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    Rebel
    Rebel
    Rebel
    Audiobook8 hours

    Rebel

    Written by Beverly Jenkins

    Narrated by Kim Staunton

    4.5/5

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    About this audiobook

    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 Lacey’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.

    Editor's Note

    Editor’s pick…

    Beverly Jenkins is a trailblazer. She’s been publishing multicultural romance novels starring black protagonists and other people of color for decades. Not only are they fun, stirring adventures featuring authentic characters that feel like real people, but Jenkins fills them with well-researched historical details, too. “Rebel” is sexy AND historically accurate!

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherHarperAudio
    Release dateMay 28, 2019
    ISBN9780062861702
    Rebel
    Author

    Beverly Jenkins

    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. 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. 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. To read more about Beverly, visit her at www.BeverlyJenkins.net.  

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    • 5/5
      Superb! AGAIN!!!!
      Sorry, Madam B.Jenkins but we need more please...... !!!More treats like these. I am still astounded not more AfAm Historical Romance novels available with so many new authors out there. This was so well written, strong heroine strong and steamy hero. Love the historical context of her novels!!!! Bravo! It’s like traveling back in time! But in a happy ever after way we rely on from romance novels!!!!

      2 people found this helpful

    • 5/5
      Queen Bev did it again. Gah this author has so much talent at spinning stories that sweep you off your feet.

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    • 5/5
      As a black woman I love the fact that I found a historic romance where the characters were relatable and looked and described themselves in the same image I would. It’s witty and steamy definitely a good read.

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    • 5/5
      This was so well written and so entertaining
      I’m definitely reading another book from the author

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    • 4/5
      I love Beverly Jenkins books. This one , however, was marred by the repeated skipping throughout the book, even to the last line. Scribe continues to acknowledge the problem and promises to correct it. It’s been at least three months to no avail. Neither the authors nor the subscribers are getting a fair shake with this service.

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    • 5/5
      Loved, Loved, Loved all of it! This story was so addictive that I listened within a day!

      This is one of the best historical romance books I’ve ever read!! I’m officially in my Beverly Jenkins era.
    • 5/5
      This was my first book by Beverly Jenkins so I didn’t have many expectations but I was pleasantly surprised. I think I’m a fan. This book was so refreshing and an excellent read.
    • 5/5
      Another fantastic story By Mrs.Jenkins . The characters were great and I loved learning more history