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    A Seductive Kiss: A Grayson Friends Novel

    By Francis Ray

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    A Seductive Kiss

    Francis Ray

    Bestselling author Francis Ray celebrates the lifelong bonds between the Grayson family and their friends—with a heartwarming love story years in the making…

    Dianna Harrington is known throughout the world as "The Face"—the stunningly beautiful spokesmodel for her family's fashion empire. She could probably have her pick of any man she wants. But Dianna would rather kick back and relax with a good friend— namely Alex Stewart, who she's known, and harbored a crush on, her whole life…

    Ever since they were kids, Alex has been Dianna's protector and pal, a shoulder to cry on. But as the brother of her best friend, Alex always seemed untouchable. Now a handsome, successful New York lawyer, Alex never realized how lonely Dianna's life has been—or how innocent she is in the ways of love. Alex wants more than anything to reach out to her, to heal her heart. But is his desire worth the risk? After a lifetime of longing building up between them, something's gotta give. Maybe all it takes is just one kiss…

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherMacmillan Publishers
    Release dateJan 31, 2012
    ISBN9781466804166
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    A Seductive Kiss: A Grayson Friends Novel
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    Francis Ray

    Francis Ray (1944-2013) is the New York Times bestselling author of the Grayson novels, the Falcon books, the Taggart Brothers, and Twice the Temptation, among many other books. Her novel Incognito was made into a movie aired on BET. A native Texan, she was a graduate of Texas Woman's University and had a degree in nursing. Besides a writer, she was a school nurse practitioner with the Dallas Independent School District. She lived in Dallas. "Francis Ray is, without a doubt, one of the Queens of Romance." --Romance Review

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    • 4/5
      Dianna Harrington is the spokesmodel for her family's fashion empire started by her grandfather. She wears the best clothes, goes to the best parties and is exposed to all the right people. So, you would think that her life is happy and fulfilled, but it isn't. Dianna has had a very lonely childhood and life. Her parents cared more about themselves, the limelight and maintaining that lifestyle than being loving doting parents. Dianna's relationships and self esteem have taken a beating because of this.

      Alex Stuart is the brother of Dianna's BFF who she's had a secret crush on forever. She trust Alex and he's been a comfort and beacon of strength for her when needed. Many situations occur where Dianna needs and relies on Alex's support. During these situations they grow very close, challenging Diana to be strong and tenacious to finally stand up for herself to get the love and attention she desires and deserves.

      I enjoyed this story and the love that continued to grow between Alex and Dianna. This story again shows the saying that "everything that glitters isn't gold". One can have everything and still have nothing. It was hard to read how low Dianna's parents were willing to go to save themselves. How many times could they throw their own daughter under the bus? Read this story, you'll enjoy it.

    • 5/5
      I thought it was a good book I like it when old friends come in the book
    • 4/5
      Seductive Kiss by Francis RayDianne is a top model with her familys agency who have offices allover the world. She is in NY for a week, after a shoot to meetwith the new CEO and she starts up a relationship with her longtime best girlfriends brother who is a lawyer, Alex, and he's always lovedher but never told her. He's always been there for her.Things are going on with the business since her grandfather passedaway and she hopes to find out and get them fixed. She's alsodesigned a line for the agency for years.The meeting did not go as planned and she took several days tofind out what she really wanted to do with her life, as she had gottenfired.She did her research and knew she'd be great making her new career.The sad thing to me through all this is how her parents treated herwhen she was younger and in her adult life. It was all about them, so sad.Money is more important to them than anything.Wonderful there are more in this series, awesome read!
    • 5/5
      francisrayOne moment Dianne has everything in the world she wants, but in a matter of moments her world crumbles to nothing. Dianne at thirty-two years old is one of the top models in the Harrington dept. stores. Her grandfather established Harrington stores, and it became a successful legacy for his family. So Dianne and her parents are involved with the business. However, this one day is totally different. Dianne walks into the meeting to learn she is no longer top model. The board members think she is too old. She is only 32 years old, and they think she is really too fat. In other words, she's not a size 6. Her parents are there at the meeting on that ugly day. The problem is they are not backing up Dianne. They are against her. Leaving one to think they wouldn't mind adding more negative thoughts to the table about Dianne. Really, her parents are pleased to bow where the money is abundant.I felt so sorry for Dianne. It's a sad day when your parents don't remain loyal to you. In that meeting room Dianne had only herself. She stood totally alone. Thank goodness for faithful friends. Dianne goes to Alex. The question is will he be able to help her. After all these aren't minor problems. Dianne has no career. She has nothing, not even a place to stay. There aren't many people in the world who are willing to help someone who can't even see the sky from the bottom of the well and can't even crawl up and out of the well either. It's also difficult to help a woman when her self esteem has been battered.This novel, One Seductive Kiss by Francis Ray is filled with real life issues. It's not a romance filled with making love, go to a fancy restaurant and then, make love again. This is a heavy romance about how to hold on when your whole world is falling apart. It's about true friendship. In other words, taking a chance to help a friend when you have no idea whether they are going to fail again. Greg, a designer, stepped in to help Dianne when nothing was real. She only had a dream. One Seductive Kiss is also about new ideas. Dianne's very problem will cause her to hear what other women are saying about the clothing industry. There is something no one has thought of doing, or something no one feels like taking a risk for and proving whether the stars are right or just flashing lights.It's about courage too. The courage to take a chance with a career and a chance on love. Alex covers the love part in the novel. Does he come through, or is Dianne just high maintenance? Will he sleep with her, and then, throw her out? Anyway, I'm so looking forward to reading more novels by FRANCIS RAY.
    • 4/5
      Dianna Harrington is the spokesmodel for her family's fashion empire started by her grandfather. She wears the best clothes, goes to the best parties and is exposed to all the right people. So, you would think that her life is happy and fulfilled, but it isn't. Dianna has had a very lonely childhood and life. Her parents cared more about themselves, the limelight and maintaining that lifestyle than being loving doting parents. Dianna's relationships and self esteem have taken a beating because of this.

      Alex Stuart is the brother of Dianna's BFF who she's had a secret crush on forever. She trust Alex and he's been a comfort and beacon of strength for her when needed. Many situations occur where Dianna needs and relies on Alex's support. During these situations they grow very close, challenging Diana to be strong and tenacious to finally stand up for herself to get the love and attention she desires and deserves.

      I enjoyed this story and the love that continued to grow between Alex and Dianna. This story again shows the saying that "everything that glitters isn't gold". One can have everything and still have nothing. It was hard to read how low Dianna's parents were willing to go to save themselves. How many times could they throw their own daughter under the bus? Read this story, you'll enjoy it.

    • 4/5
      I’m Coming Out Supermodel Dianne Herrington appears to have it all. As the face of her own fashion line within her family’s mega fashion house, she is recognized worldwide and has the world readily available to her. The only thing she has never had is the affection of her best friend’s neighbor, Alex Stewart, whom she has had a crush on since she was a little girl. Instead of her lover, Alex has become her friend and confidant. When Dianne’s parents make a callous move with the family business that turns her world upside down, Alex is there to guide her to her true purpose. “A Seductive Kiss” is a wonderful love story with so much more. The growing pains that Dianne goes through are a story in itself and make this story stand out. There are characters to love and characters you will love to hate. Although this is a Grayson friend’s novel, it is not necessary to read the series to enjoy this story. This was a well written, thought out story that progressed at an even pace to draw in readers to root for the couple’s success. Reviewed by: Lashonda