I have seen vestiges of hope, however in Harlequin's new line, Kimani Tru. Not only is the line specifically for young women, they also feature characters of color, something that was next to impossible for me to find back in the day. While these stories may be a little more "hip" than I'm used to, I am very happy to see they've included two previous releases by award winning author Beverly Jenkins. Belle and Josephine are historical YA stories that touch the heart in a tender way. I hope these books open the door to more "sweet" romances, not only for young adults but for those of us who want to see romance brought back to the forefront. I've included a write up of Josephine below. Be sure to check it out!
Josephine
by Beverly Jenkins
Josephine Best has it all figured out. Just seventeen, she's been to college, she has her own hairdressing shop and she refuses to be distracted from her goals. At least until handsome George Brooks begins to pursue her. Jojo isn't looking for romance, but she permits George to call on her.
Adam Morgan has always been a Casanova, and no girl is immune to his charm. But when he comes home wounded from the War Between the States, it's a girl he used to call 'Pest' who's turning his head. All grown up, Jojo is being courted by another soldier, and Adam knows it would be foolish to play with her heart. Even so, he just can't get the headstrong lady off his mind.
For her part, Jojo can't deny her growing feelings for Adam. But he's always been such a flirt—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, sometimes in spite of herself.
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