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Destiny's Embrace

By: Beverly Jenkins
Narrated by: Shari Peele
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Publisher's summary

Beverly Jenkins’ historical romances have earned her a Golden Pen Award from the Black Writers’ Guild and two Career Achievement Awards from Romantic Times.

Set in 19th-century California, Destiny’s Embrace introduces listeners to ranch owner Logan Yates, who must come to terms with his true feelings for Mariah Cooper, his beautiful, headstrong housekeeper. But just as Logan decides to make Mariah his own, her former lover reenters her life. Now Logan will have to show Mariah that the passion they share has been written in the stars.

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Fantastic western historical romance

4.5 Stars!

This was such a fun, sexy, humorous and romantic western historical. The highlight of this book was the FANTASTIC BANTER between the MCs that had me constantly smiling and laughing and was laced with so much sexual tension!

Mariah moves to California after finally deciding to escape her mother's abuse. She transforms from a shy, docile girl into a spirited, sassy woman when she takes a housekeeping job for the womanizing Logan Yates. Logan is undeniably sexy and is accustomed to women falling at his feet. Mariah makes it clear that if marriage is not his intention then she will not be his to claim. I love it when a woman puts an arrogant man in his place! I especially love when said man falls in love and can't help but feel jealous when other men look her way. He was also quite caring and romantic without even realizing it. You will absolutely fall for both of these headstrong characters! Their love story was heartwarming and their chemistry was sizzling!

The secondary characters were all so loveable and I loved the diversity. There are bits of 1800s Californian history highlighting the experience of African Americans, Native Americans and even Mexicans. Each book in the trilogy tells the story of each Yates brother but they are all standalones.

Narrated by Shari Peele who did a great job with the main characters but her mexican and Native American acccents were just ridiculous.

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Historical Western Romance
Heat Level: Mild to Moderate
HEA: Yes

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Tantalizing

Narrator voice smooth and soothing. Easy to listen and follow.
Story is great, especially when....

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Had to listen again!

Wonderful story and I learn something historical every time I listen to Beverly Jenkins. Love the lead character!!!

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Excellent read

At first I was worried that the voices were too similar, but with the strength of the story and the breadth of topics (family, tradition, women’s progression, occupation), the story was brought to life in just the right way. I highly recommend.

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I read this a couple of years ago....

it was just as great... wonderful story line and love learning about my history....

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A heart breaker. love conquers ALL

I solve this story. it was heartfelt and sad. It made you want to defend and kick ass. But inner strength and self-esteem shows up. funny and tear jerking. but REAL love comes right on time. GREAT Story.

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Beautiful Love story

Loved it beautiful I wish it could have been longer. Narrator was great and use accent

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Sexy!

Ms.Beverly does it again! Romantic, funny and sexy. I'm in constant awe of her talent.

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Great Read

Beautifully written. Narrative is captivating and provides great imagery that give animation to the story.

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Good

This was a good book. It's set in an error I typically have no interest in, and I'm not sure how it ended up on my reading list, but I was won over in the end. It was a little too detailed about everything in my opinion, and I listened to it on audible, and the constant swallowing of the narrator irritated the crap out of me, but overall, it was a good read. I won't read the sequel, though I enjoyed this one, because again, it's just not my speed.

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