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.
About the Book
Rebel
by Beverly Jenkins
Series
Women Who Dare
Genre
Adult
Historical Romance
Publisher
Avon Books
Publication Date
May 28, 2019
Purchase Your Copy Today!
Amazon | Avon Romance | Barnes & Noble | Google Play | iBooks
Excerpt
“Is it a love match?”
Val paused. It was now her turn to study him. She replied truthfully, “No, it isn’t. I take it you believe there is such a thing?”
“I do. You?”
“There are no love matches in my family or in the families of my acquaintances, so I err on the side of saying no.”
“Raimond and Sable have one, as did my parents, as did our great-grandparents Dominic and Clare.” He added softly, “Love is real, cheri.”
The passion he put into the words, coupled with his accent were such a heady combination, if he professed the moon was made of ice cream she’d ask for a bowl and spoon. She eyed his full lips and remembered the gentleness of his fingers on her scraped cheek. Common sense urged her to get up and run from him like her slips were on fire because Drake LeVeq was dangerous in ways an engaged, untouched woman like herself couldn’t even imagine, but lord help her, she was drawn to him.
Tour Wide Giveaway
To celebrate the release of REBEL by Beverly Jenkins, we’re giving away a paperback copy of Tempest by Beverly Jenkins to one lucky winner!
GIVEAWAY TERMS & CONDITIONS: Open to US shipping addresses only. One winner will receive a paperback copy of Tempest by Beverly Jenkins. This giveaway is administered by Pure Textuality PR on behalf of Avon Books. Giveaway ends 6/10/2019 @ 11:59pm EST. CLICK HERE TO ENTER!
About 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 multicultural 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.
Jacquie Biggar-USA Today Best-selling author 
Can’t wait to read this one from a fellow Michigander. All Beverly’s awards are so well-deserved.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Agreed, Mary. She seems like a genuinely nice lady too, the few times I’ve seen her on video.
LikeLiked by 1 person
I love romantic historical fiction. This looks great.
LikeLiked by 1 person
She’s one of the best in this genre, Jacqui. I’m sure you’d enjoy the read 🙂
LikeLike
This looks like an interesting read, Jacquie.
LikeLiked by 1 person
She’s a phenomenal writer, Robbie. I’m sure you’d enjoy the story 🙂
LikeLike
I’m not much for historicals, but this one sounds good.
LikeLiked by 1 person
I’m the same way. It takes a great storyteller to draw me into historicals, which Beverly is! 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person