Invincible Women and Incredible Men

New York Times' and USA Today author Francis Ray is a native Texan and lives in Dallas. INCOGNITO, her sixth title, was the first made-for-TV movie for BET. Her literary fiction series-Taggart and Falcon,the Invincible Women, Grayson Family, and Grayson Friends have consistently made bestseller's lists, and are enjoyed by readers world-wide. She has written forty-nine titles to date.

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September News

September news and book giveaway is a copy of IT HAD TO BE YOU.

HEART OF THE FALCON, is the number 2 book under Contemporary Romance from NPR 'Happy Ever After: 100 Swoon-Worthy Romances.' Madelyn Taggart has shattered her share of glass ceilings. As a young engineer at a Houston oil company, she's managed to overcome certain obstacles. But her success has come at a high cost to her love life. So far this classic beauty has made zero headway in finding the man of her dreams until she sees a photograph of one of her brother's friends, and is determined to meet him. Daniel Falcon is a bit of a Lone Star legend. He's off-the-charts handsome and very, very rich. All the ladies entertain fantasies about being "the one"...and soon find out he's not the type to settle down. Then Daniel meets his friend Matt's little sister. This Madelyn clearly has eyes for him but there's something about her that makes Daniel take a closer look. She's clever beyond compare, and ambitious, and sexy as the day is long. Is she soul-mate material? For the first time Daniel can remember, he's going to take his time to find out--beginning with one slow, passionate embrace...

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Francis Ray

I write novels about ordinary women who face seemingly insurmountable odds, but through courage and determination find their heart's desire. 

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Book Giveaway For After the Dawn: A Family Affair Novel

http://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/show/53858-after-the-dawn-a-family-affair-novel

Giveaway dates: May 21 - May 31, 2013

40 copies available

Countries available: US

New York Times bestselling author Francis Ray's third novel in the Family Affair series, featuring long lost siblings who find family, friendship, forgiveness, and love Samantha Collins is stunned when her grandfather turns Collins Industry over to her, causing more than a bit of ill will among the other family members, especially her uncle, Evan. But nothing stuns her more than when she finds out that he has asked Dillon Montgomery to help her run the company. Her grandfather had fired Dillon and ordered him off the company property years ago. Twelve years ago Samantha made her feelings known to Dillon and the whole thing ended in disaster and they haven't spoken since. Working together now, even all these years later, is sure to be a disaster. Still, she needs his help if she is going to keep Collins Industry afloat. But will the prodigal son return to the empire — and the woman — who desperately need him? Will he be able to admit how much he desperately needs her?

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All I Ever Wanted will be available February 26, 2013.

Naomi Reese is a divorced mother with a small daughter named Kayla, a new life in Sante Fe, and, finally, some distance from her abusive ex-husband. All she wants now is a home of her own where she and Kayla can finally feel safe. With one bad marriage behind her, she can’t even dream of falling in love again. Until she meets Richard...

A tall, handsome veterinarian with a warm smile and big heart, Richard Youngblood is the kind of man any woman could fall for. Not only does he have a wonderful way with animals, he’s great with little Kayla and—Naomi has to admit—he’s easy on the eyes. Richard definitely has his sights set on her, too. But first, Naomi has to free herself from her past—and learn how to love again—before she can have all she ever wanted with the man of her dreams...

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2013 release book schedule

ALL I EVER WANTED - 02/26/13 AFTER THE DAWN - 06/18/13 ALL THAT I NEED - 06/25/13 ALL THAT I DESIRE - Rio's book  TBA

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A Dangerous Kiss(Kiss Trilogy book 3)(Grayson Friends book 7)

Payton “Sin” Sinclair lives up to his name when it comes to the ladies: this hot-bodied athlete is all about playing the field. But when it comes to love, Sin plays it safe. Sin hides a dangerous secret from everyone, even his sweetly supportive friend, Summer. She’s a breezily efficient restaurant owner with her own secrets, and over the years she’s relied on Sin for emotional support. Everything changes when Sin’s friends start coupling off, leaving him lonely and worried about his heart’s future. Then Summer gets involved with planning her cousin’s wedding, and you know how weddings play on the emotions. Suddenly, Sin finds himself flirting with Summer, and she’s surprisingly receptive. But they both know danger lurks in every kiss

A Seductive Kiss and With Just One Kiss in stores now.  

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When Morning Comes

Dr. Cade Mathis learned early that he was not the son of the man who raised him. His adoptive father, a cruel, bitter man had always been quick to tell him that he was a bastard and an embarrassment to the rich society family whose daughter got pregnant with him. So when Cade received a full scholarship to college, he was only too happy to leave the only home he had ever known behind and never looked back.

Now a successful doctor and one of the best neurosurgeons in the state, the only thing he still wants are answers about where he came from. What he doesn't expect to find is Sabrina Thomas, the new patient advocate at his hospital or how this woman will lead him to the family he has been searching for and a love he never expected to find.

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The Romance Novel Authors Library RELEASE DAY: Q&A for ‘A Seductive Kiss’ 1/31/2012

https://www.facebook.com/The.Romance.Novel.Authors.Library?ref=ts

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Goodreads "When Morning Comes" contest.

When Morning Comes, new series of fiction. Win 1 of 15 copies on Goodreads.com

http://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/show/19978-when-morning-comes 

Ends 2/29. Thanks

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Goodreads Giveaway of A Seductive Kiss. Ends 1/29/12

  http://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/show/19468-a-seductive-kiss

ends: January 29, 2012 12:00AM

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Lena Sledge Blog. The review of TROUBLE DON'T LAST ALWAYS. 4 1/2 ★

http://www.lenasledgeblog.com/..2011/12/..book-review-trouble-dont-last-a..lways-by.html?utm_source=feedb..urner&utm_medium=feed&utm_camp..aign=Feed%3A+LenaSledgesBlog+%..28Lena+Sledge%27s+Blog%29 http://..www.lenasledgeblog.com/

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TROUBLE DON'T LAST ALWAYS CHAT on 8pm CST/9pm EST

www.writerspace.com To celebrate the November 1, 2011 reissue of TROUBLE DON'T LAST ALWAYS (THE TURNING POINT) we will be discussing the novel, the characters, and The Turning Point Legal Defense Fund

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A SEDUCTIVE KISS - JANUARY 31, 2012

Alex Stewart and Dianne Herrington (best friend of Catherine)

http://www.amazon.com/Seductive-Kiss-Grayson-Friends-ebook/dp/B005VD8MJM/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1319039208&sr=8-2

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The Wish: A Bonus Holiday Short Story

Kindle and Nook Price: $0.99  http://www.amazon.com/Wish-Bonus-Holiday-Short-ebook/dp/B005VD8QJ8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1319476828&sr=8-1

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/the-wish-francis-ray?keyword=the+wish+francis+ray&store=allproducts

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The Wish: A Bonus Holiday Short Story [Kindle & Nook Edition]

The Wish--never before released as a standalone novella! Previously published in the anthology  Getting’ Merry.

November 29, 2011 

Be careful what you wish for. That's the lesson a fine brother with a wounded heart learns when an eccentric old woman grants him a wish for true love--if he's not too blind to see it.

Kindle Price: $0.99 

http://www.amazon.com/Wish-Bon us-Holiday-Short-ebook/dp/B005VD8QJ8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1319476828&sr=8-1

Nook Price: $0.99

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/the-wish-francis-ray?keyword=the+wish+francis+ray&store=allproducts

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Except and Free reads by Francis Ray

Twice the Temptation except. New release 6/21/11 Posted in: Contemporary

http://www.sheloveshotreads.com/?p=2864

To read the full story, please log in or register. 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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June 21, 2011 release dates

TWICE THE TEMPTATION, the first ever five short story collection. 1.The Awakening (originally published in February 1999 as part of ROSIE’S CURL AND WEAVE anthology)A timid, dowdy duckling turns into a confident, sexy swan. 2.A Matter of Trust (originally published in July 2000 as part of DELLA’S HOUSE OF STYLE anthology) Single mother Hope Lassiter, once a critically acclaimed actress, is now a cosmetologist at Della’s House of Style. When a handsome director tries to woo her back to the stage. 3.Sweet Temptation (originally published in December 2000 as part of WELCOME TO LEO’S anthology) A Texas Ranger and a candy shop owner have a blind date—with a delicious unexpected outcome. 4.Southern Comfort (originally published in June 2001 as part of GOING TO THE CHAPEL anthology) A bridesmaid for the eighth time and not the bride, political fundraiser Adrienne Summers is fed up. Worse, she finds a major problem at this wedding—the Best Man. 5.The Blind Date (originally published in October 2004 as part of LET’S GET IT ON anthology) Ayanna Hardcastle pretends that she is dating wealthy businessman Tanner Rafferty in order to get her matchmaking friend off her back. UNDENIABLE, eloping with the woman of his dreams, Logan Prescott, is forced to flee when a trumped-up assault charge turns his bride against him and returns eight years later to clear his name and win Rachel back.