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A review by midnight_august_moon
Captured by Beverly Jenkins
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
informative
tense
fast-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
5.0
Whew! This book had my heart racing and kept me on the edge of my seat. Of all the historical romances I’ve read by Beverly Jenkins, this one made me the most emotional. The love and care that the male main character, Dominic LeVeq, shows to the female main character, Clare Sullivan, is indescribable. I don’t want to give any spoilers, but reading about the experiences Clare encounters for the first time with Dominic is both sweet and painful as she discovers simple freedoms she has never known.
This is also the first story I’ve read by Beverly Jenkins set during the American Revolution. While the book addresses some dark and challenging themes, I appreciate that the author includes them—the events described in the story are a reflection of history. As always, the author provides sources for the historical information that she seamlessly intertwines with the story.
That said, this is very much still a romance! Dominic is a charming and swoon-worthy privateer who sweeps Clare off her feet—literally! I loved their banter, their relationship, and their entire story! They have now become my second favorite couple in this series of historical romances. Additionally, this story serves as an origin tale for the LeVeq brothers, who are just too handsome and sexy for their own good! When I see that the male lead is a LeVeq, I know I’m in for a great read!
Clare, the captivating heroine, was intriguing and brave. I doubt anyone else in her situation would have had the guts or grace to handle things as she did. I completely understand why Dominic was smitten with her.
As for the antagonists in this story, I despised them even more than “Shoe” from Indigo! If you’re a longtime reader of Beverly Jenkins work, you know exactly who I’m talking about! I have never wanted to unalive so many characters in a story! The last few chapters of this book had my heart pounding!
This is also the first story I’ve read by Beverly Jenkins set during the American Revolution. While the book addresses some dark and challenging themes, I appreciate that the author includes them—the events described in the story are a reflection of history. As always, the author provides sources for the historical information that she seamlessly intertwines with the story.
That said, this is very much still a romance! Dominic is a charming and swoon-worthy privateer who sweeps Clare off her feet—literally! I loved their banter, their relationship, and their entire story! They have now become my second favorite couple in this series of historical romances. Additionally, this story serves as an origin tale for the LeVeq brothers, who are just too handsome and sexy for their own good! When I see that the male lead is a LeVeq, I know I’m in for a great read!
Clare, the captivating heroine, was intriguing and brave. I doubt anyone else in her situation would have had the guts or grace to handle things as she did. I completely understand why Dominic was smitten with her.
As for the antagonists in this story, I despised them even more than “Shoe” from Indigo! If you’re a longtime reader of Beverly Jenkins work, you know exactly who I’m talking about! I have never wanted to unalive so many characters in a story! The last few chapters of this book had my heart pounding!