by Beverly Jenkins. Regan Carmichael graduated top of the class in Oberlin. That man turns out to be her … You’ll fall in love with these steamy Regency tales. She has been nominated for the NAACP Image Award in Literature, was featured in both the documentary Love Between the Covers and on CBS, Beverly Jenkins is the recipient of the 2018 Michigan Author Award by the Michigan Library Association, the 2017 Romance Writers of America Nora Roberts Lifetime Achievement Award, as well as the 2016 Romantic Times Reviewers' Choice Award for historical romance. Tempest book by Beverly Jenkins Buy a cheap copy of Tempest book by Beverly Jenkins. Beverly Jenkins Post Office Box 1893 Belleville, MI 48112. I love when Beverly Jenkins open the doors to a new venture back in time. After hearing that the sex-to-other-content ratio of the last Beverly Jenkins book I read is perhaps not fully representative of her standard, I decided to give her another try, and hey, nice, this delivered! Only the normal amount of sex for a romance novel! Reviewed in the United States on April 7, 2018. Regan is definitely a new favor. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. Romance isn't really my thing and I usually like my westerns gritty or with a dash of fantasy or steampunk, but this was actually pretty delightful. The series has come to an end. I loved this one and I think I loved it more than book two which is saying a lot because that one was so wonderful. Free shipping for many products! Least favorite of the 3 but still classic Beverly Jenkins. We have a girl that has grown to a woman before our eyes (through the series) and wants love. He wants his daughter Anna to grow up with a mother so he decides to remarr. Good read though. Kylon is indecisive about forgiving her for cheating. Ms. Bev’s books are like a warm hug. I love how she incorporates real (and sometimes difficult) history into her stories, and she frequently features not just a token POC character, but a full cast of them. From a USA Today-bestselling author comes a new novel in a mesmerizing series set in the Old West, where an arranged marriage becomes a grand passion. Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2018. Many of our member libraries are currently adjusting their services to the public. Is it as good as I know it is? Reviewed in the United States on January 31, 2018. Beverly Jenkins has always enjoyed a good love story. Try Google Play Audiobooks today! The characters of Reagan and Spring were my favorites. Please try your request again later. I loved the final installment to the Fontaine Series. She's marvellous, and it's a joy to see her remake the grumpy widower Colt and his bullied daughter, while also teaching him to let go his damn fool ideas about women. In trying to save her family ranch from falling into the greedy hands of the wrong people, Jessi finds a unique solution-hiring outlaw railroad robber Griffin Blake as her protector. Dr. Colton Lee, a physician in the Wyoming Territory, discovers that his mail-order bride is not only a competent and independent frontierswoman, but a good shot as well I loved Anna! Regan’s speak-her-mind and get-it-done attitude and Colton’s prideful, and reserved personality brought out the drama in the story, but eventually they merged quite well. If you want to read about good people being good to each other, look no further. Free shipping for many products! A desperate widow comes face-to-face with her all-too-alive husband, now a man of legend. What she finds does not do it for her? We have a beautiful little girl in need of love from a woman that understands her. Not disappointed. It’s been so great spending time with this family and their adventures. . Welcome back. Do you salivate over juicy page-turners? Tempest Home > Books > Tempest From USA Today Bestselling Author Beverly Jenkins comes a new novel in a mesmerizing series set in the Old West, where an … She passed away in September 2017 and left a void in the lives of those who knew and loved her. As a girl growing up in the 1950s and ’60s, she watched the romantic comedies of Doris Day and Rock Hudson and borrowed romance novels from the library. Amazon Book Review Editor Chris Schluep shares his favorite books written in the 21st century by African American authors. She has been nominated for the NAACP Image Award in Literature, was featured in both the documentary Love Between the Covers and on CBS Sunday Morning. Ripped from her tribal family. Reviewed in the United States on February 13, 2018. I don't know. I loved Spring! From USA Today Bestselling Author Beverly Jenkins comes a new novel in a mesmerizing series set in the Old West, where an arranged marriage becomes a grand passion . Ms. Jenkins is a master when it comes to writing romance. I love how she incorporates real (and sometimes difficult) history into her stories, and she frequently features not just a token POC character, but a full cast of them. 8,99 $ Free Shipping in the US. Jenkins brings the Old West series to a close-by whipping readers into a frenzy. Jenkins brings the Old West series to a close-by whipping readers into a frenzy. Unfortunately, all the sexy bits are mostly alluded to and there are no parts with actual words like "shaft." I have a feeling I will never shut up about my love for this book. Overused tropes. Beverly Jenkins is the recipient of the 2018 Michigan Author Award by the Michigan Library Association, the 2017 Romance Writers of America Nora Roberts Lifetime Achievement Award, as well as the 2016 Romantic Times Reviewers' Choice Award for historical romance. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. I just don't think it was needed. This is bittersweet sweet ending as I want Spring and Dovie to have their own story. Previous page of related Sponsored Products. Information about the book, Tempest (Fiction, Mass Market Paperback), by Beverly Jenkins (Avon, Jan 30, 2018) African American Literature Book Club Celebrating Our Literary Legacy Since 1997 — Black Literature is for Everyone African American Literature Book Club Beverly Jenkins is the recipient of the 2018 Michigan Author Award by the Michigan Library Association, the 2017 Romance Writers of America Lifetime Achievement Award, as well as the 2016 Romantic Times Reviewers’ Choice Award for historical romance. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. Actually, that’s putting it mildly – she’s said to have broken all academic records there. by Avon. Beverly Jenkins - Tempest. I adored this! In Tempest, Regan Carmichael arrives in Wyoming Territory as a mail order bride for Dr. Colton Lee, whose first wife died in childbirth. This time we are served a sensual journey to love in the wilds of Wyoming. Tempest is another in a long line of excellent historicals by Beverly Jenkins. Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. but it certainly won’t be my last. We have a beautiful little girl in need of love from a woman that understands her. Honestly, any book where the heroine semi accidentally shoots the hero and then tells him off for not accepting her apology with sufficient grace is a winner with me. Beverly Jenkins Is Romance's Tough Pioneer—and Its Queen. The story builds slow and grows with warmth, friendship, love, passion, connection, family. I glommed this in a sitting and enjoyed every page. It might even by my favourite of the trio. I always know that she writes a great story and always drops some knowledge of African American history, but "cute" is not a way I'd characterize her generally. Her first encounter with her beloved ended with her shooting him, in his shoulder, with her Winchester. 3.5 stars. . I loved that she owned her own life choices & strengths, and honestly, just loved spending time with her. Tempest (Old West #3) by Beverley Jenkins was such a pleasant surprise. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 13, 2018. 4 stars. Some of these items ship sooner than the others. From USA Today Bestselling Author Beverly Jenkins comes a new novel in a mesmerizing series set in the Old West, where an arranged marriage becomes a grand passion . Please try again. Tempest is a fantastic mail order bride romance with a fierce, spunky heroine falling for a quiet, widowed doctor with a 6-year-old daughter. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Tempest by Beverly Jenkins (2018, Library Binding, Large Type / large print edition) at the best online prices at eBay! What she finds does not do it for her? Regan moves all the way Wyoming, before it was a state, to marry a widower. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. Avon, $7.99, ISBN 978-0-06-238904-6 Historical Romance, 2018. I've always been skeptical about historical romance novels as in the context of minorities as books tend to ignore history sometimes to make the books more palatable. I wish that I had liked this one better. Narrated by Kim Staunton. Sparks between Hunter and Bridget can't be denied, but can they let go of the past for love? Tempest (Old West) Romance icon Beverly Jenkins concludes her Old West series with Tempest, a passionate, sweeping love story between a frontier physician and his mail-order bride. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Get instant access to all your favorite books. This title will be released on February 9, 2021. If you would like to be notified when Beverly Jenkins has new releases, events, and other news, sign up for her newsletter at, “My great-great grandfather was a Tory and fought on the side of the Crown against the rebels.” “He was on the losing side then?”. My first Beverly Jenkins! Tempest bookends the trilogy superbly but leaves room for other buds to possibly bloom if she chooses to revisit the Old West. Now about the book. Since the publication of Night Song in 1994, she has been leading the charge for inclusive 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. Off the cuff thoughts. Or lick a luscious lie? . Colton, who buried his heart along with his first wife, insists he only wants someone to care for his daughter. He wants his daughter Anna to grow up with a mother so he decides to remarry. Regan is everything the doctor really did not understand. Yet Regan is drawn to the unmistakable desire in his gaze. We have a girl that has grown to a woman before our eyes (through the series) and wants love. Tempest by Beverly Jenkins is a mail order bride historical romance that’s light on internal conflict but heavy on awesome heroines and world-building. You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. About the Book. And my least favorite thing about the trilogy is that every single story ends with a shooting or kidnapping (or in this case a shooting AND kidnapping) that is wrapped up in a few pages and really feels unnecessary. (Prices may vary for AK and HI.). And it was goooooood. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of, Published I honestly could not love the heroine in this book more-- she was such a great balance of being independent & confident but not TSTL or afraid to ask for help when she needed to. A grieving sister. She passed away in September 2017 and left a void in the lives of those who knew and loved her. I love when Beverly Jenkins open the doors to a new venture back in time. It begins with Regan accidentally shooting Dr. Colton Lee, her husband to be in the shoulder, and things only get more entertaining from there. Dedication I dedicate this book to my friend A. Lynne Wall. This particular edition is in a Mass Market Paperback format. Her stories are as memorable as the author herself, and I am delighted to have this opportunity to review one of her novels. Love that cannot be denied. Tempest's hero and heroine, Regan and Colt, were wonderful together despite their tough start. Ever the master Slayer of Words, Jenkins leaves the reader demanding books for characters that will remain unnamed! There was a problem loading your book clubs. She is fearless, stands up for herself, cares deeply for the people she loves, and responds to racial microagressions with grace and spunk. Can a blue-eyed stranger lead her home? We’d love your help. Tempest bookends the trilogy superbly but leaves room for other buds to possibly bloom if she chooses to revisit the Old West. Strong willed and adventurous I knew her story would be amazing and it was. Will he gulp the scandalous truth? Tempest was my first time reading Beverly Jenkins (I KNOW OKAY?!) I enjoyed the representation of different races within a historical romance context, especially since most of these novels (historical romances) typically feature non-POC characters. Romance set in.. the old west... or something. Wyoming Territory Spring 1885 is were Regan Carmichael hopes to start her new life as the wife of Dr. Colton Lee. This was cute. But "breasts" shows up a couple of time. Tempest. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. A truth that will either set her free or ruin them both forever. We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2020, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. Then he does. Tempest / Beverly Jenkins. The relationship between this mail-order bride and her doctor husband grew organically for me with amazing, sensual love scenes, witty dialogue, and genuine respect and trust. I feel like I'm in the story with the characters, as if in a movie at times. Not even a little bit. Ostracized by whites. It’s perhaps a little too early to talk, so while she’s dealing with a morning-voice rasp, Beverly Jenkins is doing what she has to... To see what your friends thought of this book. Regan is definitely a new favorite heroine for me. I will be reading this soon. But overall this was a really fantastic love-story with an intriguing mail-order bride premise. Which is kind of apropos, since she drove the mail wagon in Arizona. But most of all I appreciate the history lessons found throughout this passionate tale. As always, Ms. Jenkins brings expert research into the historical drama as it unfolds and I continue to learn more about this country's volatile history while enjoying a great romance with fabulous characters. In this story we have Regan, who decided to become a mail order bride. New frontier? To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. Ever the master Slayer of Words, Jenkins leaves the reader demanding books for characters that will remain unnamed! Fate will toss them together in this smart and steamy Regency-era romance. I am wary of children in romance novels because I find reading about parenting to be kind of a snore, but Anna is adorable and shy and scared to live her life and watching Regan open her up to new experiences is just lovely. Regan Carmichael understands the dangers of traveling to the Wyoming Territory, and doesn’t hesitate to shoot a man she believes is trying to hijack her station wagon. A man accustomed to hiding secrets. The thought of having a bold, forthright woman like Regan in his life—and in his arms—begins to inspire a new dream. The opening scene reeled me in with a pulse pounding attempted stagecoach robbery that ends with the heroine, Regan, … A lady agent. Colton was...okay. This was a really sweet and entertaining story and there was so much I enjoyed about it. There was just something about this one though that did it for me. Irresistible stories with remarkable women, undeniable men, and hold your breath adventure. Bear: Tempest Elite Motorcycle Club Book # 1 (Tempest Elite MC), The Devil in the Duke: A Revelry’s Tempest Novel, Torn Between Worlds: Steamy Western Historical Romance, Of Risk & Redemption: A Revelry’s Tempest Novel, Redemption of the Rogues: A Revelry's Tempest Box Set, To Capture a Rogue, Logan's Legends: A Revelry’s Tempest Novel, The Donor: When Conception Meets Deception, To Capture a Warrior: Logan's Legends (A Revelry’s Tempest Novel Book 5), Last Train Home: An Orphan Train Story (American West Romances Book 1), “Legendary historical romance author Jenkins brilliantly touches on painful, significant historical and cultural references... the amusing dialogue, lively characters, and vivid descriptions of the Old West make this even-paced romance a winner.” (. Will love survive in this steamy historical romance? The poignant relationship with Colt's daughter Anna is so well drawn. Unable to add item to List. In order to navigate out of this carousel please use your heading shortcut key to navigate to the next or previous heading. Start by marking “Tempest (Old West, #3)” as Want to Read: Error rating book. Ms. Bev’s books are like a warm hug. The Taming of Jessi Rose is the unforgettable tale of Jessi Rose Clayton. Regan has Colton all twisted inside and out with feelings he did not know he had. And, as always, I love the history that Beverly Jenkins included. As always, Ms. Jenkins has a way of pulling a reader into the story. I'm a sucker for a marriage of convenience, so that trope worked well for me, and all in all, this was a delightful reading experience! BUY NOW FROM ... INTERVIEW WITH BEVERLY JENKINS. Dr. Lee was not impress. He mistakes her for a madam of a brothel. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. I see why she’s a powerhouse in the genre and beloved by many. Beverly Jenkins is an incredibly popular author of African-American romances. The inclusion of historical facts of the time period seamlessly intergrates with the storyline. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 27, 2018. An Amazon Book with Buzz: "The Four Winds" by Kristin Hannah. He started out as a complete idiot, and while of course he was amply redeemed at the end, he wasn't my favorite romance hero. Definitely my favorite of the trilogy! I loved Spring! An incredible journey through the best and worst of America surrounding the Civil War period, exploring the human spirit and all its complexities. I loved how Regan brought Anna out of her shell and showed her to embrace life with everything she had while at the same time letting Anna make the leaps when she was ready to make them. Tempest bookends the trilogy superbly but leaves room for other buds to possibly bloom if she chooses to revisit the Old West. I loved Anna! This was cute and again I love the history. Something went wrong. For My Good: Better or Worse (For My Good Series). 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