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If You Were My Man except. 3/2/2010
Rafael glanced around. Air stalled in his lungs. The owner of Fontaine restaurant was stunning. She laughed softly. Even with the noise of the crowded bar Rafael heard the alluring sound. He decided then and there he’d hear it again…while they were in bed.
“Welcome to Fontaine, gentlemen,” Nathalyia Fontaine greeted. “Is the food and the service to your satisfaction?”
“I have a problem,” Rafael said, waiting for her to face him. When she did, his pulse hammered, but nothing showed on his face. He wasn’t a cop for nothing.
“Yes?”
Standing, Rafael held out his hand. “My name’s Rafael Dunlap.” The contact was barely the touch of their palms. Still, Rafael felt his heart rate increase. He studied her exquisite face for a reaction, and was disappointed to see none. “Go out with me and we can discuss it.”
Not one luscious black lash moved. Rafael couldn’t recall a woman being totally unresponsive to him. He wasn’t sure he liked it.
“Please excuse me for a moment.” She walked to the hostess station. Rafael watched her every step. He admired the erect posture, the way the black material hugged her perfectly shaped hips. Without conceit, he told himself that he’d be doing the same before the week was over.
She returned with a menu and handed it to him. “As you will see, I’m not on the menu,” she replied sweetly. “Gentlemen. Please come again.”
She hadn’t taken two steps away before the men at his table burst out laughing.
“Welcome to Fontaine, gentlemen,” Nathalyia Fontaine greeted. “Is the food and the service to your satisfaction?”
“I have a problem,” Rafael said, waiting for her to face him. When she did, his pulse hammered, but nothing showed on his face. He wasn’t a cop for nothing.
“Yes?”
Standing, Rafael held out his hand. “My name’s Rafael Dunlap.” The contact was barely the touch of their palms. Still, Rafael felt his heart rate increase. He studied her exquisite face for a reaction, and was disappointed to see none. “Go out with me and we can discuss it.”
Not one luscious black lash moved. Rafael couldn’t recall a woman being totally unresponsive to him. He wasn’t sure he liked it.
“Please excuse me for a moment.” She walked to the hostess station. Rafael watched her every step. He admired the erect posture, the way the black material hugged her perfectly shaped hips. Without conceit, he told himself that he’d be doing the same before the week was over.
She returned with a menu and handed it to him. “As you will see, I’m not on the menu,” she replied sweetly. “Gentlemen. Please come again.”
She hadn’t taken two steps away before the men at his table burst out laughing.

Published on January 21, 2010 22:39
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NYT author's proceeds from book go to The Turning Point Legal Fund c/o The Family Place.

THE TURNING POINT later retitled TROUBLE DON'T LAST ALWAYS will be reissued in November 2011. TROUBLE DON'T LAST ALWAYS was my first foray into mainstream fiction. The book was also a result of my own medical scare with my vision, but that's another story. During the research on domestic abuse I was saddened and astounded to learn that domestic violence touched 3 in 10 woman. Hearing some of the women's stories left me in tears and so thankful that I had a warm, loving husband. I wanted to do something for the women who weren't so fortunate and established The Turning Point Legal Fund to help women of domestic violence restructure their lives. The fund is overseen by The Family Place, a women's shelter in Dallas. So, every time you purchase THE TURNING POINT later retitled TROUBLE DON'T LAST ALWAYS, you help a woman in need!
The Turning Point Legal Fund
C/O The Family Place
P.O. Box 7999
Dallas, Texas 75209
Published on August 26, 2011 14:11
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The Wish: A Bonus Holiday Short Story [Kindle, Nook, itunes, Sony Edition]

The Wish--never before released as a standalone novella! Previously published in the anthology Getting’ Merry.
November 29, 2011
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Published on October 24, 2011 10:49
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Lena Sledge Blog. The review of TROUBLE DON'T LAST ALWAYS. 4 1/2 ★
Published on December 01, 2011 07:15
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Until There Was You is $2.99 ebook all formats.

The first book in the Graysons Series.
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My first blog talk radio session of the year on January 25, 2012.
Please tune in and give us a call.
Host Dr. Loretta Faith Harris and Co-Host “Yo-Trip” shares intimate conversations with Special Guests Wednesdays, 6:30-7:00 pm EST. Call: (619) 638-8501. http://www.blogtalkradio.com/lorettaf...
Host Dr. Loretta Faith Harris and Co-Host “Yo-Trip” shares intimate conversations with Special Guests Wednesdays, 6:30-7:00 pm EST. Call: (619) 638-8501. http://www.blogtalkradio.com/lorettaf...
Published on January 23, 2012 08:51
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Please come chat with me LIVE on Denny S. Bryce's web site
at Waterworldmermaids.com. Around 12 pm CST. This is interactive site and a great time to cyber chat with me and other readers. Thank you
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Also, we have a copy of A SEDUCTIVE KISS, Francis Ray’s new release for one lucky visitor! So please comment below for your chance to win!
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Also, we have a copy of A SEDUCTIVE KISS, Francis Ray’s new release for one lucky visitor! So please comment below for your chance to win!
Published on February 03, 2012 09:45
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Interview on The Romance Dish.
Published on February 07, 2012 17:38
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Kiss and Tell! My May Newsletter is out.
Please follow the link to sign up for the newsletter, bookmarks and monthly drawing if you haven't already. http://www.francisray.com/kissandtell...
Also a May contest on my website to win an autograph copy of Until There Was You. http://francisray.com/?page_id=416
Thank you so much for your support.
Also a May contest on my website to win an autograph copy of Until There Was You. http://francisray.com/?page_id=416
Thank you so much for your support.
Published on May 16, 2012 13:55
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USA Today review When Morning Comes.
Review When Morning Comes by Francis Ray USATODAYcom
When Morning Comes by Francis Ray is hope, redemption and love from the first to the last pages. Michelle Monkou
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When Morning Comes by Francis Ray is hope, redemption and love from the first to the last pages. Michelle Monkou
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Published on June 29, 2012 13:53
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