Released on = January 29, 2006, 3:03 pm

Press Release Author = THE GRITS COM LITERARY SERVICES

Industry = Entertainment

Press Release Summary = With 18 titles to her credit, National Best-selling author,
Francine Craft's new novel, Passion's Fool, may well be her most intense and
passionate novel yet!

Press Release Body = Francine Craft is a national best-selling author whose novels
about human relationships and true love have earned her a vast following. In her
latest novel, Passion's Fool (Kimani Press/Arabesque; February 2006; paperback;
$6.99), she weaves a masterful romance of intrigue, murder, and passion from the
crime-ridden streets of Washington, D.C.

WMRY-TV investigative Reporter, Raven McCloud, finds her probe into the fraud and
embezzlement claims against Citizens' Charity Group is turning out to be more
dangerous for her than she ever imagined. The deaths of two close friends, who were
affiliated with this group, are taking its toll on her. Just when it seems she is
about to become a victim of a serious crime while in a seedy section of D.C.,
Detective Adam Steele comes to her rescue. The attraction Raven feels for this man
literally gives her a rush. But the abuse and pain she experienced at the hands of
her vindictive ex-husband has her throwing up road blocks in hopes of keeping Adam
away.

After the death of his beloved wife, Adam Steele pretty much gave up the idea of
ever finding true love again, until he meets Raven McCloud. This woman sets his
senses on fire, but Raven fears their May-September relationship will inevitably
leave her alone. Just when it seems he is successfully stripping away all of her
insecurities about their age difference, and fears about loving him, threats against
her life thwart their relationship. If he is ever going to get their relationship on
track, his first priority must be to protect her at all cost. But the question that
haunts him is, who is he protecting her from? Can he truly save his new love from
harm and make her his own?

In Passion's Fool, Francine Craft brings to life two unforgettable characters as
they love, laugh, and struggle to survive all the while giving meaning to the idea
that love really can conquer all.

About the Author
Francine Craft is the pen name of a Washington, D.C. based writer who has been
enchanting readers since her first novel, Devoted was published in 1995. Today with
18 titles published, she is constantly on the bestseller list for Amazon.com's
multicultural romance writers and receives rave reviews from reviewers and readers.
Francine is a member of the Romance Writers of America. Her hobbies are prodigious
reading, photography and songwriting. Visit her official website for more
information about her writing at www.francinecraft.com

Passion's Fool is available online at eharlequin.com, amazon.com, and
barnesandnoble.com

Passion's Fool
Francine Craft
Kimani Press/Arabesque
Romance; $6.99 US; ISBN 1583147284
On-sale February 2006


Web Site = http://www.francinecraft.com

Contact Details = The GRITS COM Literary Services
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