About the book
NAACP nominee and USA Today bestselling author Beverly Jenkins continues her beloved Blessings series with a heartwarming novel about what really makes a family.
Theres never a dull day in Henry Adams, Kansas.
Tamar July has never had a great relationship with certain members of her family. In fact, shed characterize it as a hate/hate relationship. But when her cousin calls her with the news that shes dying and wants Tamar to plan the funeral, shes shocked but is willing to drop everything for her.
After a horrendous storm, Gemma finds a young boy and his little sister walking on the side of the road. She takes them in, and quickly falls in love with the orphaned siblings. But when Gemma contacts Social Services to try to become their foster mother, shes told a white woman cannot foster African-American children.
In the midst of these trials, Jack and Rocky are trying to plan their wedding. The entire town comes together to lend a helping hand.
Though the residents of Henry Adams face seemingly insurmountable obstacles, each of them will discover that family comes in many forms, especially during the most trying of times.
Editions of Chasing Down a Dream
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780062412652
- EBook
- ISBN 9780062412669
Read an Excerpt
NAACP nominee and USA Today bestselling author Beverly Jenkins continues her beloved Blessings series with a heartwarming novel about what really makes a family.
Theres never a dull day in Henry Adams, Kansas.
Tamar July has never had a great relationship with certain members of her family. In fact, shed characterize it as a hate/hate relationship. But when her cousin calls her with the news that shes dying and wants Tamar to plan the funeral, shes shocked but is willing to drop everything for her.
After a horrendous storm, Gemma finds a young boy and his little sister walking on the side of the road. She takes them in, and quickly falls in love with the orphaned siblings. But when Gemma contacts Social Services to try to become their foster mother, shes told a white woman cannot foster African-American children.
In the midst of these trials, Jack and Rocky are trying to plan their wedding. The entire town comes together to lend a helping hand.
Though the residents of Henry Adams face seemingly insurmountable obstacles, each of them will discover that family comes in many forms, especially during the most trying of times.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chasing Down a Dream about?
NAACP nominee and USA Today bestselling author Beverly Jenkins continues her beloved Blessings series with a heartwarming novel about what really makes a family.
Theres never a dull day in Henry Adams, Kansas.
Tamar July has never had a great relationship with certain members of her family. In fact, shed characterize it as a hate/hate relationship. But when her cousin calls her with the news that shes dying and wants Tamar to plan the funeral, shes shocked but is willing to drop everything for her.
After a horrendous storm, Gemma finds a young boy and his little sister walking on the side of the road. She takes them in, and quickly falls in love with the orphaned siblings. But when Gemma contacts Social Services to try to become their foster mother, shes told a white woman cannot foster African-American children.
In the midst of these trials, Jack and Rocky are trying to plan their wedding. The entire town comes together to lend a helping hand.
Though the residents of Henry Adams face seemingly insurmountable obstacles, each of them will discover that family comes in many forms, especially during the most trying of times.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Chasing Down a Dream?
Fiction > Romance > Modern and Contemporary romance
Where can I read a sample of Chasing Down a Dream?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780062412652
Is Chasing Down a Dream part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Blessings
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Chasing Down a Dream?
Beverly Jenkins
Who is the Publisher of the book Chasing Down a Dream?
HarperCollins
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Chasing Down a Dream is available as paperback(ISBN 9780062412652) and ebook(ISBN 9780062412669)
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