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sarahanne8382's review against another edition
4.0
In the second entry in Jenkins' Old West series, we are reacquainted with the Fontaines and Carmichaels 15 years later, after they've established themselves in the Arizona territory as proprietors of a successful resort hotel. Portia and Regan are now grown women preparing to start their own lives.
When Portia hears herself called "Duchess" one day, she realizes that Kent Randolph has come back into her life, but instead of the cocky young bartender, he's now an older and wiser cowboy, ready to put down some roots and settle down with a good woman, hopefully Portia. Can she overcome the demons of her past to accept Kent as the good man he appears to have grown into?
What good things haven't I said about Beverly Jenkins historical novels? If you liked the first in this series, you won't be disappointed.
When Portia hears herself called "Duchess" one day, she realizes that Kent Randolph has come back into her life, but instead of the cocky young bartender, he's now an older and wiser cowboy, ready to put down some roots and settle down with a good woman, hopefully Portia. Can she overcome the demons of her past to accept Kent as the good man he appears to have grown into?
What good things haven't I said about Beverly Jenkins historical novels? If you liked the first in this series, you won't be disappointed.
ashleyreadsanything's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
unsuccessfulbookclub's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
informative
lighthearted
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
4.5
Portia is an accountant who has NO interest in getting married, mainly because her mom (who was a seggs worker) was awful but also because she just hasn’t liked any of the men she’s ever met and she wants to be independent. Kent, the MMC, is a real-live cowboy, who worked for Rhine back in Virginia City and eventually found his way to the family at their Arizona hotel.
Like most Bevvie Jenks, this book is FULL OF PLOTS. If starts with Rhine, Eddy, Portia and Regan escaping mob violence and ends with a huge plot happening. I loved the exploration of Portia’s relationship with her mom and how that informed her relationship with Kent. I loved how sweet patient and h0rny Kent was. I also loved all of the foreshadowing with Regan, who is the FMC in Tempest.
Like most Bevvie Jenks, this book is FULL OF PLOTS. If starts with Rhine, Eddy, Portia and Regan escaping mob violence and ends with a huge plot happening. I loved the exploration of Portia’s relationship with her mom and how that informed her relationship with Kent. I loved how sweet patient and h0rny Kent was. I also loved all of the foreshadowing with Regan, who is the FMC in Tempest.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual harassment, Kidnapping, Murder, Violence, Gun violence, Death, Abandonment, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, and Sexism
Moderate: Racism, Sexual assault, and Alcohol
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