NOBODY BUT YOU made The New York Times and USA Today list.
I'm so excited to announce that NOBODY BUT YOU made THE NEW YORK TIMES paperback Best Sellers Mass-Market Fiction Extended List as well as the USA Today Best-Selling Books list. It was an incredible twenty-four hours.
I wanted to thank everyone who supported and believed in me. You made this possible. I love and appreciate all of you.
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We'd love it if you'd take a look at our tool and share your thoughts.
Today, Celebrity Bakery and Cafe, a chain restaurant in the Dallas metroplex, honored me and three other women as local heroes. I was honored due to establishing The Turning Point Legal Defense Fund, a fund that assist battered women with their legal expenses. The fund is managed by the Family Place, a local women's shelter in Dallas. A menu item that I selected, Cranberry Chicken Salad will now be Francis Ray's Cranberry Chicken Salad on the menu board. It was a fun event. I was humbled by the honor, and then totally blown away when several fans who were guests of another honoree promptly went to the Borders bookstore next door and purchased books for me to sign. It was an incredible afternoon.
So, if you're in the North Dallas area and want a great lunch with a fabulous dessert, may I suggest Francis Ray's Cranberry Chicken Salad at Celebrity Cafe at 10720 Preston Rd - Suite 1016 - Dallas, TX 75230 -214-373-0783. Please tell them Francis sent you.
ONE NIGHT WITH YOU 11/3/09
Cougars, brush fires, snow storms—rancher Duncan McBride tackles it all without a flinch. But the archeologist who’s come to authenticate cave drawings found on his property is the kind of trouble he’d sworn to avoid. Far from the aging academic he was expecting, Raven La Blanc is a stunning woman…and definitely not sticking around this small Montana town once her job is done.
The primitive drawings at Duncan’s ranch are Raven’s ticket to the tenured position she’s worked so hard for back in Santa Fe. But there’s no denying the attraction between her and Duncan. Maybe, just this once, she can put her work aside and explore the depths of her own heart and soul? One night may be all it takes for Raven to really find what she’s looking for…
The Valder Beebe Show and All-Star Weekend
Old Court House at 100 S. Houston St (down town Dallas)
February 12, 2010
Dallas, TX
The Dock Bookshop
AllStar Author Showcase
The Dallas Academy of Black Arts & Letters
Dallas Convention Center
Theater Complex
February 13, 2010
12-4PM
Dallas, Texas
2010 SC Book Festival
Friday, February 26 – Sunday, February 28, 2010
Events held at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center
1101 Lincoln Street
Downtown Columbia 29201
FREE ADMISSION
Book Signing for my new book. IF YOU WERE MY MAN
Saturday February 27 at 2:00-2:50 p.m.
Texas Library Association’s
“Tales of Texas Authors”
April 16, 2010 (2:00-3:50 pm)
Henry B. Gonzales Convention Center
200 East Market Street
San Antonio, TX 78205-2784
Smith Neighborhood Library
3624 Scott ST
Houston, TX 77004
May 13, 2010
6-8 PM
Romance Writers of America
RWA's 30th Annual Conference
Gaylord Opryland
Nashville, TN
July 28, 2010
Reaching for New Horizons
Peoria Public Library
1312 W Lincoln Avenue
Peoria, IL
September 25, 2010
Nathalyia Fontaine's husband died four years ago and now she is the sole proprietor of his restaurant/bar, Fontaine. She hasn't dated anyone in all those years, choosing not to open her heart or possibly reveal her dark past again. That is, until she meets Rafael Dunlap. Rafael is a hostage negotiator with his own issues. Though he loves women, he vows he'll never marry. His job is too unpredictable. But his thinking and game plan of loving and leaving changes when he meets Nathalyia. When the unexpected happens, Nathalyia ends things with Rafael before he can break her heart. But when Rafael is in harms way, will Nathalyia resolve to tell him the truth before it's too late? Or will past demons keep them apart forever?
Paperback: 336 pages
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin; Original edition (March 2, 2010)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0312573693
ISBN-13: 978-0312573690
Jokae's African-American Books and The Dallas Morning News
PAPERBACK FICTION
1.One Night With You, by Francis Ray
At 10:46pm on February 17, 2010, Francis Ray said…
"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
At 11:59pm on February 17, 2010, Francis Ray said…
Romantic Times Rating: 4 stars
for IF YOU WERE MY MAN
Sunday, February 28th to blog on Borders True Romance
I warmly invite readers to join me Sunday, February 28th to blog on Borders True Romance. Readers will learn additional information on IF YOU WERE MY MAN, my March 02 release. It is book # 6 in the Invincible Women series. Since I'm traveling from Columbia, SC Book Festival that morning there will be a period of time when you won't here from me. Rest assured, as soon as I arrive home I'll be back in touch to answer questions and chat. By the way, if you want to ask questions about other books, please feel free to do so.
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.
FOREVER YOURS, book #1 is a reissue of the Taggart Brothers series on March 30, 2010.
Why would a happily divorced, independent businesswoman like Victoria Chandler agree to get married again? It’s called desperation. To keep her lingerie boutiques from going bankrupt, Victoria’s got to find a husband—and fast. But what kind of man would accept a marriage proposal that sounds more like a business proposition? Enter Kane Taggart…
Big, handsome, smart, rich—Kane is one fine catch who could have any woman he wants. But there’s something about Victoria that leaves this silver-tongued rancher speechless with desire. He’s tempted by her offer: one year of marriage, no strings attached. But when they seal the deal with a soul-searing kiss, Kane makes a deliciously indecent proposal of his own…
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I'm so excited to announce that NOBODY BUT YOU made THE NEW YORK TIMES paperback Best Sellers Mass-Market Fiction Extended List as well as the USA Today Best-Selling Books list. It was an incredible twenty-four hours.
I wanted to thank everyone who supported and believed in me. You made this possible. I love and appreciate all of you.
Thank you,
Francis
Do stop by when you have a moment to check out our free book marketing tool - BookBuzzr. (www.bookbuzzr.com)
BookBuzzr is a page-flipping application that is more suited for marketing books online. BookBuzzr comes with the built-in ability to share your book-extract on over 60 social networking and bookmarking sites such as Facebook, Orkut, MySpace, Digg, Delicious etc.
We'd love it if you'd take a look at our tool and share your thoughts.
Cheers
Freya@bookbuzzr.com
Cheers
Freya
Today, Celebrity Bakery and Cafe, a chain restaurant in the Dallas metroplex, honored me and three other women as local heroes. I was honored due to establishing The Turning Point Legal Defense Fund, a fund that assist battered women with their legal expenses. The fund is managed by the Family Place, a local women's shelter in Dallas. A menu item that I selected, Cranberry Chicken Salad will now be Francis Ray's Cranberry Chicken Salad on the menu board. It was a fun event. I was humbled by the honor, and then totally blown away when several fans who were guests of another honoree promptly went to the Borders bookstore next door and purchased books for me to sign. It was an incredible afternoon.
So, if you're in the North Dallas area and want a great lunch with a fabulous dessert, may I suggest Francis Ray's Cranberry Chicken Salad at Celebrity Cafe at 10720 Preston Rd - Suite 1016 - Dallas, TX 75230 -214-373-0783. Please tell them Francis sent you.
Hugs,
Francis
Cougars, brush fires, snow storms—rancher Duncan McBride tackles it all without a flinch. But the archeologist who’s come to authenticate cave drawings found on his property is the kind of trouble he’d sworn to avoid. Far from the aging academic he was expecting, Raven La Blanc is a stunning woman…and definitely not sticking around this small Montana town once her job is done.
The primitive drawings at Duncan’s ranch are Raven’s ticket to the tenured position she’s worked so hard for back in Santa Fe. But there’s no denying the attraction between her and Duncan. Maybe, just this once, she can put her work aside and explore the depths of her own heart and soul? One night may be all it takes for Raven to really find what she’s looking for…
Start your romance with a $10 Target gift card and autographed copy of ONE NIGHT WITH YOU
http://freshfiction.com/contest.php?id=2076
Please tell your reader friends to enter now, and don't forget to enter yourself.
From 2-4
10720 Preston Road Suite 1018
Dallas, TX 75230
http://www.romantictimes.com/books_review.php?book=40039
One Night With You
4 1/2: Fantastic. A keeper.
Chat on Sunday, 11/22 at 8p CST. 9p EST.
The Valder Beebe Show and All-Star Weekend
Old Court House at 100 S. Houston St (down town Dallas)
February 12, 2010
Dallas, TX
The Dock Bookshop
AllStar Author Showcase
The Dallas Academy of Black Arts & Letters
Dallas Convention Center
Theater Complex
February 13, 2010
12-4PM
Dallas, Texas
2010 SC Book Festival
Friday, February 26 – Sunday, February 28, 2010
Events held at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center
1101 Lincoln Street
Downtown Columbia 29201
FREE ADMISSION
Book Signing for my new book. IF YOU WERE MY MAN
Saturday February 27 at 2:00-2:50 p.m.
Texas Library Association’s
“Tales of Texas Authors”
April 16, 2010 (2:00-3:50 pm)
Henry B. Gonzales Convention Center
200 East Market Street
San Antonio, TX 78205-2784
Smith Neighborhood Library
3624 Scott ST
Houston, TX 77004
May 13, 2010
6-8 PM
Romance Writers of America
RWA's 30th Annual Conference
Gaylord Opryland
Nashville, TN
July 28, 2010
Reaching for New Horizons
Peoria Public Library
1312 W Lincoln Avenue
Peoria, IL
September 25, 2010
Nathalyia Fontaine's husband died four years ago and now she is the sole proprietor of his restaurant/bar, Fontaine. She hasn't dated anyone in all those years, choosing not to open her heart or possibly reveal her dark past again. That is, until she meets Rafael Dunlap. Rafael is a hostage negotiator with his own issues. Though he loves women, he vows he'll never marry. His job is too unpredictable. But his thinking and game plan of loving and leaving changes when he meets Nathalyia. When the unexpected happens, Nathalyia ends things with Rafael before he can break her heart. But when Rafael is in harms way, will Nathalyia resolve to tell him the truth before it's too late? Or will past demons keep them apart forever?
Paperback: 336 pages
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin; Original edition (March 2, 2010)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0312573693
ISBN-13: 978-0312573690
PAPERBACK FICTION
1.One Night With You, by Francis Ray
Review of IF YOU WERE MY MAN 3/2/10
Publishers Weekly
for IF YOU WERE MY MAN
I warmly invite readers to join me Sunday, February 28th to blog on Borders True Romance. Readers will learn additional information on IF YOU WERE MY MAN, my March 02 release. It is book # 6 in the Invincible Women series. Since I'm traveling from Columbia, SC Book Festival that morning there will be a period of time when you won't here from me. Rest assured, as soon as I arrive home I'll be back in touch to answer questions and chat. By the way, if you want to ask questions about other books, please feel free to do so.
Until then stay safe add happy,
www.bordersblog.com/trueromance
Book signing for IF YOU WERE MY MAN by Francis Ray
Jokae's Book Store
3223 W Camp Wisdom Rd
Dallas TX 75237
1-3 pm
Barnes and Noble
Uptown Village
305 West FM 1382
Cedar Hill, TX 75104
4-6 pm
http://genregoroundreviews.blogspot.com/2010/02/if-you-were-my-man-francis-ray.html
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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.
Why would a happily divorced, independent businesswoman like Victoria Chandler agree to get married again? It’s called desperation. To keep her lingerie boutiques from going bankrupt, Victoria’s got to find a husband—and fast. But what kind of man would accept a marriage proposal that sounds more like a business proposition? Enter Kane Taggart…
Big, handsome, smart, rich—Kane is one fine catch who could have any woman he wants. But there’s something about Victoria that leaves this silver-tongued rancher speechless with desire. He’s tempted by her offer: one year of marriage, no strings attached. But when they seal the deal with a soul-searing kiss, Kane makes a deliciously indecent proposal of his own…
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