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Dare to Love—Francis Ray's original story that leads up to The Way You Love Me, the first novel in the Grayson Friends series.

And Mistress Makes Three
Francis Ray

Gina Rawlins is dealing with a cheating husband, a messy divorce, two unhappy children, and a floundering travel business when the very handsome new owner of the local B&B, Max Chaneau, enters her life.  Not only does he make her heart pound, but it soon becomes clear that they need each other.  Max needs to turn the B&B around and the first thing it needs is a woman's touch.  And not just any woman.  He offers to redesign her website for a bit of interior design help.  As they work closely together, Gina realizes that her ex-husband wasn’t her only chance at love, even if Max has some scars of his own.  However, when her ex (and all his baggage) abruptly reenters the picture, Gina’s love life is turned upside down, while her daughter and son are ecstatic to have their father home again.  However Gina is left wondering what she should do?  Be with the man she loves or take back the father of her children for the sake of her family?

Nobody but You
Francis Ray

In The Way You Love Me, bestselling author Francis Ray introduced us to the Graysons’ family of friends. In this dazzling new romance, get ready to meet Cameron and Caitlin—two lovers no reader will soon forget…
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Pub Date: 03/2009 | ISBN: 0-312-94685-6

The Way You Love Me
Francis Ray

Bestselling author Francis Ray introduced readers to confident, charismatic Shane Elliott. In her dazzling new romance, the sexy security expert is about to meet his match…read more... >

Pub Date: 01/2008 | ISBN: 0-312-94684-8

Until There Was You
Francis Ray

Luke Grayson is a successful private investigator who finds himself falling for a beautiful, no-nonsense college professor—with a secret that could tear them apart.
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Pub Date: 01/2008 | ISBN: 0-312-94418-7

Not Even If You Begged
Francis Ray

The romantic adventures of the Grayson family have captivated readers time and again. Now, Essence bestselling author Francis Ray returns with an irresistible new tale starring the last Grayson bachelor.
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Pub Date: 01/2008 | ISBN: 0-312-94817-4

Only You
Francis Ray

It's time for Sierra Grayson to finally settle down, but does sexy real estate tycoon Blade Navarone have what it takes to meet her family's approval?
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Pub Date: 10/2007 | ISBN: 0-312-94874-3

Irresistible You
Francis Ray

The romantic adventures of the Grayson family have captivated readers time and again. Now, Essence bestselling author Francis Ray returns with an irresistible new tale starring the last Grayson bachelor.
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Pub Date: 03/2007 | ISBN: 0-312-93974-4

Dreaming of You
Francis Ray

Readers everywhere fell in love with the mesmerizing, unforgettable Grayson family and their loves. Now bestselling author Francis Ray spins another sexy, compelling romance featuring the Grayson clan.
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Pub Date: 08/2006 | ISBN: 0-312-93973-6

In Another Man's Bed
Francis Ray

Bestselling author Francis Ray's newest novel is her most touching, heartrending love story since I Know Who Holds Tomorrow. read more... >

Pub Date: 02/2007 | ISBN: 0-312-35613-7

Any Rich Man Will Do
Francis Ray

Broke and out of luck, Jana meets Tyler---a man she quickly discovers she cannot manipulate, fool or toy with.
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Pub Date: 10/2005 | ISBN: 0-312-32431-6

About the Author

Francis Ray is a native Texan who lives in Dallas with her husband and daughter. Currently she has sixteen novels in print, including Somebody's Knocking at My Door.

Author's Website: www.francisray.com

Francis Ray

Author Q&A

1.  What do you like to do in your free time?
Readers familiar with my books will probably have guessed that I love flowers.  In my free time, what little I have, you'll probably find me reading a book or working in my flower garden.  This year I expanded my flower beds and put in new ones. As a matter of fact, I have two flats of white and pink begonias waiting for me to plant.  I'm proud to say that in June we received Yard of The Month from our home-owners association.     

2. What kind of music do you like to listen to? Why?
I like listening to country music, and it's not just because I'm from Texas.  The lyrics of country music often tell of love-gone-bad, but they also tell of love that lasts a lifetime.  The lyrics mirror the lives of the leading characters in my books who were 'done wrong', but through courage, determination and of course, love, they eventually find their happily-ever-after.     

3.  What's your all time favorite movie? Why?
I'm not much of a movie person.  However, if I had to select one it would probably be Independence Day starring Will Smith.  I liked the movie because Will Smith showed intelligence, loyalty, and integrity. His character helped saved the world and he got the woman he loved...just like in a romance novel.

4.  What's your all time favorite novel and/or writer? Why?
I enjoy the writing of many writers and it's difficult to name just one all time favorite. A wonderful writer is J. California Cooper.  She has a unique way of depicting characters that touch our emotions. 

5.  What do you like best about being a writer?
What I like most about being a writer is the ability to create my own universe where good guys triumph and bad guys are always punished.  It is also gratifying to show African-Americans as morally upright, productive, and responsible citizens.

Reading Group Guide Questions For
Not Even if You Begged

1. Has anyone ever asked you out and you thought, “not even if you begged”? Did you remain firm or did you later go out with the person? What happened?

2. Traci let her deceased husband influence her attitude about men. How do you get over a bad relationship and open your heart to love again?

3. Maureen wanted the deep bond of love again, but thought she was too old for Simon. Can you be “too old” to want love and companionship? Why or why not?

4. Simon was ten years younger than Maureen. Should age matter in a relationship? Does it matter if the man or woman is younger/older?

5. Traci was confident about her full figure until a teasing word caused her to doubt herself. Why is that a man can make a woman second-guess herself?

6. Maureen and Traci had an argument that almost cost them their friendship when Maureen said things that Traci told her in confidence. Has a friend ever betrayed you? Answer this silently. Did you lose your friend?

7. Ryan didn’t take his mother dating very well. Why is that males are often overprotective of their mothers? Are they being selfish or are they just concerned?

Reading Group Guide Questions For
Any Rich Man Will Do

1. Jana disrupted a number of relationships with her wanton behavior. Was it entirely her fault for luring the men away or should the men share the blame equally?

2. If you had proof positive that the man you loved cheated with another man/woman, could you forgive and forget? Would you give him another chance or pack your bags? How difficult would it be to trust him again?

3. A woman’s sexual history is judged more harshly than a man’s. Why is this and do you think it’s fair?

4. Many men have loved women despite their dubious sexual pasts. Would you feel threatened if such a woman was around your significant other a great deal? If so, how would you handle those feelings?

5. Jana started on the difficult road to redemption when she hit rock bottom and finally saw what her self-centered life had cost her. However, there were those who weren’t ready to forgive or forget her past. Could you have been as forgiving as Tyler and Olivia?

6. If the unthinkable happened and a woman somehow persuaded your man to stray, and years later you met the now-reformed woman, could you forgive her or would she need a hair transplant?