Title: Rebel
Author: Beverly Jenkins
Series: Women Who Dare, #1
Publisher: Avon
Publication Date: May 28, 2019
Synopsis:
The first novel in USA Today Bestselling Author Beverly Jenkins’s compelling new series follows a Northern woman south in the chaotic aftermath of the Civil War . . .
The first novel in USA Today Bestselling Author Beverly Jenkins’s compelling new series follows a Northern woman south in the chaotic aftermath of the Civil War . . .
Valinda Lacy’s mission in the steamy heart of New Orleans is to help the newly emancipated community survive and flourish. But soon she discovers that here, freedom can also mean danger. When thugs destroy the school she has set up and then target her, Valinda runs for her life—and straight into the arms of Captain Drake LeVeq.
As an architect from an old New Orleans family, Drake has a deeply personal interest in rebuilding the city. Raised by strong women, he recognizes Valinda’s determination. And he can’t stop admiring—or wanting—her. But when Valinda’s father demands she return home to marry a man she doesn’t love, her daring rebellion draws Drake into an irresistible intrigue.
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Sonja’s Review
I’ve really been looking forward to reading Beverly Jenkins again ever since her Tempest and Rebel has only made me an even bigger fan and more eager than ever to get started on her backlist! Rebel is the first book in the Women Who Dare series and it was a fabulous introduction to kick it off. I completely loved it, it provoked so many strong emotions in me and I absolutely cannot wait to see what else Ms. Jenkins has in store for us with this new series!
First of all, we have to talk about how amazing Drake and Valinda were. Drake was the sweetest, most genuine man ever. He was totally pure of heart, very generous, and just an honorable, good man. Have no fear though, because he definitely has a mischievous, playful side to him that was icing on the cake. And man, oh man, was Valinda a true force to be reckoned with. She’s strong, stubborn, and so determined to be independent and get what she wants out of life. She’s kind, very quick on her feet, and can come up with a comeback like nobody’s business. Drake and Val were seriously the best and I wholeheartedly loved them!
Rebel really made me feel everything from rage, heartbreak, and helplessness to amusement, warmth, and happiness. It was difficult to read at times, but for all the serious situations in this book that were infuriating and upsetting, there was a lot of light and sweetness to it too. it had its epic, hand clapping moments where I literally had to put the book down, so I could clap and give characters their props and there were other times that just made me grin like a loon — I enjoyed reading Rebel so much, it was beyond wonderful!
~ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Stars
About the Author:
Beverly Jenkins is the recipient of the 2017 Romance Writers of America Nora Roberts Lifetime Achievement Award, as well as the 2016 Romantic Times Reviewers’ Choice Award for historical romance. She has been nominated for the NAACP Image Award in Literature, was featured both in the documentary “Love Between the Covers” and on CBS Sunday Morning.Since the publication of Night Song in 1994, she has been leading the charge for multicultural romance, and has been a constant darling of reviewers, fans, and her peers alike, garnering accolades for her work from the likes of The Wall Street Journal, People Magazine, and NPR.
Author Links:
Website: http://www.beverlyjenkins.net/web/
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/authorMsBev
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