Tempest

Regan Carmichael, a mail-order bride, travels from Arizona to Wyoming Territory in 1885 to marry widowed doctor Adam Carr. Their first meeting involves Regan shooting at Adam, mistaking him for a bandit on the road. The pair must navigate their new life together in the Wyoming frontier while managing Adam's young daughter, his medical practice, and the complexities of their arranged marriage. Regan's independent spirit and skill with a rifle challenge the traditional expectations for women in their community. Cultural tensions, frontier dangers, and family dynamics shape the development of their relationship in Spring Lake, Wyoming. The story incorporates historical elements of the American West, including the presence of Black cowboys and settlers who made their lives on the frontier. This historical romance explores themes of second chances, the evolution of trust, and the breaking down of preconceptions. The narrative examines how two strong-willed individuals learn to build a partnership while maintaining their individual identities.

Readers call this a satisfying conclusion to Jenkins' Old West series, with strong chemistry between leads Regan and Spring. Multiple reviews highlight the historical details about Black doctors and medicine in the 1800s. Liked: - Complex female protagonist who defies period conventions - Authentic period medical practices and terminology - Balance of romance with historical elements - Representation of educated Black professionals - Fast-paced plot Disliked: - Some found the conflict resolution rushed - A few readers wanted more backstory for secondary characters - Medical scenes too detailed for squeamish readers Ratings: Goodreads: 4.3/5 (2,100+ ratings) Amazon: 4.6/5 (900+ ratings) Reader quote: "Spring's determination to practice medicine despite societal barriers makes for a compelling story arc." - Goodreads reviewer "The medical scenes were fascinating but occasionally too graphic." - Amazon reviewer

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🌟 Beverly Jenkins extensively researched Wyoming Territory's history to accurately portray the region's first Black doctor, which inspired the protagonist Dr. Colton Sawyer. 🌟 The author incorporated true historical details about the difficulties faced by African-American doctors in the post-Civil War era, including their struggle for recognition from white medical establishments. 🌟 "Tempest" is part of Jenkins' "Old West" series, which has helped pioneer the sub-genre of African-American historical romance in mainstream publishing. 🌟 The book's setting in 1884 Wyoming Territory reflects a time when the region was notably progressive, having granted women the right to vote in 1869—50 years before the 19th Amendment. 🌟 Beverly Jenkins received the 2017 Romance Writers of America Nora Roberts Lifetime Achievement Award for her contributions to historical romance and her groundbreaking representation of Black characters in the genre.