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Destiny's Embrace

By: Beverly Jenkins
Narrated by: Shari Peele
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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.

©2013 Andrew J. Fenady (P)2013 Recorded Books

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her stories get better and better

I completely love this story the characters get more complex and the stories get more detail and I love that I feel the need to listen to every single second till the end. keep them coming!

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Lovely

Oh what a beautiful love story. The heroine was so sassy and clever yet open to love. The hero was so confident, handsome and determined. I loved it! I'm ready for the next book.

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Tantalizing

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

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Good story, terrible narration.

this was my first Beverly Jenkins book and I enjoyed the story's plot, flow and tone. I hated the narration, as the narrator repeatedly swallowed, made unnecessary and awkward pauses, and missed the tone of the dialogue. I've listened to books by other authors she has performed for, and had a similar experience.

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Awesome as always!

You won’t ever regret reading a Beverly book!! She’s an amazing author who keeps you coming back for more! I’m on to the next book and excited for what’s to come in this series!

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Good book but ...

It’s a really nice hook, but the narrator’s swallowing sounds get in the way a bit. I’ve listened to a lot of books and there has to be a way to swallow saliva more subtly. She’s a good narrator though, so it makes up for the little annoyance.

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LOVE IT!!!

Very good story!!! I love a good love story and this is definitely a good one. A must read and you want regret it.

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I LOVE BEVERLY JENKINS!!

I'm trying to read every book she has written!! The story line makes you want to continue reading! Oooo and the erotic parts, scandalous!!! LOVE LOVE LOVE IT!!

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Nice story, substandard narration

I love historical romance novels. This one is very interesting because it is set in both Philadelphia and California during the 1880s. The characters are a little bit superficial, and a little hard to believe sometimes. The narrator has a pleasant voice but was disappointing. She tries to do a Spanish accent but sounds more Jamaican. She also puts weird emphasis on random parts of sentences, and mispronounces way too many words for a professional narrator.

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Great Book

Everything about this book was very good loved it. and Shari Peele did a great job

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