Something Desirable [Paperback]

Sherlyn Powell (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 15, 2008

Adrienne Baxter is a brilliant young architect on the fast track to the top of her field. When Adrienne reunites with Brian Stevens, a college sweetheart, she's ready to begin a new chapter in her life. Brian is steady, dependable, and successful and seems to be everything Adrienne wants and needs. She convinces herself that she and Brian are meant to be together. Then Dexter Hughes walks into her life. Dexter was not supposed to happen!As a strong, independent, and beautiful African American woman, Adrienne becomes uncharacteristically weak and unsure of herself. She can't help but find herself enjoying the attention of both men.Slowly working through her conflicting feelings, Adrienne embarks on a journey of ups and downs, of enchantments and disappointments as she experiences love, excitement, and heartbreak. Her life changes forever as she faces both personal and professional challenges. Adrienne knows she must make a tough decision to move forward with her life.Like Adrienne, you'll be drawn to the endearing qualities of both Brian and Dexter as she is faced with a whole new set of feelings where she must resolve the dichotomies tugging at her heart and soul.

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About the Author

Sherlyn Powell is a document control manager for a consulting firm in Washington DC. Something Desirable is Sherlyn?s debut novel. She is writing her second novel and plans to add ?playwright? to her resume in the future. She is the mother of two and lives in Virginia with her husband.

Product Details

• Paperback: 250 pages
• Publisher: iUniverse (May 15, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0595477267
• ISBN-13: 978-0595477265
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #9,496,758 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Something Desirable, April 9, 2010

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Pauline R. Evans "Lady P" (Georgia) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Something Desirable (Paperback)

Something Desirable is a read and I and couldn't wait to turn the pages. I was so curious, I thought many times to jump to the last page to see what Adrienne did with all her conflicting feelings, but I willed myself to read it all the way through. I would recommend this book to anyone who loves a good book.

5.0 out of 5 stars An amazing debut, January 11, 2009

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P.Goosby - See all my reviews

This review is from: Something Desirable (Paperback)

Adrienne Baxter is the epitome of a strong, ambitious, and successful independent woman. She has a supportive group of girlfriends as well as a loving family. Living her dream as an architect Adrienne is on the fast track to success and nothing can distract Adrienne from reaching the top. When two irresistible men enter her life unexpectedly, Adrienne's life becomes an emotional rollercoaster.

Is it possible to love two men at once? How can we tell when it is real love or just infatuation? These are some of the questions Powell poses in her debut novel, "Something Desirable."

"A breath of fresh air in Urban Lit., Powell, portrays the positive side of African-American culture, family and relationships. Packed with engaging dialogue and true to life scenarios, Something Desirable is an amazing novel that will keep you on the edge of your seat."

-P. Goosby

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3.0 out of 5 stars What Is A Girl To Do?, December 31, 2008

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Jennifer Coissiere "The Tough Critic"... (Georgia) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Something Desirable (Paperback)

I have been with my husband since high school. When I read books like Something Desirable by Sherlyn Powell, I am so happy I recognized my soul mate when I did. If I was Adrienne Baxter, I would be pulling my hair out with the decisions of who should it be.

Adrienne has all her ducks lined up in a precise row. The only thing missing is a fine, loving man for herself. When her old flame resurfaces, Adrienne is ecstatic. But when another good looking man shows interest in her, she finds herself in a love triangle. Would it be Brian, the boyfriend who got away years ago because of the long distance relationship? Or, would it be Dexter, the fun and exciting man who keeps everything interesting and spontaneous?

Powell developed real-life, down-to-earth, every day characters. As I read Something Desirable, I could see someone I know going through the same sort of conflicting emotions and stressing over them. The need to know what happened next kept me with the book at my side at all times. However, there were many errors. Some would cause me to speak aloud and shake my head. The use of an editor and or proofreader would help the story to flow better. I recommend Something Desirable to true die-hard romance readers; they will love it.

Jennifer Coissiere

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