"It's possible that no one sets the scene for romance better than Beverly Jenkins...This is historical romance at its very best." -- Washington Post, praise for FORBIDDEN "When die-hard romance readers start rattling off the preeminent writers in the genre, one of the names you ought to hear every time is Beverly Jenkins." -- Jezebel.com "In this appealing launch of a series...Jenkins combines vivid characters and sexual intensity with historical accuracy in a story and setting that will appeal to her core fans and newcomers alike." -- Publishers Weekly, praise for FORBIDDEN "Award-winning Jenkins begins a new series, set in 1870s Nevada and featuring Rhine Fontaine...The characters are strong and appealing in this excellent western historical romance, with its fascinating background and modern implications. Fans of Linda Lael Miller's westerns may also enjoy much-loved Jenkins' newest." -- Booklist, praise for FORBIDDEN "Empathetic characters, a compelling romance, and gripping Old West history, including the rampant racial prejudice and injustice following the Civil War, combine in this first in a riveting new series from award winning writer Jenkins." -- Library Journal (starred review) "If you like vivid characters inhabiting underexplored but fascinating American history, in stories overflowing with scorchingly unresolved sexual tension, this is definitely a book for you." -- NPR (Best Books of 2016) "As always with Jenkins's works, this fantastic novel features richly layered historical fiction and captivating romance in equal measure." -- Culturess (Top Romances of 2016) "For readers who enjoy love stories with steamy interludes against historical backdrops, Jenkins' latest is not to be missed." -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review)