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The Edge of Dawn

Beverly Jenkins (2004)

SubgenreHistorical Romance
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingR
Pages (Standard (250-400))
SettingContemporary Earth
CSM age18+
Goodreads4.5/5 (1054)

Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentSteamy
LanguageModerate

Trigger warnings

death of parentkidnappinggraphic violence

Positive tags

slow burnredemption archappy ending

Tropes

Strangers to LoversForced ProximityProtectorMorally Gray HeroInstant AttractionBodyguardSlow BurnTouch Her and Die

Themes

love vs dutyidentitypower and corruptiongriefsacrifice

Synopsis

The beautiful daughter of a prominent Michigan doctor,Narice has never strayedanywhere near the wrong sideof the law. Then her fatheris brutally murdered -- andsuddenly federal agents areswarming around her likeflies, making accusations about a stolen North African diamond. But before they can interrogate her, she is wrested from their grasp at gunpoint by a shadowy figure -- and Narice Jordan is on the run.But is this dark, good-looking stranger who calls himself Saint her kidnapper or her savior? Narice knows nothing about any missing gem, yet there are two things she knows for certain:Only at Saint's side can she find her wayto her father's killers.And she'll have to trust this dangerous,ruthless, and deadly mystery man ... if shewants to keep breathing.

Tags

Romantic SuspenseAction Adventure RomanceAfrican American RomanceMystery Romance