Beverly Jenkins is an esteemed American author known for both historical and contemporary romance novels, with a unique focus on 19th-century African American life. Since her debut with Night Song in 1994, she has been a pioneering force for inclusive romance literature.

Jenkins has been recognized with numerous accolades, such as the 2017 Romance Writers of America Nora Roberts Lifetime Achievement Award and the 2016 Romantic Times Reviewers’ Choice Award for historical romance. In 2013, she was nominated for the NAACP Image Award in Literature. Her work has been celebrated in the The Wall Street Journal, People Magazine, and NPR.

A native of Detroit, Beverly studied Journalism and English Literature at Michigan State University. Her historical romance novels are set in periods that highlight often overlooked aspects of African American history, steering away from the more common narratives centered solely on slavery.

Her acclaimed Blessings series has been optioned for film adaptation by John Legend’s production company. Jenkins is not only a revered writer but also a cherished figure among fans and peers, often spotlighted in the media, such as in the documentary "Love Between the Covers" and on CBS Sunday Morning.