The blurb sounded a bit National Treasure-esque, but the actual stealing of the Declaration is very much a subplot. I did initially think the family history was a little odd, especially when Raven’s mother said something like, “If I’d married him, you’d be siblings.” But the reunion between his father and her mother was ultimately quite sweet. Brax, meanwhile, has lived a pretty comfortable life by comparison, so it’s fun to see them come together and challenge each other and their worldviews before ultimately falling for each other. Raven is such a delightfully feisty, capable heroine who has been raised by her grifting family with tools of the trade. I liked the romance between Raven and Brax. While it’s not necessary to read all of them (or even the previous books in the series) to enjoy this one, I liked the little Easter eggs and references I did recognize, as well as getting pointed to where I should go next to find stories I missed at the end. Jenkins also continues to expand on the little world that all her books are set in. Jenkins once again interweaves real history in a fun, engaging way, and I was particularly drawn to the fact that it was about the recovery of a copy of the Declaration of Independence, especially when I dug into the history that inspired Jenkins to write it, not to mention the fact that multiple copies existed to begin with (history education in schools is sorely lacking, I swear). While it doesn’t quite reach the heights of book one for me, it’s an improvement on the second book, which unfortunately did not keep my attention. To Catch a Raven is the third and final book in Beverly Jenkins’ Women Who Dare trilogy. I received an ARC from the publisher via NetGalley and am voluntarily posting a review.

Masquerading as a valet/driver, Brax is also supposed to be her “husband.” He has his own reasons for doing this job, but when their pretend marriage ignites into fiery passion, they’ll have to put everything-including their hearts-on the line. Her partner is the too handsome Braxton Steel. She comes from a long line of grifters and couldn’t be prouder…Until she’s forced to help the government.Ī former Confederate official is suspected of stealing the Declaration of Independence, and Raven, posing as his housekeeper, is tasked with getting it back. Lying and cheating may be sins to some people, but for Raven Moreaux, it is a way of life. The newest novel in USA Today bestselling author Beverly Jenkins’s compelling Women Who Dare series features a fearless grifter who goes undercover to reclaim the stolen Declaration of Independence.

To catch a raven by beverly jenkins