“Yes, let me get my coat.”
As they rode to the party in his truck, Bernadine knew there were going to be a lot of logistics to figure out to make their lives as a married couple a reality, but they’d do it together. And that was all that mattered.
What also mattered was the eviction notice she’d be sending to Riley and his hog first thing in the morning.
The End
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BEVERLY JENKINS is the recipient of the Michigan Author Award from the Michigan Library Association, the Romance Writers of America Lifetime Achievement Award, as well as the Romantic Times Reviewers’ Choice Award for Historical Romance. She has been nominated for the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literature and was featured 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 inclusive romance and has been a constant darling of reviewers, fans, and her peers, garnering accolades for her work from the likes of the Wall Street Journal, People magazine, and NPR.
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Dear Readers,
This has been our tenth trip to our favorite small town, and I hope you enjoyed it. As I traveled the country after the release of book nine: Second Time Sweeter, many of you had strong opinions about the Mal and Bernadine situation and how it might be resolved. In truth, since I had no clear-cut plan, I decided to let Bernadine lead the way. Bernadine and Mal getting married will make many readers smile. But will it really happen? Will somebody get cold feet? Will sister Diane stand up during the ceremony and denounce the whole thing? Will Bernadine try to book the Taj Mahal? Will Cletus be the ring bearer? Will Devon insist upon being the reception’s entertainment while dressed as James Brown? Stay tuned.
Until Next Time,
B
Book Club Discussion Questions
Was the Bernadine and Mal split resolved to your satisfaction? If not, why not?
Were you surprised by Sheila’s decision to run for mayor and all the things she’d kept hidden about herself?
What might have happened if Barrett had not dropped out of the race? Would it have affected the Payne marriage? If yes, how?
What part of the story touched you the most? What part made you laugh out loud?
Do you want to see Reverend Paula find love? If yes, why? If, no, why not?
Name the number one factor in Leo’s personality that led to his death.
What’s next for Riley and Cletus?
Will Mal and Bernadine really marry? Name some things that might make them call it off.
Who’s your favorite Blessings series character?
Should the Blessing series continue, or do you think it’s played out and should be ended?
Marie having a gambling problem caught me off guard. Did it surprise you, too?
If you were writing the next book, which character would it focus upon?
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Chasing Down a Dream
Stepping to a New Day
For Your Love
Heart of Gold
A Wish and a Prayer
Something Old, Something New
A Second Helping
Bring on the Blessings
Historicals
Rebel • Tempest
Breathless • Forbidden
Destiny’s Captive
Destiny’s Surrender
Destiny’s Embrace
Night Hawk • Midnight
Captured • Jewel
Wild Sweet Love
Winds of the Storm
Something Like Love
A Chance at Love
Before the Dawn
Always and Forever
The Taming of Jessi Rose
Through the Storm
Topaz • Indigo • Vivid
Through the Storm
Night Song
Romantic Suspense
Deadly Sexy
Sexy/Dangerous
Black Lace
The Edge of Dawn
The Edge of Midnight
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