This was great. I'd definitely read the historical novels on the order they were released because there is a lot of character cross over. ( )

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Another dip into the sub-genre of African-American romance, as told by Beverly Jenkins, whose books are among the highest-rated on LibraryThing. If anything I enjoyed this slightly more than Jewel. Most of the action takes place in 1897 Philadelphia, with the last section in a free black town in Kansas (the fictional settlement of Henry Adams, where a lot of Jenkins' other books are apparently set). There is not much to the plot; former bank robber Teresa July and businessman Madison Nance are obviously destined for each other, and some detailed and well-written erotic passages explain how they make up their minds to accept this destiny. Jenkins does throw in a fair bit of political commentary as well - the dispute between Booker T. Washington and W.E.B. Dubois, corrupt Republican party bosses, feminism (Teresa's sister-in-law is mayor of Henry Adams), certainly enough to keep me happy and maintain my interest. It's really not a type of book I would normally read, but I'll look out for more Jenkins in the charity bookshops. ( )

This is a great story with humor, history and romance. It’s a story where the heroine is a Seminole Indian gun slinging woman who robbed trains and banks. The love/hate romance between Teresa and Madison drew me in and had me anxiously wanting to read more to find out where their romance will lead to.

Beverly Jenkins gives you a lot of Philadelphia/Black history. I enjoyed both the romance and the historical authenticity of this incredible tale. Reading her book took me away to another time and space. I could visualize the setting and the clothing very well. This book even had some hilarious parts. I enjoyed Molly’s character whom was just the sweetest and Madison’s devotion to his mother was heartwarming. ( )