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3.85 AVERAGE
3.85 AVERAGE
3.5 stars rounded down
I LOVED the first half of this book, and just when I thought the second half was gearing up to be even more action-packed, it slowed down and lost a lot of its angst and intrigue. I still prefer this one to the first book in the series, and I'm looking forward to reading Regan's story in book #3!
I LOVED the first half of this book, and just when I thought the second half was gearing up to be even more action-packed, it slowed down and lost a lot of its angst and intrigue. I still prefer this one to the first book in the series, and I'm looking forward to reading Regan's story in book #3!
Honestly - Beverly Jenkins is a legend and all her books continue to be a testament to her incredible talent as a historian, writer, and storyteller.
Portia is prickly, and brilliant, and still very much dealing with the fallout of her mother's abandonment as a child. The last thing she expects is passion, feelings, or an outrageous cowboy in the form of Kenton. There are dares for kisses that don't go anywhere, top-shelf banter, and at least one rodeo.
Side stories I loved: the entire cast of guests at the hotel, the little sister running off to be a mail order bride - can't wait for that book!, and the discussions the racism within the suffragette movement - specifically the call out of ECS. Not to mention Geronimo and Lozen's appearance within the story.
Portia is prickly, and brilliant, and still very much dealing with the fallout of her mother's abandonment as a child. The last thing she expects is passion, feelings, or an outrageous cowboy in the form of Kenton. There are dares for kisses that don't go anywhere, top-shelf banter, and at least one rodeo.
Side stories I loved: the entire cast of guests at the hotel, the little sister running off to be a mail order bride - can't wait for that book!, and the discussions the racism within the suffragette movement - specifically the call out of ECS. Not to mention Geronimo and Lozen's appearance within the story.
Everything I've grown to love about Auntie Bev. Although, it really just makes me want to read 'Forbidden' again.
Excited to catch up with Regan.
Excited to catch up with Regan.
hopeful
informative
lighthearted
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
My favorite Beverly Jenkins book so far. I loved Duchess and her reformed Cowboy soooo much. Individually they were fun to get to know and read about. And together, they sparkled. Oh and the banter??? God-tier!!
I can’t wait to read Regan’s book and then go back and read Eddy and Rhine’s. 10/10.
I can’t wait to read Regan’s book and then go back and read Eddy and Rhine’s. 10/10.
Good read; I really enjoyed the two leads.
Then I got to thinking--but there's too much stuff in here.
There is a LOT of plot. A LOT of things going on.
Then I thought--but why shouldn't there be? Because the book felt rushed, good moments skimped at times. And there was probably lot more plot that should have been in the book, logically. About a hundred side-stories that needed to be followed but weren't.
Then I thought, this needed to be one of those massive Western epics that form their own bookends.
Then I was upset. In what world was that going to happen?
Then I got to thinking--but there's too much stuff in here.
There is a LOT of plot. A LOT of things going on.
Then I thought--but why shouldn't there be? Because the book felt rushed, good moments skimped at times. And there was probably lot more plot that should have been in the book, logically. About a hundred side-stories that needed to be followed but weren't.
Then I thought, this needed to be one of those massive Western epics that form their own bookends.
Then I was upset. In what world was that going to happen?
3.5 stars - possibly my least fave Beverly Jenkins book that I’ve read, but I’ll take an eh Beverly Jenkins book over half of the romance writers today
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
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:
Yes