Adrienne Baxter, a young, beautiful, and successful African American archtitect, struggles to separate love from desire when two handsome men vie for her heart and affection in this romantic novel.
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 were she must resolve the dichotomies tugging at her heart and soul.
Professional Reviews
An Amazing Debut
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.
First, there was Brian Stevens, the love of her life. Brian defines everything that she ever wanted in a man. When Brian contacts Adrienne out of the blue, old flames ignite. Adrienne is more than smitten with Brian, and is sure that he is the one. That is, until Dexter Hughes comes along.
Undeniably sexy, Dexter is a presumptuous man who will not stop until he gets what he wants, and this time his eyes are set on the attractive Adrienne Baxter.
With both men in heavy pursuit of her love, Adrienne's life becomes an emotional rollercoaster that forces her to choose between two men who have undoubtedly stolen pieces of her heart.
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, ap page turning love story that's about success and the pursuit of true love.
"A breath of fresh air in Urban Lit., Powell, portrays the positive side of African-American culture, family and relationships. Powell skillfully tells the story of successful, African-American men and women, who have it 'going on,' but struggle to find a balance between their careers, and experiencing true love. 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
JuJu Books
