Synopses & Reviews
From bestselling author Francis Ray comes an emotionally-charged novel of heartache, hope, and the healing power of second chances…
ONCE IN A LIFETIME
From all appearances, Madison and Wes Reed are a picture-perfect couple. Madison is a popular talk show host; Wes is a respected TV correspondent. But behind the public smiles, Madison knows her marriage is a lie. Ever since the loss of their child, shes felt a distance between them. But when a fatal car wreck claims the life of her husband—and his mistress—Madison discovers more shocking secrets than she ever suspected …
TWICE IN LOVE
The biggest surprise of all is a beautiful baby girl named Manda—the illegitimate child her husband left behind. Madison struggles to welcome her into her home and her heart. But when she accepts the help of Zachery Holman—her husbands best friend—Madison wonders if shes taking on too much. Zachery promises to be the anchor she needs, even if he does have secrets of his own. If Madison hopes to move on with her life, and her love, she has to learn to forgive—not just once, but twice…
“I Know Who Holds Tomorrow [is] a tale of ultimate betrayal, family
secrets and shame, the power of love and unselfishness of the human spirit.”
—Donna Hill, bestselling author of Rhythms and If I Could
Review
RAVE REVIEWS FOR
FRANCIS RAYNOBODY BUT YOU
“A story that tugs at the heartstrings.”—Romantic Times BOOKreviews
“Fast and fun and full of emotional thrills and sexy chills. Everything a racing romance should be!”—Roxanne St. Claire
“Not only does Francis Ray rock in this book but also you see a whole different side of racing that will keep you on the edge of your seat.”—Night Owl Romance
“A wonderful read.”—Fresh FictionUNTIL THERE WAS YOU
“Ms. Ray has given us a great novel again. Did we expect anything less than the best?”
—Romantic Times BOOKreviews (4 stars)
“Crisp style, realistic dialogue, likable characters and [a] fast pace.” —Library Journal
THE WAY YOU LOVE ME
“A romance that will have readers speed-reading to the next tension-filled scene, if not the climax.”—Fresh Fiction
“Fans of Rays Grayson and Falcon families will be thrilled with the first installment in the new Grayson Friends series. And this is done very well…told with such grace and affection that this novel is a treat to read.”—Romantic Times BOOKreviews (4 stars)
“Francis Ray is, without a doubt, one of the Queens of Romance.”—A Romance ReviewONLY YOU
“Francis Rays graceful writing style and realistically complex characters give her latest contemporary romance its extraordinary emotional richness and depth.”—Chicago Tribune
“Its a joy to read this always fresh and exciting saga.”—Romantic Times BOOKreviews (4 Stars)IRRESISTIBLE YOU
“A pleasurable story...a well-developed story and continuous plot.”—Romantic Times BOOKreviews
“Like the previous titles in this series, Irresistible You is another winner…Witty and charming...Author Francis Ray has a true gift for drawing the reader in and never letting them go.”—Multicultural Romance WritersDREAMING OF YOU
“A great read from beginning to end, its even excellent for an immediate re-read.”—Romantic Times BOOKreviews
“An immensely likable heroine, a sexy man with a heart of gold, and touches of glitz and color, [this] is as unapologetically escapist as Cinderella. Lots of fun.”—BookPage
Review
RAVE REVIEWS FOR
FRANCIS RAYNOBODY BUT YOU
“A story that tugs at the heartstrings.”—Romantic Times BOOKreviews
“Fast and fun and full of emotional thrills and sexy chills. Everything a racing romance should be!”—Roxanne St. Claire
“Not only does Francis Ray rock in this book but also you see a whole different side of racing that will keep you on the edge of your seat.”—Night Owl Romance
“A wonderful read.”—Fresh FictionUNTIL THERE WAS YOU
“Ms. Ray has given us a great novel again. Did we expect anything less than the best?”
—Romantic Times BOOKreviews (4 stars)
“Crisp style, realistic dialogue, likable characters and [a] fast pace.” —Library Journal
THE WAY YOU LOVE ME
“A romance that will have readers speed-reading to the next tension-filled scene, if not the climax.”—Fresh Fiction
“Fans of Rays Grayson and Falcon families will be thrilled with the first installment in the new Grayson Friends series. And this is done very well…told with such grace and affection that this novel is a treat to read.”—Romantic Times BOOKreviews (4 stars)
“Francis Ray is, without a doubt, one of the Queens of Romance.”—A Romance ReviewONLY YOU
“Francis Rays graceful writing style and realistically complex characters give her latest contemporary romance its extraordinary emotional richness and depth.”—Chicago Tribune
“Its a joy to read this always fresh and exciting saga.”—Romantic Times BOOKreviews (4 Stars)IRRESISTIBLE YOU
“A pleasurable story...a well-developed story and continuous plot.”—Romantic Times BOOKreviews
“Like the previous titles in this series, Irresistible You is another winner…Witty and charming...Author Francis Ray has a true gift for drawing the reader in and never letting them go.”—Multicultural Romance WritersDREAMING OF YOU
“A great read from beginning to end, its even excellent for an immediate re-read.”—Romantic Times BOOKreviews
“An immensely likable heroine, a sexy man with a heart of gold, and touches of glitz and color, [this] is as unapologetically escapist as Cinderella. Lots of fun.”—BookPage
Synopsis
In her mind's eyes, she could see Wes, tall and elegant in his tailored tuxedo with a patterned vest, black tie, and snow white pocket square. Her red Valentino slip gown highlighted her honeyed complexion and chocolate brown eyes. The gown also picked up the red in Wes's vest and the red in the rose in his lapel.
They were the perfect couple and it was show time. And she wanted to scream.
Madison Reed, popular talk show host and America's darling and her husband, well-known TV correspondent Wes Reed is everyone's idea of the perfect couple. Bute knows that after the loss of their child, they became no more than polite strangers, maintaining the façade, revealing only picture perfect happiness. But Madison's world is turned upside down when Wes is critically injured in a car accident and a woman is killed. Before he dies, Wes confesses that the woman who was killed was his mistress---and that he is the father of her nine-month-old daughter, Manda. He begs Madison to raise the child. Unsure if she can, Madison struggles to take charge of her fate and put her life back together. Overwhelmed, she accepts the help of Zachary Holman, her husband's best friend, only to discover that his life is also shrouded by lies. Can she forgive and forget---not just once, but twice?
Synopsis
I Know Who Holds Tomorrow
Francis Ray
From bestselling author Francis Ray comes an emotionally-charged novel of heartache, hope, and the healing power of second chances…
ONCE IN A LIFETIME
From all appearances, Madison and Wes Reed are a picture-perfect couple. Madison is a popular talk show host; Wes is a respected TV correspondent. But behind the public smiles, Madison knows her marriage is a lie. Ever since the loss of their child, shes felt a distance between them. But when a fatal car wreck claims the life of her husband—and his mistress—Madison discovers more shocking secrets than she ever suspected …
TWICE IN LOVE
The biggest surprise of all is a beautiful baby girl named Manda—the illegitimate child her husband left behind. Madison struggles to welcome her into her home and her heart. But when she accepts the help of Zachery Holman—her husbands best friend—Madison wonders if shes taking on too much. Zachery promises to be the anchor she needs, even if he does have secrets of his own. If Madison hopes to move on with her life, and her love, she has to learn to forgive—not just once, but twice…
Synopsis
I Know Who Holds Tomorrow
Francis Ray
From all appearances, Madison and Wes Reed are a picture-perfect couple. Madison is a popular talk show host; Wes is a respected TV correspondent. But behind the public smiles, Madison knows her marriage is a lie. Ever since the loss of their child, shes felt a distance between them. But when a fatal car wreck claims the life of her husband—and his mistress—Madison discovers more shocking secrets than she ever suspected …
The biggest surprise of all is a beautiful baby girl named Manda—the illegitimate child her husband left behind. Madison struggles to welcome her into her home and her heart. But when she accepts the help of Zachery Holman—her husbands best friend—Madison wonders if shes taking on too much. Zachery promises to be the anchor she needs, even if he does have secrets of his own. If Madison hopes to move on with her life, and her love, she has to learn to forgive—not just once, but twice…
Synopsis
From all appearances, Madison and Wes Reed are a picture-perfect couple. Madison is a popular talk show host; Wes is a respected TV correspondent. But behind the public smiles, Madison knows her marriage is a lie. Ever since the loss of their child, shes felt a distance between them. But when a fatal car wreck claims the life of her husband—and his mistress—Madison discovers more shocking secrets than she ever suspected …
The biggest surprise of all is a beautiful baby girl named Manda—the illegitimate child her husband left behind. Madison struggles to welcome her into her home and her heart. But when she accepts the help of Zachery Holman—her husbands best friend—Madison wonders if shes taking on too much. Zachery promises to be the anchor she needs, even if he does have secrets of his own. If Madison hopes to move on with her life, and her love, she has to learn to forgive—not just once, but twice…
About the Author
Francis Ray is the New York Times bestselling author of the Grayson novels, the Falcon books, the Taggart Brothers, and Twice the Tempation, among many other romances. Her novel Incognito was made into a movie aired on BET. A native Texan, she is a graduate of Texas Woman's University and has a degree in nursing. Besides a writer, she is a school nurse practitioner with the Dallas Independent School District. She lives in Dallas.
Reading Group Guide
1. A lot has been said and published about the disintegration of the family. What do you think are the most important elements in staying happily married? Sexual compatibility? Financial success? Education? What?
2. Madison and Wes both had busy, high-profile careers and were often apart. Can a marriage survive if the couple spends a great deal of time away from each other? How?
3. In researching I Know Who Holds Tomorrow, I interviewed a lot of women to ask if, given the same circumstances Madison faced, they would take Manda. The majority said yes. Some even related they'd grown up in a blended family. Others emphatically said no way. What is your opinion? Why?
4. Zachary helped Wes because he loved him, and because he was his half-brother. Are there occasions when family members ask too much? Was this one of those times? Initially what would you have done in Zachary's place?
5. How do you feel about older men/younger women, and younger men/older woman being in a relationship? Can it work? Do you immediately rule out a person because of age?
6. People often show the side of them that is most flattering. Do your friends really know the real "you" or do they only see what you want them to see?
7. Who holds your tomorrows? Why?