The Edge of Midnight audiobook

Are we surprised? Not at all! Beverly Jenkins is a genius no matter the genre!Waywardathon Prompt: Phantom Traveler (MC goes under cover)Black Author Readathon Prompt: Romantic suspense

** spoiler alert ** What a ride . This book is an amazing showcase of Ms. Beverly's talent for writing engaging heroines and alpha heros. The meet cute was so unusual and I loved how it set the tone for this book that I cant wait to read the next in this series .

I really hate when my reading is interrupted, especially when in the middle of an incredible story.Sarita Grayson is a fighter for the underprivileged, under-served and the forgotten. She runs a center that is barely hanging on and now with an eviction notice if $17,000 isn't paid the center is bound to close. Sarita is desperate to keep the center open, it is a safe haven for the children and a place for the seniors plus they also serve meals to the shut in. But desperate times calls for desperate measures and in this case it was a case of doing business with the devil.Mykal Chandler is a rich, successful architect with his own company and runs an organization called NIA with the help of the government, they strategically and in a calculated way take down drug houses, drug dealers, murderers and everything in between. Mykal has his eye on one person in particular but before he can make his move, an alarm goes off and in his investigation he is shot. He thinks its a young teen who did it but will find out days later in fact it was a grown woman.Mykal is in need of a fake wife, he has talked his brothers into believing that he needs this so that he can fully concentrate on NIA and keep the women away from him. Low and behold the woman who is brother brings to him is none other that the person who shot him and now he sees she is not some young teenager but a full grown woman. Now things have just went south with all of his plans.Mykal and Sarita will have to be in each other's lives, the diamonds she stole for the devil has now been murdered so she needs the protection. And Mykal furious as ever still needs the pretend wife which Sarita has no choice but to agree too. This story was full of intrigue, suspense, murder and of course serious romance. Author Beverly Jenkins sure knows how to write a book. I also love how she ties her historical stories in with her contemporaries because the present characters are the descendants of the historical characters. Now I have to start reading those stories now because I need to know the stories of the ancestors.This is an amazing story that I guarantee you will not be able to put down. I loved every minute of it and I look forward to reading more books by this author.Well Until My Next Review Ciao Bellas!

Saint and Narice couldn't be more different or better made for each other. Saint is my kind of man, dark and mysterious but will kick ass for the woman he loves.

*book read via audiobooks*. My reading history consists of any and everything and recently I’ve gotten into mystery/thriller/romance novels beyond my favs of Mosley and Dickey. I can never get enough of Gideon nor Easy Rawlins (sometimes it’s good to be bad for the right moral reasons). I’m adding Mychel Chandler and Saint (saint is the quiet storm) to my list. Yes Surita at times was headstrong and defiant however history has showed us time and time again, black women just “get it done”. No time to wait for others to “decide” of the brown and black elders and babies are fed, housed and educated; can’t wait for a board to decide if the grant will be approved and let’s not forget sometimes that dime is ‘squeezed’ to have a penny for the next day. Faye was a force to be reckoned with and “the enemy of my enemy is my friend” was the saving grace for both women who struggle in a testosterone laden and lead world. Prior to reading Ms. Jenkins, I read another mystery/thriller/romance novel and by FAR enjoyed BJ erotic sex scenes so much better! I’m ready to invest in a no tie string, no lace enclosure Kimono and a Swarvorski encrusted bustier to up my bedroom game. I think. Well I hope that Ms. Jenkins future Shero can take the time, hang up her cape for awhile and be open to the possibilities of the man who wants to be by her side. That wouldn’t make the SHERO annoying, whiny or stereotypical. It will show her vulnerability and ability to work together from the onset and vanquish their enemies. GREAT READ! The author’s usage of intimate language is divine. Her ability to paint scenes and settings without profanity and use of vulgar names for genitalia only enhanced this novel.

What a page turner! I started this yesterday morning and had to force myself to stop reading when I realized it would soon be finished before bed time then I would have nothing to read today. I've read other stories by Beverly Jenkins and have enjoyed them all but so far this one is the best. It was mentioned by another Goodreads member in her comments and I was lucky to get it when GR obtained one (1!) copy. Lately I've been disappointed with the books I've read. I was so happy our library had reopened and I could go inside and browse the new releases. I checked out three new books and was eager to begin reading. All three were awful as have been others I've read recently. I was beginning to dread starting another book."The Edge of Midnight" was exciting. It is a romance novel but the action keeps the story moving. The plot was tight, nothing in the writing was unnecessary to the story. This is how I like my stories.Thank you Ms. Jenkins, it was a wonderful feeling to get lost in a book again.

Finishing 2 books in one day? Rating both of them well? Who am I??? This was good, one of the more original plot lines and I liked the romance. The book felt like it slightly dragged a bit too much as it overly focused on the romance for a time period in my opinion and that's the only reason it lost a star.

The strengh of this female lead was amazing and the story kept me engaged until the end. Love it!

Great Read. Just as I expect from Beverly Jenkins but I still love her african american historical romances the best.

Sarita and Mykal...The Edge This was a very intriguing story. Sarita runs a community center in one of the most neglected parts of Detroit. She is a lot like Hester from Ms. Bev’s novel ‘Indigo.’ Both women are more concerned with helping others than they are about their own comforts. Mykal has a regular day job as an architect (very wealthy), and by night he’s is a government sanctioned vigilante. He is very much like Galen from ‘Indigo,’ going by the name Black Daniel, who facilitates the relocation of escaped slaves. The similarities between this book and ‘Indigo’ are striking. The fact that Mykal is a descendant of Galen and Hester makes perfect sense. The only difference between 'The Edged of Midnight’ the bad guy/entity is drug lords and gangs, and in ‘Indigo,’ the bad guy/entity is slavery.This novel had everything: action, mystery, jealousy, gun shots, fights, kidnapping, romance, love scenes, and more. Like with all the works of Ms. Bev, the research for this book was top notch. Not only could I clearly envision the areas in and around Detroit, I felt like a resident. Sarita's love of her city was contagious. I've never even been there, yet, through this novel, I feel a certain connection to the overlooked areas of this vibrant city. And, as for the love story between Sarita and Mykal, it was as hot as fire. I look forward to reading the stories of Drake (Mykals brother and the city's mayor), and Saint (Sarita's foster brother and Mykal's half-brother).

** spoiler alert ** I really enjoyed this book. Sarita is a hard worker striving to better her community. She is loved by young and old in her neighborhood for all she does. She even agreed to break the law to ensure the beloved community center continues to operate. Mykal is a wealthy architect who works hard and spends all of his available time working and serving the community behind the scenes and it often gets dangerous. The circumstances that bring the two together are intriguing and unconventional. They argue, misunderstand each other and yet they fall in love! I love the connection to characters in Jenkins’s historical fiction work as well!

I wish these books were listed as a series. The main characters in The Edge of Midnight, The Edge of Dawn, and Black Lace are all based on three half brothers who are descendants of Galen Vachon/The Black Daniel from Beverly Jenkins' historical romance novel Indigo. I really love how the storyline has continued. This is my favorite of the BJ contemporary romances. It gave me Through the Storm/Raimond & Sable vibes. The story is about an unexpected love between a Detroit socialite and a woman dedicated to protecting the community she lives in and the people who live there. Even though it is somewhat predictable, the drama is intense, and so is the passion between the two MC.

Loved Sarina and MykI love Beverly Jenkins and I lice thus book. Its been awhile since I read ur and I still live it. Sarita was fierce and loyal and Mykal was mysterious and powerful. I loved watching Sarita and Myk learn to trust each other and fall in love. I loved the family and friends. I will be rereading Drake and Saint's s story next.