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Belle

By: Beverly Jenkins
Narrated by: Adenrele Ojo
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Belle Palmer is finally free! Separated from her father on the harrowing escape, Belle is lost and alone until she finds shelter with the Bests, the first free family she's ever known. For the first time in her 16 years, Belle can speak her mind - except for her feelings for a certain dark-eyed young man - The Beau.

Educated and handsome, at 18, Daniel Best is engaged to the prettiest (if a little spoiled) girl around. So when the bedraggled girl his parents take under their wing suddenly turns into a vibrant, lovely young woman, his attraction to her is a complete - and complicated - surprise.

That the two belong together is undeniable, but caught between conscience and attraction, could it possibly happen?

©2002 Beverly Jenkins (P)2018 Tantor

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loved it.

i really liked the voice actress especially for jojo's voice. great great great great great

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Easy to love

The story of Belle is told so clear and vividly. The plight of slaves and Freeman was very apparent.

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Good Story

Good story. A lot of characters. I like the true historical references applied within the story.

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Wonderful Read!!!

The Book was Excellent, Outstanding, Educational, Touching & Informative! I enjoyed it very much & could not put the book down once I started listening!! I also got teary eyed!!

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Never Disappointed

Beverly Jenkins is a phenomenal author and you are never disappointed. I would strongly recommend this reas.

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Ms.Beverly did it again!

I absolutely loved this book! Great narrator, story line. Ms. Beverly never disappoints! Can't wait for the next book.

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Par Excellence - Belle

The most memorable moment was the support given Belle by Daniel's mother. She.became a "surrogate" for Belle, something that used to be very common in southern black families.

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Simply Awesome!!!

This was truly a great read. I loved every character including Francine, who was a hot mess. I'm recommending this book to anyone who will listen.

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beautiful teen story

I remember reading the actual book some years ago so it was cool to have it narrated.

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Cute!!

I maybe biased!! Every book I've read from Beverly Jenkins I loved. This one here is for young adults, but I enjoyed still!

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