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Only You (A Grayson Novel)  4.42 avg rating — 212 ratings
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Dreaming of You 4.40 avg rating — 205 ratings
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I Know Who Holds Tomorrow: A Novel 4.37 avg rating — 204 ratings
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Irresistible You 4.32 avg rating — 189 ratings
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You and No Other (Grayson Novel) 4.37 avg rating — 193 ratings
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Until There Was You 4.54 avg rating — 197 ratings
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In Another Man's Bed 4.23 avg rating — 188 ratings
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Not Even If You Begged 4.28 avg rating — 186 ratings
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Heart of the Falcon 4.61 avg rating — 162 ratings
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Any Rich Man Will Do 4.31 avg rating — 151 ratings
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Upcoming Events
Francis Ray at Books and Beignets Bookstore, LLC
Author appearance, February 11, 2012 03:30PM
Books and Beignets Bookstore, LLC, 1200 E. County Line Road, Suite 122, Ridgeland, MS, US
Author appearance, February 11, 2012 03:30PM
Books and Beignets Bookstore, LLC, 1200 E. County Line Road, Suite 122, Ridgeland, MS, US
2:30-4:30 PM
Romance Slam Jam
Author appearance, April 11, 2012 08:00AM
Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Little Rock, 424 West Markham, Little Rock, AR, US
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Author appearance, April 11, 2012 08:00AM
Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Little Rock, 424 West Markham, Little Rock, AR, US
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All conference activities will be held in the DoubleTree Hilton Hotel.
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Francis Ray signing at the National Black Book Festival
Author appearance, June 08, 2012 08:00AM
Doubletree Hotel, 400 Dallas St, USA, Houston, TX, US
Author appearance, June 08, 2012 08:00AM
Doubletree Hotel, 400 Dallas St, USA, Houston, TX, US
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Unexpected romance in the Big Apple. (Romance)
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TROUBLE DON'T LAST ALWAYS (Literature & Fiction)
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Trouble Don't Last Always is a story of hope and triumph, of self-discovery and second chances. I am very proud of this book which touches on a tough topic... domestic violence. However, rather than focusing on the abuse, Trouble Don't Last Always tells the story tells a story of hope and triumph.
Deleted scenes on a cutting room floor: Introduction to Zachary "Rolling Deep" Wilder - The Hottest Record producer in LA. (Literature & Fiction)
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Don't miss the next adventure of Zachary "Rolling Deep" Wilder - The Hottest Record producer in LA, as he travels the globe in style.
Except for ONE NIGHT WITH YOU by Francis Ray (Literature & Fiction)
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New York Times bestselling author Francis Ray continues her captivating series about the Grayson family and their circle of friends with One Night With You, as two people with no plans for romance find themselves blindsided by desire…
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Supermodel Dianne Herrington appears to have it all. As the face of her own fashion line within her family’s mega fashion house, she is recognized worldwide and has the world readily available to her. The only thing she has n... " Read more of this review » |
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“do we not love each other enough, or do we love ourselves too much!”
― Francis Ray, I Know Who Holds Tomorrow: A Novel
― Francis Ray, I Know Who Holds Tomorrow: A Novel
“There wasn't a shed of doubt in her mind that he'd fulfill her every sexual fantasy and them some.
But was a brief, hot affair worth losing his friendship?”
― Francis Ray, A Seductive Kiss
But was a brief, hot affair worth losing his friendship?”
― Francis Ray, A Seductive Kiss
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“There wasn't a shed of doubt in her mind that he'd fulfill her every sexual fantasy and them some.
But was a brief, hot affair worth losing his friendship?”
― Francis Ray, A Seductive Kiss
But was a brief, hot affair worth losing his friendship?”
― Francis Ray, A Seductive Kiss
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EDC1Creations, Black Pearls Author Media Rooms w/ @Francis_Ray http://www.blackpearlsmagazine.com/franc... Thank you
I have three new tabs on my Facebook page for the newest Grayson Friends Series (A Seductive Kiss #5), (With Just One Kiss #6 releases on 2/28/12), (A Dangerous Kiss #7 releases on 6/26/12.Please take a moment to view the ads and please post what you think.
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The Romance Novel Authors LibraryRELEASE DAY: Francis Ray @Francis_Ray Q&A for ‘A Seductive Kiss’ 1/31/2012
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Goodreads Giveaway for When Morning Comes.http://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/show/1...
Please enter to win one of fifteen copies.
Contest ends: Feb 29, 2012 Thank you
PopTop Stage Hosts a Day of Romance | American Libraries ...By Greg Landgraf
“The emotions, to me, are even more difficult than the murderer or the stalker,” added Francis Ray. “You have to think about problems that are going to occur in the book that will test that relationship so that at the end of the book, you know that ...
American Libraries Magazine
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I had a great time at my session panel: From Sweet to Sexy: What’s Happening in Contemporary Romance with Lori Wilde, Francis Ray, Jane Graves & Emily March at the American Library Association yesterday.
Twitter Party for A Seductive Kiss (Grayson Friends, #5) on Tuesday, January 31 from 10 am to 6 pm CST.To follow or participate in either party time, visit http://www.tweetgrid.com/ or another Twitter real-time dashboard of your choosing and type in #graysonkiss. This will take you to the party where you will see the streaming conversation.
Prizes are 2 signed ARCs copies of When Morning Comes. (new series mainstream) @Francis_Ray or @CMichelleRay are hosting.
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED.
ELIGIBILITY: This drawing is ONLY open to United States citizens 18 years of age or older.
New book release news from AAMBookClub.http://aambcgroup.wordpress.com/2011/12/...
Please stop by and leave a comment. Thanks
A SEDUCTIVE KISS By Francis Ray
Also while your there, enter to win a copy of SANCTUARY COVE by Rochelle Alers and AAMBC.
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Authors & Readers Book Corner: Holiday Blog Tour: Francis Ray
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ALL I WANT FOR XMAS - ALMOST ANYWAY by Margie Walker
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A SLICE OF REPARATIONS
Awakening from an emotional hibernation, Marcia Chenault-McKissack is catapulted into a sphere of work she once believed over for her. A former crime scene technician who was suspected of killing her husband finds herself intricately involved in the solving the murders of the founding fathers’ offspring in the east Texas town of Hudson Valley.
National Black Book Festival
June 8-10, 2012 – 5th Anniversary – Houston, Texas
Doubletree Hotel, 400 Dallas St. (downtown)
Saturday, June 9, 2012 – 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sunday, June 10, 2012 – 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
http://www.nationalblackbookfestival.com...
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I'm having an online chat. Thursday July 7 at 8 pm CST/9 pm EST.
http://www.writerspace.com/chat
This will be a single author world-wide chat, so please bring your questions and comments about the series and single title novels.
See you in the chat-room.
Francis
Please stop by and leave a comment. Thanks to Cat Schield for the blog interview.
http://www.getlostinastory.blogspot.com/
Twice the Temptation except. New release 6/21/11
Posted in: Contemporary
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Dreaming in Moonlight: New Story: In honor of the release of my very first collection of short stories, I wanted... http://bit.ly/iWy1b8
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My photo made Piper Weiss "Our Moms, The Style Icon" for @HuffingtonPost. "Turning Point Legal Defense Fund" is also mentioned.
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Author Spotlight: Francis Ray
Travel to the UK to leave a comment. A lucky person will win a Jo Malone travel candle.
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Winner selected on April 21, 2011.
Publishers Weekly Anniversary Bash
#BHBbash
4th Anniversary Bash at Beyond Her Book. http://www.BeyondHerBook.com
Because February is recognized as the month of love and romance, the Allen Public Library is offering a program to stir the passions of the soul. Award-winning, and New York Times writer Francis Ray and harpist Geoffrey Ricketts will be at the Allen Public Library, 300 N. Allen Drive, at 7 p.m. Thursday, February 10. Their presentation is free and open to the public. For information on this program, call 214-509-4911
Allen Public Library
300 N. Allen Drive
Allen, TX 75013-2540
You can now pre-order HEART OF THE FALCON. Thank you.
Heart of the Falcon
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Thursday, July 22, 2010: Video review of DREAMING OF YOU by Tasha Martin. DOY is the first book of mine that she's read. I thought she did a great job. Please check out her site and leave a comment.
www.whoistasha.com
4th installment of The Grove magazine includes interviews with more African-American literary heavy hitters: Francis Ray, Donna Hill, Wahida Clark, and RM Johnson. These four authors have written / contributed to more than 120 novels. More than 70 best sellers.
Go to the Hollygrove website and order your subscription today. For the low cost of $7.99, you will receive all back subscriptions for the year and the October edition (potentially the final installment) when its released in October. Thanks
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Barnes and Noble's review blog "Presumed Innocent", features 6 authors which books celebrate the innocents one finds in romance written in 2010.
IT HAD TO BE YOU is featured. Please leave a comment.
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The hardcover edition of IF YOU WERE MY MAN is available now.
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FOREVER YOURS is on Kindle
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Win a copy of IF YOU WERE MY MAN.
4 other winners will receive (1) one per person a business sized magnet with the cover of FOREVER YOURS. The 5 winners will be chosen from the guest list.
Chat on SUNDAY, APRIL 11, 2010 at
8:00 p.m CST/9:00 p.m EDT.
Author chat in the Writerspace Reader. The chat link is as follows:
http://www.writerspace.com/chats
Featured Book from Romance In Color.
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"If You Were My Man was a very amorous and enjoyable read that gave me very good and uplifting feelings for society. I highly recommend this page-turner because Frances Ray is true to her artistry and this story is a prime example of why she remains the Queen of Romance."
Thank you so much, Patricia Sykes-Brown and the staff of RIC.
So proud and happy! You are the best!
Send a postcard, leave a comment, and win a book.
Send a postcard to your friends or/and yourself for IF YOU WERE MY MAN.
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Leave a comment and win (1) person a signed copy of THE WAY YOU LOVE ME.
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Feature Review from Romance B(u)y the book.
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IF YOU WERE MY MAN.
Thank you so much Tracy and Michelle!
If You Were My Man-5 out of 5 books - Reviewed by Urban Reviews.
If You Were My Man is a wonderful read. Francis Ray is a fantastic author. She has a writing style that is very natural and just flows without having lagging moments. Her characters and plots are always well developed. Ray has a way of making everything come to life. This time is no different!
Reviewed by Tenecia for Urban Reviews
Order your copy of If You Were My Man today!
Thank you Tenecia and Radiah from Urban Reviews for a fabulous review.
Featured March Author from BookETA.com
BookETA.com added a Featured Author section to the Romance page.
The feature author for march is Francis Ray Author. She is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author and has two books out in March. She also has another three books coming out later this year.
Book ETA | Book Release Dates
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Weekly book release dates and recent releases in several genres.
Chat on SUNDAY, MARCH 14 2010 at 7:00 p.m. CST/ 8:00 p.m. EST
http://www.writerspace.com/chat/
Writerspace Readers Chat room to discuss IF YOU WERE MY MAN.
IF YOU WERE MY MAN on e-book format now.
Sony:
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The Nook/E-reader:
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Kindle:
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5 stars from Harriet Klausner for IF YOU WERE MY MAN
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Thank you so much Ms. Klausner
Please visit the site and please leave a comment.
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Please visit Tote Bag's and Blogs for my interview. Please leave a comment. Thank you.
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Ray, a prolific storyteller in the mode of Nora Roberts, demonstrates a veteran’s skill for crafting fascinating, soulful characters with believable motives and mishaps.
Review of IF YOU WERE MY MAN 3/2/10
Publishers Weekly
Number 1 in Paperback Fiction in Dallas, TX
Jokae's African-American Books and The Dallas Morning News
PAPERBACK FICTION
1.One Night With You, by Francis Ray
I want to thank the readers, book clubs, and Jokae's for making this possible.
GOD bless
Black Books Weekend Romance and Women Lit Showcase
11/28/2009 7:00 PM CST 8:00 PM EST
Francis Ray will be there along with other authors.
Please support the Black Author Network on this wonderful event.
Callers are welcome to join us on the phones at:
646-200-0402
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