Unforgettable (Arabesque) [Mass Market Paperback]

Adrianne Byrd (Author)

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Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: Kimani Press (April 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1583144293
• ISBN-13: 978-1583144299
• Product Dimensions: 6.9 x 4.2 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.3 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,705,031 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.

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Meet Casanova Brown, May 11, 2004

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The RAWSISTAZ Reviewers (RAWSISTAZ.com and BlackBookReviews.net) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Unforgettable (Arabesque) (Mass Market Paperback)

Readers will find themselves mesmerized by Adrianne Byrd's uniquely refreshing novel UNFORGETTABLE. In this latest offering, Byrd spins an engaging story about philandering millionaire music mogul, Marcel Taylor and his reclusive secretary Diane. Aptly nicknamed Casanova Brown, Marcel is the object of desire of the multitudes of women who cross his path daily, and true to his reputation Marcel "takes no prisoners." Included in this lot is Marcel's "cute" but reserved secretary Diane, who has also fallen under his spell. There appears to be no chance for romance between the two however, since one of Casanova's cardinal rules is to never mix his professional and personal life. But in Casanova Brown's world rules are mere guidelines.

When their professional lives threaten to intertwine with their personal lives, Marcel and Dianne must decide if they want to act on long-suppressed desires. The story comes to an exhilarating crescendo when Marcel, at the prodding of his best friend, agrees to attend a masquerade ball where the two scheme to choose one of the attendees to become his prospective wife. When word gets out about this, the office employees hatch a plan to crash the party, which has been made off limits to them. Diane grudgingly agrees to attend and enlists the aid of a gay friend and her headstrong grandmother who was a stripper in a her heyday, to help transform her into a Cinderella of sorts. The wily cat and mouse game that ensues is sure to intrigue readers.

Andrianne Byrd inks an engaging novel peopled with characters that are at once enduring and memorable. Although the story starts out a bit slow as she takes time to strengthen and develop her characters, Byrd does a fabulous job in presenting a stylishly romantic novel with comical moments. UNFORGETTABLE is filled with enough romance to enthrall the most discriminating lovers of this genre. It is a gentle reminder of the power of love and will capture the attention of its readers and stay in their hearts long after the final page is turned.

Reviewed by Autumn
of The RAWSISTAZ Reviewers

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Classic, April 11, 2004

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nodice (Manchester, Ga United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Unforgettable (Arabesque) (Mass Market Paperback)

If you're not reading Adrianne Byrd by now, there is something wrong with you. Unforgettable is another winner!! I continue to be impressed by this author. This classic cinderella story comes with a prince and ball, and a missing shoe. Byrd has taken a classic and updated it to its own Unforgettable story. I look forward to Solomon and Ophelia's story as well. READ THIS BOOK!!!

5.0 out of 5 stars Unforgettable, May 30, 2011

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Me - See all my reviews

This review is from: Unforgettable (Arabesque) (Kindle Edition)

I feel in love with Marcel and Diana. It was a beautiful romantic union between them. Congratulations agian Ms Byrd. Love your books. When are we going to read about Solomon and Ophelia.. Please dont let us wait too long.