By: Beverly Jenkins
Genres: Romance Historical
Posted: January 12, 2016
The moment I saw the blurb for FORBIDDEN, I knew I had to read it. Ms. Jenkins has woven a very beautiful story around a very sensitive subject, and I applaud the author's subtlety, where others could have chosen an easier way out. The author paints a much nuanced picture of the life of minorities in 1870s Nevada, focusing on African Americans after slavery was officially abolished. FORBIDDEN is very different from any other book I have ever read on the subject. Given that it is a romance, I had a good idea how it would all end, but nevertheless, I needed to experience the journey, and what a magnificent journey it is. Ms. Jenkins' extremely meticulous attention to historical detail is but one of the highlights of this extraordinary book. The writing is understated, elegant, seamless; the dialogues sound totally natural, and the cast of characters is absolutely wonderful. Rhine and Eddy are superb, exceedingly complex; they are both upstanding citizens, but best of all, they are not perfect and that's what made it so sublime. I love how the romance progressed, with all its doubts and hesitations, with the attraction they couldn't overlook, but a relationship seemingly impossible; simply marvellous!
I was expecting a lot from FORBIDDEN, and I got so much more than I ever hoped for; FORBIDDEN is a book that will be re- read many times!
Book Summary
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 . . .
by: Beverly Jenkins
Avon
February 1, 2016
On Sale: January 26, 2016
Featuring: Rhine Fontaine; Eddy Carmichael
ISBN: 0062389009
EAN: 9780062389008
Kindle: B00X3N8S46
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