Beverly Jenkins

Beverly Jenkins is an acclaimed American author renowned for her historical romance novels featuring African American characters. Born in 1951 in Detroit, she discovered her passion for writing at a young age. After graduating from Michigan State University, she pursued a career in journalism but later transitioned to writing romance novels. Jenkins's breakthrough came with her 1994 novel, "Night Song," which garnered critical acclaim and established her as a leading voice in historical romance. Over the years, she has published numerous bestselling novels set in the antebellum South and the Reconstruction era, including "Destiny's Embrace," "Dreamlight," and "Tempted by Trouble." Her works have earned her numerous awards and accolades, including the Romance Writers of America Lifetime Achievement Award and the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literary Work. Jenkins's novels have also been lauded for their accurate portrayal of African American history and culture and their exploration of the complexities of race and gender in the 19th century.