A Chance at Love

by Beverly Jenkins

Book Overview

Loreli Winters never imagined she'd end up a mail-order bride in middle-of-nowhere Kansas -- until the two adorable orphan nieces of a dusky dream named Jake Reed beg her to be their new mama. And one... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0060502290
• ISBN13: 9780060502294
• Release Date: September 2002
• Publisher: Avon Books
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 0.48 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 4.1" x 6.9"

Customer Reviews

A Chance at Love

This is one of the most beautiful love stories that I have ever read. I was alittle hesitant about purchasing it because it is a historical romance but it turned out to be an excellent read. Loreli was awesome, the twins were breath-taking, and last but not least, their uncle (and eventually Loreli's honey) was "just a good man." Beverly Jenkins is a great writer and I would recommend this book to anyone who would like to read an excellent and well put together love story. I am looking forward to reading more of her books.

A Chance at Love

I feel in love with Jake when he first come on to the scene. I man that love someone else kids without looking back has my heart. A man that feels it is his job to protect his family no matter what. Loreli has over come alot to become a classes woman that what take any miss off of anybody(male or female). A woman that will speak her mind. I am glad that Ms. Jenkins decided to do a story about Loreli a woman that is not perfect in the eyes of society but she still has a heart of gold. I love the way Jake was willing to learn from Loreli, his was such a goooood student. I starting reading and I didn't but it down until it was finished. I tried to stopping reading but everytime I did there was a new twist or it start getting hoooottter. Ms. Jenkins has done a wonder job as usual. Keep them coming. I really enjoy them all. My blessing to you and your family.

A Chance At Love

Loreli Winters was part of the mail order brides, but she was far different from the other contigent brides. See, Loreli was a self professed gambler. Girlfriend had been taking care of herself since she was a teenager. She had seen alot in her life and knew how to deal with people. When the brides stopped in the small town of Loreli found her self the target of twin girls BeBe and DeDe. They were looking for a new mama. The girls took an instant liking to Loreli and told her about their desires for her to become their new mama. Loreli felt she wasn't mama material, but was honored by the twins wish.Loreli escorts BeBe and DeDe home and they told their uncle who was their legal guardian now that they wanted Loreli to become their mama. Of course Jake, the hog farmer didn't want any part of this brazen, independent female. Loreli definitely didn't want to become anyones wife much less stay on a hog farm. Jake however,wanted the girls to be happy.Jake proposed to Loreli that she be the twins mama for one year, and he would continue to look for a more suitable wife during that time and Loreli agreed. From that point on noone's life would ever be the same.I loved this book! Beverly Jenkins is a wonderful writer who always gives you a history lesson. She didn't short stop on this one. Loreli was funny and I found myself laughing out loud at some of the happenings in this book. The characters were vivid and I could visualize every scene. If you've never read a Beverly Jenkins book now is a good time. I would recommend any of her books. I would have to say that my FAVO-RITE to date is TOPAZ. (Count for me Chica!) LOL

LORELI RULES !

It has been one year since I found out that Loreli Winters would receive her own story, and it was well worth the wait. Ms. Jenkins has given us another masterpiece filled with so many wonderful characters and scenes so vividly worded it's as if you are watching them on the big screen. Sometimes you can anticipate a story for so long that when it finally comes it's a let down. But I'm proud to say that A CHANCE AT LOVE, just like all of Beverly Jenkins books are worth all the anticipation and NEVER disappoint.

strong engaging historical romance

In 1884, Loreli Winters travels as part of a contingent of Black mail order brides. However, unlike the rest of the females, Loreli has no intention of marrying anyone nor live in the small Black community of Hanks, Kansas. She signed on for the adventure of going west and plans to continue on to California.Two little girls, Bebe and Dede learn that Loreli is not intending to be anyone's mother, and decide she will be their new mama. Loreli worries about the twins being by themselves so she insists on escorting them home. She meets their Uncle Jake Reed and both mutually agree that matrimony is not in either of their plans. However, neither one realize yet how far two desperate matchmaking preadolescents will go to make Loreli their new mama. As they protest a little bit louder then necessary, inside their hearts Jake and Loreli are falling in love.When one reads a Beverly Jenkins historical romance, the flavor of the era from a different perspective freely flows through a wonderful tale. A CHANCE AT LOVE is a chance for the audience to learn about American Blacks in the 1880s yet while doing so inside a strong engaging novel. The story line is vividly descriptive, but also provides fully developed characters. Fans the author's previous books will relish Loreli finally as the lead and know she met her soul mate. The twins with their actions somewhat steal the show, but the real strength of this story remains the period piece that displays the immense talent of Ms. Jenkins.Harriet Klausner