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myza's review against another edition
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
4.25
luizalikesbooks's review against another edition
adventurous
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
jess_justmaybeperfect's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
reflective
tense
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
4.0
The eldest niece of the Forbidden MCs* reunites with a childhood friend at her family’s hotel and ranch in the Arizona Territory. He’s a playboy immediately bowled over by the very serious, very anti marriage, Portia. There is some over explaining that gets distracting at moments but doesn’t take away from the story.
The romance, treatment of the trauma of Portia’s young life, and study of grief are gentle and moving. I cried.
Willllllllld ending.
Excellent Jenkins style history: Black women’s suffrage; racist violence; class differences; and the appalling treatment of Black Americans and Apaches by the US.
*Eddy and Rhine are doing exceptionally well.
The romance, treatment of the trauma of Portia’s young life, and study of grief are gentle and moving. I cried.
Willllllllld ending.
Excellent Jenkins style history: Black women’s suffrage; racist violence; class differences; and the appalling treatment of Black Americans and Apaches by the US.
*Eddy and Rhine are doing exceptionally well.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Kidnapping, Abandonment, Death of parent, Misogyny, Racism, Murder, Sexism, and Violence
ericas_bookshelf's review against another edition
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
“I’m being distracted, by a duchess in denims.”
This book was such a light hearted read for me honestly. Their romance was so sweet, and wholesome. Just a slow, sweet, comforting read honestly. One thing you can always count on Beverly though, is that one character will always get kidnapped by the end of her books lmao.
I particularly enjoyed the history in this one, especially the inclusion of racism that existed in the women’s suffrage movement. Beverly ALWAYS fills her books with real historical events and facts and I just adore it.
sailorkchick's review against another edition
3.0
A light and enjoyable romance read. The main and side characters are enjoyable and the description of Tuscon, AZ would make anyone want to jump on a plane for a vacation.
This novel revolves around Portia Carmichael and Kent Randolph. Portia is niece to the main character in the first novel in this series. I did not read the first one and I don't feel like it is necessary but I might do it anyway when I need a lighter book.
This novel revolves around Portia Carmichael and Kent Randolph. Portia is niece to the main character in the first novel in this series. I did not read the first one and I don't feel like it is necessary but I might do it anyway when I need a lighter book.
heather667'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
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury, Death, Abandonment, Death of parent, Misogyny, Racism, Sexual harassment, Terminal illness, Gun violence, Violence, Grief, and Sexism
Minor: Infidelity, Child abuse, Adult/minor relationship, Colonisation, and Infertility
colorfulleo92's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 stars. My least favorite of Beverly Jenkins books but still a good one. This book was one of the sweetest of those I read and while it was very cute I didn't enjoy that as much.
kzofrea's review against another edition
I felt similarly to Forbidden in terms of the the stilted language and I things moved a little too quickly, but I LOVED Portia and Kent's relationship and how it was based on a childhood friendship and them reconnecting as adults. The two of them have that sort of "no one sees me the way you do" type of relationship that I just eat up
mdoerr's review against another edition
3.0
Better than the first book in the series but still nothing that I loved. I think the writing style is what is putting me off of this series. It’s very this happened then this and this and this character said this and this character reacted this way. It felt too narrated.