Sensually, Scintillating...The Multi-Faceted Jewel...

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	• Jewel (Avon Historical Romance) Beverly Jenkins Avon, 2008 - 384 pages average customer review:based on 31 reviews view larger image
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highly recommended

Sensually, Scintillating...The Multi-Faceted Jewel...

Grayson Grove's bachelor, Eli Grayson, has one dream and that is to have a worthy newspaper for the growing all-Black town. Due to lack of funds, Eli was forced to close the town's newspaper, the Gazette. Upon receiving a letter from G.W. Hicks, owner of the largest Black newspaper syndicates in the country, Grayson's excitement is limitless. That soon puts him in a precarious predicament: now he's in need of a wife to placate Mr. Hicks' pledge to back the newspaper venture. Behind door #1 is the only daughter of lumber beast, Adam Crowley, the pragmatic Jewel. She's content wearing trousers, planting flowers, and tending to the needs of her father and five brothers. Secretly fantasizing about Eli, she's stunned when he requests her help with his ploy to gain Mr. Hicks backing in re-opening the Gazette. Against her better judgment, she consents and finds herself with a sullied reputation unless she does the unthinkable: correct the lie that she and Eli presented to Mr. Hicks.

Snap, crackle, and pop would be an appropriate description of the sparks that sizzle when the newlyweds accept the other's vices, and Eli exhibits his skills as to why he's known as the Casanova of Cass County and sensually deflowers the young virgin. The woman who caused Eli to bring shame to his family resurfaces with many secrets, and her malodorous scent of trouble soon follows as she maliciously begins her trek to destroy the men in the town.

Ms. Jenkins fluency in creativity flows so effortlessly that you naturally become enchanted with each character and their storylines. I've yet to put one of her books down and felt anything but pure enjoyment! Her characters are so loveable that with each read, she amazes you with their individual personalities. They're realistic, bear numerous flaws, but their hearts and souls are so full of love and life, reaching the ending is actually depressing. Jewel is a refreshing, compelling read that is innocent yet has numerous risqué scenes. It is mos def so hard to say good-bye to each of Ms. Jenkins' reads!!!!

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History comes alive...

Eli Grayson has put himself deeply in debt trying to keep the town's newspaper afloat so he is thrilled to learn that G.W. Hicks wants to invest in and reopen the Gazette. There's just one problem... Eli needs a wife!

Jewel Crowley can't believe the nerve of Eli, asking her to pose as his wife. Her reputation will be ruined if anyone hears of the ruse. Never mind that Eli is known as the Colored Casanova of Cass County! Will Jewel and Eli be able to turn this farce into a real marriage? And will their shaky relationship be destroyed when Eli's past comes back to haunt him?

Beverly Jenkins is a master at weaving history together with a solid romance to produce fantastic stories. JEWEL is no exception. She sheds light on little known tidbits of history, showing their importance by integrating them with vividly drawn characters. History truly comes alive in any book by Beverly Jenkins.

JEWEL is a fascinating portrayal of two strong willed characters. I love Jewel's spunk and her willingness to defy convention in order to maintain her independence and dignity! Seeing the time period through her eyes is a real eye opener as it gives me a new appreciation for just how far women's rights really have improved. Perhaps the only thing that could have made this great book better would have been if the resolution with Cecile had occurred just a tad sooner. Seeing her in the prologue whetted my appetite for what was to come and it was hard to wait so long for her reappearance.

Beverly Jenkins is an author I appreciate whether the setting is contemporary or historical. JEWEL shows exactly why Ms. Jenkins is a top selling author as her books are always enjoyable. Easily recommended!

COURTESY OF CK2S KWIPS AND KRITIQUES

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A Definite Jewel to read

I am a die hard BJ fan and she does not disappoint in this story about Jewel and Eli. Wonderful "girl-next-door" turned hot romance story! You got to add this one to your collection. You will not be disappointed.

It's okay read, 3.5 stars

Good plot....likeable characters...steamy sex... Not one of her better book. I have 4 of BJ's historical romance books: Always & Forver,Night Song,Through the Storm, and favorite one is A Chance at Love. But I would read another of her book.

A VERY,ENJOYABLE, WITTY READ!!!!!!!

I LOVED THIS BOOK , FOR WHAT STARTED OUT AS A LITTLE WHITE LIE, TURNED INTO A VERY ROMANTIC ,BEAUTIFUL LOVE STORY!!!! I'M NOT TOO FOND OF OLD WEST STORIES, THEY HAVE TO BE EXCELLENT FOR ME TO FINISH READING, THIS ONE DEFINITELY WAS!!!!! I REALLY DID ENJOY THIS BOOK AND IT DIDN'T TAKE ME LONG TO FINISH READING IT, I READ IT IN 2 DAYS!!!!

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A proposal she had no choice but to accept . . .

Though Eli Grayson is one of the most handsome, charming, and intelligent men in Grayson Grove, no one will take a chance on a confirmed bachelor. Unwilling to give up his dreams, Eli convinces his friend Jewel to pose as his wife. Their masquerade is to last just one night . . . but when word gets out, Eli and Jewel must tie the knot to save his career?and her reputation.

Became a love she never expected . . .

Angry at being forced to turn her life upside down, Jewel never imagined that a white-hot passion would consume her once she and Eli became husband and wife. Sharing a bed has turned their prim friendship into a sensuous love affair . . . but when a woman from Eli's past returns to stir up trouble, he and Jewel will learn just how far they'll go to protect the precious gem of their newfound passion.

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