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Rebel: Women Who Dare by Beverly Jenkins 
Published by Avon Publishing on May 28, 2019
Pages: 384
The first novel in USA Today bestselling author Beverly Jenkins’ compelling new series follows a Northern woman south in the chaotic aftermath of the Civil War.
Valinda Lacey’s mission in the steamy heart of New Orleans is to help the newly emancipated community survive and flourish. But soon she discovers that here, freedom can also mean danger. When thugs destroy the school she has set up and then target her, Valinda runs for her life—and straight into the arms of Captain Drake LeVeq.
As an architect from an old New Orleans family, Drake has a deeply personal interest in rebuilding the city. Raised by strong women, he recognizes Valinda’s determination. And he can’t stop admiring—or wanting—her. But when Valinda’s father demands she return home to marry a man she doesn’t love, her daring rebellion draws Drake into an irresistible intrigue.
Rebel is a beautiful historical romance novel set during Reconstruction and located in New Orleans.
When Captain Drake LeVeq rescues Valinda Lacy, schoolmistress from New York, from attackers, she becomes the object of his affection, and a beautiful romance begins. Along the way, there is a lot of drama and historical information that I loved reading.
The thing I love about a Beverly Jenkins book is her ability to flesh out all the characters and the historical background of each story. Her writing is always tight and leaves you wanting to read the next installment of whatever series it happens to be.
I highly recommend this book and all others that Beverly Jenkins writes. You will not be disappointed.
Reviewed by: Linda C.
