Rebel by Beverly Jenkins

Rebel is the first novel in Beverly Jenkins' series follows a northern black woman’s(Valinda Lacey) journey to the deep south post-civil war. 

Valinda goes to New Orleans trying help the newly emancipated community survive, thrive, and flourish. But soon she discovers that freedom comes at a dangerous cost. Racists destroy her school she and then set their sights on her.  Valinda runs for her life—and straight into the big capable arms of Captain Drake LeVeq.

Captain LeVeq is an architect from an old New Orleans family, which gives him a deep personal interest in rebuilding the city. He was raised by a strong single mother, and he sees the same strong will in Valinda. Needless to say he can't stop pining after her. It is safe to say Valinda makes Captain LeVeq stand at attention. 

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