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    Worth the Risk
    Worth the Risk
    Worth the Risk
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    Worth the Risk

    By Stacy-Deanne

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    Houston music critic Alvin Zak becomes smitten with violinist Madeline Deever from the first moment she lays her bow to her violin to perform a concerto. Sent to review the orchestra, Alvin becomes so enraptured by Madeline that he asks her if he can do a feature on her. The polite, yet elusive Madeline agrees to think it over while declining Alvin’s invitation for coffee. Alvin does not understand Madeline’s abrupt refusal to his invite and it makes him even more interested in getting close to her.

    The last thing Madeline is looking for is love since she is harboring a secret that has the power to ruin any potential relationship. Convinced no man would love her enough to accept her situation, she fights off Alvin’s advances, but begins to fall in love with him.

    Can Alvin convince Madeline to trust him and give into her feelings or is Madeline destined to spend her life alone?

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherStacy-Deanne
    Release dateMar 19, 2018
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    Stacy-Deanne

    Stacy-Deanne (Dee-Anne) is an award-winning author of sensual romantic suspense, contemporary romance, and women's fiction books. She's written Amazon Top 100 bestsellers, and her work has been praised and reviewed in USA Today numerously. She loves writing stories that focus on main characters who rarely get the spotlight such as characters with physical disabilities, mental illness, and terminal diseases. Stacy is known for bringing versatile stories to her readers. With her you never know what you're gonna get, which separates Stacy's work from the pack. Stacy's books are full of passion, thrills, intriguing characters and so much emotion you can't get enough! If you want something different and unpredictable then definitely check out her work. With Stacy every book is an adventure. Want to receive book updates and exclusive information and notices about free promotions and book discounts? Sign up for Stacy's mailing list: https://goo.gl/forms/vmXN2PASIAScrYxm1

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      Book preview

      Worth the Risk - Stacy-Deanne

      WORTH THE RISK

      BY

      STACY-DEANNE

      Copyright © 2015 Stacy-Deanne

      ALL RIGHTS RESERVED: The unauthorized reproduction or distribution of this copyrighted work is illegal. Criminal copyright infringement is investigated by the FBI and is punishable by up to 5 years in federal prison and a fine of $250,000.

      All characters and events in this book are fictitious. Any resemblance to actual persons living or dead is strictly coincidental.

      Readers: Thanks so much for choosing my book! I would be very appreciative if you would leave reviews when you are done. Much love!

      Email: stacydeanne1@aol.com

      Website: Stacy's Website

      Facebook: Stacy's Facebook Profile

      Twitter: Stacy's Twitter

      Other titles by Stacy-Deanne Include:

      Bruised Series

      Stripped Series

      Tate Valley Sexy Suspense Series

      The Seventh District

      Dead Weight

      You’re the One

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      Dedication

      Wow. Where to begin? I am about to burst in tears writing this dedication. First off, this book means a lot to me and is probably the most important book I’ve written to date.

      I wrote this book in honor of my cousin who has been living with the HIV virus for over a decade. I admire her strength and determination to carry on each day. Though she lives with her condition in confidence, there are days where the disease reminds her of its presence and those are the hardest days for her to deal with. I hope that she knows her family and I love her and that we are with her every step of the way. She is a true soldier who is already winning a battle many

      unfortunately have lost. She will always be a hero to me. I love you, cuz.

      I also dedicate this book to all who struggle with the same battle as my cousin and I wish you all well. I also dedicate this to loved ones who have supported their relatives and friends through the fight. Yes, living with HIV has gotten much easier since my cousin contracted the virus, but there is more work to be done. I hope one day that people can be HIV-positive without some of the emotional, mental, and physical suffering some with the virus have had to endure.

      And, for those who are not familiar with HIV or AIDs, get familiar. If you have relatives and friends with this disease, support them, and let them know you care. Sometimes that’s the best thing we can do.

      To the readers, I hope you enjoy Madeline’s journey and the message it presents.

      Chapter One

      All eyes were on the caramel-toned black woman with the light-brown, shoulder-length hair. She was illuminated in the middle of the stage in a red gown that hit just above her slightly knocked knees. With her head tilted, she played Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 35 as if she’d composed the piece herself.

      Alvin Zak sat in one of the middle rows with his gaze glued to the striking violinist. He glanced at the program in his hand then back up just as she struck the last chord of the piece. The audience rose around him but he remained mesmerized. It wasn’t until everyone had migrated from his or her seats that he realized the performance had ended. The songbird lingered on the stage, chatting with other musicians from the orchestra.

      Al. Brayden tapped Alvin’s shoulder. Come on. He put his blazer back on and fixed the collar. Al? He snapped his fingers in Alvin’s face. Hey.

      Huh? Alvin couldn’t tear his gaze from Madeline Deever.

      She leaned on the piano, conversing with the pianist as the other musicians left the stage.

      Brayden bent down. Earth to Al.

      Huh? Alvin shook from his

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