Book Review: Wild Rain by Beverly Jenkins
With all the excitement surrounding Bridgerton, it has been such a joy to see historical romance fans (new and old) come together to celebrate the show and such a phenomenal sub-genre of romance. I can’t wait to see all the new books that are acquired and published now that there has been a resurgence in interest!
I have been a historical romance fan since my first Lisa Kleypas (Dreaming of You – Derek Craven! *sigh*), but at times, the HR readership tends to go down the Victorian and Regency historical romance rabbit hole, never to return. And it means missing out on some gorgeous stories at different points in time.
That is why I was thrilled to get my hands on an early copy of Wild Rain by Beverly Jenkins. Focused on post-Civil War America, Ms. Jenkins paints a beautiful, heart-wrenching picture of the life of Spring Lee, balancing the reality of the time with the romance of a true connection found.
From the Publisher:
The second novel in USA Today bestselling author Beverly Jenkins’ compelling new Women Who Dare series follows a female rancher in Wyoming after the Civil War.
A reporter has come to Wyoming to do a story on doctors for his Black newspaper back east. He thinks Colton Lee will be an interesting subject…until he meets Colton’s sister Spring. She runs her own ranch, wears denim pants instead of dresses, and is the most fascinating woman he’s ever met.
But Spring, who has overcome a raucous and scandalous past, isn’t looking for, nor does she want, love. As their attraction grows, will their differences come between them or unite them for an everlasting love?
My Thoughts:
I loved Spring’s spirit—she was powerful, quick-witted, and didn’t have time for anyone’s nonsense. And— *a bit of a spoiler here*— her wants in life and in love didn’t change just because of a man. She wasn’t magically “healed” or “changed.” She is a rancher through and through. Knows the life she leads, what she wants, and goes after it. We need more Spring Lee characters in romance—historical and beyond.
With great atmosphere, an evil you can truly hate down to your bones, and a sweet hero who only wants to be with the woman he loves and admires, seeing her for who she really is, Wild Rain was a sweet read that historical romance fans across the board will enjoy.
Wild Rain by Beverly Jenkins is now available at all your major retailers, so you don’t have to wait to grab this great read!