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USA Today bestselling author Beverly Jenkins returns with the first book in a breathtaking new series set in the Old West
Rhine Fontaine is building the successful life he's always dreamed of—one that depends upon him passing for White. But for the first time in years, he wishes he could step out from behind the façade. The reason: Eddy Carmichael, the young woman he rescued in the desert. Outspoken, defiant, and beautiful, Eddy tempts Rhine in ways that could cost him everything . . . and the price seems worth paying.
Eddy owes her life to Rhine, but she won't risk her heart for him. As soon as she's saved enough money from her cooking, she'll leave this Nevada town and move to California. No matter how handsome he is, no matter how fiery the heat between them, Rhine will never be hers. Giving in for just one night might quench this longing. Or it might ignite an affair as reckless and irresistible as it is forbidden . . .
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“Jenkins has expertly explored a period in this country’s history that is difficult to romanticize. An interesting aspect to this particular story is the love that develops between seemingly social opposites. Tolerance is not a high priority in nineteenth century America and finding love across the color line can be dangerous.”
— RT Book Reviews (4 ½ stars, Top Pick!)
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“It’s possible that no one sets the scene for romance better than Beverly Jenkins…This is historical romance at its very best.”
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“Empathetic characters, a compelling romance, and gripping Old West history, including the rampant racial prejudice and injustice following the Civil War, combine in this first in a riveting new series from award winning writer Jenkins.”
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“Jenkins combines vivid characters and sexual intensity with historical accuracy in a story and setting that will appeal to her core fans and newcomers alike.”
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“The characters are strong and appealing in this excellent western historical romance, with its fascinating background and modern implications. Fans of Linda Lael Miller’s westerns may also enjoy much-loved Jenkins’ newest.”
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“[A] warm and skilled narration…Staunton’s theater experience serves her well in creating a memorable cast of characters. Especially gratifying is her avoidance of equating shrillness with a child’s voice.”
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“Jenkins’ prose is lively and fluid, her characters complex and engaging, and her plot full of interesting side stories. For readers who enjoy love stories with steamy interludes against historical backdrops, Jenkins’ latest is not to be missed.”
— Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
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A Kirkus Reviews Pick for 9 Writers at the Top of Their Game
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A Kirkus Reviews Pick of 11 Romance Novels Even Book Snobs Will Love
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Winner of a 2016 RT Book Reviews Award for Best Historical Romance
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About Beverly Jenkins
Beverly Jenkins is the acclaimed author of romance, historical romance, and romantic suspense novels. She has written twenty-six novels, four novellas, and novels in four series, as well as contributing to short-story collections. She has won the 2018 Michigan Author Award from the Michigan Library Association, the 2017 Romance Writers of America Lifetime Achievement Award, and the 2016 Romantic Times Reviewers’ Choice Award for historical romance. She has been nominated for the NAACP Image Award in Literature and was featured in both 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 inclusive romance and has been a constant darling of reviewers, fans, and her peers alike, garnering accolades for her work from such media as the Wall Street Journal, People magazine, and NPR.
About Kim Staunton
Kim Staunton is an audiobook narrator and actress known for her performances in Heat, One Life to Live, Changing Lanes, and Law & Order. She is a graduate of the Juilliard School.