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Night Hawk Kindle Edition

by Beverly Jenkins (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 876 ratings
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Outlaw. Preacher. Night Hawk. He's had many names, but he can't escape the past.

Since Ian Vance's beloved wife was murdered years ago, the hardened bounty hunter know she'll never feel love or tenderness again, so he's made it his mission to ensure others get their justice. But when he's charged with delivering a sharp-eyed beauty to the law, Ian can't help but feel he may still have something left to lose.

Orphaned at twelve, Maggie Freeman has always found her way out of trouble. But now there's a vigilante mob at her back who would like nothing more than to see her hang for a crime she didn't commit. Maggie may have to accept help for the first time in her life . . .even if it's from the one man standing between her and freedom.

As the past closes in, the sassy prisoner and toughened lawman may just find a passion between them that could bring blinding happiness . . . if they'll let it.

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  1. Print length
    389 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Avon
  4. Publication date
    October 25, 2011
  5. File size
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Outlaw.Preacher. Night Hawk.He’s had many names,but he can’t escape the past.

Since Ian Vance’s beloved wife was murderedyears ago, the hardened bounty hunter knowshe’ll never feel love or tenderness again, so he’smade it his mission to ensure others get theirjustice. But when he’s charged with delivering asharp-eyed beauty to the law, Ian can’t helpbut feel he may still have something left to lose.

Orphaned at twelve, Maggie Freeman hasalways found her way out of trouble. But nowthere’s a vigilante mob at her back who wouldlike nothing more than to see her hang for acrime she didn’t commit. Maggie may have toaccept help for the first time in her life . . .even if it’s from the one man standing betweenher and freedom.

As the past closes in, the sassy prisonerand toughened lawman may just find a passionbetween them that could bring blindinghappiness . . . if they’ll let it.

About the Author

Beverly Jenkins is the recipient of the 2018 Michigan Author Award by the Michigan Library Association, the 2017 Romance Writers of America Lifetime Achievement Award, as well as the 2016 Romantic Times Reviewers’ Choice Award for historical romance. She has been nominated for the NAACP Image Award in Literature, was featured in both the documentary Love Between the Covers and on CBS Sunday Morning. Since the publication of Night Song in 1994, she has been leading the charge for inclusive romance, and has been a constant darling of reviewers, fans, and her peers alike, garnering accolades for her work from the likes of The Wall Street Journal, People Magazine, and NPR.

To read more about Beverly, visit her at www.BeverlyJenkins.net.

 

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B004YW4B5K
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Avon (October 25, 2011)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 25, 2011
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.7 MB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 389 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
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Beverly Jenkins is the recipient of the 2018 Michigan Author Award by the Michigan Library Association, the 2017 Romance Writers of America Nora Roberts Lifetime Achievement Award, as well as the 2016 Romantic Times Reviewers' Choice Award for historical romance. She has been nominated for the NAACP Image Award in Literature, was featured in both the documentary Love Between the Covers and on CBS Sunday Morning. Since the publication of Night Song in 1994, she has been leading the charge for inclusive romance, and has been a constant darling of reviewers, fans, and her peers alike, garnering accolades for her work from the likes of The Wall Street Journal, People Magazine, and NPR. If you would like to be notified when Beverly Jenkins has new releases, events, and other news, sign up for her newsletter at www.beverlyjenkins.net

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Customers enjoy the story and find it engaging. They appreciate the historical elements and learning about black history. The romance is described as great and action-packed. Readers love the characters and find them spirited and not weak. The writing quality is praised as wonderful and wise. The pacing is described as thrilling and entertaining.

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143 customers mention "Story quality"143 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the story. They find it masterful storytelling with educational features. The book is described as a wonderful, exciting read that leaves room for more stories. Readers praise the author's writing style and find the characters likeable.

"...likes wester s, as I do, will not be disappointed by reading this wonderful story." Read more

"...Masterful storytelling with educational features. Love making on the train between cars, genuis." Read more

"...lost people found solace in one another that transpired into a wonderful love story. Kudos to Beverly Jenkins, she's done it again!!" Read more

"...Preacher is immensely likeable. Swoon-worthy and then some...." Read more

52 customers mention "History lesson"52 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the book's historical content. They find the author's use of historical facts and storytelling engaging. The combination of authentic history with a fictional tale is well-received by readers.

"Great historical, action packed romance! I loved every minute of reading it, but be warned that there are several open door, explicit sex scenes...." Read more

"What an amazing reading experience!!!! The book was educational, absorbing, great love story, and anybody who likes wester s, as I do, will not..." Read more

"...Masterful storytelling with educational features. Love making on the train between cars, genuis." Read more

"...books, not only are you getting a fabulously written story but a lesson in history that you probably didn't receive in school. I enjoy the lesson...." Read more

52 customers mention "Romance"52 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's romance. They find it engaging with historical romance and black history. The characters are described as sensual, strong, and loving. Readers appreciate the funny moments and moving plot.

"Great historical, action packed romance! I loved every minute of reading it, but be warned that there are several open door, explicit sex scenes...." Read more

"...The book was educational, absorbing, great love story, and anybody who likes wester s, as I do, will not be disappointed by reading this..." Read more

"...All men in romance novels are delicious: gorgeous, strong, and sometimes heroic, but in Jenkins' books they are truly heroes, not just for plotting..." Read more

"...It had everything you could want in a good story -- suspense, mystery, romance, sexual situations..." Read more

33 customers mention "Character development"33 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the character development in the book. They find the main characters engaging and the female character not weak or sappy. The airport character has his own story, and readers appreciate that the book features two racial minority characters.

"I loved the various scenes, places, and characters along the travel route. Masterful storytelling with educational features...." Read more

"The story is good, the writing is decent, and the characters are coloful both in their actions and their skin color...." Read more

"Captivating characters that grab you from the first chapter along with authentic history make Jenkin's historical romances top notch." Read more

"...It's just so damned good. Featuring two PoC characters, this book has everything a dedicated historical romance reader is going to love...." Read more

25 customers mention "Writing quality"25 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the writing quality of the book. They find the story engaging and the author's writing style easy to follow. Readers appreciate the inclusion of Black History throughout the book. Overall, readers praise the author's writing skills and topic areas.

"...bit of Black History in her books, not only are you getting a fabulously written story but a lesson in history that you probably didn't receive in..." Read more

"I don't read western, but I'm glad I read this. It was easy to read and keep my interest. Enjoyed this story a lot. d.coopr" Read more

"The story is good, the writing is decent, and the characters are coloful both in their actions and their skin color...." Read more

"...Beverly is younger than I am but she is wise in her writing and topic areas. I look forward to spending many months of digesting her work this year." Read more

22 customers mention "Pacing"22 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's pacing. They appreciate the strong, spirited heroine Maggie with a good heart. The hero is described as compassionate and the best example of a man they have read about. Maggie and Ian are well-developed characters who are interesting together.

"...Night Hawk is clever and well-paced, not to mention laugh out loud funny...." Read more

"...In Night Hawk, I fell in love with Ian. What a backstory to this incredible man. As I read, I kept saying to myself, " I want a Preacher too"...." Read more

"...The hero was just about the best example of a man that I have read about in a long time in a novel...." Read more

"The prose in this book caught me hard and fast and I tore through it in less than a day. It's just so damned good...." Read more

19 customers mention "Interest"19 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's engaging story and lively characters. They find it thrilling, entertaining, and enjoyable. The book offers hope and allows dreams to thrive, with enough action to interest readers. Readers appreciate the author's ability to add reality to her works.

"I loved the various scenes, places, and characters along the travel route. Masterful storytelling with educational features...." Read more

"...She has spent her life dogged by misfortune, but her fighting spirit remains intact, and when life knocks this woman down, she never stays there long..." Read more

"...It was easy to read and keep my interest. Enjoyed this story a lot. d.coopr" Read more

"...even as unbelieveable as it might be, it offers a story that gives the reader hope and allows dreams to thrive." Read more

15 customers mention "Entertainment value"15 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's entertainment value. They find it amusing, fun, and laugh-out-loud funny. The story is described as a history comedy with a fabulous love story.

"...Night Hawk is clever and well-paced, not to mention laugh out loud funny...." Read more

"...Their journey together was sexy, fun, and exciting to read. Loved, loved, loved me some Ian Vance!" Read more

"...by Beverly Jenkins is a fascinating read that is totally engaging, humorous and educational in the same punch...." Read more

"An enjoyable read and highly entertaining. She's an amazing storyteller and it's a joy to receive these history lessons on the sly!" Read more

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  • Tgc
    5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome Story
    Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2025
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    Great historical, action packed romance! I loved every minute of reading it, but be warned that there are several open door, explicit sex scenes. That’s not my thing so I skipped over those pages. I recommend this book for the fresh look at American history from a minority perspective. It was very enlightening and I recommend you add this to your reading library.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Love to read
    Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2025
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    What an amazing reading experience!!!! The book was educational, absorbing, great love story, and anybody who likes wester s, as I do, will not be disappointed by reading this wonderful story.
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  • Twinmind
    5.0 out of 5 stars Another Great Story
    Reviewed in the United States on November 2, 2024
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    I loved the various scenes, places, and characters along the travel route. Masterful storytelling with educational features. Love making on the train between cars, genuis.
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  • Mrs. Julien
    4.0 out of 5 stars Jenkins Is a Great Writer
    Reviewed in the United States on March 9, 2015
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    Night Hawk is set in Kansas and Wyoming in the 1870s. The Civil War is over and The Reconstruction is still in force. Jim Crow has not yet reared its ugly head, but endemic racism is always an issue.

    In the Jenkin's classic Indigo, her heroine was dignified and humble, Night Hawk’s Maggie is a force of nature, bloodied but unbowed. After losing her beloved parents, Maggie has managed to scrape by, occasionally finding sanctuary, but often falling prey to unscrupulous people, and also to her own temper. Her latest mess is the accidental death of her boss while she was fighting off his sexual assault. She is of mixed race and poor which is enough to condemn her in the eyes of the dead man’s father and the community. The local lawman attempts to transport her to another town to await her reprieve in peace, but things go horribly awry and she is passed off to a US Marshall, Ian Vance, “The Preacher”. The book is largely a road trip undertaken by the two as Maggie tries to escape and Vance keeps trying, unsuccessfully, to find another person to deliver Maggie to for safekeeping so he can go home to his ranch.

    Night Hawk is clever and well-paced, not to mention laugh out loud funny. One thing I particularly enjoyed is that the couple marries a. after much persistence from a scrumptious man who knows a good thing when he sees it and b. in the middle of the story, so that the balance of the book takes on a “you and me against the world” tone. If romance novels are about finding the right partner, it makes sense for that partnership to be used and tested. All men in romance novels are delicious: gorgeous, strong, and sometimes heroic, but in Jenkins' books they are truly heroes, not just for plotting purposes, but in the context of their times. For the equally heroic women, Jenkins acknowledges something that I often think of with stories set in the past. In our world, beauty can be a gift and a ticket to a better life. For women living in a time when women, especially those of colour, had no power, beauty could be a liability. It certainly was for Maggie.
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  • BooksOverTV
    5.0 out of 5 stars What a Man!!
    Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2011
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    Wow! Is all I can say right now as I type remembering how much I thoroughly enjoyed reading this story. I didn't want it to end. I will be forever grateful to my sister for exposing me to her Historical Romance Novels that at first, I had refused to read. Many of Beverly's books were out of print so, to complete my sister's collection I had to pay quite a bit for them through Amazon's Marketplace. Most times paying $20-30 dollars for a $3-4 book! This was before ereaders, unfortunately. I myself just purchased, in the Marketplace, Belle and the Beau and Josephine and the Soldier, for a hefty sum. I have no complaints or regrets because her books/ stories are worth it! In my opinion, because Mrs. Jenkins shares a bit of Black History in her books, not only are you getting a fabulously written story but a lesson in history that you probably didn't receive in school. I enjoy the lesson. All it takes is to read just one of Mrs. Jenkins stories and you undoubtably will want to read them all.

    In Night Hawk, I fell in love with Ian. What a backstory to this incredible man. As I read, I kept saying to myself, " I want a Preacher too". I often like to ask "Where are the real men of the old day"? Not, this new Metrosexual man that doesn't like to get dirty, spends more time in the bathroom than a woman, and gets mani- pedi's. When I need a refresher of what I desire, I turn to a book from Beverly Jenkins or Brenda Jackson who both write about strong Alpha Male "yummy" characters that will get any woman's blood boiling! Now back to Ian, his love for his birth land (Scotland), his new community of people and Maggie were incredible to read about. Maggie was an orphaned, mistreated child who endured terrible misjustices as an adult as well. She is a smart, gun shooting, quill poking, fierce woman who fell head over heels for the Night Hawk, but trusted no one. I don't want to give anything away, but these two lost people found solace in one another that transpired into a wonderful love story. Kudos to Beverly Jenkins, she's done it again!!
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Historical Page Turner
    Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2023
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    "Night Hawk" was my Black History Month 2023 read and fans of the inimitable Ms. Beverly Jenkins will already know what kind of ride I was in for.

    It is no exaggeration to call the male main character of this novel a "Hero" - Ian "Preacher" Vance hits many favorite romance novel notes in that he is, all at once, the grandson of a Scottish laird, a reformed rake, a bounty hunter, a lawman, and a wild west rancher. Only an author of Ms. Bev's caliber could pull off such a feat, and she does it with aplomb. Preacher is immensely likeable. Swoon-worthy and then some.

    He clearly needed a love interest for the ages, and Maggie Freeman is absolutely that. She has spent her life dogged by misfortune, but her fighting spirit remains intact, and when life knocks this woman down, she never stays there long. Preacher can't help but admire her, and neither could I.

    Together, they make romance magic, and I ate up every twist and turn of this terrific historical page-turner. Highly recommend.
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