Measure of a Man (Arabesque) [Mass Market Paperback]

Adrianne Byrd (Author)

Editorial Reviews

From Booklist

In one of the more unusual "how we got together" stories to come down the pike, Byrd creates a farcical situation that really works. Lincoln is a firefighter whose life is saved by the new guy, Flex, who just moved to Georgia from California. While he is recuperating, Lincoln and Flex get to know a few things about each other, such as the fact that Lincoln is an amateur artist and that Flex has a bunch of nosy sisters, including Peyton, an art agent. Then her contact arranges for Peyton to meet Lincoln, a new artist, in New York. They hit it off so well, they decide to begin a long-distance relationship. Flex doesn't know that Lincoln is dating Peyton. Lincoln doesn't know that Flex is gay. Flex's family thinks he has a new boyfriend, and they all end up in California for a wedding where misconceptions collide. What follows is a finely written, hilarious series of encounters that add up to one entertaining book. Maria Hatton
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Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Kimani Press (January 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1583145923
• ISBN-13: 978-1583145920
• Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 4.2 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #177,152 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

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Hot, Funny, and Enduring, March 20, 2005

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K. D. Paul (florida) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Measure of a Man (Arabesque) (Mass Market Paperback)

I absolutely loved this story. The ending is wonderful. Lincoln was a true friend and boyfriend. I am a big fan of Adrienne's books. I am eagerly anticipating her next book. Adrienne Byrd is one of the best writer's around. She is in the same league as Brenda Jackson and Melanie Schuster. Keep the stories coming.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars She simply can't be stopped ya'll, February 1, 2005

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clpro5578 - See all my reviews

This review is from: Measure of a Man (Arabesque) (Mass Market Paperback)

Measure of A Man is simply a wonderful book to read that will keep you turning pages, not wanting to put the book down. I am somewhat of a newcomer when it comes to Ms. Byrd's books, but this one kept me laughing. It's a wonderful story of love and getting over betrayal. But it's simply not a book by Ms. Byrd, if she didn't have some comedy mixed up in there. I have recommened this book to friends and they have all went to get it after reading my copy of it. Can't wait for part 2 (Joey's story) Ms. Byrd.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Read this Book, May 18, 2006

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S J "S J" (Atlanta) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Measure of a Man (Arabesque) (Mass Market Paperback)

This is about Peyton and Linc... Linc is also friends with Peyton's (Gay) brother Flex... of course both Peyton and Linc are unaware of this, which leads to a whole bunch of misunderstandings which makes you laugh out loud! This was an enjoyable read, filled with just enough passion between Peyton and Linc and some nosey sisters. Just one more thing to add, I recommend all books by this author and Niobia Bryant!