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Josephine Paperback – March 2, 2018

by Beverly Jenkins (Author)
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 439 ratings
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Josephine ‘Jojo’ Best has it all figured out. Just seventeen, she's been to college, she has her own hairdressing shop and nothing will distract her from her goals. That is, until handsome George Brooks begins to pursue her. Then the return of her childhood nemesis complicates her life even further!

No girl is immune to Adam Morgan’s charm. But when a wound brings him home from the War Between the States, it’s a girl he used to call “Pest” who’s turning the tables. All grown up, Jojo is being courted by another soldier, and Adam knows it would be foolish to play with her heart; but he just can’t get the ugly duckling turned swan off his mind.

Jojo, too, can't deny her growing feelings for Adam. But he's always been such a flirt—how can she take him seriously? he can't possibly be serious about her. Besides, she has George falling all over himself to please her. As the war rages on, Adam's feelings for Jojo grow stronger, but Jojo's determination to resist him does, too. One thing is clear, though: Jojo is a girl who always gets what she wants, even when she doesn’t know what it is!

“Beverly Jenkins has reached romance superstardom.”—Detroit Free Press

Beverly Jenkins writes a captivating novel with the right combination of romance, history, action, and a dash of quick-witted humor. With well-sculpted characters and well-drawn setting, this is a perfect novel to interest teens into reading other romances.dz—Romantic Times

Jenkins combines accurate and little-known historical details with bold heroes and sassy heroines . . . who could ask for more?—Romantic Times
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    Baby - 11 years
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    240 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Dimensions
    5.5 x 0.55 x 8.5 inches
  5. Publication date
    March 2, 2018
  6. ISBN-10
    1985824256
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1985824256
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Beverly Jenkins is the recipient of 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 both in 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 multicultural 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.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform; 2nd edition (March 2, 2018)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 240 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1985824256
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1985824256
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ Baby - 11 years
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 9.9 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.55 x 8.5 inches
  • 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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Purpleladi
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful Story
Reviewed in the United States on November 9, 2023
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I enjoyed this trip back to the Best family's hometown in Michigan. Josephine is a young, feisty business owner, and there is a war going on. I admire the way Josephine handled the challenges of running a business, dealing with two suitors, trying to jeep her best friend out of trouble, while not worrying too much about her father and brother fighting in the war. Adam matured quickly when he learned how it felt to be on the receiving end of heartbreaking rejection. It would be wonderful to pay one final visit to Michigan so that Jeremiah can also find his happily ever after.
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Angela
5.0 out of 5 stars YA ROMANCE
Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2022
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After reading Belle, this one is my favorite between the two. I enjoyed hearing Josephine’s story. All grown up, 17 years old, business owner, has already attended Oberlin College, independent and full of spunk. Josephine Best is not looking for a suitor, but two is knocking at her door. George Brooks, one of the soldiers staying in town and Adam Morgan, also a soldier, but her brother Daniel’s best friend.

I recommend this book. It was a nice, sweet love story. The read was comforting and the story well written. What I also like about this story was the forgiveness and compassion between the characters. I was happy to see misunderstandings resolved and the characters coming together for good.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Nineteenth Century Black Romance
Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2022
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I really, really enjoyed this book! It was so refreshing and clean. Glad to not have gory violence, passionate sex scenes or swearing. I was pleased to read the historical facts mentioned. Elated that the characters spoke correct English. Happy to see Christian values practiced. I'd recommend this book to teens, girls and boys, of all races. Blacks, Whites, Hispanic, Asian, etc. I'm ready for the next one!
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Tezze
4.0 out of 5 stars Jo
Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2018
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I enjoyed reading about Josephine. The book did seem a little like fictional but still enjoyable. That why only 4 Stars. Will check out more works from Ms. Jenkins.
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L.Turner
5.0 out of 5 stars bravo, bravo bravo as usual Miss Beverly Jenkins never disappoints!!
Reviewed in the United States on May 6, 2024
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Josephine Best I liked her from the start when I read about her in Belle’s book as usual in a Beverly Jenkins book you’re gonna laugh till you cry cause it’s plenty of humor love as some excitement!! What what Adam and Josephine better known as JoJo after the wedding excellent book as usual it would be nice if you thought about doing a follow up of this book!!!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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JB
5.0 out of 5 stars Love her books
Reviewed in the United States on April 4, 2024
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Beverly Jenkins is an awesome writer, I love it when she always add history to her books.
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Ms Ann
5.0 out of 5 stars Good book.
Reviewed in the United States on August 20, 2020
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This book is well written with a good story line. I made the mistake of reading this book first. It was interesting to revisit how courting was done then versus now. There are some men today like George who believed a woman's place is in the home instead of working or owning their business. Trudy was a card and I was glad things worked out for her. There was a happy ending for everyone, Jo,
Adam, his brother, and the Best family. I love this author.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Beverly Jenkins
Reviewed in the United States on February 1, 2013
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Writes with an imaginary that puts the reader in that time period as if they themselves actually lived it. I just love ALL her novels. The Black history lessons are enlightening more so because you don't typically read about blacks in the 1800's building a town and thriving in the middle of the west. I look forward to each of the lives of the characters to see just where they are going next. I love that Henry Adams has taken on the orphans and the blessings are abundant.
I just love her.

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Adama Bayo
5.0 out of 5 stars Beverly Jenkins has done it again!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 8, 2018
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Best teenager book I have read in a while. Buy it- you will not regret it, I promise you! Beautifully written
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