Twice the Temptation

by Francis Ray

In this first ever short story collection, New York Times bestselling author Francis Ray takes us on five steamy, sexy adventures. From a timid, dowdy duckling who turns into a confident, sexy swan which sends her into the arms of a handsome artist to a bridesmaid's explosive encounter with the best man to an unproven actress who is being wooed to the stage by a handsome Broadway director. From a journalist's very steamy night with an old flame to a woman who pretends that she is dating a wealthy businessman but never imagines he would show up to collect on that claim. Experience just how much Francis Ray can turn up the heat!

Genres: Romance, African American Romance

464 pages, Paperback

First published June 21, 2011

About the author

Francis Ray was a New York Times and USA Today bestselling African-American writer of romance novels. Her literary fiction series – Taggart and Falcon, the Invincible Women, Grayson Family of New Mexico, and Grayson Friends – have consistently made bestseller's lists. She was born in Richland, Texas, and studied nursing, receiving a bachelor's degree from Texas Woman's University in 1967. She began writing in 1987, while continuing to work as a nurse, and had her first book published in 1992.

AWARDS
Romantic Times Career Achievement
EMMA
The Golden Pen
The Atlantic Choice
Romantic Times 2008 Reviewers' Choice Award Winners for AFRICAN-AMERICAN ROMANCE Reviewers' Choice Awards – Best Books Not Even If You Begged, St. Martin's Griffin (February 2008)
Borders 2008 Bestselling Multicultural Romance Award for Nobody but You
Written's 2010 Readers Choice Book of the Year for If You Were My Man

Reviews

[SassyMama · Rating 4 out of 5]

FYI...in case you don't already know...this book is a collection of 5 of Mrs. Ray's previously published novellas...I am EXTREMELY grateful they were compiled into one book...HOORAY for me...LOL...some stories I like more than others...but IMHO there's definitely something in here for everyone's ROMANTIC reading pleasure...Happy Reading :-)

[Fragile Diamond · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful tidbits of love

I loved the short stories. Still had the same vibe as far as writing style, pulling you into the relationship and rooting for a happy ending. It just shortens the process between just meeting and falling in love. It also shortens the drama that always comes in the middle. Great stories!

[LaToireann Ealy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love all the short stories

Francis Ray is an amazing Arthur social studies is like reading the whole book no details left undone. I'm always laughing and smiling while reading her the books..

[Celeste · Rating 5 out of 5]

Someone to love you

Francis Ray has a way with scenery and character development that draws you in. From the opening paragraphs each story endeared you to the next. You enjoy the collection of novellas because of the sweetness that draws each character together..

[Tia · Rating 5 out of 5]

All five stories were good. Two of them I would consider favorites. Ms. Ray doesn't disappoint with this collection of stories. When and if you've forgotten what romance is, just pick up one of Ms Ray's novels to be reminded.

1) The Awakening w/ Gabe Jackson & Jessica Ames (ugly duckling story)

2) A Matter of Trust w/ Sebastian Stone & Hope Lassiter (sweet story w/kid)

3) Sweet Temptation w/ Chase M. Braxton & Julia Ann Farrington (fav) (candy shop)

4) Southern Comfort w/ Charlotte Duvall & Vincent Maxwell (fav) (non profit organizer)

5) The Blind Date w/ Tanner Rafferty & Ayanna Hardcastle (sister Raine played hardball)

[Racquel · Rating 2 out of 5]

I'll start off saying that I don't really like shore stories. The only reason I picked up the book is because it's written by Francis Ray.

This book contains five short stories. As I progressed through the stories, each one got better. The last two were the best out of the book. But it was mediocre at best. I love Francis Ray, and will continue to read her books. But I probably would not recommend this book to any. She has so many other GREAT books you could be reading...

[Word · Rating 4 out of 5]

Twice the Temptation is a collection of novellas written by the late Francis Ray for various St. Martin's Press anthologies during the late 1990s and early 2000s. Mrs. Ray is known for her multicultural romances featuring the Taggart, Grayson and Falcon families and their friends. This collection shows she was just as adept with the short form and comfortable outside the Southwest where her series are set. This book is available in print, electronic and audio formats.

[Janina · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you love short and sweet romances, this book its for you.
Its composed of 5 different short romance stories and i loved every single one of them.
It had a story for every different kind of love "situation" that a person likes.
So theres basically a story for everyone.

[Phano · Rating 5 out of 5]

Read the book twice

[Marilyn Diamond · Rating 2 out of 5]

I love Francis Ray but this book was boring. I did not complete reading it.

[Shannon · Rating 5 out of 5]

Five beautiful stories in one book.

[Shh I'm reading! · Rating 2 out of 5]

Just okay. It's five short stories, so it's a really easy read, but only 2 of the stories stood out to me with dynamic characters and chemistry (for a short story).

[Bebe20018 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it. Francis Ray did it again. Her stories always leave me with a smile on face.

[Chudyej · Rating 4 out of 5]

Took me a while to complete. But each story brought tears to my eyes. Loved it!!

[Mary Harris · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this so fast that I got mad because it was over loved these stories

[Michelle Padilla · Rating 4 out of 5]

great stories with good plots. multiple stories in one book.

[Tigger · Rating 4 out of 5]

Each and every one of the stories in this book was fantastic!

[Lynn · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love Francis Ray.