To Catch a Raven - Beverly Jenkins Audiobook

Written by Beverly Jenkins
Read by Kim Staunton
Format: MP3
Bitrate: 64 Kbps
Unabridged

Women Who Dare
Publisher: HarperAudio
Release date: August 23, 2022
Duration: 08:50:46

In this Women Who Dare, a fearless grifter who goes undercover to reclaim the stolen Declaration of Independence.

Lying and cheating may be sins to some people, but for Raven Moreaux, it is a way of life. She comes from a long line of grifters and couldn’t be prouder…Until she’s forced to help the government.

A con artist and a tailor join forces to retrieve a stolen copy of the Declaration of Independence. The Pinkerton Detective Agency recruits New Orleans scammer Raven Moreau and Boston businessman Braxton Steele to aide in its latest investigation, threatening false imprisonment if the unlikely duo fails to comply. These strangers must go undercover as husband-and-wife domestic servants to a former Confederate soldier suspected of the theft. Though both start out harshly judgmental of their preconceived notions of the other, their fake marriage and efforts to crack the case soon lead to deep conversations, mutual understanding, and passion. Meanwhile, in an equally swoon worthy subplot, Raven’s mother and Braxton’s father, former lovers themselves, rekindle their old romance.

As ever, Jenkins makes no bones about the difficulties facing Black Americans during the Reconstruction, but neither does she overemphasize hardship and trauma, keeping the spotlight firmly on Black love, joy, and triumph. The heat between Raven and Braxton is palpable and the twisty mystery keeps the pages flying. Fans will be sad to see the end of this outstanding series.

“Kim Staunton narrates this historical romance. Raven Moreaux and Braxton Steel come from very different backgrounds: She is a con artist, and he is a war veteran. Despite this, Raven and Brax must work together to keep their families out of jail. While it would be easy for Staunton to portray Raven as haughty or arrogant, she merely gives Raven her due as a proud woman who knows her worth. Brax initially comes off as aloof and judgmental, but Staunton gives depth and dimension to her portrayal, ultimately showing him to be a man of character and integrity. While the main focus is on the search for a hidden document, the secondary cast of characters is large enough for Staunton to display a range of accents.”—AudioFile