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Before the Dawn

By: Beverly Jenkins
Narrated by: Thomas Penny
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Publisher's summary

Blackboard best-selling author Beverly Jenkins is "headed for superstar status in romance," according to the Detroit Free Press.

Tavern manager Leah Barnett can scarcely believe the path that destiny has chosen for her. Travelling from Boston to Colorado, Leah has come to face Ryder Damien, the son of her mother's recently deceased lover. Ryder, an angry, ruggedly sexy man, is incensed that this woman will inherit his father's fortune-even if he hadn't seen the man in 30 years. But Leah's charms are many, and soon anger is the last thing in Ryder's heart.

©2001 Beverly Jenkins (P)2002 Recorded Books, LLC

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ï¿¿ï¿¿ï¿¿Her characters are unforgettable, her plots unique, and her storytelling superb." ( Romantic Times)

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Great listen!

I couldn't put it down, loved the unexpected twists in the storyline.
Beverly Jenkins does it again with another great read.

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Great narration

I love this author in general, but all applause goes to Thomas for bringing this story to life!

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I ABSOLUTELY LOVED THIS BOOK

MY GOD WHAT AN AWESOME STORY. IT LECT ME WANTING MORE OMG. I THINK IM IN LOVE WITH THOMAS PENNY. HE IS AN AWESOME NARRATOR, I’M ABOUT YO LISTEN AGAIN LOL

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Nice story. Great narrator. Wish it was an bit longer but well worth reading. Good fine

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I'm a fan!

Very enjoyable book! Great characters and storyline! Narrator did a wonderful job and I look forward to listening to more from Beverly Jenkins!

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good Read

loved listening to Thomas Penny. Loved the story even more. I was skeptical at first but Beverly Jenkins never fails!

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I so love this story...

As a teenager, my best friend and I would read Before the Dawn every summer. The rollercoaster of emotion and thrills never cease. But now to have access to just listen and lol is even better. No matter how many times we read this love story, it is like reading the journey for the first time.

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EXCEPTIONAL!

Exceptional describes the harmonious combination of this book. ... the writing, the characters, the dialog, the narration, the history, the mystery, and the romance. Oh, the romance! 🔥 🥵 Sweet sensual, sexy intimacy every woman actually wants to hear, not the vulgarity of so many other 'best selling' novels.

This book made me laugh, cry, and swoon. It has everything and so well performed!! Thomas Penny's voice = SWOON!

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Very good story

I really enjoyed this book. It was so interesting, I couldn’t wait to find out what would happen next. It’s definitely worth the read.

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Great story

I always enjoy this narrator. The story is a bit far fetched but still super enjoyable. I wish they would use the original cover art. I hate when the people don’t look anything like the people in the story. That’s just my 2 cents.

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