very disappointing.
'smiling manly'??!?? Yuck!
There wasn't much about this book that I did like, except maybe the non-US focus. Even amazing authors can have poor books.
raethereviewer's review against another edition
4.25
I love pirates! This was so much fun and the chemistry between these two was wonderful. Clare’s children mean so much to her and the way Dominic makes it his ultimate mission to save them was so beautiful.
scoodle42's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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? No
5.0
Dominic LeVeq is a pirate with a heart of gold. Cheated out of his inheritance, he freed the people his half-brother intended to make slaves and then took to the sea, pillaging and plundering slave traders and others with no regard for human life. On a mission to takeover a ship, he runs into Clare Sullivan, a slave traveling with her mistress. And now, the only treasure he wants is her. So he takes her.
Y'all know I love a little kidnapping. Dominic is arrogant, full of hubris and dead set in his ways. But he's a fair man, a good captain, and a liberator. I found myself annoyed Clare didn't fall for him immediately, lol. That's how much I loved his character. He was so focused on the people around him. He kept his people safe at all costs and I loved that. Clare was a wonder, so strong and patient. A great mother, who willingly chose bondage so she wouldn't lose her children like so many others had. I swooned when Dominic offered to fix it for her but I also understood why she hesitated. Failure was not an option and the tension of the plot twist had my heart in my throat.
Their love was gentle and steady. It contrasted the drama of their real lives in a great way. It allowed for them to be each other's resting place. And Clare's introduction to real passion had me cheering for her. Every woman deserves, lol. Their community and the island was a beautiful backdrop and I found myself falling under the spell of it. The magic was real. I love this book.
Y'all know I love a little kidnapping. Dominic is arrogant, full of hubris and dead set in his ways. But he's a fair man, a good captain, and a liberator. I found myself annoyed Clare didn't fall for him immediately, lol. That's how much I loved his character. He was so focused on the people around him. He kept his people safe at all costs and I loved that. Clare was a wonder, so strong and patient. A great mother, who willingly chose bondage so she wouldn't lose her children like so many others had. I swooned when Dominic offered to fix it for her but I also understood why she hesitated. Failure was not an option and the tension of the plot twist had my heart in my throat.
Their love was gentle and steady. It contrasted the drama of their real lives in a great way. It allowed for them to be each other's resting place. And Clare's introduction to real passion had me cheering for her. Every woman deserves, lol. Their community and the island was a beautiful backdrop and I found myself falling under the spell of it. The magic was real. I love this book.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Slavery and Violence