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The Adams Sisters #1
Measure of a Man
Peyton Garner is a woman desperately fighting her attraction for her brother's boyfriend - but he doesn't know that he's not gay - and that he desires her too.
256 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published December 28, 2004
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Adrianne Byrd
60 books280 followersNational Best-selling author 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.
Looking back, Adrianne believes her passion for writing began at the ripe old age of thirteen. It was also the age when she was introduced to romance novels by a most unlikely source: her fifteen-year old brother. The book was probably given to keep her out her brother’s hair, but it was a gift that changed her life.
In books, Adrianne found a way out of her awkward teenage years and into a world of fictional friends that would stay with her for a lifetime. It wasn’t long before her imagination took flight and she was writing her own love stories. Within a year, she completed her first book, which she vowed would never see the light of day.
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 2006 her novel Measure of a Man was nominated for Best Multicultural Romance while her Harper Torch novel Deadly Double was nominated for an Emma. In 2007 she won an eharlequin.com Joey Award.
In 2006 Adrianne along with fellow writer Niobia Bryant penned her first Urban Novel, DESPERATE HOODWIVES, writing as De'nesha Diamond. The book is set for release February 2008 from Simon and Schuster. For more information, visit http://www.deneshadiamond.com.
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 make people smile, laugh, and fall in love.
Looking back, Adrianne believes her passion for writing began at the ripe old age of thirteen. It was also the age when she was introduced to romance novels by a most unlikely source: her fifteen-year old brother. The book was probably given to keep her out her brother’s hair, but it was a gift that changed her life.
In books, Adrianne found a way out of her awkward teenage years and into a world of fictional friends that would stay with her for a lifetime. It wasn’t long before her imagination took flight and she was writing her own love stories. Within a year, she completed her first book, which she vowed would never see the light of day.
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 2006 her novel Measure of a Man was nominated for Best Multicultural Romance while her Harper Torch novel Deadly Double was nominated for an Emma. In 2007 she won an eharlequin.com Joey Award.
In 2006 Adrianne along with fellow writer Niobia Bryant penned her first Urban Novel, DESPERATE HOODWIVES, writing as De'nesha Diamond. The book is set for release February 2008 from Simon and Schuster. For more information, visit http://www.deneshadiamond.com.
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 make people smile, laugh, and fall in love.
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July 19, 2007
Humorous & Passionate Love Story
Adrianne Bryd tells a wonderful story of love, family, and the sometimes humorous ties that bind. This book is a good, quick read. Lincoln was a true friend to Flex and definitely a man that any woman would love to have in there life. Thumbs up to Ms. Byrd. I look forward to her next book about the Adams' family.
Adrianne Bryd tells a wonderful story of love, family, and the sometimes humorous ties that bind. This book is a good, quick read. Lincoln was a true friend to Flex and definitely a man that any woman would love to have in there life. Thumbs up to Ms. Byrd. I look forward to her next book about the Adams' family.
January 14, 2015
This book is a page turner with a lot of humorous and passionate love. Lincoln was a true friend and a man that alot of women's would love to have in there life.
May 14, 2018
I didn't really love this book. Peyton and Lincoln just didn't bring the heat and their backstories just didn't work for me. I did like Peyton's brother Flex and wish more of his story line would have been explored. The best part of the book was when Lincoln was pretending to be Flex's boyfriend. That was a fun plot twist.
December 30, 2025
I absolutely hated Flex. They gave him way to much grace. I don't care if he's gay and struggling with himself.
July 27, 2008
Lincoln is a fire-fighter who's saved from certain death by his friend, Flex. So when Flex calls on Lincoln with a favour to be his date just to keep his match making sisters at bay, Lincoln is hard pressed to say no, until he meets Peyton, Flex's sister. Lincoln now has to decide whether to cover for Flex - or make his claim on Peyton, who thinks he's gay.
Good summary, eh? Well, the book isn't so straightforward, but it's funny, really funny at times. I found myself laughing out loud at the odd moments. On the other hand, the book falls down in the sense that the other sisters (five of 'em in total) are drama queens, and there are other stories going on that detract from the main couple at hand.
Good summary, eh? Well, the book isn't so straightforward, but it's funny, really funny at times. I found myself laughing out loud at the odd moments. On the other hand, the book falls down in the sense that the other sisters (five of 'em in total) are drama queens, and there are other stories going on that detract from the main couple at hand.
September 18, 2007
Brilliant! Hilarious! Passionate! Sexy! The funniest romance novel I've read to date.
The first Arabesque book to receive 5 stars! There's not a thing I would change. You have to read it to believe it. It will evoke almost every human emotion possible. I found myself laughing one second only to be brought down to pity in the next. I was happy, frustrated, confused, anxious, excited, and angry (I really felt like slapping some characters) but most of all this book had me laughing and cheering all the way to the end!
I cannot wait for the next installments in the Adams' sister series.
The first Arabesque book to receive 5 stars! There's not a thing I would change. You have to read it to believe it. It will evoke almost every human emotion possible. I found myself laughing one second only to be brought down to pity in the next. I was happy, frustrated, confused, anxious, excited, and angry (I really felt like slapping some characters) but most of all this book had me laughing and cheering all the way to the end!
I cannot wait for the next installments in the Adams' sister series.
September 23, 2013
This quite unusual love story between artist Peyton James Garner and firefighter Trey/Lincoln Carver was hilarious due to the precarious situation they were found in when Payton's gay behind brother, Francis "Flex" Adams lied to his family about Trey being his boyfriend in order to save face with his ex Morgan. Before starting a relationship honesty is always the best policy. It was a great read!
June 23, 2013
Hmmm? . . . . . . Measure of a man was a decent read. However, I can't say that it's my favorite Adrianne Byrd book. I do like the fact that Lincoln a.k.a Trey was able to accept Peyton and her emotional baggage, not to mention the stunt her brother pulled to save face. I did wish that there were more details to support the dynamic of the three month relationship.
November 9, 2012
Well written and still so funny!!
July 6, 2014
With this read I do see a serious potential arising in a new author for me this year. I look forward to more work from Ms. Byrd.
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October 1, 2012
All I can say is aweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!
October 14, 2012
This story was very entertaining, funny, romantic and a real page turner. Those sisters are hilarious.
October 24, 2012
Good Book!
January 4, 2013
One of the funniest romance novels I have ever read
December 27, 2013
Parts of this book had me laughing out loud...would have been a cute movie.
August 6, 2014
Good book. Fun to read. Kind of funny too,
February 15, 2015
Predictable
Book was okay at best but Failed to keep my attention. Some situations were so predictable. Not sure if I'll look at sequel.
Book was okay at best but Failed to keep my attention. Some situations were so predictable. Not sure if I'll look at sequel.
April 17, 2013
I enjoyed it. A quick read. The lovemaking was hilarious.
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