Reviews
Captured Hearts
This riveting, fast paced and outstanding romance/ mystery keeps the reader’s interest from page one until you read the last page and hope that she will bring Julian and the rest of the characters back for a sequel.
So, you think that an older woman cannot keep the attention of a younger man. Think again. Just look at many of the older movie stars married to younger men and have kept them interested in more ways than one. Sylvia Masters is 52 years old and looks a whole lot younger. Vibrant, full of life and with a strong personality she runs her own Fortune 500 company and still managed to raise her three children...
...This riveting, fast paced and outstanding romance/ mystery keeps the reader’s interest from page one until you read the last page and hope that she will bring Julian and the rest of the characters back for a sequel. Who is the killer and how is this person caught? Will they wind up together or will they realize that age makes a difference in a relationship? Why should Julian being ten years younger make a difference if he is the right man for this remarkable woman? Only Julian and Sylvia can answer whether that will stop them?
Love at first sight. Instant attraction and great chemistry can often be the start of a great relationship or just a physical one. One family, three children one man who only wants to make one woman happy. Author Sherlyn Powell brings to light the issues of family loyalty, understanding, caring, friendship and the meaning of love at any age. Romance novels are often just that and many have no substance. This novel is far superior to any that I have reviewed in the past as the author creates a relationship between two people that is beautifully crafted, tastefully written and provides the perfect balance between mystery and romance. This is definitely an author that I will continue to read and review and whose novel will be added to my list of my final 25 pics for 2010 .
Fran Lewis: Reviewer
Captured Hearts
Captured Hearts
Secret Affair
Can a person find true love twice in one lifetime? On the day Sylvia Masters finds out her ex-man, Addison Lockwood, was murdered, she meets Lieutenant Julian Reynolds who is immediately smitten. Something about the sophisticated, mature woman had his mind going in circles. During the process of trying to figure out who killed Addison, Julian feels his heart being tugged in the direction of Sylvia. Will the younger man be able to prove he knows how to love a strong, older woman in Captured Hearts by Sherlyn Powell?
The death of someone special is not new to Sylvia. She is the widow of an extremely smart and powerful businessman. After his demise, she took the reigns of the company keeping it a float. Sylvia is known for making sensible decisions and choices. As much as Julian tries, Sylvia always finds a reason as to why their relationship will never be able to work. Determined to prove himself, Julian keeps inviting her out, hoping to one day break down her hard exterior. Will he be able to finally make her see eye-to-eye with him?
I really liked the no-holds bar type of attitude that Sylvia had. The development of the romance between Julian and Sylvia was believable. I could see a woman of power in her later years being careful not to draw too much attention to her personal life, especially if she chose to be with a younger man. Captured Hearts fall into the romantic suspense genre. However, the suspense aspect was almost forgotten. There was more focus on the romance. I believe if both parts of the storyline were better balanced the story would have moved along a little faster. I recommend Captured Hearts to readers of romance. They will not be disappointed.
The author provided a copy of the book for review purposes.
Jennifer Coissiere
APOOO Book Club
Captured Hearts
I'm not big on reading romance novels, I like murder mysteries. I started reading this book because it had a murder and I wanted to find out who the killer was. As I was reading my heart was captured and I was swept into the romance. It was hard for me to put this book down because I wanted to know if the romance worked and who the killer was. I'm not big on romance novels, but I'll read everything Sherlyn Powell writes. I'm one of her new fans!
Lynette Howard
Book Details
Language : English
Publication Date : 5/15/2008
Format : Softcover
Dimensions : 6x9
Page Count : 250
ISBN : 9780595477265
Format : Hardcover
Dimensions : 6x9
Page Count : 250
ISBN : 9780595714018
Format : E-Book
Dimensions : N/A
Page Count : 1
ISBN : 9780595919895
Something Desirable
Adrienne Baxter is a bright attractive young architect in Washington, DC. She reunites with her college sweetheart,
Brian, who is a handsome successful attorney with everything she could desire in a future husband. Adrienne is well on her way to paving success as an architect for a large firm. She has more than one could ask out of life.
Then comes Dexter. Dexter is a wealthy dashing man smitten with Adrienne, and she can't help but fall for him. He's mysterious, fun, loving, exciting, and sparks feelings she can't ignore. She's always felt Brian was "the one" but now Dexter makes her have second thoughts. She can't decide what she wants. Can she date Brian and Dexter and risk losing both? Can she let either of them go?
Journey with Adrienne as she tries to resolve her conflicting feelings for both men. Ride the roller coaster of emotions that put her job and relationships in jeopardy. Watch as her close bonds with her friends and family help Adrienne discover her true self.
Something Desirable is a well-crafted debut novel by Sherlyn Powell that dives into the many components in discovering what makes true, lasting love. And as is true-to-life, finding true love begins with knowing and loving yourself first.
Margaret Oleksa, Richmond Books Examiner
Something Desirable
Something Desirable
Although her first novel, Sherlyn Powell proves she can weave a plot and create characters that will keep you reading. Adrienne Baxter is a smart and savvy architect who excels in her career, but feels completely inadequate when faced with the love of two men and having to decide between them.
J. Liggan,
Novelist, Public Speaker, Educator
Something Desirable
What happens when the best laid plans go awry? That is the challenge of this seductive, engaging and heartwarming tale. Adrienne Baxter is a brilliant young architect who, on the fast track, has a life all planned out. Set to enjoy a life with Brian - Dexter walks into her life... and was not supposed to happen! As a lovely and intelligent African American woman, she finds she is uncharacteristically weak and unsure as she enjoys the attention of both men. Only one, however, can win...
M. Hudson, Review it!
Something Desirable
Something Desirable
Something Desirable is a good read and I couldn't wait to turn the page. 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.
Pauline R. Evans, Author
Something Desirable
Sherlyn Powell debuts well with this winning tale of a smart woman who suddenly finds herself challenged and feeling anything but smart as two men pull on her heart strings. strong characters and vibrant emotional scenes bring the story to life. The main
character is fiesty and strong figure who is soon waging an inner struggle as she is torn between desire and love. A must read for romance lovers and readers looking for a strong, yet compassionate female characters.
Highly recommended for library romance and general fiction collections.
Ann Brown,
WHORLBOOKS
An Amazing Debut
Something Desirable
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, a 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.”
Review by P. Goosby,
JuJu Books
Something Desirable
Something Desirable
...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.
Jennifer Coissiere,
APOOO BookClube.