If You Dare [Mass Market Paperback]

Adrianne Byrd (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 27, 2004

Once the world's most notorious thief, Damien Black retired at his peak rather than risk taking a wrong step that could cost him his freedom ... or his life. Now a seductive proposition is tempting him again -- a multi-million-dollar heist that would be smooth as black silk ... if it wasn't for Angel Lafonte.

The new director at an Atlanta museum, Angel is smart, sophisticated, and a stunning ebony beauty, exciting the daring thief even more than the possibility of a big-money payday. But when the heat reaches sizzling, Damien's going to have to choose between a life of larceny and the passionate lady he's suddenly growing to love.

But dangerous men in the shadows aren't about to let their star player abandon the game ...

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About the Author

Nationally bestselling author Adrianne Byrd has always preferred to live within the realms of her imagination -- where all the men are gorgeous and the women are worth whatever trouble they manage to get into. As an army brat, she traveled throughout Europe and learned to appreciate and value different cultures. Now, she calls Georgia home.

Her first novel in 1997 received rave reviews by Romantic Times and fans. Her other novels were consistently selected as the magazine's Top Pick. In 2001, Slam Jam nominated Say You Love Me for best romance.

Ms. Byrd has been featured in many national publications, including Today's Black Woman, Upscale, and Heart and Soul. She has also won local awards for screenwriting. In the future, she looks forward to continue creating characters that make people smile, laugh, and fall in love.

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: HarperTorch (July 27, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0060565373
• ISBN-13: 978-0060565374
• Product Dimensions: 6.9 x 4.2 x 3.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (29 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,151,502 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

National Best-selling author of forty multicultural romance, Adrianne Byrd has always preferred to live within the realms of her imagination where all the men are gorgeous and the women are worth whatever trouble they manage to get into. As an army brat, she traveled throughout Europe and learned to appreciate and value different cultures. Now, she calls Georgia home.
Writing remained a hobby until 1994 when a co-worker approached her with an article on Romance Writers of America. Who knew there was an organization of women just like her? By 1996 she sold her first novel, Defenseless, to Kensington Publishing.
Her first release received rave reviews by Romantic Times and fans. Her other novels were consistently selected as the Magazine's Top Pick. In 2001 Slam Jam nominated, Say You Love Me, for best romance. Her 2003 release Comfort of a Man won Romantic Times Best Multicultural Romance. Romance in Color's Readers Choice Awards for Favorite Book, Favorite Hero, and Favorite Heroine. Shades of Romance's Best/Arabesque Romance Book. Slam Jams Emma Award for Favorite Traditional Romance. Romance in Color's Reviewer's Choice Award for Author of the Year, Book of the Year and Best BET/Arabesque Book. And lastly Comfort of a Man was a 2003 Georgia Romance Writers Maggie finalist for best Contemporary.
In 2004-She released her first romantic suspense novel, If You Dare with HarperCollins.
In 2005-Romantic Times nominated Measure of a Man for Best Multicultural Romance and she received her third nomination for Career Achievement.
Ms. Byrd has been featured in many national publications, including Today's Black Woman, Upscale, and Heart and Soul. She has also won local awards for screenwriting. For the future, she looks forward to continue creating characters that makes people smile, laugh, and fall in love.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Work of "ART", April 7, 2011

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mzmoore - See all my reviews

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This review is from: If You Dare (Kindle Edition)

This book was so good. I would have never guessed the plots and the outcome. This byfar is one of the best books I have ever read. Definitley a keeper on top shelf. You will not be disappointed. If I could give it 10 stars I would.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Sexy thieves, March 1, 2011

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krichie (New York) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: If You Dare (Kindle Edition)

Wow this book had it all. Mystery, suspense, and hot hot sex scenes. I'm so glad I came across this little gem while looking through Ms. Byrd's books. This book had so many surprises, and had me thinking on my toes, and shocked by the turn of events at times. Ms. Byrd had yet to disappointment me and I'd love to read a sequel featuring the Black's!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Lots of Sizzle, September 19, 2004

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Karyn Langhorne Wynn (Washington, D.C.) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: If You Dare (Mass Market Paperback)

Adrianne Byrd knows what makes romance work: a terrific couple with lots of chemistry, a compelling situation and lots of dynamic plot twists to keep the reader turning page after page. If You Dare delivers them all with fast-paced, heart-thumping excitement. Angel and Damien are a steamy couple with the kind of memorable chemistry that makes them fascinating from their very encounter to their last. If You Dare takes the reader into the fascinating world of international art intrigue, coupled with more than enough sex appeal and sizzle to satisfy the most critical reader. A great book.