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The Edge of Dawn

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While most women can think of better things happening to them rather than kidnapping and having their life threatened, if you have to go through it you might as well go through it with Galen Anthony St. Martin; Saint to those who are Beverly Jenkins' fans. The Edge of Dawn is Beverly Jenkins eleventh book and her second in her contemporary romances. That is right ladies, Saint has his own story.

A prominent Michigan doctor is murdered. When his daughter Narice comes home to lay him to rest, she finds that his murder was not an accident and she has three groups of people searching for a North African Diamond that her father hid. Those who killed her father snap her up but before their interrogation she is saved by her own "Saint". Narice and Saint together venture to find the must sought after diamond, but had no idea that they would find a much-denied love.

This novel is hot hot hot! Beverly Jenkins sizzles the pages, with lust, intrigue, and her signature style of adding real true to life African American history. Narice and Saint are one of the hottest couples since his ancestors, Galeno and Hester (you Beverly fans know what I am talking about). When I read Ms. Jenkins first contemporary novel I enjoyed it but not as much as her historical romances. Well, with the sophomore effort in contemporary romance she has removed any doubt that she can can hold her own in that genre as well. Beverly Jenkins fan she has knocked the ball out of the park with this one. Newcomers, welcome to Beverlyland.

Kotanya
APOOO Bookclub

Ms Jenkins has done it again. Even when not writing historicals she is giving lessons into the rich African American legacy that is an integrel part of America's history.

The mysterious Galen Anthony "Saint" St Martin, a self proclaimed mercenary finds himself pitted against an old enemy in his quest to find the Eye of Sheba. Teamed with the beautiful Narice Jordan, founder and CEO of Jordan Academy a school for children of the elite and daughter of the Eyes Keeper. Saint never suspected this assignment would not only have his life in danger but his heart as well.

Narice is kidnapped not once but twice after burying her father who died in a suspicious house fire. Saint discovers the hard way there is alot more to the headmistress than her file indicates as he chases the former track star through the streets of Detroit. Trying to convince Narice her safety is his priority as they prepare to meet The Majesty is the cause of some very funny moments between the pair.

Using the quilt her father left as their road map to find the treasured Eye. Saint and Narice become one anothers salvation against armed helicopters, car chases, laced darts and syringes as their lives are constantly endangered and they get closer to finding the Eye. As well as closer to realizing the full depth of their attraction.

Narice is no screaming female waiting for her galant hero to rescue her. But, she can't ignore her need for the handsome, shaded cheetah. Saint's admiration and reverence for the fearless strength of this classy woman who's not afraid to admit her faults grows along with his emotions he trys to protect.

Great secondary characters, Uncle Willie and Arnold don't play, Jesse and James really don't play. Portia is a force alone and Aunt Camille takes no prisoners. Although Mykel and Sarita played a small part I missed not seeing Hizzoner. I loved everything about this book and did not think Saint was literally blind only in the sense of bad vision the way many of us who wear vision enhancements are. I recommend for those who have not read the prequel, Edge Of Midnight is a must read.

After burying her father, thirty-seven years old Narice Jordan takes a taxi to the Detroit Airport so she can fly to her Baltimore home. However, the driver abducts her demanding she tell him what her dad did with the "Eye of Sheba" diamond. Narice insists she knows nothing. Anthony "Saint" St. Martin arrives to rescue Narice, but he and the driver Arthur Ridley know he each other. Ridley warns Narice not to trust the Saint as he will take her to edge, but eventually dump her once he achieves his objective, the diamond.

Narice did not need the warning as she trusts no man even as the Saint treats her nice and she is attracted to him. Still she knows he has an agenda that obviously ties back to the missing diamond that Ridley insisted her father stole. As Narice insists she knows nothing, she and the Saint fall in love, but can she trust him with her heart and perhaps her life since the diamond is his obvious target.

Known for her incredible historical novels, Beverly Jenkins has effortlessly switched gears to the romantic suspense genre with this tense thriller, her second sub-genre offering (see at THE EDGE OF MIDNIGHT). The tale is action packed, provides interesting Black history tidbits, and stars two wonderful protagonists. Though Saint is a bit stereotyped as an action antihero, readers will appreciate his role as a rare in novels African-American champion while Narice brings freshness to the fast-paced plot. As expected, Ms. Jenkins provides the audience with a fabulous thriller.

Harriet Klausner

The Edge of Dawn was a good and fast-paced read. I read this 372-page book in a day. It kept my attention from page one to 372. This much anticipated book was worth the wait. Saint showed another side of himself.

I cannot wait to see his brother Drake's story and also see how the brothers are tied together. Going from historical to contemporary, Ms. Jenkins is a romance powerhouse.

I am just truly amazed by the writing of Ms. Jenkins. I have never been disappointed in any of her books. Each book she writes has something very special about it that the other doesn't have. Of course I have my favorites, but The Edge of Dawn is fast-paced, action-packed, and will have you on the edge of your seat the whole time. I kept thinking to myself when will Narice and Saint get some time alone! Well, let's just say that when they do, whew!!! it'll be worth the wait. I love the depth of the characters in that their budding relationship/romance takes its time in a sweet sort of old-fashioned way without the drama of an ex or any misunderstandings. They don't get together and then breakup to makeup.....it's a relationship that is building and building. I loved Narice's character (mature, strong, yet girly all the same). Thanks Ms. Jenkins, again. I can't wait for the next one. You rock!! Also thanks for the quilt references...I am very intrigued and am planning to purchase the book you referenced in your acknowledgement for my daughter.

Ok so I know that Ms. J does her thing with histroical romances but she definitely is "doing the damn thing" with romantic suspense. This book had non stop action, humor and of course romance. Saint, Saint, Saint!!!! That's all I have to say about our hero. Narice held her own as well. Ms. J is one of my favorite authors. I don't have to read a review or even have an idea what the book is about, I just buy it!
Definte recommendation.

All roled into one novel. Beverly Jenkins has proven to be a wonderful historical romance writer. This book has plenty of action, mystery and romance. You don't know what to expect next and that's a good thing. If you read Beverly Jenkins books you'll notice that most of them have a link to another. It makes you want to go back and read the book before this one. I want to know the history of Cyclops (Galen) and his family now. The ending was not a disappointment in this book. In fact it ended beautiful. I recommend this book to all romance and mystery fans. It's a wonderful read.

I'm not at all surprise how captivating this book is. To say this book is well written is truly an understatement. I think I am becoming Ms. Jenkins biggest fan. I was listening to her book while cleaning the kitchen. Somehow I ended up actually sitting at the table with my chin in my hand as if I were watching a television program. That's how captivated I became. Her ability to decsribe the details of how vehicles were clashing and crushing whatever was in their path took me there. I was at the side of the road watching it all. It was a mess. My curiousity was having a difficult time waiting to see what would happen next. Although I didn't skip any pages, but I was anxious. These men in her books are such experts in their encounter with their love. This was a suspense and another well written love story. Thanks for another adventure.

I just loved the sequel to "The Edge of Midnight". It was poignant and memorable and one that I will definetly reread. Saint's character is a rugged, but sexy international operative yet at the same time Ms. Jenkins shows his vulnerable and romantic side. The heroine is rich, intelligent but also tough. This is truly an action, adventure and kept me on the "edge" of my seat. I read it in one sitting. Can't wait to read Drake's story. I love the historical element that Ms. Jenkins always adds to her stories. The book is brillantly written and certainly is a movie contender. Keep us posted Encore!!

The first book of Ms. Jenkins that I read was "Deadly Sexy" and I loved it, this book..what comes after love!! My fellow reviewers don't think I'm nutsy coo-coo but have you ever been so engrossed with a book and when you finished it you got alittle depressed, melancholy even? Well that's what happened to me. The characters, the storyline..brilliant. What can I say about Galen Anthony St. Martin let's see: fabulous, gorgeous, funny, fearless, deadly, the adjectives go on and on. Narice Jordan, no damsel in distress here, the sistah held her own. Willie, Portia and Camile hey age aint nothing but a number. Arthur Ridley and Gus Green, when are you guys gonna learn? The quest to retrieve a rare diamond using a quilt as a map was thought-provoking and enlightning. Saint and Narice are an awesome couple because he's constantly keeping her out of harm's way and she's hanging in there right along with him as he shoots helicopters out the sky all while wearing prescription shades which I think on a man is hella sexy! Had I'd known this book was part of a trilogy, I would have read them in order. I'm reading "Midnight" now followed by "Black Lace". Ms. Jenkins let me express that you are a fantastic storyteller. Angel and Cyclops what a team.