Black Lace [Mass Market Paperback]

Beverly Jenkins (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 25, 2005

The last thing Lacy Green needs is trouble—and handsome Mayor Drake Randolph has "danger" written all over him . . . especially when "His Fineness" accidentally runs her off the road. Despite Drake's sensuous charm, irresistible magnetism, and unwavering determination to make amends, she's thinking it might be smart to play it safe and keep her distance . . . if only his lips weren't so inviting.

But trouble comes from a different source when Lacy, as the head of Detroit's Environmental Protection Department, launches an investigation into the activities of a ruthless developer. Suddenly, Lacy becomes a target, dragged down into a swamp of greed, corruption . . . and murder. Now Drake Randolph might be the only one in Motown who can keep Lacy alive . . .

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Beverly Jenkins is the author of twenty-five historical and contemporary novels, including three previous books in her beloved Blessings series. She has been featured in many national publications, such as the Wall Street Journal, People, the Dallas Morning News, and Vibe. She lives in Michigan.

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: HarperTorch (October 25, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0060815930
• ISBN-13: 978-0060815936
• Product Dimensions: 6.6 x 5.4 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 0.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (29 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #97,390 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Beverly Jenkins grew up in Detroit and majored in journalism and English literature at Michigan tate University. She has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, People, the Dallas Morning News, Vibe, and many other national publications.

Customer Reviews

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great novel!!!, December 17, 2005

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Black Lace is a great trilogy to Beverly's other 2 books ("Edge of Dawn" and "Edge of Midnight"). It was great to see that Drake and his brothers (Mykal and Saint) are still brothers in evry sense of the word. Also good to get updates on Sarita (Myk's wife) and Narissa (Saint's wife). Drake and Lacy are a great couple who are very much in love with each other. I love the fact that Drake is the more conservative of his brothers; he's also a little cocky (in a good way) which serves to lighten the mood. Lacy definately keeps him on his toes...I love her confidence! This novel was well written and readers will not be disappointed. A great love story and mystery. I look forward to more!!!

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Blace Lace Hot Hot Hot, November 14, 2005

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Hunteress (North Carolina) - See all my reviews

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Black Lace was so hot that it was burning my hands as I was trying to read it. Beverly Jenkins is one of the greatest writers of romance she knows how to keep her readers begging for more of her books. Drake, Mykal,and Saint knows how to take there women to the throes of some very hot passions and mind bending trillers of adventures and desires if you found this book not to your liking then girlfriends all I got to say to you all is this go out and find yourself a Drake, a Mykal, or a Saint, have yourself a great passion and some adventure and then come back and tell us you didn't like this book. A 5 star rating is not enough for this book

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Black Lace, November 12, 2005

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A.Z.Ruff "b4reel2" (Miami) - See all my reviews

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Beverly Jenkins is a true romance diva icon and I just hope this is not the last of the series. Black Lace was a great, quick, hot, and fun book and I feel Beverly should take a bow with His Fineness story. Lacy's run in with Detroits Mayor may have been a disaster for her escort but it opened up a romantic adventure bringing them together for the good of their fair city and the passion of their heart.

Drake gave Lacy a lesson in love never learned in her first marriage to a man who only cared about his satisfaction over what he could give his young and impressionable wife. Drake may have been torn between whether he wanted to seek re-election but he was sure he wanted Lacy and when her life is in danger after her campaign to clean up the city from the toxic waste that's made the city it's dumping ground even the playgrounds, things really heat up between Lacy and Drake as he does his all to protect her and their growing love. This book was wonderful as all the Beverly Jenkins books I have on my shelf.