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Beverly Jenkins writes great historical romance -- funny, steamy, with lots of historical references and plenty of heart. This one was no exception -- although for a book about recovering the stolen Declaration of Independence, very little time was spent on the actual caper. *chuckle*

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adventurous emotional 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? No

3.5

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adventurous funny 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? It's complicated

3.75

I often have a lot of fun reading Beverly Jenkins and this is no exception. This is the last book in the Women Who Dare trilogy and it may also be my favorite series from her. I really appreciated the characterization of the women in this trilogy; they are so strong and interesting and Raven fits right in! She is cool and has her own life and plans when Braxton enters her life. He has to broaden his perspective to meet up with her. There are some plot points that are messy. The way that they meet up is a little annoying and the plot kind of comes and goes. I was fine with that because the romance is the more interesting part, but if you are into the plot you may be disappointed.

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funny 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? Yes

4.0

The book really picks up once they go on their quest, but ultimately my rating here is based on vibes. Braxton has such warm caring energy in the way he handles Raven and their growing vulnerability with one another really makes the love story shine. I found myself giggling at their interactions because it feels like a genuine connection you can visualize in your head. The actual plot points of the story take a backseat to their growth as a couple.

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adventurous funny informative medium-paced

5.0

One of her best honestly and Ms. Bev is a QUEEN of historical romance. This is a must read - it is set in Louisiana, South Carolina, and Massachusetts post the Civil War. This historical romance is full of amazing research about a time that many don't know much about. It also has a wonderful spy aspect to it: Raven and Brax must pretend to be a married couple in order to try and steal a stolen copy of the Declaration of Independence. And Raven and Brax are perfect. Raven as a free-living, loyal, magnificent woman who comes from a long line of grifters. Brax, an uptight Massachusetts gentleman who falls into Raven's orbit. And they are HAWT HAWT HAWT.

"Find us a bed and I'll give you dessert." is a line that Brax says. WHEW MY HEART. He is just magnificent. I loved this book so much. Perfect for fans of HR, steam, only one bed, and amazing settings.

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adventurous emotional informative 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

4.25

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