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Summary: Very good book
Review: This book was a book club selection for our group. At first I was a little hesitant at reading a "romance" novel, but Ms. Jenkins did not disappoint. I could see everything she described in the book. Ryder Damien just seemed to come out of the book! I truly enjoyed reading this book.
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Summary: Having Rider (my bad) RYDER Fantasies
Review: This is another historical masterpiece by Beverly Jenkins. She comes up with some really great ideas for her stories. I guess that's why she writes books and I only write reviews. Okay the gist of the story, Leah marries her mother's long-time love, don't get turned off, on his deathbed but only because he loves her like a daughter and wants to leave her his inheritance. The problem, he has two sons both older than Leah and he wants her to convey to them his regrets at having been such a lousy father and let them know he died a changed man. Now! Here's the reason that you really, really want to read this book.When Pearl Cleage told us she was looking for a brother to "turn the boat around" she had Ryder Damien in mind. A strong-willed, handsome, take-charge man who knows what he wants and goes after it. Of course he has a few "soft spots" when people have been slinging hurtful barbs at you all your life, you get a little sensitive, but Leah is the cure for all his ills. This book is charged with raw sexuality the pages sizzle. Ryder is witty, charming (when he wants to be) and exciting and Leah is his equal in every respect. What a Man!!!! Just think you can get all this for $5.95 even less if you order from Amazon.
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Summary: Before The Dawn
Review: This is the first time I have read any of Beverely Jenkins's books, I like reading romance novels with realism. This book is brillant, she describes men and women as they really are. I also learned a lot about African American history in the 1880s, which I found very interesting. Ryder Damien is a man, who would blow your mind away. Well Done Beverley!
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Summary: Before The Dawn
Review: This is the first time I have read any of Beverely Jenkins's books, I like reading romance novels with realism. This book is brillant, she describes men and women as they really are. I also learned a lot about African American history in the 1880s, which I found very interesting. Ryder Damien is a man, who would blow your mind away. Well Done Beverley!
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Summary: Oh My, What a Man!!! - A Great Book
Review: This was my first book by Beverly Jenkins, I first read it in July, 2003 and have since read it three more times.
Once I started reading it, I couldn't put it down! Oh my goodness, I wish Ryder Damien was real!!! I envied Leah and wished I was her. This is a great book, I enjoyed the story as well as the loved scenes. Beverly Jenkins is a great writer and I have since read about five more of her novels, never being disappointed. I enjoy how she incorporates true history into her novels. Great Job, Beverly!!!! Great Job!
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Summary: Another Page Turner from Ms. Jenkins
Review: With a new cast of characters, Ms. Jenkins fills your appetite for a spicy love story that leaves you more knowledgable about little talked about areas of African-American history. Ms. Jenkins's male lead, Ryder, is hot, sexy and all man. And you won't find Leah (the heroine) sitting in a field of flowers, drinking tea and waiting to get rescued by a big, strong man--although Ryder easily steps up to protect his woman. The characters are original, sensuous and fun. Enjoy!
Kimberley White, Author of "Sweet Tomorrows"
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