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Vivid

By: Beverly Jenkins
Narrated by: Robin Eller
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It's 1876 and Dr. Viveca Lancaster is frustrated by the limits placed upon female physicians of color. When she is offered the chance to set up a practice in the small all-black community of Grayson Grove, Michigan, she leaves her California home and heads east. The very determined Viveca knows all about fighting for her rights. But she may need more than determination to face down the distractingly handsome Nate Grayson, the Grove's bull-headed mayor.

Nate Grayson goes to the train station expecting Dr. V. Lancaster to be a man. But when the lovely, dark-skinned Viveca introduces herself, he is at first speechless, then orders her back on the train and out of his town! It's 1876 and women aren't supposed to be doctors, men are. However, Nate isn't prepared for this extraordinary beauty's stubbornness and fire, nor for the vivid way she heals - then steals - his heart. Contains mature themes.

©1995, 2000 Beverly E. Jenkins (P)2014 Tantor
African American Historical Fiction Heartfelt

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Great story. Poor narrator!

Agree with all the other reviews that the narrator is terrible - flat, and does’t pause at right places. Also reads too slowly. Hard for me to finish the book even though the story is wonderful and I learned some interesting and important black history.

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Good Book

This book was great as usual. Beverly Jenkin's historical fiction always delivers! Narrator good too.

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Great pick!

I love her stories!! I'm being educated and enjoying whatever is going on in the book!!

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Great Story

Great story I love all things Beverly Jenkins . Can’t wait to start another series ! Next Next

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Fantastic historical fiction

A dynamic plot with realistic characters and so engaging. I only hated it had to end.

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A nice story

Love the little hints of history throughout the story. It’s not as hot passionate love making as I’m used to reading but it was nice.

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I absolutely loved this book, OMG it was so good. I can't even tell you how much I loved this book, from the very first page I was hooked. I just loved all the characters and the dialogues between them, Beverly Jenkins is one of my favorite authors & I have read many of her books, but I have to say this may be my favorite. 😃😃😃😍😍😍

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Vivica Remembered

It’s was a wonderful journey back in time to hear about the feisty doctor and surly divorcee. An enchanting tale that teaches history and enthralls a tale of mystery and love.

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Soooo Good!

I have listened to this book multiple times and it just keeps getting better! I honestly can’t count how many times this listen makes. I love Beverly Jenkins! I love her writing style, I love the amazing characters she creates. I love the history she includes in her writing! I feel like I find pieces of myself in her writing as I imagine my ancestors who lived during these times and the way they must’ve lived. This book is definitely worth the money to purchase it and then some! Fantastic Read!

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Everything Beverly Jenkins writes is GOLD

She is def a favorite for me. I wish her series were sold as set on audible. But I love how her female characters are so strong but not at the expense of the black man. The male characters are strong and not intimidated by a strong woman. Must read. This is one of my favorites so far.

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