
Beverly Jenkins
12 SeriesBeverly Jenkins is an acclaimed American author known for her historical and contemporary romance novels featuring African-American characters, often set in overlooked periods. Despite initial publishing challenges due to industry biases toward narratives set during slavery, she successfully launched the Blessings series. A Detroit native, Jenkins graduated from Cass Technical High School and holds degrees in Journalism and English Literature from Michigan State University. She resides with her family in Southeastern Michigan.
Beverly Jenkins' anthology series features captivating stories across multiple volumes. "Gettin' Merry" includes contributions from Geri Guillaume, Monica Jackson, and Francis Ray. "Cuffed by Candlelight" showcases tales by Gwyneth Bolton, Simone Harlow, and Katherine D. Jones. "Once Upon a Holiday" contains stories by Adrianne Byrd and Kimberly Kaye Terry. "Rhythms of Love," "Baby, Let It Snow," and "Island for Two" all feature works by Elaine Overton, while "Merry Sexy Christmas" includes stories by Kayla Perrin and Maureen Smith.