Through the Storm

I loved this book.

Beverly Jenkins is by far one of the best storytellers of historical romance there is. She gives you history of African American people in the early 1800s and adds a twist of explicit romance that sets the plot in motion. This book is by far one of the best historical romances I have read. The characters are memorable. You'll never forget their strive for freedom, justice and the love of family. The love scenes are tasteful, yet vivid and explosive. This book is definitely worth reading.

When Beverly write a story, she sucks you right into her books. Whenever I read a portion of any of her books, when I get through reading it I have to check the cloths that I am wearing because I feel like I just escaped from someone. I also feel like I just made love to Raymond or one of his brothers. I feel like I have been on a journey with Beverly and her characters. If only she could write more books. I want to read something by Beverly once a month.

I recently discovered Beverly Jenkins. I never actively read 'romance' books and now I wonder if I've been missing out. Her development of characters and their relationship with Sable is wonderful. Sable's mother-in-law was a pearl and her brother-in-laws were humorous and brotherly. It was great to show Raimond's attachment and involvement with the adopted children. I love how the men in these books are larger than life and how they are attracted to strong-minded women. Ms. Jenkins is an excellent writer and I can't wait for her new book (I also am searching for copies of her out of print books - Indigo and Vivid.

Through The Storm is another wonderful book from Beverly Jenkins. This book catches the readers up on the characters in Indigo.Sable is a young woman escaping from her new owner. She meets Raimond LeVeq at one of the slave camps the Union has set up. Raimond is in charge of the camp. He is captivated by Sable, but at first she does not feel the same.Raimond and Sable do finally begin a relationship, but Sable is caught up in not being taken back to the plantation and leaves with her new friends.Raimond meets Sable again as the woman his mother wants him to marry. From this point on, Raimond is in trouble. It does not help that he only wants Sable to fulfill the provisions of his grandfather's will, that his brothers and his mother are in love with Sable.Raimond finally admits that he is in love with Sable, and has to take teasing from his good friend Galeno. This book is a good read and the history that Beverly always includes in her books on add t! o the story.

Wow!! This was another splendid romance written by Mrs. Jenkins. I am an avid reader of romance novels and Beverly Jenkins is at the top of my list. I must say that African American women everywhere should feel truly blessed to have such a gifted writer within our time. The romance in the novel was sizziling,and passionate. It gave me goose bumps and made me wish that I could conjure up a Leveq look-alike. The history was astounding and informative. Sable and Raimond made a terrific couple, despite their differences. It surely took a large heart for the Leveq's to take in three homeless children. It took me by suprise to find out that the characters Galen and Hester appeared throughout the novel as well. I have read all of Mrs. Jenkin's novels and they just keep getting better and better. I can't wait for Mrs. jenkins to come to the Atlanta area for a book signing tour. There are two questions that I have for Mrs. Jenkins before I leave. Where do you find the men built like Adonis to pose for your cover? and When is the next novel coming out? Until next time, Keep up the good work !!!