Released on = August 28, 2006, 8:36 am

Press Release Author = The GRITS COM Literary Services

Industry = Entertainment

Press Release Summary = 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.

Press Release Body = National best-selling author, Francis Ray, offers a simmering
story about the highs and lows of a friendship that turns intimate in, DREAMING OF
YOU, (St. Martins Press, 0312939736, paperback, $6.99) scheduled for release
nationwide, August 29, 2006.

Brandon Grayson is the next son to be married and his mother has single females
hiding in the cupboards. To avoid matrimony he seeks shelter with the safest person
he knows, his dearest friend, Santa Fe hotelier, Faith McBride.

Faith has loved Brandon since she was a pesky wallflower in high school, and she
plans to do something about it. Her confidence falters when she examines her
full-figure in the mirror. She\'s not like the model thin women Brandon dates, but
she has plans for that too.

Faith literally changes while Brandon isn't looking. He now sees enticing lips, a
curvaceous body, and a sweet familiarity. He is convinced an affair with the one
person he trusts will not get him into trouble. However, with his new feelings for
Faith, Faith's secret campaign, and strong outside forces, Brandon maybe jumping
from the frying pan right into the fire.

Francis Ray continues to honor readers with tales from the unforgettable Grayson
family. Dreaming of You will delight readers as they share Faith's unfaltering dream
of life with Brandon and humorously sympathize with Brandon's fate.

Praise for Dreaming of You . . . .

\"[The Dreaming of You], novel in Ray\'s Grayson family saga is a warm, winning story
of friendship, lust and love---and how the lines between them can blur. . .The
pair\'s cat-and-mouse game is suspenseful and fun. . .the novel is sweet and honest
without being saccharine, making it a full, enjoyable read.\" - Publisher's Weekly

\"In this next perfect installment of the Grayson Family series, Ray does an
outstanding job of bringing to life mother Ruth Grayson and her mission to marry off
her children. Wondering what she\'ll come up with next will have readers turning
pages at every opportunity. A great read from beginning to end, it\'s even excellent
for an immediate re-read.\" - Romantic Times

"An authentic romance, "Dreaming of You" is a sweet story about the underdog finding
true love. The goodness and upstanding nature of the lovers is undeniable and highly
attractive. The writing is excellent, being both realistic and entertainingly
colorful. The dialogue, key to an exciting romance novel, is equally substantial and
revealing. And of course, like all the best-enjoyed romance, it contains a nice
spattering of passionate and provocative moments." -- Nancy Morris,
AllbooksReviews.com

"Ms. Ray does an awesome job drawing this reader in with her charismatic characters,
lovely imagery, gripping plot and blistering sensuality." - Billy Jo, Romance
Junkies Chat Coordinator and Reviewer

"The chemistry was electric between them and the secondary characters added to the
story rather than detract from it. The pace was smooth, the dialogue realistic, and
the sense of place was vividly drawn." - Lettetia, Multicultural Romance Writer
Official Reviewer

About the Author
Francis Ray has been enchanting readers worldwide since her first novel, Fallen
Angel, was published in 1992. With 24 single titles (including romances) and 7
novellas in her repertoire, she is considered one of today's most popular writers of
romance and contemporary fiction. She is the recipient of numerous awards and
continually makes bestseller's list such as Essence, Blackboard, and Dallas Morning
News. Scheduled for February 2007 is IN ANOTHER MAN\'S BED, and in March 2007,
IRRESISTIBLE YOU. Francis Ray, a native Texan, resides in the southwest with her
husband and daughter.

Francis Ray is available for speaking engagements, conferences, interviews and a
variety of online events. For more information about Dreaming of You and other
works, visit her online at www.francisray.com/books.htm

DREAMING OF YOU
Francis Ray
St. Martin's Press, August 2006
$6.99; ISBN: 0312939736


Web Site = http://www.francisray.com/books.htm

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