Love that cannot be denied. 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. Then her husband doesn't love that she can take care of herself and also is interested in bedroom activities. Regan is everything the doctor really did not understand. A short while later, Jim entered with Sylvie and both came to the bedside. by Avon. Tempest is another in a long line of excellent historicals by Beverly Jenkins. 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. Can they create a home for three orphans? My first Beverly Jenkins! She is fearless, stands up for herself, cares deeply for the people she loves, and responds to racial microagressions with grace and spunk. There was a problem loading your book clubs. Tempest is the third and final book in the Old West trilogy that Beverly Jenkins has brought to us. Beverly Jenkins has always enjoyed a good love story. Listen online or offline with Android, iOS, web, Chromecast, and Google Assistant. 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. TEMPEST. 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Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. 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. But overall this was a really fantastic love-story with an intriguing mail-order bride premise. Wyoming Territory Spring 1885 is were Regan Carmichael hopes to start her new life as the wife of Dr. Colton Lee. I loved Spring! Previous page of related Sponsored Products. Old West Series. Tempest's hero and heroine, Regan and Colt, were wonderful together despite their tough start. Tempest (Old West #3) by Beverley Jenkins was such a pleasant surprise. 3.5 stars. Some of these items ship sooner than the others. This is the first book that I've read from Beverly Jenkins and I really enjoyed it. Case in point: before they’re even formally introduced, Regan shoots her betrothed with her trusty Winchester when she thinks he’s trying to rob her stagecoach. by Beverly Jenkins. In Tempest, Regan Carmichael arrives in Wyoming Territory as a mail order bride for Dr. Colton Lee, whose first wife died in childbirth. 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. A lady agent. Who hasn’t read a Beverly Jenkins book? Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 27, 2018. This particular edition is in a Mass Market Paperback format. Try Google Play Audiobooks today! I just don't think it was needed. But most of all I appreciate the history lessons found throughout this passionate tale. Colton was...okay. This shopping feature will continue to load items when the Enter key is pressed. Disjointed. 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. Tempest By Beverly Jenkins; Tempest by Beverly Jenkins. Off the cuff thoughts. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. 8,99 $ Free Shipping in the US. People who like romance and a happy ending. . Tempest audiobook written by Beverly Jenkins. Start by marking “Tempest (Old West, #3)” as Want to Read: Error rating book. 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. We have a girl that has grown to a woman before our eyes (through the series) and wants love. Who is also one few doctors in the area, named Colton, with a six year daughter. About the Book. 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 . Regan is strong and determined to make her own happily love ever after. 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. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in, Or get 4-5 business-day shipping on this item for $5.99 I loved Regan! A glorious read. Regan has Colton all twisted inside and out with feelings he did not know he had. 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. Dr. Lee was not impress. Ms. Bev’s books are like a warm hug. 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. To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. Not even a little bit. Avon, $7.99, ISBN 978-0-06-238904-6 Historical Romance, 2018. If you want a romance that doesn’t have a ton of emotional angst, but does have a heroine who accidentally (kind of) shoots her intended the first time she meets him, this is all your catnip. Unfortunately, all the sexy bits are mostly alluded to and there are no parts with actual words like "shaft." Ms. Bev’s books are like a warm hug. 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. Ripped from her tribal family. 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. This was a really sweet and entertaining story and there was so much I enjoyed about it. Please try again. (Prices may vary for AK and HI.). Free shipping for many products! Tempest is a western mail-order bride story, and I’m in awe of the heroine’s willingness to start a new life in a new land all by herself by marrying a virtual stranger. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Tempest by Beverly Jenkins (2018, Mass Market) at the best online prices at eBay! Kylon is indecisive about forgiving her for cheating. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. Then he does. I feel like I'm in the story with the characters, as if in a movie at times. Definitely my favorite of the trilogy! Welcome back. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. What she finds does not do it for her? 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... What kind of mail-order bride greets her intended with a bullet instead of a kiss? Dedication I dedicate this book to my friend A. Lynne Wall. Regan moves all the way Wyoming, before it was a state, to marry a widower. Regan is a life-enhancing heroine who is unembarrassed, sexual, independent, kind, happy to fall in love but never needy. Refresh and try again. Funny, romantic, and informative, we get Beverly Jenkins signature brand of historical romance where you learn some serious history about people of color that is often left untaught. . I love when Beverly Jenkins open the doors to a new venture back in time. One like Regan Carmichael—an independent spirit equally at home in denims and dresses. It begins with Regan accidentally shooting Dr. Colton Lee, her husband to be in the shoulder, and things only get more entertaining from there. Help others learn more about this product by uploading a video! A truth that will either set her free or ruin them both forever. Not disappointed. 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. Overused tropes. Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2020, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. but it certainly won’t be my last. In this story we have Regan, who decided to become a mail order bride. The title of this book is Tempest (Old West) and it was written by Beverly Jenkins. 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. 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. 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. 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! Only the normal amount of sex for a romance novel! Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. 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. Tempest was my first time reading Beverly Jenkins (I KNOW OKAY?!) Jenkins brings the Old West series to a close-by whipping readers into a frenzy. Regan’s far from the docile bride Colton was expecting. Clearly these two have an uphill battle to happily ever after. He tells Regan up front that he doesn’t intend to fall in love again, but her independence and zest for life might just win him over if they don’t kill him first. He mistakes her for a madam of a brothel. Check your home library website or social media sites for details about current services and offerings. If you want to read about good people being good to each other, look no further. This is so great, with each action- pack page, it is a excellent romantic story. Mail order bride (MORE OF THESE, PLEASE) and low key romance in which they COMMUNICATED. 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. There's a problem loading this menu right now. Sparks between Hunter and Bridget can't be denied, but can they let go of the past for love? Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. Beverly Jenkins is My Favorite Author. 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. The poignant relationship with Colt's daughter Anna is so well drawn. This books publish date is Jan 30, 2018 and it has a suggested retail price of $7.99. This time we are served a sensual journey to love in the wilds of Wyoming. Tempest by Beverly Jenkins. The writing is superb. And, as always, I love the history that Beverly Jenkins included. I glommed this in a sittin. 3.5 stars. Is their marriage worth saving, or should they just let it go? 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. Beverly Jenkins is an incredibly popular author of African-American romances. The characters of Reagan and Spring were my favorites. 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. A single man. Beverly Jenkins Is Romance's Tough Pioneer—and Its Queen. Unable to add item to List. Ever the master Slayer of Words, Jenkins leaves the reader demanding books for characters that will remain unnamed! Romance set in.. the old west... or something. This was cute and again I love the history. Many of our member libraries are currently adjusting their services to the public. In order to navigate out of this carousel please use your heading shortcut key to navigate to the next or previous heading. This time we are served a sensual journey to love in the wilds of Wyoming. 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! Reviewed in the United States on January 31, 2018. Not disappointed. This was cute. A hardened biker. Something went wrong. A glorious read. . And she did the same with Colt, with humor and determination. Narrated by Kim Staunton. Colton was...okay. Then it is. Her first encounter with her beloved ended with her shooting him, in his shoulder, with her Winchester. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 13, 2018. This title will be released on February 9, 2021. Regan is definitely a new favorite heroine for me. Then we have a man that just wants a mother for his daughter and vows to never love again. 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. January 30th 2018 Will he gulp the scandalous truth? Yet Regan is drawn to the unmistakable desire in his gaze. BUY NOW FROM ... INTERVIEW WITH BEVERLY JENKINS. And it was goooooood. Tempest (Old West) Free shipping for many products! But "breasts" shows up a couple of time. Least favorite of the 3 but still classic Beverly Jenkins. It had it all. I glommed this in a sitting and enjoyed every page. The Taming of Jessi Rose is the unforgettable tale of Jessi Rose Clayton. Tempest bookends the trilogy superbly but leaves room for other buds to possibly bloom if she chooses to revisit the Old West. I adored this! Funny, romantic, and informative, we get Beverly Jenkins signature brand of historical romance where you learn some serious history about people of color that is often left untaught. I have a feeling I will never shut up about my love for this book. Then we have a man tha. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. Mail order bride, single father, strong heroine, steamy romance, action, family drama. However, Ms. Jenkins doesn't fall victim to this as history is present and relevant in her books. A woman with a lost past. Amazon Book Review Editor Chris Schluep shares his favorite books written in the 21st century by African American authors. I never thought I'd say that about A Bev Jenkins book. The story builds slow and grows with warmth, friendship, love, passion, connection, family. We’d love your help. Jenkins brings the Old West series to a close-by whipping readers into a frenzy. Beverly Jenkins Post Office Box 1893 Belleville, MI 48112. has been added to your Cart. . Ostracized by whites. You'll fall in love with this smart and steamy Regency tale. Still, few women would brave the wilds of Wyoming Territory for an uncertain future with a widower and his child. I loved Anna! Definitely my favorite of the trilogy! I went back and read up on a couple of points she raised which made this book doubly interesting. I will be reading this soon. It didn't hit the spot, but it was a nice way to pass the time. Now about the book. 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. Shooting Dr. Colton Lee in the shoulder is an honest error, but soon Regan wonders if her entire plan to marry a man she’s never met is a mistake. Ever the master Slayer of Words, Jenkins leaves the reader demanding books for characters that will remain unnamed! 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 Tempest / Beverly Jenkins. Ever the master Slayer of Words, Jenkins leaves the reader demanding books for characters that will remain unnamed! New frontier? Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2018. Please try again. 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 . 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. No monthly commitment. Dedication I dedicate this book to my friend A. Lynne Wall. And despite his family’s disapproval and an unseen enemy, he’ll risk all to make this match a real union of body and soul. A shiesty blackmailer hijacks our hero’s romance. War ripped them apart. Can a blue-eyed stranger lead her home? 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. 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. Irresistible stories with remarkable women, undeniable men, and hold your breath adventure. Reviewed in the United States on April 7, 2018. Tempest. I see why she’s a powerhouse in the genre and beloved by many. 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 … An incredible journey through the best and worst of America surrounding the Civil War period, exploring the human spirit and all its complexities. Ms. Jenkins is a master when it comes to writing romance. The inclusion of historical facts of the time period seamlessly intergrates with the storyline. 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. 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. Regan Carmichael graduated top of the class in Oberlin. That man turns out to be her … Or lick a luscious lie? Cover art, synopsis, sequels, reviews, awards, publishing history, genres, and time period. This was a really sweet and entertaining story and there was so much I enjoyed about it. Good read though. 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. If you want to read about good people being good to each other, look no further. A grieving sister. Agent Nancy Yost Literary Agency www.nyliterary.com Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of, Published I loved Spring! As always, Ms. Jenkins has a way of pulling a reader into the story. Beverly Jenkins - Tempest. He wants his daughter Anna to grow up with a mother so he decides to remarry. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. To read more about Beverly, visit her at www.BeverlyJenkins.net. We have a beautiful little girl in need of love from a woman that understands her. An Amazon Book with Buzz: "The Four Winds" by Kristin Hannah. What kind of mail-order bride greets her intended with a bullet instead of a kiss? You’ll fall in love with these steamy Regency tales. We have a beautiful little girl in need of love from a woman that understands her. There was just something about this one though that did it for me. We have a girl that has grown to a woman before our eyes (through the series) and wants love. Tempest book by Beverly Jenkins Buy a cheap copy of Tempest book by Beverly Jenkins. Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. 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 It was a great story though to just get lost in on a long weekend. Please try your request again later. Her stories are as memorable as the author herself, and I am delighted to have this opportunity to review one of her novels. Fate brought them back together. What a thoroughly lovely romance. 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. A man accustomed to hiding secrets. I loved Regan! Regan is strong and determined to make her own happily love ever after. What she finds does not do it for her? Tempest bookends the trilogy superbly but leaves room for other buds to possibly bloom if she chooses to revisit the Old West. I wish that I had liked this one better. 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. Tempest by Beverly Jenkins, 9780062389046, available at Book Depository with free delivery worldwide. Lynne was a staunch supporter of all A really great and satisfying ending to a trilogy that started off so incredibly rocky. I don't know. 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. 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. 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?”. Beverly Jenkins, the bestselling author of Bring on the Blessings, returns readers to the enchanting Kansas town of Henry Adams for A Second Helping of love, laughter, and mayhem. This is bittersweet sweet ending as I want Spring and Dovie to have their own story. The thought of having a bold, forthright woman like Regan in his life—and in his arms—begins to inspire a new dream. I loved that she owned her own life choices & strengths, and honestly, just loved spending time with her. He wants his daughter Anna to grow up with a mother so he decides to remarr. Tempest, by Beverly Jenkins. The characters are engaging and realistic. Beverly Jenkins - Tempest. 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. Actually, that’s putting it mildly – she’s said to have broken all academic records there. Prime members enjoy FREE Delivery and exclusive access to music, movies, TV shows, original audio series, and Kindle books. She is a mail order bride and meeting her soon to be husband for the first time. Anyway, a woman answers an ad to be a mail order bride, expecting everything to be great and adventurous. 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! Get instant access to all your favorite books. Please try again. 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. Will love survive in this steamy historical romance? 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 . She belongs to neither world. Tempest By Beverly Jenkins - FictionDB. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. 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. It might even by my favourite of the trio. Tempest bookends the trilogy superbly but leaves room for other buds to possibly bloom if she chooses to revisit the Old West. For My Good: Better or Worse (For My Good Series). We work hard to protect your security and privacy. Regan is a life-enhancing heroine who is unembarrassed, sexual, independent, kind, happy to fall in love but never needy. 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. I will admit I was a bit nervous about this one, because I did struggle a … 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. It was published by Avon and has a total of 384 pages in the book. Tempest is the third in Beverly Jenkins Old West series, I hadn't read the first two, however it stands well by itself, although while reading it I decided I wanted to read the previous two and get to know the relatives belonging to Regan. I liked Regan when I first met her in Breathless. The opening scene reeled me in with a pulse pounding attempted stagecoach robbery that ends with the heroine, Regan, … I loved the final installment to the Fontaine Series. Strong willed and adventurous I knew her story would be amazing and it was. One like Regan Carmichael—an independent spirit equally at home in denims and dresses. 4 stars. She wants nothing to do with him. Tempest is the very satisfying and unforgettable final addition to Beverly Jenkins' extraordinary Old West series! 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. Do you salivate over juicy page-turners? Jenkins brings the Old West series to a close-by whipping readers into a frenzy. Now about the book. Regan is definitely a new favor. Is it as good as I know it is? Colton, who buried his heart along with his first wife, insists he only wants someone to care for his daughter. Which is kind of apropos, since she drove the mail wagon in Arizona. Fate will toss them together in this smart and steamy Regency-era romance. She passed away in September 2017 and left a void in the lives of those who knew and loved her. I loved Anna! However, I do wish that there was a little less of an oversimplification of past events/society. The series has come to an end. It’s been so great spending time with this family and their adventures. . Used Price. It begins with Regan accidentally shooting Dr. Colton Lee, her husband to be in the shoulder, and things only get more entertaining from there.