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Someone to Love Me
Nine years ago, Michelle Grant was at rock bottom--until a chance meeting with a stranger gave her hope...and her first delicious taste of passion. Now a successful businesswoman, Michelle still remembers the man she knew only as B.J.. And when fate brings them together again, the feelings she had for him come rushing back. But as soon as Brad Jamison speaks, Michelle realizes that the caring man she once knew is now a hardened businessman without warmth or tenderness, and he doesn't remember her...
Brad has heard the rumors that Michelle's success may be due more to her looks than her brain--but he doesn't believe them. He knows how hard it can be for a black woman to get ahead in business. Indeed, when Brad finally meets Michelle, her head for business impressed him--while her almond skin and smooth curves send his mind reeling. She seems so sweet...even familiar. But if he discovers the shared past that only she remembers, will it tear them apart forever?
Brad has heard the rumors that Michelle's success may be due more to her looks than her brain--but he doesn't believe them. He knows how hard it can be for a black woman to get ahead in business. Indeed, when Brad finally meets Michelle, her head for business impressed him--while her almond skin and smooth curves send his mind reeling. She seems so sweet...even familiar. But if he discovers the shared past that only she remembers, will it tear them apart forever?
368 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published December 7, 2003
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About the author
Francis Ray
72 books539 followersFrancis 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
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
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December 10, 2017
This story was good, however it sad that in order for a person to point out that they love someone and that they are not asking for anything even though they are having your child and the man doesn't want to be with them that something drastic has to happen to you in order for the person to really come to his/her senses which really would be men to realize that they are in love with you after all. Although I do understand what Brad went through as a child with his own mom and dad he still kept his heart closed for fear of the same thing happening in a true relationship. Now I have to go back to read Fallen angel and I hope this is not really the same book.
September 28, 2017
This is, in my opinion, the all-time greatest romance book I have ever read & owned. Very good book.
January 4, 2018
You can never go wrong with a Francis Ray novel!
July 22, 2025
WOW!!!
Loved this book from start to finish! No slow parts. No useless details. Simply, one beautiful story. I can’t wait to read more by this author.
Loved this book from start to finish! No slow parts. No useless details. Simply, one beautiful story. I can’t wait to read more by this author.
February 5, 2022
This book was hard to get through. I felt like I was getting whiplash with his mood swings. It felt like he was always upset with her and she was just expected to accept his half-assed apologies.
October 24, 2024
This book showed two characters who had some serious emotional issues stemming from tough childhoods. Michelle with her "outrageous" image to get clients to pay attention to her. Mind you this was a suggestion from her brother who screwed up his promising football career by riding his motorcycle in the rain. Talk about emotional issues-He has tons.
Brad is a whole other animal. This man's emotions range from charming to outright rage in 0-60. His mother did not help at all. How do you denied and ignore your young son because you wanted all and I do mean all of your husband/his father's attention. She called him her obsession. Then expect your son to forgive and forget. This woman had her son call her and his father by their first names. How impersonal and emotionally lacking.
You don't get a resolve until the last chapter of the book and then it was formulaic-pregnancy, denial and harsh response, declared love, light bulb moment, an accident, and HEA. This book needed an epilogue badly. One reviewer said this book could have been a novella, I agree.
I had bought an e-book version but returned it. This is novel I would never read again and wouldn't recommend unless you are a die hard Francis Ray fan. I did enjoy the bonus story-very good and encouraging.
Brad is a whole other animal. This man's emotions range from charming to outright rage in 0-60. His mother did not help at all. How do you denied and ignore your young son because you wanted all and I do mean all of your husband/his father's attention. She called him her obsession. Then expect your son to forgive and forget. This woman had her son call her and his father by their first names. How impersonal and emotionally lacking.
You don't get a resolve until the last chapter of the book and then it was formulaic-pregnancy, denial and harsh response, declared love, light bulb moment, an accident, and HEA. This book needed an epilogue badly. One reviewer said this book could have been a novella, I agree.
I had bought an e-book version but returned it. This is novel I would never read again and wouldn't recommend unless you are a die hard Francis Ray fan. I did enjoy the bonus story-very good and encouraging.
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March 1, 2012
someone to love me (Fallen Angel) by francis ray
Michelle knows her real estate and can win the big ones for the company. She is hurt
that her brother is in a wheelchair now.
Brad Jamison is one from her past and he's back in her life again, wanting to relocate
his business from the west coast to texas.
She has just the land for him and shows him-she then finds out that he does remember her
from their past lives. Brad doens't remember if she's the one he had saved 9 years ago.
She had made her way to the top and bought her way in, not by going to bed with the presidents
of the companies.
Foundation for the rehab center is not going as planned, the seller wants more money.
She follows him to the west coast on his private jet where they spend a lot of time getitng
to know one another.
When she finds out he wants the ranch things explode and then health issues come into play also.
Maybe This Time by Francis Ray
A short sotry about how a wife and husband deal with a child's illness and that he
just needs love to get over the illness.
Michelle knows her real estate and can win the big ones for the company. She is hurt
that her brother is in a wheelchair now.
Brad Jamison is one from her past and he's back in her life again, wanting to relocate
his business from the west coast to texas.
She has just the land for him and shows him-she then finds out that he does remember her
from their past lives. Brad doens't remember if she's the one he had saved 9 years ago.
She had made her way to the top and bought her way in, not by going to bed with the presidents
of the companies.
Foundation for the rehab center is not going as planned, the seller wants more money.
She follows him to the west coast on his private jet where they spend a lot of time getitng
to know one another.
When she finds out he wants the ranch things explode and then health issues come into play also.
Maybe This Time by Francis Ray
A short sotry about how a wife and husband deal with a child's illness and that he
just needs love to get over the illness.
October 30, 2007
Past, Present & Future
Francis Ray has done it again! This book was excellent! She has crafted another well written story, complete with strong characters, an engaging and entertaining storyline, and of course, sizzling passion! Michelle Grant was heart broken nine years ago when she found out her boyfriend was using her to get close to her successful brother, then she meets a stranger that gives her hope. Now a successful realtor she comes face to face with the stranger that saved her life. The one difference is he's not the same caring man she meet on the beach that night nine years ago. Brad Jamison is hard as nails, a take no prisoners kind of business man. They begin a fairytale romance but soon trouble errupts. Can they fix the problems their faced with, or will they be doomed forever? A great book. I read it in one day. I'm sure anyone who buys this book will not be disappointed.
Francis Ray has done it again! This book was excellent! She has crafted another well written story, complete with strong characters, an engaging and entertaining storyline, and of course, sizzling passion! Michelle Grant was heart broken nine years ago when she found out her boyfriend was using her to get close to her successful brother, then she meets a stranger that gives her hope. Now a successful realtor she comes face to face with the stranger that saved her life. The one difference is he's not the same caring man she meet on the beach that night nine years ago. Brad Jamison is hard as nails, a take no prisoners kind of business man. They begin a fairytale romance but soon trouble errupts. Can they fix the problems their faced with, or will they be doomed forever? A great book. I read it in one day. I'm sure anyone who buys this book will not be disappointed.
July 22, 2014
Cindy is a ninth grader who doesn’t feel like she fits in at her new high school. Her mother, busy with a job and a new boyfriend, don’t seem to care if she goes to school or not. She finds companionship in a cute boy who gives her attention, something she desperately wants now that her mom is never around. The boy turns out to be bad news, though, and Cindy AND her mom have to find out what’s truly important to them. I can see girls liking this book, not only for the romantic aspect but because they might relate to the challenging mother-daughter relationship we see here. Cindy learns from her mistakes and finds out what it means to be an independent young woman.
December 8, 2015
It wasn't my favorite by Ms. Ray but it was still good. I think I've read too many of her books recently that the stories are kind of blending. This story in particular was very similar to a few of her other novels so it wasn't really new and exciting.
November 29, 2008
My favorite Ms. Ray book!
May 28, 2010
This book dragged on; very predictable. Should have been a short story.
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February 20, 2011Starts off really slow.
January 12, 2012
This is one of my favorite books!!! absolutely loved it! <3
February 19, 2012
I enjoyed reading this book. It was full of romance with good character development.
August 22, 2013
Quick read. I guess this is one of her earlier books, I found the story simple, low drama but decent.
May 2, 2023
If you enjoy Francis Ray, this is another must read!
Had to read it again, excellent!
Had to read it again, excellent!
April 25, 2015
Ray Does It Again
Whether a full-blown novel or a slot story, her storyline and character development is very good. I can't believe the consistency of her works!
Whether a full-blown novel or a slot story, her storyline and character development is very good. I can't believe the consistency of her works!
September 28, 2015
Awesome read
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