Beverly Jenkins Reading Order

4 books (2012–2022)

Beverly Jenkins edited four romance anthologies published between 2012 and 2022, with the series appearing to be complete. These collections should be read in publication order, beginning with Merry Sexy Christmas, followed by It Happened One Valentine's Day, Heart's Kiss: Issue 9, and Black Love Matters: Real Talk on Romance, Being Seen, and Happily Ever Afters. Each volume features multiple romance stories and essays celebrating Black love and relationships.

Start with Merry Sexy Christmas, the first of 4 books in the Anthologies series.

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1	Merry Sexy Christmas 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	It Happened One Valentine's Day 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Heart’s Kiss: Issue 9 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Black Love Matters: Real Talk on Romance, Being Seen, and Happily Ever Afters 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (2002–2003)

This complete two-book romance series by Beverly Jenkins spans 2002 to 2003 and should be read in publication order. The series consists of Belle, also published as Belle and the Beau, followed by Josephine. Both titles are standalone entries that can be enjoyed independently, though reading them in sequence provides the intended experience.

Start with Belle / Belle and the Beau and read in order.

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1	Belle / Belle and the Beau 2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Josephine 2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

13 books (2009–2025)

Beverly Jenkins' Blessings series consists of thirteen romance novels published between 2009 and 2025, with the series still ongoing. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with A Second Helping and continuing through the most recent entry, Calling All Blessings. Each novel in the series can be enjoyed independently while also connecting to the broader community and characters that develop across the collection.

Start with A Second Helping, the first of 13 books in the Blessings series.

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1	A Second Helping 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Bring on the Blessings 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Something Old, Something New 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	A Wish and a Prayer 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Crystal Clear 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Heart of Gold 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	For Your Love 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Stepping to a New Day 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Chasing Down a Dream 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	Second Time Sweeter 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	On the Corner of Hope and Main 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	A Christmas to Remember 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13	Calling All Blessings 2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (2013–2014)

This complete romance series by Beverly Jenkins consists of three books published between 2013 and 2014. The novels should be read in publication order: Destiny's Embrace, Destiny's Surrender, and Destiny's Captive. Each installment builds on the previous story, making sequential reading essential for following the character development and interconnected narrative throughout the trilogy.

Start with Destiny's Embrace and read in order.

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1	Destiny's Embrace 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Destiny's Surrender 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Destiny's Captive 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (2004–2007)

Beverly Jenkins's Edge series consists of two contemporary romance novels published between 2004 and 2007. The complete duology should be read in publication order, beginning with The Edge of Dawn followed by The Edge of Midnight. Each book stands alone but benefits from being read sequentially as the series progresses.

Start with The Edge of Dawn and read in order.

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1	The Edge of Dawn 2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Edge of Midnight 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (2016–2018)

Beverly Jenkins' Old West romance series consists of three complete novels published between 2016 and 2018. The books should be read in publication order: Forbidden, Breathless, and Tempest. This series showcases Jenkins' signature historical romance style set against the backdrop of the American frontier.

Start with Forbidden and read in order.

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1	Forbidden 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Breathless 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Tempest 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

5 books (2007–2021)

Beverly Jenkins' Short Stories/Novellas series spans five romance entries published between 2007 and 2021, including Prisoner of Love, Homecoming, This Christmas Rivalry, You Sang to Me, and Rare Danger. The series appears to be complete and should be read in publication order. Each installment is a standalone short work that can be enjoyed independently.

Start with Prisoner of Love, the first of 5 books in the Short Stories/Novellas series.

7 books (2002–2018)

Beverly Jenkins's Short Story Collections series comprises seven romance short story collections published between 2002 and 2018, with the series now complete. Read the books in publication order, beginning with Gettin' Merry and progressing through Cuffed by Candlelight, Once Upon a Holiday, Rhythms of Love, Baby Let It Snow, Island for Two, and concluding with A Beverly Jenkins Romance Collection. Each volume offers standalone romantic tales from this prolific romance author.

Start with Gettin' Merry, the first of 7 books in the Short Story Collections series.

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1	Gettin' Merry 2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Cuffed by Candlelight 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Once Upon a Holiday 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Rhythms of Love 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Baby, Let It Snow 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Island for Two 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	A Beverly Jenkins Romance Collection 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

17 books (1994–2019)

Beverly Jenkins published seventeen standalone romance novels between 1994 and 2019, beginning with Night Song and concluding with Hawaii Magic and two additional titles. While each novel functions as an independent story, readers should follow publication order to experience them as Jenkins intended. The series is complete and represents the full scope of her standalone romance work across this twenty-five year period.

Start with Night Song, the first of 17 books in the Standalone Novels series.

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1	Night Song 1994Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Indigo 1996Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Topaz 1997Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	The Taming of Jessi Rose 1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Always and Forever 2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Before the Dawn 2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	A Chance at Love 2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Black Lace 2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Something Like Love 2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	Sexy/Dangerous 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	Deadly Sexy 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	Wild Sweet Love 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13	Midnight 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14	Night Hawk 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15	Hawaii Magic 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16	I'll Be Home for Christmas 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
17	One Masked Night 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (1995–2008)

Beverly Jenkins' Grayson Family series consists of two historical romance novels published between 1995 and 2008. The series is complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with Vivid followed by Jewel. Both books are standalone entries that can be enjoyed independently, though reading them sequentially provides the fullest experience of the family's story.

Start with Vivid and read in order.

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1	Vivid 1995Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Jewel 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (1998–2009)

Beverly Jenkins's Le Veq Family series comprises three complete historical romance novels published between 1998 and 2009. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with Through the Storm, followed by Winds of the Storm, and concluding with Captured. This finished series showcases Jenkins's signature style within the romance genre.

Start with Through the Storm and read in order.

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1	Through the Storm 1998Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Winds of the Storm 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Captured 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (2019–2022)

Beverly Jenkins's Women Who Dare trilogy spans from 2019 to 2022, offering three standalone historical romance novels set in distinct time periods and locations. The series includes Rebel, Wild Rain, and To Catch a Raven, each following different protagonists with their own complete love stories. While the books can be read independently, reading them in publication order provides the best experience and allows you to follow Jenkins's exploration of courageous Black women throughout history. The trilogy appears to be complete as of 2022.

Start with Rebel and read in order.

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1	Rebel 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Wild Rain 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	To Catch a Raven 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible