Beverly Jenkins

Through the Storm

Lover of Romance 

This review was originally posted on Addicted To Romance
  

 
  
    Summary 
  
 
Sable, a slave on a plantation in the south, has reached her age of maturity. But when her mistress sells her to a horrible man that has been known to kill his slaves and accuse them unjustly, she knows she must find a way to escape. But when her only family, a beloved aunt is killed in a fire and she learns the truth of her heritage, that she is part of a family of queens. Now through the help of her ancestors and her faith, she flees and manages to reach a freedman camp and meets the charming Raymond LeVeq. She does laundry, writes letters for other ex slaves and aids in the medical tent and falls in love with Raymond. However, she is forced to flee when the man she fears the most comes for her to take ownership of her. She ends up in New Orleans and through a series of events ends up married to Raymond who believes her to be a betrayer. But soon Raymond and Sable reconnect their love affair, but there is danger lurking around the corner that could tear them apart forever.
 
 
  
    Plot and Story Line 
  
 
In Through The Storm, we get the continued story that began with Indigo. Now technically it is considered a single title, but I personally place it in this series, because it is connected to this family. We even get some interaction between Hester and Galen with this story and boy was that fun to see!! Through The Storm takes place a few years later from Indigo. Its at the end of the Civil War and we get to the beginning of the transition to the reconstruction era. This was a time period I haven't read too much of, but boy does Beverly Jenkins spin a historical tale with fabulous historical detail. As I was listening to this narration, I was swept away by this story and seeing certain historical events come into play with a mix of a powerful love story.

I was simply in love with this book in every moment I couldn't help but get excited by the play of events. I found quite a few surprises and twists, and what an entertaining read. Reconnecting with this author has been so fun, and I had forgotten how much I enjoy her writing. I loved the elements of two opposite people (honestly they are like oil and water). One is charismatic, charming and has no trouble finding women to bed at a crook of his finger and has money aplenty. Now Sable, has never had the chance to be flirty or charming. She has lived a life as a house slave, kept away from men. We see some growth in these characters, but most especially in Sable. She really comes into herself through her journey. I admired her strength and the ways that she stands up to Raymond. She is true to herself and her values, and I loved that she didn't just give into the seduction that Raymond wanted for her. She makes him work for it and yeah Raymond so deserved that. But after they are separated and come back together, they have to rebuild the trust they lost. But thankfully it doesn't take long and we also get more of the delightful LeVeq brothers. Now they are all so entertaining and I loved how this family stands together. There were serious moments, many fun and silly moments, fascinating moments and some tear jerking moments that bring about a well-balanced romance I couldn't get enough of.
 
  
    The Narration 
  
 
I really loved this narrator, at first I wasn't too impressed, she seems to be just a average one however I was really delighted in how she portrayed the accents. Her voice was pleasant and engaging and I couldn't wait to put my ear buds in to listen to her narrate this delightful story. I believe this narrator, really made this story even better and I am so glad I was able to get it in narration form.
 
  
    The Cover 
  
 
WHAT a cover!!! I just love it, because it portrays these two so well. I love how tender and sweet their pose is, with the warm colors displayed.
 
  
    Overall View 
  
 
Through The Storm is a stimulating romance that takes you through the Civil War Era and a couple finding a beautiful love in this tension filled time. MAJESTIC!!


  


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